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1	Thomas Kinkade: Paintings of Radiant Light more books like this by Thomas Kinkade, Philippa Reed Thomas Kinkade's delightful paintings of cottages, countrysides, tranquil small-town America, and bustling cities seem infused with a special vision. Perhaps no American artist since Norman Rockwell has been so admired and collected for such warm, engaging scenes of American life. This inspiring volume features beautiful fold-out color plates and ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $47.27! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Fill Your Oil Paintings with Light & Color more books like this by Kevin D MacPherson Master painter Kevin Macpherson shares his bold, direct approach to capturing nature's glorious colors and luminosity in oils in complete step-by-step demonstrations. see all copies from $10.29! new only from $11.27! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Introduction to Acrylics more books like this by Ray Smith, Dorling Kindersley Publishing This volume is part of a "how-to-paint" series which has been devised by professional artists and art tutors. Each volume in the series covers a specific medium and subject. The text is written in a jargon-free style, designed to stimulate and encourage beginners. Advice is included on selecting the correct tools for a particular medium or ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.44! \| first editions \| SVS
4	The story of painting more books like this by Wendy Beckett, Sister Through more than 450 masterpieces, the author unfolds the story of 800 years of Western painting from Giotto, the Renaissance and Impressionism, to Pop Art and the present day. Sister Wendy scrutinizes in depth 50 of the world's most famous paintings, among them Picasso's "The Nude Woman", Monet's "The Waterlily Pond", and Botticelli's "The Birth ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $25.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	Frida Kahlo: The Paintings more books like this by Hayden Herrera The art and life of Frida Kahlo have become the focus of intense admiration in the last ten years, especially following the publication of Hayden Herrera's biography. Two films and a documentary have been made of her life. Kahlo was a woman of extreme magnetism and originality, an artist whose sensual vibrancy came straight from her own ... see all copies from $12.00! new only from $18.60! \| first editions \| SVS
6	1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die more books like this by Stephen Farthing (Editor), Geoff Dyer (Preface by) From ancient Egyptian frescoes to American abstract expressionists, this highly browsable guide embraces all cultures and every style of painting. A visually arresting reference, it provides a truly comprehensive worldwide gazetteer of paintings. see all copies from $18.00! new only from $18.00! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Van Gogh: The Complete Paintings more books like this by Ingo F Walther Vincent van Gogh's story is one of the most ironic in art history. He lived an unhappy and difficult life during which his work received almost no appreciation - finally killing himself by a bullet to the chest, so great was his despair - and is now widely considered one of the most important painters of all time, his works fetching record prices ... see all copies from $6.15! new only from $13.49!
8	The Cave Painters: Probing the Mysteries of the World's First Artists more books like this by Gregory Curtis In a book rich in detail, personalities, and history comes an introduction to the spectacular cave paintings of France and Spain, and to the men and women who discovered them. of full-color photos. 20 illustrations in text. see all copies from $7.75! new only from $9.08! \| SVS
9	Claude Monet 1840-1926 more books like this by Christoph Heinrich Claude Monet (1840-1926) was the most typical and the most individual Impressionist painter. His long life he dedicated to a pictorial exploration of the sensations which reality, and in particular landscape, offer the human eye. But while Monet the painter was faithful and persevering in the pursuit of his motifs, his personal life followed a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.95! \| first editions
10	Signs and Symbols in Christian Art: With Illustrations from Paintings from the Renaissance more books like this by George Ferguson First published in 1954 and having gone through several editions, this comprehensive book remains the authoritative source in the study of symbols in Christian art. This paperback edition includes all of the three hundred fifty illustrations from the original edition, as well as the complete and unabridged text, revealing . the symbolism inherent ... see all copies from $4.95! new only from $11.65! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Maxfield Parrish more books like this by Coy Ludwig The classic reference for this noted artist's life and works. Maxfield Parrish produced imaginative and beautiful book illustrations, magazine covers and landscapes calendars in the early 20th century which have become famous. His unique style of painting is explained step-by-step and is shown in photographs. His glazing technique and the use of ... see all copies from $6.60! new only from $31.96! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	Paul McCartney Paintings more books like this by Paul McCartney, Brian Clarke, Julian Treuherz For over seventeen years, Paul McCartney has been a committed painter, discovering in paint on canvas another expression beyond his music that has made him such a beloved artist worldwide. His painting, like much of his life, has been a very private endeavor. Last year he exhibited the work for the first time in a small museum in Germany, where it ... see all copies from $2.90! new only from $41.75! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	Masterful Color: Vibrant Colored Pencil Paintings Layer by Layer more books like this by Arlene Steinberg Opposite or complementary colours create contrast and vibrancy. This guide is loaded with instruction on how to layer coloured pencil colours effectively to create deep, vibrant colours that exude richness. It includes extensive coverage of basic techniques, detailed information on composition, colour theory, textures and more.Colour pencil ... see all copies from $15.90! new only from $16.24! \| SVS
