Books published by Thames & Hudson Ltd

A new translation of Vasari's life story of Da Vinci from Martin Kemp and Lucy Russell. Originally written in sixteenth century Italian, with Vasari a near-contemporary of his subject.

Placing a rare emphasis on the international reach and reception of the Bauhaus, this book assesses the impact of the Bauhaus school from a global perspective.

The Classic-period kings ruled over the Khmer empire from AD 802 for more than five centuries, and this book, newly available in paperback, examines the massive architectural achievements of this period, including the huge capital city of Angkor, with the awe- inspiring Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious structure.

Small, smart, essential - a chronological introduction to women artists through 500 years of history, providing a rich understanding of key female artists from the Baroque to today.

A comprehensive practice-based guide to the art of drawing, Drawing: A Complete Guide provides a chapter-by-chapter overview of key elements of drawing (such as line, shape, tone and value) before addressing the different genres (such as still life and portraiture). Written in an accessible and encouraging manner, Drawing: A Complete Guide seeks to build the learner's confidence in artistic exploration as well as developing his or her practical abilities. An introductory chapter makes the case that anyone can draw, while the concluding chapter, 'Looking at Drawings: Critical Thinking and Critiques', equips learners with the necessary critical tools to develop their craft independently. Richly illustrated with examples of artists' drawings and the author's own works, Drawing: A Complete Guide also includes student work to make the practice of drawing more accessible and achievable.

A jawdropping book of photographs that transports the reader into space aboard the Rosetta probe.

An exceptional volume bringing together almost 1,000 images representing the diversity and richness of the visual arts in Vienna at the turn of the 20th century.

One of two launch volumes in an important and highly collectible new photography series by the V&A, here is an introduction to the history of staged photography in over 130 key images from the V&A's outstanding collection.

One of two launch volumes in an important and highly collectible new photography series by the V&A, here is an introduction to the history of cameraless photography in over 125 key images from the V&A's outstanding collection.

An accessible and visually rich study of Japanese photography since 1945 by an experienced curator specializing in Japanese art and culture.

A new way of appreciating art that puts the artwork front and centre, brought to us by one of the freshest and most exciting new voices in cultural criticism.

A superbly written and tightly argued appraisal of the political and religious ramifications of one of the fundamental topics in the history of art - the artistic encounter with the transcendent.

An intimate look at the interiors, lifestyles and houses belonging to a wide range of artists and makers.

A panoramic document of China by Magnum's legendary photographers, spanning the pre-revolutionary years to the country's rise as a global superpower.

An architectural journey through the cityscapes and buildings of Andrew Bromberg's career to date, exploring the influences of nature and social and urban development on his projects and ideas about architecture.

The first full-scale biography of one of the 20th-century's great makers, theorists and painters.

An international history of the Islamic world as told through storied artefacts dating from the seventh century to the present.

An illuminating guide to one of the great masterpieces of Celtic manuscript art, published to coincide with a major exhibition at the British Library.

A major monograph on the artist widely regarded as the 16th century's greatest Netherlandish painter, published to mark the 450th anniversary of his death.

Showcases and analyses Van Gogh's collection of Japanese prints, exploring the key role they played in his creative output.

A beautifully designed gift book devoted to John Constable's studies of skies.

The first in the new series Pocket Photo Books - attractive, immersive, compact photo guides - in which Harry Cory Wright explores one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.