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Sunflowers / Meditations (Paperback) $27.09 The “Nobile Folios”, published in association with Piano Nobile, a London art gallery, are gorgeous multidisciplinary explorations of twentieth- and twenty-first-century artworks. Each folio explores a single work, attempting to replicate th…

Museums and Galleries of London $29.27 With the expertise of several art historians, this book offers just the sort of insider knowledge of the art, as well as the buildings that house it, that allow insight into the broad history of a collection. With new listings of acclaimed commercial galleries and reviews of museum restaurants (some of which have become destinations in their own right), this is the perfect guide for anyone who desires a comprehensive understanding of a city’s art.

Art Galleries of the World $19.16 This is an invaluable pocket guide to the art of the Western world, covering all the essential places to visit and setting the major works in the collections in their historical and social context. Helen Langdon takes us to the best-loved museums around the world, but also to a vast selection of minor but equally fascinating galleries, churches, villas, and houses, where she draws our attention to outstanding paintings and sculptures. Whether guiding us to the scuole of Venice or the avant-garde galleries of New York, whether to the National Gallery in London or to private collections in Rome, this fascinating work of reference is a must for every traveller and art lover.

Vittel: the Galleries $29.99 Vittel: the Galleries Photographic Print by . Product size approximately 18 x 24 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space – your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

Wetterling Galleries $129.99 Wetterling Galleries Collectable Print by Robert Rauschenberg. Product size approximately 39.25 x 26.25 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space – your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

Nahan Galleries $139.99 Nahan Galleries Limited Edition by Victor Vasarely. Product size approximately 24.25 x 31 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space – your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

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The Galleries of the Exposition $12.44 Eugen Neuhaus was a German painter, who immigrated to San Francisco in 1904. When the 1906 earthquake destroyed his studio and home, Neuhaus moved to the Monterey area. Neuhaus’ greatest impact on California art was as a lecturer, author and teacher. The Galleries of the Exposition: A Critical Review of the Paintings, Statuary and the Graphic Arts in The Palace of Fine Arts at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition

London $3.95 London has never been so desired or desirable and visitors from all over the world are clamoring to be a part of the most exciting city in Europe. This colorful, fully updated guide about Cadogan’s home city takes in the fast-changing art galleries, museums, sights, scenes, and shops, as well as revealing London’s fascinating history. The youthful glamour of Notting Hill, the elegance of Knightsbridge, and the gritty chic of Soho are all explored, alongside newer sites such as the London Eye and Tate Modern. Lesser-known delights are also revealed, including the latest art discoveries, the best markets and the quirkiest bookstores. Vastly expanded listings–more than any other competitive guide–are clearly mapped and include all the latest places to stay, bars, restaurants, and cafes, including the Cadogan team’s own favorite haunts

Interpreting Art in Museums and Galleries $42.26 In this carefully focussed book, Christopher Whitehead presents both a study of and guide to curatorial practices of art interpretation, including the manipulation of the physical display environment (e.g. exhibition design and lighting) and the production of supporting materials, from text panels to audioguides and interactives. Deeply practical, this book: reviews practices of and problems with interpreting historical and contemporary art considers the role and importance of art interpretation from a variety of viewpoints investigates the influence of other disciplines on interpretation shows the ways in which visitors interpret art and how this can both aid and inform understanding of curatorial practices creates frameworks and methodologies for the production of interpretation. Thoroughly researched with immediately practical applications, this valuable book will inform the practices of art curators and those studying the subject.

Visitors on Circular Stairway, Courtauld Galleries, Somerset House, London, England, United Kingdom $29.99 Visitors on Circular Stairway, Courtauld Galleries, Somerset House, London, England, United Kingdom Photographic Print by Peter Barritt. Product size approximately 18 x 24 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space – your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

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5 Galleries 1978 $44.99 5 Galleries 1978 Collectable Print by Jorge Castillo. Product size approximately 22 x 30 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space – your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

