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

An introductory guide to the art of ancient Greece and Rome, capturing the passion and inspiration that fired the artists of these civilizations

An affordable, accessible introduction to artworks in the global landscape, including land art, site-specific art and sculpture parks.

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

A fresh perspective on the celebrated Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn.

You must read this book before buying any artwork a written by the world's leading art-market economist Navigating the world of collecting can be a tricky process, especially for one just starting out in the art market. The world's leading art market expert Magnus Resch explains the core principles of the art market and reveals the secrets of how to build and grow an art collection. He answers questions such as: What art should I invest in? Where do I start? Which gallery should I visit? Ho...

Hardly any other epoch in art history has been marked by as many profound changes as the Late Gothic was in the fifteenth century. Inspired by Netherlandish role models, depictions of light and shadow, body and space, became increasingly more realistic. Everyday life found entry into the arts. With the invention of printing, images and texts were distributed to an extent previously unheard of. Artists such as Nicolaus Gerhaert and Martin Schongauer became widely known and influenced the devel...