14 view cover	Sir Winston Churchill: His Life and His Paintings more books like this by David Coombs, Minnie S Churchill, Mary Soames (Foreword by) Written by the renowned art critic who, along with Churchill's granddaughter, catalogued all of his paintings shortly after his death, this sumptuous art book collects all of the images and provides a look at his life story through his paintings. see all copies from $3.78! new only from $13.34! \| first editions
15 view cover	Shaman: The Paintings of Susan Seddon Boulet more books like this by Susan Seddon Boulet A compilation of a series of exceptional but related paintings that give expression to facets of the shamanic experience. 100 paintings are reproduced in full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.73! \| first editions
16 view cover	Comets, Stars, the Moon, and Mars: Space Poems and Paintings more books like this by Douglas Florian Blast off with Douglas Florian's new high-flying compendium, which features twenty whimsical poems about space. From the moon to the stars, from the Earth to Mars, here is an exuberant celebration of our celestial surroundings that's certain to become a universal favourite among aspiring astronomers everywhere. It includes die-cut pages and a ... see all copies from $9.50! new only from $9.50! \| SVS
17 view cover	Wayne Thiebaud: A Paintings Retrospective more books like this by Steven A Nash, Adam Gopnik Wayne Thiebaud has long been recognized as one of America's most prominent modern artists. Probably best known for his straightforward, deadpan, still-life paintings of the 1960s, Thiebaud is identified by his brilliant palette, his luscious handling of paint, and the intensity of light that lends a particularly California flavour to his images. ... see all copies from $34.00! new only from $36.00! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Pablo Picasso: 1881-1973 more books like this by Carsten Peter Warncke An illustrated monograph of one of the most important artists of the 20th century, this work includes: introductory descriptions and interpretations of Picasso's styles and developments; illustrations of a number of paintings and sculptures; and an illustrated chronology of his life. see all copies from $3.94! new only from $3.94! \| first editions
19 view cover	7 Keys to Great Paintings more books like this by Jane Hofstetter Seven Keys to Great Paintings puts the fun back into painting with lighthearted, down-to-earth instruction that also reveals the core elements of painting design. Each of the seven chapters begins with a poem verse to help readers remember the message behind the concepts; The emphasis on watercolour will appeal to painting's largest audience, as ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.73!
20 view cover	Leonardo Da Vinci: The Complete Paintings and Drawings more books like this by Frank Zollner, Johannes Nathan Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) possessed one of the greatest minds of all time; his importance and influence are inestimable. This XXL-format comprehensive survey is the most complete book ever made on the subject of this Italian painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, scientist and all-around genius. With huge, full-bleed details of Leonardo's ... see all copies from $4.55! new only from $5.36! \| first editions
21 view cover	Boy of the Painted Cave more books like this by Justin Denzel "Set in the Cro-Magnon era, this story of Tao, who longs to be a cave artist, features a boy whose talent is viewed as a curse, making it impossible to be one of the Chosen Ones . . . a strong plot with a wealth of well-researched details".--Booklist. "A beautfully written story about a prehistoric boy".--Publishers Weekly. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.49! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	What Great Paintings Say more books like this by Rose-Marie Hagen, Rainer Hagen Did the Greek gods play tennis? What is the ambassador from the land of Alchemy telling us? What secrets are being told on the shores of the Island of Venus? And what is the monk doing on the Ship of Fools? These and other questions are asked about famous works of art in this book from the successful "Examining Paintings"-series. Suddenly the ... see all copies from $2.95! new only from $14.75! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Watercolor in Motion: How to Create Powerful Paintings Step by Step more books like this by Birgit Oconnor This book provides dynamic step-by-step photos of watercolour painting, it also demonstrates essential wet-into-wet techniques with a 50-minute DVD, included.It covers colour, design, value, shapes and shadows.It includes demonstrations of many different flowers and still life subjects as well as 18 mini-demonstrations teaching the techniques ... see all copies from $13.96! new only from $14.24! \| SVS
24 view cover	Leonardo Da Vinci: The Complete Paintings more books like this by Pietro C Marani In this compact paperback, Pietro C. Marani re-examines the complete oeuvre of Leonardo, drawing on archival research that has uncovered important documents relating to the artist's work and career. All of Leonardo's paintings are featured here, together with related drawings and many enlarged details that reveal the painter's extraordinary sense ... see all copies from $7.11! new only from $15.27! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Patterns of Intention: On the Historical Explanation of Pictures more books like this by Michael Baxandall Defines and explains various concepts regarding the painter's intentions in order to provide a basis for understanding of a work of art. see all copies from $17.00! new only from $17.20! \| first editions \| SVS

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