An account of the tumultuous nine weeks in which the famous nineteenth century artists Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin shared a house in the small French town of Arles. It is an exploration of a fragile friendship, art, madness, genius behind a shocking act of self-mutilation that the world has sought to explain.

An accessible and attractive beginner's guide to getting the most out of looking at pictures

An account of Vincent Van Gogh, together with a selection of his works.

Discover why acrylic paint is one of the most powerful materials available to artists, and breathe new life into your painting with this inspiring guide

Nature-inspired art activities and creative prompts for every day of the year

Learn how to draw cats in all their adorableness with step-by-step tutorials in Kawaii Kitties.

In the juxtaposition of so-called “Salon painters” and “Reformers of painting” this volume offers a discriminating look at the controversial styles in French painting between 1820 and 1880 and the developments within the traditional genres.