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The Art Lovers’ Guide: London $18.58 The best guidebook for those who want to experience the finest art in London. The first fully illustrated guide to the collections of London’s Museums and Galleries that actually works the way people like to see art. Rather than taking the old fashioned approach of listing the city’s various museums and then describing highlights, this book focuses on the art. Arranged chronologically from ancient art through today, the book is part guide and part art history – each section is devoted to a certain period, and then highlighted where the best works of that period are to be found. Rather than spending an entire day at the British Museum with its overwhelming collections, this book allows you to choose one period, style or individual artist and trace a tour through the city finding all the relevant masterpieces – museum by museum, gallery by gallery. This truly innovative organization mimics the way most people actually prefer viewing art and will make this guide the must have for any art lover – whether you are a beginner or a longtime connoisseur. The book is organized roughly chronologically into 25 chapters further grouped into three sections – Early Art (ancient Egyptian, classical antiquity, medieval art), the Western Tradition (Northern and Southern Renaissance, Golden Age of Dutch Painting, Realism, Romanticism, etc.), and Modern Art (Impressionism, Fauvism, Expressionism and up to today’s contemporary scene). A fourth section provides references including maps, indices of museums and artists, and other helpful suggestions for navigating the city and finding the art masterpieces of you seek.

Crystal Palace, the Tunis and China Galleries $49.99 Crystal Palace, the Tunis and China Galleries Giclee Print by Joseph Nash. Product size approximately 18 x 24 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space – your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

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Museum Skepticism: A History of the Display of Art in Public Galleries $28.4 In "Museum Skepticism," art historian David Carrier traces the birth, evolution, and decline of the public art museum as an institution meant to spark democratic debate and discussion. Carrier contends that since the inception of the public art museum during the French Revolution, its development has depended on growth: on the expansion of collections, particularly to include works representing non-European cultures, and on the proliferation of art museums around the globe. Arguing that this expansionist project has peaked, he asserts that art museums must now find new ways of making high art relevant to contemporary lives. Ideas and inspiration may be found, he suggests, in mass entertainment such as popular music and movies. Carrier illuminates the public role of art museums by describing the ways they influence how art is seen: through their architecture, their collections, the narratives they offer museum visitors. He insists that an understanding of the art museum must take into account the roles of collectors, curators, and museum architects. Toward that end, he offers a series of case studies, showing how particular museums and their collections evolved. Among those who figure prominently are Baron Dominique Vivant Denon, the first director of the Louvre; Bernard Berenson, whose connoisseurship helped Isabella Stewart Gardner found her museum in Boston; Ernest Fenollosa, who assembled much of the Asian art collection now in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Albert Barnes, the distinguished collector of modernist painting; and Richard Meier, architect of the J. Paul Getty Center in Los Angeles. Carrier’s learned consideration of what the art museum is and has been provides the basis for understanding the radical transformation of its public role now under way.

Tapamveni: The Rock Art Galleries of Petrified Forest and Beyond $13.94 Tapamveni is a Hopi word meaning "hammered mark." This book is a study of the rock art in the Petrified Forest region.

Anthem Guide to the Art Galleries and Museums of Europe $26.5 This guide is a unique resource for art lovers and tourists alike. Selected on the basis of international reputation, architectural appeal, historical and cultural significance and the quality of the collections, Europe’s foremost art galleries and museums are presented here in a comprehensive, accessible and attractive collection. Featuring up-to-date information on everything from ticket prices to special events and from disabled access to dining opportunities, this helpful guide caters for a variety of enthusiasts – from serious collectors to students on a budget. Beautifully illustrated throughout, offering concise venue descriptions, directions and historical information, "Anthem Guide to the Art Galleries and Museums of Europe" is essential reading for holidaymakers with a passion for culture.

Time Out London Guide $28.27 Used – A visitor’s guide to London, providing up to date information on the city’s clubs, restaurants and shops and guides to its museums and art galleries. Sixth revised edition. In the TIME OUT GUIDES series.

Time Out London Guide $18.27 Used – A visitor’s guide to London, providing up to date information on the city’s clubs, restaurants and shops and guides to its museums and art galleries. Sixth revised edition. In the TIME OUT GUIDES series.

