"For artists and students alike, da Vinci's anatomical drawings are a yardstick for artistic and medical depictions of the bodyLeonardo da Vinci created many of the most beautiful and important drawings in the history of Western art. His anatomical drawings became the yardstick for the early study of the human body. From their unique perspectives as artist and scientist, brothers Stephen and Michael Farthing analyze Leonardo’s drawings―w ..."
Art(2nd Edition) The Whole Story by StephenFarthing, Richard Cork Paperback, 576 Pages, Published 2018 by Thames & Hudson Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-500-29446-8, ISBN: 0-500-29446-1
"Written by an international team of artists, art historians and curators, this absorbing and beautiful book gives readers unparalleled insights into the world's most iconic artworks. Art: The Whole Story traces the development of art period by period, with the illustrated text covering every genre, from painting and sculpture to conceptual art and performance art. Cultural timelines are there too, to help to the reader with historical c ..."
"Part autobiography and part social history: the acclaimed director’s filmmaking process revealed through his private sketchbooks Legendary filmmaker Derek Jarman recorded his life and work in highly detailed sketchbooks. Encompassing both the private and the professional, these offer a personal view into the life and career of a highly influential filmmaker and artist. Drawn from the collection of handmade books that Jarman gave to the ..."
Art(Updated) From Cave Painting to Street Art- 40,000 Years of Creativity by StephenFarthing Hardcover, 576 Pages, Published 2010 by Universe ISBN-13: 978-0-7893-1833-6, ISBN: 0-7893-1833-4
"This is the perfect introduction to art history and the art world--rich with information and prolifically illustrated with reproductions of masterpieces from every era and from around the world. Extraordinarily compact yet richly written and extensively illustrated, this remarkable introduction to art traces the evolution of art movement by movement, throughout time and across the world. Filled with classic and iconic masterpieces as we ..."
"A never-before-seen presentation of art and architecture from the Renaissance era, in elegant, informative, and engaging three-dimensional form. Accompanied by stunning art and ingenious pop engineering, Renaissance Art Pop-Up Book presents the talent and imagination of some of the most influential artists in history. Ranging from the influences of Gothic art on the early Renaissance to the culmination of High Renaissance, this book fol ..."
"Ranging from Homer to Picasso, and from the Iranian Revolution to The Wizard of Oz, this spirited and radiant book awakens us anew to the role of color in our lives Our lives are saturated by color. We live in a world of vivid colors, and color marks our psychological and social existence. But for all color’s inescapability, we don’t know much about it. Now authors David Scott Kastan and Stephen Farthing offer a fresh and imaginative ex ..."
"A concise yet comprehensive reference guide for art lovers and art students, this illustrated volume profiles major artists from classical antiquity to the modern era. All 501 artists featured in this book receive at least a one-page entry that summarizes their life, their work, and their influence. The most influential artists are discussed in entries of up to four pages. Entries are illustrated with portraits of the artists and reprod ..."
"A never-before-seen presentation of art and architecture from the Renaissance era, in elegant, informative, and engaging three-dimensional form. Accompanied by stunning art and ingenious pop engineering, Renaissance Art Pop-Up Book presents the talent and imagination of some of the most influential artists in history. Ranging from the influences of Gothic art on the early Renaissance to the culmination of High Renaissance, this book fol ..."
"From Ancient Egyptian frescoes to the Renaissance masters, from French Impressionists to American Abstract Expressionists, this highly browsable guide embraces all cultures and every style of painting from 4,000 BC to the present. A visually arresting reference for art lovers and students, it provides a truly comprehensive worldwide gazeteer of paintings organized chronologically by date of completion. Each entry includes the history ..."
Art(1st Edition) The Whole Story by StephenFarthing, Fwd: Richard Cork, Vv.Aa. Paperback, 576 Pages, Published 2010 by Thames & Hudson ISBN-13: 978-0-500-28895-5, ISBN: 0-500-28895-X
"If you've ever found yourself transfixed by a Renaissance painting, fascinated by an Inca textile, or filled with wonder by an exquisite piece of Ming porcelain, this is the book for you. Venture inside its pages and discover exactly what the great artistic periods and movements of the world were all about. Written by an experienced international team of artists, art historians and curators, this absorbing and beautiful book gives you p ..."
"From Ancient Egyptian frescoes to the Renaissance masters, from French Impressionists to American Abstract Expressionists, this highly browsable guide embraces all cultures and every style of painting from 4,000 BC to the present. A visually arresting reference for art lovers and students, it provides a truly comprehensive worldwide gazeteer of paintings organized chronologically by date of completion. Each entry includes the history ..."
"With more than 300,000 copies sold worldwide in 15 languages, this newly revised and updated edition of 1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die brings you right up to date with an incisive look at the world's best paintings. From Ancient Egyptian wallpaintings to contemporary Western canvases, this book is truly comprehensive in its scope and beautiful to leaf through. Within its pages you will see displayed 1001 of the most memorabl ..."
On Color by David Kastan, StephenFarthing 224 Pages, Published 2018 by Yale University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-300-23542-5, ISBN: 0-300-23542-9
"See Victoria Finlay, Color: A Natural History of the Palette (New York: Ballantine,
2002). 5. See Jenny Balfour-Paul, Indigo: Egyptian Mummies to Blue Jeans (
London: Archetype, 2007), 140. Anyone who writes about indigo is heavily
indebted ..."
"1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die is the essential visual reference to the most sensational paintings around the world."
New York Studio International by StephenFarthing, Janet Mckenzie Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2014 by Studio International & The Studio Trust, New York, 2014 First Paperback Edition. ISBN-13: 978-0-9832599-5-4, ISBN: 0-9832599-5-X
"The Drawing Word presents the papers from the 3rd conference Drawing Out (2013). It explores the relationship between writing, drawing and literacy."
"From her early work with such writers as Samuel Beckett, Eugène Ionesco, and John Osborne, to her time with Laurence Olivier at the National Theatre, Jocelyn Herbert (1917–2003) pioneered a simple yet atmospheric set design style that remains influential today. Britain’s leading stage designer brought her innovative approach to the big screen on such films as Lindsay Anderson’s Isadora. Published for the first time, Herbert’s sketchbook ..."
"The Royal Academy's popular Summer Exhibition has been an annual event since 1769. Today, about 1,000 works are selected each year from more than 10,000 entries, representing some 5,000 artists. The resulting exhibition includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, architectural design, and models, and continues to be the largest open exhibition in the UK.The Royal Academy Illustrated, first published in the 1870s, presents the highl ..."
501 Great Artists A Comprehensive Guide to the Giants of the Art World by StephenFarthing Paperback, 640 Pages, Published 2008 ISBN-13: 978-0-14-301035-7, ISBN: 0-14-301035-2
"Entertaining and thoroughly researched, this book contains a wealth of information aboutthe artists whose achievements have shaped the course of art history, ..."
"Today it is not the audience, the galleries, or the funders who are the problem in modern art, it is the artists. Stephen Farthing, an artist writing from an artist’s perspective, argues that his profession is an organism under constant attack from itself. It creates both stunning works and crass tabloid pieces that pander to the media. In this book, Farthing takes a critical look at his colleagues, offering a radical new approach to ..."