August 27, 2014

Don't miss these great new arts books!

The library is nearing the end of its fiscal year-- ordering will cease at the end of the month.  But wonderful new books are still coming in.  Take a look: 

Reference 
Gerhard Richter: Editions 1965-2013 
 

Art History / Art Theory
Art of the American Frontier from the Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Colliding Worlds; How Cutting Edge Science is Redefining Contemporary Art  by Arthur I. Miller
Doré: Master of Imagination, exhibit catalog of the Musée d’Orsay
Emile Nolde Retrospective
Gordon Matta-Clark
Ink Art; Past as Present in Contemporary China, exhibit catalog of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Italian Futurism 1909-1944; Reconstructing the Universe, exhibit catalog of the Guggenheim Museum.
Lichtenstein Sculptor  by Germano Celant
Maya Art and Architecture  by Mary Ellen Miller
Michelangelo: A Life in Six Masterpieces  by Miles J. Unger
The Passions of Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, exhibit catalog of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Self-Portrait; A Cultural History
This is Pollock  by Catherine Ingram

Architecture / Landscape Design
Designs for Living; Houses by Robert A. M. Stern Architects
Lessons from Modernism; Environmental Design Strategies in Architecture 1925-1970

Design / Fashion / Interior Decoration / Graphics
Becoming a Fashion Designer  by Lisa J. Springsteel
Home for Now; Making Your Rented Space or First House Beautiful  by Joanna Thornhill
Low Budget Tricks for Small Spaces
Wear No Evil; How to Change the World with your Wardrobe  by Greta Eagan

Photography
Color: American Photography Transformed, exhibit catalog of the Amon Carter Museum
The Digital Filmmaking Handbook, 5th ed.  by Sonja Schenk
Extraordinary Everyday Photography  by Brenda Tharp
Gregory Heisler, 50 Portraits; Stories and Techniques from a Photographer’s Photographer
Humans of New York  by Brandon Stanton
Your Child in Pictures  by Me Ra Koh

Crafts / Applied Arts / How-to
The Beader’s Bible  by Claire Crouchley
Building Dioramas  by Chris Mrosko
Decorating Eggs; Exquisite Designs with Wax & Dye  by Jane Pollak
Map Art Lab  by Jill K. Berry
Scraps Plus One!  New Patterns to Quilt  by Joan Ford

Antiques / Collectibles
Warman’s Costume Jewelry Identification and Price Guide  by Pamela Y. Wiggins