’100 Secrets to Life’ Art Print $20 Based on an art piece from Pearl and Earls Summer Art Exhibition in 2010… The 100 secrets to life are a complete list of simple things / rules of life that make her smile. Our art prints and poems have been designed and composed in house by Jacqui since 2007, and are based on her own fond memories and experiences. We have won multiple awards for our art prints and they have featured on TV, Style Shows and editorial like Easy Living, Living Etc and Brides. Choose Print only or to have your print Framed On the WHITE ONLY for an additional fee you can add a personalised message text in the bottom right hand corner (standard 10-12 pt) for an extra fee. Add your text in the box shown You can read the full list on the close up of the print. Words and Style Strictly Copyrighted – J Pearce 2009. Made from: Archival 350g Matt Paper printed with Giclee Inks Framing is completed by our local framer who is second to none. He frames for the likes of Paul Smith (who ship to him every week) as well as top London Galleries. We are so proud that he has taken on our work and the finish is lovely. He uses top grade smooth finish matt painted wood frames (2.2-4.0cm depending on the frame) which is cut, glued and fixed in house. The white core black and snow white thick mounts are cut by hand to fit each piece. They are then finished with top grade acrylic – which has 99% clarity, without the health and safety and breakage problems of glass. It actually costs us more! They are pre strapped ready to hang. This process takes in itself can take up to 10 days due to the work log we now have and the handi work involved. What is a giclee print?The word “giclée” was created by Jack Duganne, a print maker, he wanted a name for the new type of prints they were producing on a large format high resolution ink-jet printer they had adapted for fine art printing. In the past few years, the word “giclée,” as a fine art term, has come to be associated with prints us…

‘Camper Lovers’ Poem Art Print $20 Pearl and Earl poem written by the designer Jacqui Pearce about her love of campervans and the great outdoors. Our art prints and poems have been designed and composed in house by Jacqui since 2007, and are based on her own fond memories and experiences.We have won multiple awards for our art prints and they have featured on TV, Style Shows and editorial like Easy Living, Living Etc and Good Homes. Choose your background colourChoose Print only or to have your print FramedOn the WHITE ONLY for an additional fee you can add a personalised message text in the bottom right hand corner (standard 10-12 pt) for an extra fee. Add your text in the box shown THE POEM: retro vans, warm dry tents, sunshine and the sea,… sleeping bags, lovely view and a cup of tea,… sausages, eggs and beans and of course some ham,… scones with clotted cream and lots of homemade jam,… old school tunes, crazy moves and a roaring fire,… sharing hugs, no bed bugs and singing like a choir,… warm wet showers, clean dry towels and a working loo,… having fun doing simple stuff just like you used to do,… realising life is grand and really quite a thrill,… hanging out with all your mates and remembering how to chill,… so don’t delay and hold your dream and go out while you can,… and find and keep and cherish your own classic camper van…x Words and Style Strictly Copyrighted – J Pearce 2007 Made from: Archival 350gm Matt Paper printed with Giclee InksFraming is completed by our local framer who is second to none. He frames for the likes of Paul Smith (who ship to him every week) as well as top London Galleries. We are so proud that he has taken on our work and the finish is lovely. He uses top grade smooth finish matt painted wood frames (2.2-4.0cm depending on the frame) which is cut, glued and fixed in house. The white core black and snow white thick mounts are cut by hand to fit each piece. They are then finished with top grade acrylic – which has 99% clar…

‘Childhood Nostalgia’ Poem Art Print $20 Nostalgic childhood poems based on Jacqui’s own childhood memories from the 70′s Our art prints and poems have been designed and composed in house by Jacqui since 2007, and are based on her own fond memories and experiences.We have won multiple awards for our art prints and they have featured on TV, Style Shows and editorial like Easy Living, Living Etc and Good Homes THE POEM: pogo sticks, and space hoppers, and a chopper bike,.. chasing round all afternoon doing really what you like,… wear a hood on your head, pretend that you’re batman,… sing d-na-na and play ‘it’ crying ‘catch me if you can!’,… black jacks, fruit salads and sherbert dips all in a penny mix,… space dust, refreshers, bazooka gum and rubbish magic tricks,… read patches, jackie, the beano and whizzer and chips,… desperate dan, dennis, bunty and of course smash hits,.. bagpuss, trumpton, the clangers and old Mr Ben,.. Sindy, Pippa, Barbie and not forgetting Ken,.. what childhood treasured memories all these things can bring,.. so go ahead and be a big kid and pretend to be back then… x Words and Style Strictly Copyrighted – J Pearce 2008. Choose Print only or to have your print FramedOn the WHITE ONLY for an additional fee you can add a personalised message text in the bottom right hand corner (standard 10-12 pt) for an extra fee. Add your text in the box shown Made from: Archival 350gm Matt Paper printed with Giclee InksFraming is completed by our local framer who is second to none. He frames for the likes of Paul Smith (who ship to him every week) as well as top London Galleries. We are so proud that he has taken on our work and the finish is lovely. He uses top grade smooth finish matt painted wood frames (2.2-4.0cm depending on the frame) which is cut, glued and fixed in house. The white core black and snow white thick mounts are cut by hand to fit each piece. They are then finished with top grade acrylic – which has 99% clarity, without the health an…

