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Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The true story of the world's most prolific art thief--a spellbinding portrait of obsession and flawed genius, from the bestselling author of The Stranger in the Woods. For centuries, works of art have been stolen in countless ways from all over the world, but no one has been quite as successful at it as the master thief Stéphane Breitwieser. Carrying out more than two hundred heists over nearly ten years--in museums and cathedrals all over Europe--Breitwieser,...
Author
Publisher
Pegasus Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
A story spanning a decade and starring a cast of characters straight out of novel-from rock icons and film stars, art dealers and art forgers-brings to life the bitter debate over the authenticity of a series of paintings by the most famous American artist of the 20th century.
Author
Publisher
Pegasus Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Unlocking the human stories behind millennia of art, the eminent curator, taking us from ancient Babylon to contemporary Pyongyang, explains art's power to illuminate our lives and reveals how great art resonates powerfully by transcending the boundaries of time.
Author
Series
Gabriel Allon novels volume 23
Language
English
Description
Legendary art restorer and spy Gabriel Allon joins forces with a brilliant and beautiful master-thief to track down the world's most valuable missing painting but soon finds himself in a desperate race to prevent an unthinkable conflict between Russia and the West.
Author
Language
English
Description
"Who gets to leave a legacy? 1985. Anita de Monte, a rising star in the art world, is found dead in New York City; her tragic death is the talk of the town. Until it isn't. By 1998 Anita's name has been all but forgotten--certainly by the time Raquel, a third-year art history student is preparing her final thesis. On College Hill, surrounded by progeny of film producers, C-Suite executives, and international art-dealers, most of whom float through...
Author
Publisher
Graywolf Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A career-spanning collection of inspiring, revelrous essays about art and artists. Like Love is a momentous, raucous collection of essays drawn from twenty years of Maggie Nelson's brilliant work. These profiles, reviews, remembrances, tributes, and critical essays, as well as several conversations with friends and idols, bring to life Nelson's passion for dialogue and dissent. The range of subjects is wide--from Prince to Carolee Schneemann to Matthew...
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The New York Times bestselling author of Cork Dork takes readers on another fascinating, hilarious, and revelatory journey-this time burrowing deep inside the impassioned, secretive world of art and artists An award-winning journalist obsessed with obsession, Bianca Bosker's existence was upended when she wandered into the art world-and couldn't look away. Intrigued by artists who hyperventilate around their favorite colors and art fiends who max...
9) Pop art
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Zoom a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Readers will enjoy uncovering the secrets, stories, and meaning behind Pop art. The title will also introduce famous Pop art artists such as Andy Warhol and famous works like the LOVE statue in New York City. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.
Author
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Temporary natural arrangements have captivated people across the world. Learn how a professional artist creates these outdoor installations, and get inspired to create your own with a detailed look at the outdoor world of artist James Brunt. Brunt makes art that works with the environment while not changing it or having a permanent impact on the world in which he creates. Whether on a beach or in the woods, playing and creating can lead to a sense...
12) Renaissance
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Zoom a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Readers will enjoy uncovering the secrets, stories, and meaning behind the Renaissance. The title will also introduce famous Renaissance artists such as Da Vinci and Michelangelo. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"True love is at stake in this charming, debut romantic comedy. Cassie Greenberg loves being an artist, but it's a tough way to make a living. On the brink of eviction, she's desperate when she finds a too-good-to-be-true apartment in a beautiful Chicago neighborhood. Cassie knows there has to be a catch-only someone with a secret to hide would rent out a room for that price. Of course, her new roommate Frederick J. Fitzwilliam is far from normal....
14) One wrong move
Author
Series
Jeopardy falls volume 1
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Christian O'Brady was pulled into a life of crime at a young age by his con artist parents. Now making amends for his corrupt past, he has become one of the country's foremost security experts. When a string of Southwestern art heists targets one of the galleries Christian secured, he is paired up with a gifted insurance investigator who has her own checkered past. Andi Forester was a brilliant FBI forensic analyst until one of her colleagues destroyed...
Author
Publisher
Leaping Hare Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Find inner calm and happiness in this beautiful, meditative and earthy watercolour instruction book from nature lover, teacher and artist Inga Buividavice. Art therapy and the act of painting is widely acknowledged to bring positive mental health benefits, as it helps us centre ourselves, focus our intentions and engage creatively with the world around us. This beautiful guided watercolour book combines these aspects with the healing powers of nature...
16) Painting abstract nature on canvas: a guide to creating vibrant art with watercolour and mixed media
Author
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
This exciting new title from best-selling author and artist Jane Betteridge explores how to create stunning abstract watercolor and mixed media art on canvas. The book contains short practical projects along with a comprehensive techniques section, three step-by-step projects, and is dotted throughout with Jane's sumptuous and inspirational finished artworks. The book encourages an experimental, semi-abstract approach to painting the natural landscape,...
Author
Publisher
Shabazz Arts LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
How to Draw Black People teaches you the nuance of cultural expression, improving your skills in creating Black characters and incorporating new cultures into your art style. Created by Malik Shabazz and featuring contributions from other Black artists, HTDBP is a one-of-a-kind learning experience rooted in the belief of art as a language.
Series
Publisher
Greenwich Entertainment
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
A chronicle of the life and times of Nam June Paik, a pillar of the American avant-garde in the 20th century, widely regarded as the father of video art, who coined the phrase "Electronic Superhighway," and is arguably the most famous Korean artist in modern history. Features readings of the artist's writings by Executive Producer Steven Yeun (Minari, Nope).
Author
Publisher
Shabazz Arts LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Indie comic book artist Malik Shabazz, creator of The Sword is My Lady, and, Cyber/Punk/Funk, highlights the importants of Black culture in character design in his first instructional book ... In this book, Malik lays out their cultural approach to character design while introducing new techniques made specifically for Black characters. Filling a void left in art education that focuses on Eurocentric features, the African phenotype is examined and...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Go on a trip through the famous Metropolitan Museum of Art without ever leaving your home! Prepare to explore the treasures of the world's civilizations--from ancient Egyptian amulets, Mayan jewelry, and prehistoric tools--to Medieval tapestries, Renaissance suits of armor, and modern-day baseball cards. Each page brings you closer to the past as you learn about the people of different ages through the objects they left behind"--
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