Arts and Culture

Fashion writer Emma Baxter-Wright introduces 50 of the world's most influential fashion designers and a selection of their most celebrated pieces, showcased with full-colour photography. Starting with the foundation of the 19th century House of Worth, perhaps the first real fashion house, through the designs of the hugely influential Coco Chanel, Christian Dior and Yves St Laurent, to Japanese

From sunny poppies to fragrant roses, this stunning collection of floral pictures features a multitude of flowers to fill with vibrant colour. Channel your innermost green thumb and design your own special garden from the idyllic images in this book. Each section is numbered so that, by following the key, you can add colour to these amazing images. With blooms from throughout the globe and for

Embark on a colorful journey through the animal kingdom with this exotic color-by-number collection, featuring our planet's diverse array of animal life, from sly chameleons to high-flying eagles. This collection will allow you to journey across the animal kingdom, as you create artworks of both the tiniest and mightiest of species. Each image is numbered so that, by referring to the colour ke

Create enchanting fairy illustrations with this inspiring, full-colour workbook, complete with expert advice, step-by-step-projects and practice pages. Abounding in story books and animation, fairies source of constant wonder. Artist Peter Gray takes readers through step-by-step drawing projects to create an array of enchanting fairies. Taking inspiration from flowers and the natural world, r

Create adorable kawaii illustrations with this easy-to-follow, full-colour drawing book, filled expert advice, step-by-step exercises and draw-in practice pages to develop your style. Originating in Japan, the kawaii art style literally translates as 'cute' and turns people, animals and even food into lovable characters. In this wonderfully illustrated full-colour book, you can learn how to dr

Master the art of figure drawing with this practical anatomy drawing book, written by bestselling practical art author, Barrington Barber. Understanding human anatomy is essential for figure drawing. This comprehensive drawing book includes all artists need to know to perfectly capture the structure and detail of the human body, complete with draw-in pages to put what you've learnt into practic

Enjoy in the rich beauty of the natural world with this delightful colouring book, with artworks based on the classic botanical illustrations by 17th century artist Alexander Marshal, published in association with The Royal Collection. For Alexander Marshal (c.1620-82), the cultivation of rare plants was essential to the study of the natural world. His interest was stimulated by specimens impor

This beautifully illustrated hardback looks at 100 of the most fascinating works of art to have been created from the Eastern world, filled with full-colour artworks. Moving from the Near East and Middle East across to the Pacific and Oceania by way of India, China and Japan, John Finley explores the incredible art that the Eastern world has to offer. Whether it be an example of indigenous art

Written by internationally best-selling practical art author, Barrington Barber, Anatomy for the Artist is a complete guide to drawing the human body from first principles, with anatomical drawings and practical examples throughout. Understanding human anatomy is the key to master the art of figure drawing. In this practical reference guide, artists will be guided through various parts of the s

Find creative expression and inspiration with The Tattoo Colouring Book, containing over 45 traditional and modern tattoo designs to fill with colour. From the iconic swallow tattoo to abstract mandalas, this colouring book contains an array of tattoo styles to colour and enjoy. Discover the incredible verity that tattoo art has to offer, choose your own colors, and even find inspiration for y

Take a tour through the history of painting from the Early Renaissance to modern day in this richly illustrated hardback guide, filled with spectacular full-colour artwork. Great artists change the way we look at the world. From Manet to Goya, and Rothko to Caravaggio, this comprehensive guide traces the development of artistic styles and the spot connections between them. Discover the major mo

Learn how to draw in 4 weeks with this beginner-friendly drawing book and accompanying sketchpad, presented in a handy folder. Written by bestselling practical art author, Barrington Barber,, this carefully designed guide will give complete beginners the confidence to produce effective drawings in just four weeks. Each week focuses on a different area, from still life to landscape as well as dr

Recreate the iconic bird illustrations of John James Audubon in this practical colouring kit, containing a 64-page colouring book, 6 frameable colouring projects and 10 colouring pencils. Audubon was a master of ornithological illustrations during the 19th century, and this kit brings together several of his magnificent artworks to colour. Whether you are just starting your adventures in colour

He did not paint his pictures; it was like he exhaled them in a gasping, boiling breath - Julius Meier-Graef Van Gogh's distinctive style of expressive brushstrokes and bold colors is now world famous, but during his lifetime the artist was met with cold disinterest from his contemporaries. This book explores the fascinating life story of this tortured soul, who came late to art and suffere

This lavishly illustrated full-colour hardback explores the life and work of French impressionist painter Claude Monet, alongside a selection of his best work. Claude Monet's tranquil water-lily paintings and rural landscape scenes are among some of the most treasured artworks of the 19th and 20th centuries. Hailed as the 'Prince of Impressionism' for his pioneering role in the French artistic

This beautifully illustrated hardback is a guide to the life and work of Gustav Klimt, featuring a spectacular selection of his artwork throughout. Klimt is one of the most influential artists of the Art Nouveau movement, first achieving fame as a decorative painter before turning to portraiture and erotic art. The decorative style persisted in his work, leading to abstract compositions with fl

This beautifully illustrated full-colour hardback explores the life and work of one of the leading lights of Post-Impressionism, Paul Gauguin, alongside a selection of his incredible artwork. Paul Gauguin's mature oil paintings, with their brilliant hues and strong outlines, are among the most beautiful and groundbreaking works of nineteenth-century art. His vision of a tropical arcadia in the

This beautifully illustrated full-colour hardback explores the life and work of Pierre-Auguste Renoir, alongside a selection of his best artwork. Pierre-Auguste Renoir was one of the foremost Impressionist artists, known for his en plein air scenes of middle-class leisure. But Renoir's primary interest lay indoors, in depictions of sensuous female nudes and intimate domestic scenes, painted in

This lavishly illustrated full-colour hardback explores the life and work of Renaissance master Michelangelo, alongside a selection of his best work. Michelangelo (1475-1564) was the ultimate Renaissance man: not just a painter, but a sculptor, architect and poet besides. He began his career as a sculptor, creating his famous works Pieta and David in his twenties. A master of the human figure,

It is with justice that they call Rembrandt - magician - that's no easy occupation. - Vincent Van Gogh This beautifully illustrated full-colour hardback explores the life and career of Rembrandt alongside a selection of his celebrated artwork. From his breath-taking Biblical scenes to his sombre self-portraits, Rembrandt's artwork flourished in the Dutch Golden Age. Art historian Beth McInt