Arts and Architecture
Books on art and architecture, including the visual and performing arts, art history, art theory and education, reference works, guides and studies of famous artists, architects and designers.
At Home in the World:
A Study in Psychoanalysis, Religion, and Art
By Donald Capps
A psychoanalytical study of the male search for a sense of belonging in the world and the religious sensibilities that arise from it, explored through imagery.
ISBN: 9780718841676
Birds of CITES:
And How to Identify Them
By Johannes Erritzoe
A compendium of birds under threat throughout the world, providing a beautifully illustrated reference guide to the threatened species listed by CITES. Illustrated by Johannes Erritzoe and Helga Boullet Erritzoe.
ISBN: 9780718828912
The Book of the Toad:
A Natural and Magical History of Toad-Human Relations
By Robert DeGraaff
A fascinating exploration of the toad, establishing the scientific facts and investigating its role in art, literature and folklore.
ISBN: 9780718828417
Buddha and Christ:
Images of Wholeness
By Robert Elinor
An introduction to Buddhism and Christianity through visual images, making accessible the world's most significant religious art by iconographic comparison.
ISBN: 9780718830113
A Century of Art and Design Education:
From Arts and Crafts to Conceptual Art
By Stuart MacDonald
A ground-breaking study of the development of education in art and design in Britain from the middle of the 19th century to the 1970s.
ISBN: 9780718830489
Creative License:
From Leeds College of Art to Leeds Polytechnic, 1963–1973
By James Charnley
A celebration and meticulously researched history of the early days of the Leeds College of Art and its radically creative approach to art education.
ISBN: 9780718893477
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Dance and the Christian Faith:
A Form of Knowing
By Martin Blogg
An exploration of how dance can be a form of religious expression in the Christian church, written by a professional dance educator.
ISBN: 9780718892494
The Decorative Designs of C.F.A. Voysey:
New Revised Edition: From the Drawings Collection of the Royal Institute of British Architects
By Stuart Durant
An exploration of the textile designs of Charles Francis Annesley Voysey, the 'Arts and Crafts' architect and designer.
ISBN: 9780718893880
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The Dictionary of British Women Artists
By Sara Gray
An extensively illustrated and detailed biographical dictionary, providing an invaluable source of information on the contribution of female British artists.
ISBN: 9780718830847
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Dictionary of Christian Art
By Diane Apostolos-Cappadona
A comprehensive reference of over 1000 entries, from Aaron to Zucchetto, explaining the major symbols and subjects from 2000 years of Christian art.
ISBN: 9780718829322
Edward Jerman:
1605–1668 The Metamorphosis of a Master-Craftsman
By Helen Collins
A study of the work of the architect and craftsman who built the most important secular buildings in the City of London after the Great Fire.
ISBN: 9780718830380
English Churchyard Memorials
By Frederick Burgess
A guide to the origins and development of the stone tombs and monuments of English churchyards.
ISBN: 9780718891404
Eric Ravilious:
Memoir of an Artist
By Helen Binyon
An extensively illustrated portrait of one of the leading English artists of the inter-war period, who produced a major body of work in a variety of media.
ISBN: 9780718895587
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