A history of art tour de force widely regarded as the classic introduction to our artistic heritage, from the paleolithic past to the digitised present.

A practical reference book that explores the drawing and painting processes and discusses encaustic, egg tempera, fresco, oil, watercolour and acrylic techniques.

Bringing together more than 60 of Africa's most creative contemporary artists, from painters, sculptors and photographers to performance and installation artists.

A definitive and beautifully presented work on the Italian Renaissance, both scholarly and accessible, and giving a fascinating insight into the individual cities.

A widely acclaimed and fascinating survey of art from 1940 to the present in Europe and America, with unique contributions by individual artists.

Charting the ideas, practices and controversies of contemporary art across a wide international spectrum, including the impact of the internet and digital art.

Part of the Handbook of Korean Art series, a beautifully illustrated account of Korean gilt, bronze, iron, stone and wooden Buddhist sculptures.

A dynamic new method of teaching painting to beginners, involving using the full range of colours on the palette from the very first lesson.

A richly illustrated guide for both students and professionals to the application of colour to graphic design, illustration, painting and textile art.

Bringing together the finest artwork by skateboarders around the world, covering board graphics, videos, stickers, magazines, clothing and more.

A visual handbook for artists and designers who need to express ideas through drawing, with a wealth of drawings by the great masters of the medium.

Featuring the best surviving examples of Korean celadons of the Koryo period, with 238 full-colour illustrations and an expert narrative.