In his ‘illuminated’ books, William Blake combined his handwritten text with his exuberant imagery on pages the like of which had not been seen since the great decorated books of …
In 1984, photographers Martha Cooper and Henry Chalfant captured the imagination of a generation with Subway Art, a groundbreaking book documenting the work of graffiti writers …
The first fully illustrated and comprehensive introduction to May Morris's work as an artist, designer and embroiderer, published in association with the V&A. May Morris …
Revealing the elaborate embroidery, intricate pleats and daring cuts that make up some of the 20th century’s most beautiful garments, this book explores the specific techniques …
'A charming collection … an essential book for the dachshund or Hockney lover' Mail on Sunday 'Hockney's usual brilliant eye for colour is ever present' The Times 'Lovely … sure to …
A visual compendium of botanical sketches, many specially photographed, providing a revealing insight into the immediate responses of artists encountering the glories of the plant …
A head-to-toe exploration of Chinese dress through sumptuous, detailed photography of some of the most fascinating historic and contemporary pieces in the V&A’s outstanding …
Taking the thesis - that some of the masterpieces of Western art were created using optical devices - further in light of fresh discoveries, the author demonstrates how Renaissance …
As beautiful and rigorous as an Escher work itself, this book is the classic study of a great maverick who so memorably linked the world of imagemaking with geometry and paradox. …
Experiment with the modern and colourful aesthetic of this versatile and simple craft. Suminagashi, which translates simply as ‘ink floating’, is the ancient technique of …