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Explores the vital question: Why do we need art?
Encourages understanding of art's creation by everyone.
Highlights art's role in building communities and connections.
Shows how art expands our perspectives and worlds.
Promotes personal transformation through artistic engagement.
Richly illustrated, offering inspiring visual experiences.
Invites readers to imagine a different future creatively.
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Price Range: $17.96
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New York Times bestseller of 2024.
One of Barack Obama's Favorite Books.
Illuminating conversations with renowned artists.
Explores the process of making art.
Features sketches and journal entries from artists.
A guided tour inside the artist's mind.
Perfect gift for art lovers and enthusiasts.
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Price Range: $27.07
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Includes 144 high-quality origami folding sheets.
Beautiful traditional Japanese designs with gold detailing.
64-page booklet with 17 fun origami projects.
Clear step-by-step instructions and diagrams for easy folding.
Perfect for all ages and skill levels.
Relaxing and creative activity to enjoy.
Great for beginners and experienced folders alike.
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Price Range: $17.05
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Celebrates 40 years of Jean-Michel Basquiat's legacy.
Compact edition of a previously XXL publication.
Features pristine reproductions of iconic artworks.
Includes introduction by Hans Werner Holzwarth.
Insights from curator Eleanor Nairne on Basquiat's themes.
Richly illustrated with year-by-year chapter breaks.
Provides historical context and personal background.
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Price Range: $19.45
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500 sheets of vibrant cherry blossom origami paper.
Each sheet measures 6 x 6 inches (15 cm).
12 unique double-sided patterns for creative projects.
High-quality paper enhances folding and design experiences.
Bright colors for visually appealing origami models.
Instructions included for 6 easy origami projects.
Perfect for artists and paper crafting enthusiasts.
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Price Range: $11.69
Color: 20 positive
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50 unique coloring pages of black women.
Celebrates strength, diversity, and beauty.
High-quality, single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through.
Large size: 8.5x11 inches for creativity.
Perfect gift for coloring enthusiasts.
Engaging and relaxing artistic experience.
Explore black womanhood through art.
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Price Range: $7.99
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Illustrated edition of The 1619 Project.
Features new artwork and archival images.
Challenges traditional narratives of American history.
Highlights experiences of Black Americans and their contributions.
Curated by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones.
Includes essays from prominent journalists and thinkers.
A dynamic exploration of resistance and freedom themes.
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Price Range: $32.63
8
Comprehensive study of Salvador Dalí's paintings.
Includes previously inaccessible works and illustrations.
Explores Dalí's artistic development and influences.
Contextualizes his art with contemporary documents.
Examines significant works and their meanings.
Divided into two insightful parts.
Highlights Dalí's legacy in modern art.
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Price Range: $19.55
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Insights from experienced artists on artmaking challenges.
Explores the reasons artists struggle to create.
Addresses the nature of artistic fear and doubt.
A practical guide for artists in all mediums.
Encourages perseverance in the creative process.
Offers relatable experiences for students and teachers.
A timeless classic on creativity and artmaking.
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Price Range: $8.70
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Explores Roman autocrats' influence on art history.
Analyzes images of power over two millennia.
Highlights the significance of imperial portraits.
Includes works from renowned artists and craftsmen.
Investigates changing identities in representations of authority.
Features detective work on historical art pieces.
Published with the National Gallery of Art.
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Price Range: $14.72
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Finalist for National Book Award in Poetry
Award-winning exploration of race and identity
Includes essays, poetry, and powerful imagery
Addresses everyday racial aggressions in modern life
Acclaimed by major publications and critics
Compelling follow-up to Don't Let Me Be Lonely
Highlights the impact of racism on citizenship
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Price Range: $12.10
12
Explores themes of consumerism and materialism.
Redefines artistic subject matter in contemporary context.
Highlights Warhol's influence on Pop art movement.
Integrates ideas of living, producing, and consuming.
Showcases the role of mass-production in art.
Features Warhol's iconic works and processes.
Encourages reevaluation of high and low art distinctions.
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Price Range: $15.59
13
Richly illustrated volume on Caspar David Friedrich.
Explores emotionally profound visions of nature.
Features signature motifs like moonlit skies.
Examines Friedrich's innovative compositional strategies.
Contextualizes art within German Romanticism.
Essays by leading scholars enhance understanding.
Scheduled exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Price Range: $46.50
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Explore 100 famous paintings in detail.
Uncover subtle elements of art history.
Discover intriguing symbolism and subject matter.
Travel from Ancient Egypt to modern Europe.
Engage with diverse cultures and time periods.
Reassemble art like a giant jigsaw puzzle.
Captivating insights into past fashions and lifestyles.
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Price Range: $19.41
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Comprehensive collection of 3,022 Louvre paintings.
Includes works by renowned artists and masters.
Organized into four main painting collections.
Detailed commentary by art historians included.
Stunning slipcased edition for collectors.
Perfect for art lovers and history enthusiasts.
Experience masterpieces from home effortlessly.
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Price Range: $37.50
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Groundbreaking insights on viewing art.
Based on acclaimed BBC television series.
