Books in the Art & Ideas series

Filled with ideas for painting, drawing and collage, this title helps novices of all ages to develop their art skills. It helps children to explore the uses of a range of materials including chalk, paint and pencil, elastic bands, salt and watercolour through many imaginative projects including ink beetles, deep-sea fish, and lemon juice frogs.

A fascinating new appraisal of the maestro of the Northern Renaissance.

Do you know how to paint a watercolour wash, spatter paint or create resist effects with oil pastels? Bursting with inspiration, this book contains over 120 ideas for painting, drawing, printing and making collages. Budding artists can follow the simple step-by-step instructions exactly or use the ideas to create their own works of art.

Thorough survey of the Pop phenomenon of the 1960s and beyond.

Authoritative yet approachable new monograph on the enigmatic painter Johannes Vermeer.

A comprehensive, highly absorbing portrait of this complex artist.

The entire range of Courbet's work, from landscapes to erotic nudes.