Stonard john paul (93 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. Illustrated. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. **SELECTED AS A BEST ART BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE SUNDAY TIMES**'Stonard traverses the sweep of human history, moving between cultures and hemispheres . His book consists of myriad flashes of brilliance and inventiveness' LITERARY REVIEW'A worthy and richly illustrated successor to Ernst Gombrich's fabled The Story of Art' SUNDAY TIMES'This bountifully illustrated book is a history of connections . Lucid and thoughtful' COUNTRY LIFE_____________________________________A fully illustrated, panoramic world history of art from ancient civilisation to the present day, exploring the remarkable endurance of humankinds creative impulse.Fifty thousand years ago on an island in Indonesia, an early human used red ochre pigment to capture the likeness of a pig on a limestone cave wall.Around the same time in Europe, another human retrieved a lump of charcoal from a fire and sketched four galloping horses. It was like a light turning on in the human mind.Our instinct to produce images in response to nature allowed the earliest Homo sapiens to understand the world around them, and to thrive. Now, art historian John-Paul Stonard has travelled across continents to take us on a panoramic journey through the history of art from ancient Anatolian standing stones to a Qing Dynasty ink handscroll, from a drawing by a Kiowa artist on America's Great Plains to a post-independence Congolese painting and on to Rachel Whiteread's House.Brilliantly illustrated throughout, with a mixture of black and white and full colour images, Stonard's Creation is an ambitious, thrilling and landmark work that leads us from Benin to Belgium, China to Constantinople, Mexico to Mesopotamia. Journeying from pre-history to the present day, it explores the remarkable endurance of humankinds creative impulse, and asks how and why we create. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

hardcover. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Illustrated. Minimal wear to cover. Pages clean and binding tight. shelf wear. bumped edges. Hardcover.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. **SELECTED AS A BEST ART BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE SUNDAY TIMES**'Stonard traverses the sweep of human history, moving between cultures and hemispheres . His book consists of myriad flashes of brilliance and inventiveness' LITERARY REVIEW'A worthy and richly illustrated successor to Ernst Gombrich's fabled The Story of Art' SUNDAY TIMES'This bountifully illustrated book is a history of connections . Lucid and thoughtful' COUNTRY LIFE_____________________________________A fully illustrated, panoramic world history of art from ancient civilisation to the present day, exploring the remarkable endurance of humankind?s creative impulse.Fifty thousand years ago on an island in Indonesia, an early human used red ochre pigment to capture the likeness of a pig on a limestone cave wall.Around the same time in Europe, another human retrieved a lump of charcoal from a fire and sketched four galloping horses. It was like a light turning on in the human mind.Our instinct to produce images in response to nature allowed the earliest Homo sapiens to understand the world around them, and to thrive. Now, art historian John-Paul Stonard has travelled across continents to take us on a panoramic journey through the history of art ? from ancient Anatolian standing stones to a Qing Dynasty ink handscroll, from a drawing by a Kiowa artist on America's Great Plains to a post-independence Congolese painting and on to Rachel Whiteread's House.Brilliantly illustrated throughout, with a mixture of black and white and full colour images, Stonard's Creation is an ambitious, thrilling and landmark work that leads us from Benin to Belgium, China to Constantinople, Mexico to Mesopotamia. Journeying from pre-history to the present day, it explores the remarkable endurance of humankind?s creative impulse, and asks how ? and why ? we create.…

paperback. Zustand: Near Fine. Condition Notes: Excellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:9780500238950.…

hardcover. Zustand: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 128 pages. 5.20x0.71x7.99 inches. In Stock.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: New. 2026. hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. pb, 264pp, illus.

hardcover. Zustand: As New. Unmarked hardcover no jacket.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good.

Zustand: New.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 92pp.Dark gray pictorial boards.illustrated endpapers. color, black and white illustrations throughout. This is an exhibition catalogue of an exhibition at the Gagosian Gallery November 10-December 17, 2011.Like new condition."Draftsman and sculptor Paul Noble is most known for his 15-year monumental drawing project, Nobson Newton, in which the artist acted as social engineer". Size: oblong 12"x 9 3/4". Paul Noble (illustrator). Book.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 54 pages. German language. 9.33x6.77x0.43 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: as new. Wie neu/Like new.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 268 pages. 9.09x6.18x1.06 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. This copy with exhibition leaflet loosely inserted. Catalogue published to accompany the exhibition of the same name held at Tate Britain, London, 19th May - 10th August 2014. 160 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 27 cm. Slight shelf wear to cover, no inscriptions, tight and square binding. Photographs available on request. All books dispatched same or next working day in robust packaging. …