Art Forms from the Ocean - The Radiolarian Prints of Ernst Haeckel by Olaf Breidbach
39.99 NZD
Category: Artists
At the nexus of art and science, this dazzling new edition of Ernst Haeckel's first work reintroduces the genius of an enigmatic scientist and passionate observer of the natural world. Although original editions of this book are extremely rare, it is now available for the first time in a paperback editi ...Show more
Art Forms from the Abyss - Ernst Haeckel's Images from the HMS Challenger Expedition by Peter Williams
65.00 NZD
Category: Artists
These radiant images from the renowned 19th-century biologist and illustrator Ernst Haeckel, featuring marine microorganisms, will enthrall fans of his previous collections and garner renewed attention for Haeckel's unparalleled artistry. From jewelry designers to scientists, graphic artists to naturali ...Show more
Finding Frances Hodgkins by Kisler Mary
45.00 NZD
Category: Artists | Reading Level: near fine
When Frances Hodgkins, our most celebrated artist, first left New Zealand in 1901, location became a key factor in her determination to succeed as an artist. In this engaging book, curator Mary Kisler follows in Hodgkins' footsteps through England, France, Italy, Morocco, Spain and Wales to discover the ...Show more
Frances Hodgkins: European Journeys by Hammond Catherine
85.00 NZD
Category: Artists | Reading Level: near fine
A vivid and revealing book published alongside a landmark exhibition focused on one of New Zealand’s most internationally recognised artists, Frances Hodgkins. Marking the 150th anniversary of the artist’s birth New Zealand-born Frances Hodgkins (1869–1947) arrived in London in 1901 and, by the 1920s, h ...Show more
Gretchen Albrecht - Between Gesture and Geometry by Gretchen Albrecht; Luke Smythe
79.99 NZD
Category: Artists | Reading Level: very good
Gretchen Albrecht CNZM is one of New Zealands most influential painters. Over the course of her long career, her work has continued to surprise and delight, and her paintings feature in many important collections both in New Zealand and overseas. This comprehensive survey of her much-admired work reveal ...Show more
So Much Longing in So Little Space: The art of Edvard Munch by Knausgaard, Karl Ove
37.00 NZD
Category: Artists | Reading Level: near fine
In So Much Longing in So Little Space, Karl Ove Knausgaard explores the life and work of Edvard Munch. Setting out to understand the enduring power of Munch?s painting, Knausgaard reflects on the essence of creativity, on choosing to be an artist, experiencing the world through art and its influence on ...Show more
Banksy. You Are an Acceptable Level of Threat (2019 Edition) by Patrick Potter; Carpet Bombing Culture
65.00 NZD
Category: Artists
New expanded 248pp 2019 Edition. The single best collection of photography of Banksy's street work that has ever been assembled for print. If that isn't enough there are some words too. You Are An Acceptable Level of Threat covers his entire street art career, spanning the late '90s right up to the 'Sea ...Show more
Eileen Mayo: Nature, Art and Poetry by Peter Vangioni
34.99 NZD
Category: Artists | Reading Level: near fine
Calling on the natural world around her for inspiration, Eileen Mayo's extraordinary skill with line, colour and composition made her one of Britain's foremost print artists in 1930s London, where she exhibited alongside the likes of Claude Flight, Sybil Andrews and Cyril Power. Mayo left it all behind ...Show more
Hokusai 22 Pull-Out Posters by Matthi Forrer
65.00 NZD
Category: Artists
Perfect for display or close observation, this impeccably produced collection of some of Hokusai's most renowned prints highlight the exquisite lines and delicate hues that have entranced viewers for centuries. During his lifetime, Hokusai was one of the most revered artists working in the ukiyo-e scho ...Show more
My Art Teacher, Mr Matisse - Fun, Creative Activities Inspired by the Master of Colour by Liana Jegers
21.99 NZD
Category: Artists | Series: My Art Teacher, ... Ser.
Henri Matisse is considered one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century with a unique vision that continues to inspire artists to this day. Guided by Matisse's innovative methods and wise words, this colourful book sets you a variety of tasks to complete on the page, and describes several techn ...Show more
Patterson - Houses of Aotearoa by Andrew Patterson
95.00 NZD
Category: Artists | Reading Level: very good
In Maori culture, architecture is approached as a construction of beliefs: a building must emulate and amplify personalities, hopes, and aspirations, becoming a physical expression of those who inhabit it. These ideas and others are the inspirations behind the design projects of New Zealand architect ...Show more
Hundertwasser - Hardcover by Pierre Restany; Friedensreich Hundertwasser
26.99 NZD
Category: Artists
Spiraling Ideas Friedensreich Hundertwasser, hero of fluid forms and ecology Vivid color, organic forms, and a loathing of straight lines were just a few stalwart characteristics in the unique practice of Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928-2000). A non-conformist hero, the artist, architect, and activist ...Show more