In search of the Middle East

Edition

First English edition, 1992

ISBN/ISSN

0276420535

Collation

159 p. ; 29,5 cm.

Series Title

People and places of the world

Call Number

Ref 956 Rea s

In search of Russia and Eastern Europe

Edition

-

ISBN/ISSN

0276420527

Collation

160 p. ; 29,5 cm.

Series Title

People and places of the world

Call Number

Ref 947 Rea s

The Story of Literature from Antiquity to the Present

The greatest works of world literature at a glance--from ancient times to the present day. Search for immortality with Gilgamesh, accompany Dante on his journey through the three realms of the afterlife, or battle with Don Quixote against the windmills. Discover the backgrounds, influences and currents of a unique art form during this exciting journey through the epochs of world literature.

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum : an autobiography

This Autobiography headlines the collections, both on view and behind the scenes, of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. The official story and insiders' tales of the museum are shared by its curators, the people who know it best. Photography and backstage glimpses show off the collection, including well-known artifacts like Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis and the Apollo 11 command m…

Planet Earth : an illustrated history

Looks at the Planet Earth with numerous color illustrations and accompanying text, with separate sections examining the atmosphere, pedosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, and geosphere.

Urban sketching : the complete guide to techniques

Presents advice on drawing techniques for creating urban sketches, with advice on color selection, composition, perspective, and movement and information about sharing works on social media.

Elysium : the art of Daarken

One of the digital art industry's rising American stars shares four years worth of his unique fantasy and sci-fi artwork.

The art of the adventures of tintin

The artists at Weta Digital and Weta Workshop were thrilled to get the opportunity to work with Steven Spielberg to bring HergÉ’s wonderful characters to the big screen in The Adventures of Tintin. They spent five years working on this movie. This book tells the story of how the filmmakers started with the original HergÉ artwork and books and ended up with what is seen on-screen. It feature…

The art of Disney Tron : Legacy

Tron Legacy is one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2010. Starring Oscar-nominated Jeff Bridges (The Big Lebowski, Iron Man, Crazy Heart), Garrett Hedlund (Friday Night Lights) and Olivia Wilde (House), this action/sci-fi film picks up 28 years after the events of the original Tron. Hedlund plays Sam, the son of the original movie’s lead, Kevin Flynn (Bridges). Kevin has been missing …

Realism in watermedia : 18 painting techniques for achieving realistic results

Uncover a new range of creative possibilities for your realistic paintings by tapping into the transformative power of mixed watermedia: watercolors, gouache, acrylics, colored pencil and pastels. In beautifully illustrated, step-by-step demonstrations, artist Christopher Leeper details how to effectively use each medium. He covers common challenges in an easy problem/solution format and uses b…

Watercolour landscapes step-by-step

This comprehensive guide to painting landscapes in watercolour features the expert tuition of 6 renowned watercolourists - Geoff Kersey; Ray Campbell Smith; Wendy Jelbert; Barry Herniman; Arnold Lowrey; Joe Francis Dowden. It covers materials, colour, watercolour techniques such as wet into wet, spattering, dry brush, lifting out and using salt, composition, planning a paintingk sketching, pers…

Spectrum 17 : the best in contemporary fantastic art

With art from books, graphic novels, video games, films, galleries, and advertising, "Spectrum 17" is both an electrifying art book for fans and an invaluable resource for clients looking for bright new talent.

The art of Total War

The Art of Total War is a high-end art book based on the bestselling Total War™ franchise, including the latest game in the series Total War™: ROME II. This volume will include full colour concept and development art throughout, as well as creator and artist commentaries. Total War is known for its cinematic quality and phenomenal attention to detail, admired by gamers and critics alike.

Artschool how to paint & draw : drawing, watercolour, oil & acrylic, pastel

A complete guide to artists' techniques and materials. Sections on drawing, watercolour, oil, acrylic and pastel. Packed with practical guidance on how to treat the classical subject - portraits, figures, buildings, landscapes and flowers - in the most popular mediums.

The art of Watch Dogs

Edition

-

ISBN/ISSN

9781781169001

Collation

144 p. ; 31 cm.

Series Title

-

Call Number

794.82 Mcv a

DOFUS 2.0 artbook

¡EL ARTE GRÁFICO DE DOFUS COMO NUNCA ANTES LO HABÍAS VISTO! Descubre al detalle el proceso creativo tras la actualización gráfica 2.0 del MMORPG DOFUS. Dibujos preparatorios, bocetos e ilustraciones inéditas que hablan de cómo ha nacido el nuevo aspecto de las distintas clases de personajes, de los ítems del juego, las criaturas del Mundo de los Doce, los nuevos mapas, etc. Y como extra…

The legend of Korra : the art of the animated series. Book 1, Air

Go behind the scenes of the animated series The Legend of Korra created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko the smash-hit sequel to their blockbuster show Avatar: The Last Airbender! This handsome hardcover contains hundreds of pieces of never-before-seen artwork created during the development of season one of the show. With captions from Michael and Bryan throughout, this is an inti…

Funny! : twenty-five years of laughter from the Pixar story room

Edition

-

ISBN/ISSN

9781452122281

Collation

167 p. ; 22 x 25 cm cm.

Series Title

-

Call Number

791.4334 las f

Anatomy for Sculptors: Understanding the Human Figure

This is the most easy-to-use human anatomy guide for artists, explaining the human body in a simple manner. The book contains keys to figuring out construction in a direct, easy-to-follow, and highly visual manner. Art students, 3D sculptors and illustrators alike will find this manual a practical foundation upon which to build their knowledge of anatomy - an essential background for anyone wis…

The Complete Guide to Figure Drawing for Comics and Graphic Novels

Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing figures for comics and graphic novels, detailing how to sketch heads and facial features, bodies, and clothing, as well as how to draw backgrounds and compose panels.