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Catherine Hess and Karol Wight Ranging from ancient Roman mold-made glass to modern pressed glass, this glossary is a handy guide for museum-goers and anyone interested in the art of glass making. Glass terminology and the often arcane technical terms...

Elena Phipps Textiles have been made and used by every culture throughout history. However diverse—whether an ancient Egyptian mummy wrapping, a Turkish carpet, an Italian velvet, or an American quilt—all textiles have basic elements in common. They are made of...

Susanne Gänsicke and Yvonne J. Markowitz The fascination with personal adornment is universal. It is a preoccupation that is primal, instinctive, and uniquely human. Jewelry encompasses a seemingly endless number of ornaments produced across time and in all cultures. The...

Jane Bassett and Peggy Fogelman This volume provides definitions of the technical terms most often encountered by museum-goers and students of post-antique European sculpture. The book enhances the appreciation of the art form by explaining the methods used in creating...

Debra N. Mancoff What is an epaulette? What is a hanbok? These clothing items—and hundreds more—are entertainingly explained and vividly illustrated in this accessible guide.Whether in art or life, fashion makes a statement. It gives form to the temper of...

Janet Burnett Grossman Tool marks and joins, Cycladic and Daedalic styles, and kouroi and kanephoroi are among the many terms pertaining to the study of classical stone sculpture that are succinctly described in this guide. Presented in glossary format, this...

Tiarna Doherty and Anne T. Woollett What is tempera? What is foreshortening? What is fresco? These terms—and more than 100 others—are explained and illustrated in Looking at Paintings. First published in 1992, Looking at Paintings—now thoroughly revised and expanded—presents concise...

Edited by Idurre Alonso This lavishly illustrated volume examines the work of the Venezuelan photographer and art historian Alfredo Boulton, one of the main intellectuals of Latin American modernity. Alfredo Boulton (1908-1995) is considered one of the most important champions...

Émile Zola When Édouard Manet’s (1832–1883) early paintings were greeted with outrage and derision in the 1860s, Émile Zola sprang to his defense, initiating a friendship that would last until Manet’s death in 1881. Then a young journalist with an...

David N. Perkins Attentive observation of art provides an excellent opportunity for better thinking, for the cultivation of the "art of intelligence" in children and adults alike. With carefully chosen illustrations, the author demonstrates how the reflective approach to art...

David Harris Cohen and Catherine Hess Provides definitions of terms related to the techniques, processes, and materials used in the production of European ceramics from the Middle Ages through the beginning of the twentieth century. Illustrations of works in the...

Julian Brooks The purpose of this volume is to introduce the reader to the pleasure of looking at master drawings. Through forty-five spectacular works of art, each shown in full and with an enlarged detail, the book simulates the experience...

Edited by Glenn Phillips and Thomas Crow "I am interested only in expressing basic human emotions: tragedy, ecstasy, doom," Mark Rothko (1903–1970) said of his paintings. "If you are moved only by their color relationships, then you miss the point."...

Essay by Andre Corboz Photographs by Dennis Keeley Preface by Kurt W. ForsterFrom Alex de Tocqueville to Jean Baudrillard Europeans have been fascinated with the idea and the reality of the United States. They have seen in America a difference...

Edited by Stephanie Schrader With contributions by Burglind Jungmann, Kim Young-Jae, and Christine Göttler Peter Paul Rubens’s fascinating depiction of a man wearing Korean costume of around 1617, in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, has been considered...

Hélène Delalex, Alexandre Maral, and Nicolas MilovanovicMarie-Antoinette (1755–1793) continues to fascinate historians, writers, and filmmakers more than two centuries after her death. She became a symbol of the excesses of France’s aristocracy in the eighteenth century that helped pave the...

Michelle P. BrownRevised by Elizabeth C. Teviotdale and Nancy K. Turner What is a historiated initial? What are canon tables? What is a drollery? This revised edition of Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts offers definitions of the key elements of illuminated manuscripts,...

Andrew J. Clark, Maya Elston, and Mary Louise Hart What is a pyxis? Who was the Amasis Painter? How did Greek vases get their distinctive black and orange colors? This richly illustrated book offers definitions and descriptions of these and...