‘Love You’ Retro Tape Art Print $15 SIZE – 30x42cm A3 The standard prints are printed professionally on 350gm art paper and come rolled, ready to frame (they can fit a standard size). Our framing work is done by our local talented framer, using either a BLACK or WHITE 22mm frame and hand cut white textured mount. We use Gallery Standard Plexi Acrylic which has 99% clarity and is used by Top Galleries – our framer frames for designers like Paul Smith. You can have the option to: 1 Choose to have the PRINT ONLY or to have the print FRAMED Our prints are Giclee Prints onto Heavyweight Archival Art Card (see our FAQ’s for an overview of what this means), please also refer to our Delivery / Returns section for personalised and framed items. FAQ’S: How long is delivery, and how do you send the print? Print only is in our standard delivery timeframe. Personalised / Framed / Bespoke items are made to order and so can take from 14-28 days depending on demand. Prints are sent wrapped in art cello and then rolled and placed in a coloured premium gift tube. These are placed in a plastic mailer bag for shipping. Framed items are sent via courier and someone must be there to sign for the items. If you are not and you miss repeated attempts, you will be liable for reshipping costs. How are the prints framed? Our local framer is second to none. He frames for the likes of Paul Smith (who ship to him every week) as well as top London Galleries. We are so proud that he has taken on our work and the finish is lovely. He uses top grade smooth finish matt painted wood frames (22-40mm depending on the frame) which is cut, glued and fixed in house. The white core black and snow white thick mounts are cut by hand to fit each piece. They are then finished with top grade acrylic – which has 99% clarity, without the health and safety and breakage problems of glass. It actually costs us more! They are pre strapped ready to hang. This process takes in itself can take up to 10 days due to the work log we no…

‘Married Life’ Poem Art Print $20 Our ‘WEDDING POEM’ and ‘MARRIED LIFE POEMS’ – written and artworked by Jacqui make a fantastic wedding, valentines or anniversary gift. … This is for the MARRIED LIFE POEM- see our other listings for the Wedding Poem SIZE – 30x42cm A3 Colours: White or Grey You can have the option to: 1 Choose to have the PRINT ONLY or to have the print FRAMED 2 Add a PERSONALISED MESSAGE in like text in the bottom right hand corner (standard 10-12 pt). Select the PERSONALISED option and add your text in the box shown for an extra fee. THE MARRIED LIFE POEM: lovey dovey, Sunday walks, & holding hands for hours; duvet days, pillow fights and tingly long showers,… gazing eyes, starcrossed lovers thinking gorgeous things; all consuming eternal lust and then a wedding ring,… soon along come babies, sleepless nights and getting really stressed; it’s hard to be romantic when you always feel a mess,… mortgage payments, washing up and pants upon the floor,… there is always something to moan about, it really is a bore,…but remember this my true love, I think that you’re the best,… I treasure every single moment, the good, bad and the rest,… we will no doubt have a daily rant about the lid up on the loo,… but I still adore you and our life together and am thrilled I said ‘I do’…x Words and style strictly copyrighted J Pearce 2008 Made from: Archival 350gm Matt Paper printed with Giclee Inks Framing is completed by our local framer who is second to none. He frames for the likes of Paul Smith (who ship to him every week) as well as top London Galleries. We are so proud that he has taken on our work and the finish is lovely. He uses top grade smooth finish matt painted wood frames (2.2-4.0cm depending on the frame) which is cut, glued and fixed in house. The white core black and snow white thick mounts are cut by hand to fit each piece. They are then finished with top grade acrylic – which has 99% clarity, without the health and safety…

‘My Mum’ Poem Art Print $20 A unique poem written by Pearl and Earl creator Jacqui Pearce, which was in its original form for her own Mum. This poem makes the perfect gift for your Mum for Christmas, Birthdays or Mothers Day Our art prints and poems have been designed and composed in house by Jacqui since 2007, and are based on her own fond memories and experiences. We have won multiple awards for our art prints and they have featured on TV, Style Shows and editorial like Easy Living, Living Etc and Brides. Choose your size – A4 or A3 Choose Print only or to have your print Framed **note we have sold out of the elaborate frames and only have the simple black or white frames as seen on the pictures For an additional fee you can add a personalised message text in the bottom right hand corner (standard 10-12 pt) for an extra fee. Add your text in the box shown Copyright of Words and Style – J Pearce 2007-12 – all rights reserved. Made from: Archival 350gm Matt Paper printed with Giclee Inks Framing is completed by our local framer who is second to none. He frames for the likes of Paul Smith (who ship to him every week) as well as top London Galleries. We are so proud that he has taken on our work and the finish is lovely. He uses top grade smooth finish matt painted wood frames (2.2-4.0cm depending on the frame) which is cut, glued and fixed in house. The white core black and snow white thick mounts are cut by hand to fit each piece. They are then finished with top grade acrylic – which has 99% clarity, without the health and safety and breakage problems of glass. It actually costs us more! They are pre strapped ready to hang. This process takes in itself can take up to 10 days due to the work log we now have and the handi work involved. What is a giclee print? The word “giclée” was created by Jack Duganne, a print maker, he wanted a name for the new type of prints they were producing on a large format high resolution ink-jet printer they had adapted for fin…

