William Morris was an outstanding character of many talents, being an architect, writer, social campaigner, artist and, with his Kelmscott Press, an important figure of the Arts and Crafts movement. Many of us probably know him best, however, from hi...

200 illustrations Though very much an individual and spiritual artist, Alfonse Mucha was a defining figure of the Art Nouveau era and is loved for his distinctive lush style and images of beautiful women in arabesque poses among the plethora of pa...

Part of a new series of beautiful gift art books, Art Deco Fashion Masterpieces highlights 100 artworks from fashion illustrators of the era that was characterized by the allure of modernity, progression, women's liberation, luxury leading to the sho...

170 images While the main focus for this intriguing book is centred on graphic art and illustration, numerous examples of other forms of Art Deco are also featured. Nestled amongst the posters and paintings, sculpture, objects d'art and jewellery ...

170 illustrations The rise of the Art Nouveau style across Continental Europe and the US in the decorative arts was remarkable, and is explored in this new beautifully illustrated book. Discussing the movement first as a whole, then from the angle...

This is the ultimate guide to two musical styles that have fundamentally influenced popular music. Divided into eras from the Early Years, then decade by decade to the Contemporary Era, learn about the development of this music from its 19th-century ...

"Mackintosh" is a celebration of the extraordinary career of one of the most intriguing and influential artists of his time, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The book reveals a selection of some of his most important and popular works, from stained glass p...

Whether inspired by Classical legend, traditional tales or simply their own imagination, countless artists have been captivated by these heavenly and mythological creatures. Angels and Fairies is a beautiful reference book which takes a look at some ...

Follows the development of one of the Twentieth Century`s most glamorous styles. All aspects of 1920s and 1930s design and architecture were affected by its elegant sophistication, and this beautiful new book shows how its pervading influences transf...

Art Nouveau follows the meteoric rise and fall of one of the most glamorous and extravagant styles in art history, exploring works from some of the world`s best loved artists and designers. From architecture and furniture to jewellery and sculpture, ...

Bauhaus examines a remarkable collection of works produced in this highly distinctive artistic style. Featuring art from all of the Bauhaus School`s most gifted advocates, it traces the rise and fall of a movement that, through its attempts to unite ...

Impressionism is one of the most influential and popular artistic movements of the 19th century and perhaps of all art history, and its proponents – Claude Monet, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas – are some of the world’s most treasured artists. Th...

A celebration of the design movement that started in Britain and spread round the world at the end of the nineteenth century. Depicting both well-known and unusual art and artefacts from this most fascinating of eras, this book provides a wealth of i...

Another addition to The World’s Greatest Art series, this exceptional new book will tie in to a major exhibition at Tate Modern in the spring. Covering Kandinsky’s life, times and work, with sections on his techniques and influences, this is a fabulo...

Traces the extraordinary career of one of Scotland`s (and Britain`s) most fascinating and original artist-designers of the twentieth century. This stunning new book is illustrated with nearly 176 illustrations, designs and paintings which demonstrate...