2,970円 Fifteenth-century handbook, written by a working artist of the day, reveals techniques of the masters in drawing, oil painting, frescoes, panel painting, gilding, casting, more. Direct link to artists of Middle Ages.

2,227円 The whys and hows of the various aspects of landscape painting: angles and consequent values, perspective, painting of trees, more. 34 black-and-white reproductions of paintings by Carlson. 58 explanatory diagrams.

4,554円 Definitive introduction to art and artists of Mexico during great artistic movements of the '20s and '30s. Discussion of Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros, Galvan, Cantu, Meza, many others. History, tradition, social movements, etc. 95 illustrations.

2,376円 Concise, thoughtfully written text on drawing and sketching, accompanied by more than 150 simply drawn illustrations, provides important information on such subjects as diminution, foreshortening, convergence, shade and shadow, and other visual principles of perspective. Illustrations depict a se...

1,900円 This modestly priced edition offers an ideal introduction to Durer's work, comprising images both sacred and secular. Scenes from the lives of Jesus and the saints and episodes from the Old Testament appear alongside a variety of subjects. The 85 black-and-white illustrations feature brief captio...

1,364円 Girl with a Pearl Earring, View of Delft, " plus 22 other luminous paintings by the Dutch master.

1,336円 Illustrating the dominant features of many common species -- elm, maple, willow, apple, more -- this manual includes two portraits of each variety, in pencil and other media. 34 drawings.

3,960円 Focusing on harmonic relations between lines, color, and dark and light patterns, this manual influenced generations of artists. Practical and well-illustrated, it conveys its insights in a convenient workbook format.

1,782円 Concise guide features easy steps for realistic depictions of trees. Discover shading, composition, shadow, and outlining techniques that add vitality and expression. Over 100 illustrations spotlight Oak, Willow, Pine, Palmetto, more.

1,023円 Without shading, even a beautiful drawing can appear flat. But artists can learn to add dimension to their work with these techniques, illustrations, and exercises that show how to achieve effects with light and shadow.

2,970円 This rare 1849 volume features 105 highly detailed and finely executed black-and-white lithographs. A beautiful browsing book and a valuable resource for artists, it includes a CD-ROM with every image.

2,970円 This 1925 survey offers one of the most complete histories of world tattoo practices. It features 80 images from vanished cultures and discusses their significance in terms of religious beliefs and social status.