‘No Dancing Dads’ Art Print $15 One of our best selling prints since 2008… so obviously Mr Earl is not the only one who is banned from Dancing… Our art prints and poems have been designed and composed in house by Jacqui since 2007, and are based on her own fond memories and experiences.We have won multiple awards for our art prints and they have featured on TV, Style Shows and editorial like Easy Living, Living Etc and Good Homes. Choose your Colour Choose Print only or to have your print Framed Words and Style Strictly Copyrighted – J Pearce 2009 Made from: Archival 350gm Matt Paper printed with Giclee InksFraming is completed by our local framer who is second to none. He frames for the likes of Paul Smith (who ship to him every week) as well as top London Galleries. We are so proud that he has taken on our work and the finish is lovely. He uses top grade smooth finish matt painted wood frames (2.2-4.0cm depending on the frame) which is cut, glued and fixed in house. The white core black and snow white thick mounts are cut by hand to fit each piece. They are then finished with top grade acrylic – which has 99% clarity, without the health and safety and breakage problems of glass. It actually costs us more! They are pre strapped ready to hang. This process takes in itself can take up to 10 days due to the work log we now have and the handi work involved. What is a giclee print?The word “giclée” was created by Jack Duganne, a print maker, he wanted a name for the new type of prints they were producing on a large format high resolution ink-jet printer they had adapted for fine art printing. In the past few years, the word “giclée,” as a fine art term, has come to be associated with prints using fade-resistant, archival inks with multiple colour levels which increase the apparent resolution and color integrity. Basically they are the best digital prints you can buy, and are used in fine art ‘reproduction prints’. Machines need at least an 8 colour mix to achieve this an…

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1744 Establishments $14.14 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Sotheby’s, Imperial Porcelain Factory, Muirfield, York Theatre Royal, Broad Bottom Ministry, Divan Club, Cork North Infirmary, Dommelsch. Excerpt: Sotheby’s is the world’s fourth oldest auction house in continuous operation. The oldest auction house in operation is the Stockholms Auktionsverk founded in 1674, the second oldest is Göteborgs Auktionsverk founded in 1681 and third oldest being Uppsala Auktionskammare founded in 1731, all Swedish. Sotheby’s predecessor, Baker’s, was founded in London, England on 11 March 1744 when Samuel Baker presided over the disposal of “several hundred scarce and valuable” books from the library of a certain Rt. Hon. Sir John Stanley. This disposal however was not by means of auction and as Frank Herrmann and Brian Learmount observe, the business did not seek to auction fine arts in general until much later, their first major success in this field being the sale of a Frans Hals painting for 9 thousand guineas as late as 1913. The current business dates back to 1804 when two of the partners of the original business (Leigh and Sotheby) left to set up their own book dealership. Today, the firm has an annual turnover of approximately US$3 billion, and offices on London’s New Bond Street and Manhattan’s York Avenue. This position has been achieved through natural growth, acquisitions (most notably the 1964 purchase of the United States’ largest auctioneer of fine art, Parke-Bernet), and management during the cyclical “art recessions” of the 20th century. Sotheby’s New York completed renovations on its York Avenue headquarters in 2001 adding the unique capability to store works on the same premises as the specialist departments, galleries, and auction spaces. Sotheby’s New York’s offices also house Aulden Cellars … More:

1963 Architecture: Tate Modern $15.72 New – Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 190. Not illustrated. Chapters: Tate Modern. Excerpt: The Turbine HallThe Tate Modern in London is Britain’s national museum of international modern art and is, with Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool, Tate St Ives, and Tate Online, part of the group now known simply as Tate. Main article Bankside Power StationThe galleries are housed in the former Bankside Power