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Behind the Mask The intrigue, drama, and covert messages hidden in the faces of powerful men and women Byzantine empresses, French revolutionaries, and Spanish generals: history's most impressive figures stare boldly out of the canvases in this collection of form... read more

Enjoy stunning shots of the world's favourite buildings in this phenomenal spot-the-difference photographic collection. Each of the 40 challenging puzzles will boost your observation skills while the fun, fact-filled captions will take... read more

The theme of the erotic is ever present in the work of August Rodin, both in his sculptures and in his many drawings. Throughout his career, he depicted sexual desire in all its facets, in every mood from delicate innocence to frank intensity, bearing witness to an endless fascination wi... read more

In this generously illustrated and lively book, Christopher Lloyd sets out and interprets the lifelong achievement of Picasso (1881-1973) as a draftsman. Although there have been many publications about his drawings that have tended to focus on particular periods of his c... read more

In 1779 the family of Sir Robert Walpole, Britain's first prime minister, sold his remarkable art collection to Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia. More than two centuries later, these masterpieces, rarely seen outside... read more

Hahndorf artist Nora Heysen was the first woman to win the Archibald Prize, and Australia's first female painter to be appointed as an official war artist.
A portraitist and a flower painter, Nora Heysen's life was defined by an all-consuming drive to draw and paint. In 198... read more

Classics Under the Magnifying GlassItaly's most precious painting treasures dissected Surreptitious messages, concealed myths, and historical truths lie hidden in the great works of the Italian Renaissance, behind heavy gold leaf and religious symbology. Alt... read more

Painting with Bob Ross--with artwork created by Bob Ross himself--introduces artists and Bob Ross fans to the basics of painting landscapes with his specially formulated oil paints, brushes, basecoats, and other tools. Everyone will enjoy Painti... read more

Celebrates the riches of the Australian print and drawings collection at the National Galery of Victoria began in the 1860s. The collection now documents, in great depth and with works of outstanding quality, the development of the graphic arts in Australia over the two centuries since European settlement.

Desmond Morris, bestselling author and internationally renowned anthropologist, offers a unique appeciation of art - from the most ancient artefact to contemporary event art.

Discover the story of colour through the significant scientific discoveries and key artist's works over 400 years.
From Isaac Newton's investigations through to Olafur Eliasson's experiential creations, this stunning bo... read more