Influences art perception since 1972.
Challenges traditional views on visual culture.
Encourages critical thinking about images.
Widely read and discussed worldwide.
Transforms how you engage with art.
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Price Range: $6.67
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Intimate diary of Frida Kahlo's life.
170 pages of thoughts, poems, and dreams.
70 mesmerizing watercolor illustrations throughout the journal.
Reveals her complex relationship with Diego Rivera.
Explores themes of love, politics, and resilience.
Captivating text in colorful, unique handwritten script.
Valuable for art fans and feminist scholars.
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Price Range: $19.49
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Celebrating HR Giger's unique artistic vision.
40th anniversary edition of a beloved monograph.
Explores Giger's life, art, and influential designs.
Features in-depth essays by Giger scholars.
Beautifully produced with impeccable craftsmanship.
Compact, affordable edition for art lovers.
Ideal for collectors and new fans alike.
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Price Range: $24.25
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Comprehensive catalogue of 871 van Gogh paintings.
Features iconic works like Sunflowers and The Starry Night.
Includes essays detailing van Gogh's life and struggles.
High-quality reproductions showcasing texture and mood.
Perfect for art lovers and collectors alike.
Insights into van Gogh's mental health challenges.
A rich resource for studying art history.
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Price Range: $46.58
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Insightful exploration of Blackness and the color blue.
Written by National Book Award winner Imani Perry.
Named a most anticipated book by major publications.
Intertwines personal stories with cultural history.
Examines blues music's emotional depth and significance.
Richly crafted prose that captivates and inspires.
A unique meditation on race and identity.
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Price Range: $22.04
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Self-care coloring book by Latoya Nicole.
Celebrates Black and Brown women and good vibes.
24 beautiful illustrations with motivational quotes.
Encourages mindfulness and self-love practices.
Premium gloss finish cover design.
Large format: 8.5" x 11.0" pages.
Printed single-sided on bright white paper.
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Price Range: $10.18
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Revised 25th anniversary edition of Molly Bang's classic.
Explores how visuals impact emotional responses.
Engaging illustrations enhance understanding of art principles.
Accessible for artists, educators, and all ages.
Encourages creativity through 12 visual perception principles.
Perfect gift for aspiring and experienced artists.
A must-have for art theory and design enthusiasts.
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Price Range: $17.89
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Inspiration from acclaimed artist Jerry Saltz.
Guidance for artists and non-artists alike.
Practical tips to enhance creativity and self-belief.
Break through creative blocks with innovative strategies.
Explore full-color artwork from historical and modern visionaries.
Encourages originality and persistence in creative pursuits.
Helps navigate challenges in artistic careers.
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Price Range: $13.25
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Biography of philanthropist Albert Barnes.
Explores his pioneering modern art collection.
Highlights his advocacy for the working class.
Reveals his fierce democratic ambitions.
Examines the contradictions in his life.
Compelling portrait by critic Blake Gopnik.
Transforming America’s aesthetic landscape through art.
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Price Range: $25.81
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Unlock your creative potential and artistic vision.
Explore 16 principles for effective artistic expression.
Enhance clarity in your creative projects.
Practical advice for artists of all levels.
Inspiring concepts to fuel your imagination.
Learn to navigate creative challenges confidently.
Perfect for artists seeking deeper understanding.
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Price Range: $13.91
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Explores portraiture, identity, and inequality themes.
Features iconic photographs by Dorothea Lange.
Highlights marginalized people's common humanity.
Examines social, economic, and racial inequalities.
Published with the National Gallery of Art.
New research enriches Lange's photographic legacy.
Exhibition opens November 5, 2023.
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Price Range: $51.15
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Collaboration between Roy DeCarava and Langston Hughes.
Showcases vibrant life in 1940s and 1950s Harlem.
Features 141 photographs capturing everyday moments.
Heartfelt narrative from Sister Mary Bradley's perspective.
First Guggenheim Fellowship awarded to an African American photographer.
Classic work of photo-poetic literature and art.
Heritage Edition with important historical afterword included.
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Price Range: $20.64
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Explores beauty in imperfection and transience.
Classic guide for artists and designers alike.
Revised edition of a 1994 original.
Influential concepts for creative minds worldwide.
Encourages philosophical reflection on art and design.
Essential reading for poets and thinkers.
Inspires appreciation for the unfinished and incomplete.
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Price Range: $16.52
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Comprehensive catalogue of Caravaggio's works.
High-quality photography of each painting.
Detailed analysis of Caravaggio's artistic techniques.
Explores Caravaggio's complex personal life.
Five chapters tracing his career journey.
Celebrates Caravaggio's influence on art history.
Perfect for art enthusiasts and collectors.
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Price Range: $24.25
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Oversized book featuring hundreds of rare images.
Explores J.C. Leyendecker's artistic evolution and life.
Highlights his influence on American illustration culture.
Includes famous works from Saturday Evening Post.
Captures the essence of 20th-century advertising art.
Chapters on various aspects of Leyendecker's career.
Published by National Museum of American Illustration founders.
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Price Range: $30.00
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