Philip Steadman investigates the claims that the 17th-century artist, Johannes Vermeer, used the camera obscura to create some of his artwork. this study reconstructs his studio, complete with camera. He asserts that that this experimentation with new technology enabled his style to develop.

Netsuke have once again come to the fore in the popular imagination of the public. This book brings together one hundred of the beautiful and interesting netsuke from the extensive collection of the British Museum, each of which has its own special charm and story to tell.

Part of the acclaimed series of anthologies which document major themes and ideas in contemporary art. A vital resource through which to understand the ways technologies, materials, techniques and tools are investigated through the lens of craft in contemporary art.

In Color Harmony for Artists, you'll learn to create expressive palettes and paintings through artist Ana Victoria Calderon's stunning work and inspiring instruction.Â

Stephen King's On Writing for graphic novels: everything you want to know about storytelling, illustration and Adrian Tomine, but were too afraid to ask.

Take your creativity further with printmaking ideas from all over the world

An original and accessible guide to drawing in ink, the artist's most versatile medium.

In Fascinatie | Textiel deelt textielontwerper Liset van der Scheer haar rijke kennis van en liefde voor textiele technieken. In haar 45 jaar lange praktijk ontwikkelde ze diverse verschillende nieuwe industriële methodes en toepassingen. Ze deed dit door bestaande technieken te ontleden en vervolgens naar haar hand te zetten. Ze ontwikkelde

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