Oil, acrylic and gouache painting made easy in a comprehensive, fully-illustrated step-by-step guide; describes all the materials and basic techniques such as mixing paint, brushstrokes, underpainting, working with alla prima, glazing, scumbling, impasto, drybrush and more, with tutorials covering popular subject areas from landscapes to still life, all shown in more than 400 photographs.
Focusing primarily on the Classical Period (800?1500 CE), ancient Southeast Asian culture is viewed through the lens of ceramic production and trade, influenced but not completely overshadowed by its powerful neighbour, China.
In this comprehensive, generously illustrated handbook, textile artist and teacher Nancy Belfer leads readers step by step through the technique required to successfully create imaginative and beautiful batiks and tie-dyed textiles. Even beginners, following the instructions in this thorough, thoughtful guidebook, can create colorful and exciting textiles that will add distinctive touches to cl…
Digital technology has revolutionized the way we produce and experience art today. Not only have traditional forms of art such as printing, painting, photography, and sculpture been transformed by digital techniques and media, but entirely new forms such as net art, software art, digital installation, and virtual reality have emerged as recognized artistic practices, collected by major museums,…
Contemporary Indonesian Art is a comprehensive introduction to the country’s key artists, curators, institutions, and collectors. It demonstrates how early artists broke from colonial and post-colonial power structures and shows how today’s artists grapple with issues of identity, globalization, and nation-building in Indonesia. The survey crosses ethnic, cultural, and religious boundaries,…
Eko Nugroho (b. 1977, Yogyakarta) is one of Indonesia's hottest rising stars. Working across media, form and presentation, Eko's work often forces an interface between high art and street and popular culture. In the span of ten years, Eko's multi-disciplinary comic-inspired work has traversed the local Indonesian and international art stage, moving in and out of gallery and museum interiors and…