Theory of Art

First published to accompany a 2011 exhibition, this catalogue features three new paintings that bring Bridget Riley's exploration of the circle fr...

Through 140 drawings, thought experiments, recipes, activist instructions, gardening ideas, insurgences and personal revolutions, artists who spend...

From the acclaimed author of Blue, a beautifully illustrated history of yellow from antiquity to the presentIn this richly illustrated book, Michel...

To get a comprehensive understanding of the core concept of the end of art , this book analyses the intellectual trajectory of Arthur Danto, highl...

Decode the secrets and uncover the origins and meanings of over 2,000 signs and symbols, from ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day logos.Why is a hear...

The essays collected in this volume were initially presented at the Fourth International Conference on Consciousness, Theatre, Literature and the A...

Unlock the secrets of colour - learn how and why it has been used in art over the centuriesThis vibrant and compelling book uses 240 artworks as ca...

'I have never read such a stimulating short guide to art' Lynn Barber, Sunday Times Now Grayson Perry is a fully paid-up member of the art establis...