This delightful and engaging introduction to the history of art for children features intricate illustrations with hidden details.Children love to pore over detailed illustrations, especially when they contain hidden elements for them to find. This endlessly entertaining book opens up...

Peter Brathwaite, with contributions by Cheryl Finley, Temi Odumosu, and Mark Sealy Join Peter Brathwaite on an extraordinary journey through representations of Black subjects in Western art, from medieval Europe through the present day. “These mirror images with their uncanny...

Elevate your everyday look with these stylish, retro-inspired reading glasses that flatter every face shape. Designed with soft finishes and flexible hinges for all-day comfort, with dioptre strengths from +1.5 to +2.5 and 100% UV protection—perfect for reading in style,...

Luigi Spina A visually stunning, intimate photographic tour of Pompeii’s spaces, including many that have never been seen by the public.  Pompeii, one of the most astonishing and well-preserved sites of classical antiquity, is also one of the world’s most...

Is there an artist or designer in your life - maybe YOU? Not only does the Color Wheel Watch look sharp and tell you the time, but we adapted the familiar old school color wheel to make a genuine, functioning...

Gillian Wilson and Catherine Hess J. Paul Getty had a passion for the exquisitely made furniture and decorative objects of eighteenth-century France, which he began collecting in the 1930s. Gillian Wilson, who was curator of decorative arts since 1971, broadened...

A history of illustration from the beginning of popular print to the rise of mass literacy and into today’s age of digital media. Of all the visual arts, illustration shares a unique relationship with the written word, often serving to...

Celebrate the meaning behind every detail with these symbolic charm earrings. Featuring owl charms that represent wisdom and intuition, lyre charms symbolizing creativity and harmony, classical columns associated with strength and knowledge, and temple charms that reflect learning, culture, and...

Classic rosette‑style stud earrings crafted in 24K gold‑plated stainless steel for a warm, sculptural glow. Timeless and versatile, they add a refined decorative accent to everyday looks. - Item #: THR-EAR

Bright and bold, these lightweight Rainbow Cube Earrings add a joyful touch to any look.- 1.25 inches L x .25 inches W- Materials: Fiber optic glass- Item#: CG-E12-RNBW    

Discover a transformative approach to photography - one rooted in mindfulness, presence, and creative renewal. In Still, acclaimed fine-art photographer Paul Sanders invites you on a powerful journey that goes beyond technique - into the emotional and spiritual heart of...

Two popular souvenir books are joined in this handsome boxed set. In Seeing the Getty Center, numerous color photographs show the Getty Center from the tram to the architecture to the interior of the Getty Museum galleries. In Seeing the...

Elevate your everyday look with these stylish, retro-inspired reading glasses that flatter every face shape. Designed with soft finishes and flexible hinges for all-day comfort, with dioptre strengths from +1.5 to +2.5 and 100% UV protection—perfect for reading in style,...

Add a whimsical touch to your look with this hand-painted mini Daisy claw clip, featuring a charming original design that blooms from every angle. Made from eco-friendly cellulose acetate, this double-sided accessory is as kind to the planet as it...

Hand-painted by our Solar Eclipse artists, our original hair claw clip is crafted in small batches. It's designed to upgrade your routine and be treasured for years to come. Designed in New York City, this clip is double-sided, for a...

Add flair to your wardrobe with our colorfully bohemian eye print sheer socks. Each eye is uniquely drawn, featuring quirky lashes, cheerful teardrops, and jazzy eyeballs. Finished with a blue cuff, toe, and heel, these socks are perfect for pairing...

This playful coin purse is crafted to look just like a crisp, red apple—so realistic, it might fool a fruit lover. Complete with a secure zipper and compact design, it’s a charming way to stash your change or small essentials....

Jamie Camplin and Maria Ranauro “Why do artists love books?” This volume takes this tantalizingly simple question as a starting point to reveal centuries of symbiosis between the visual and literary arts. First looking at the development of printed books...

Weston Naef Hungarian-born André Kertész (1894–1985) was one of the most influential and popular photographers of the twentieth century. This volume presents for the first time selections from the J. Paul Getty Museum's holdings of Kertész's photographs, including work from...

In 30 accessible lessons and 42 accompanying exercises, readers will bolster their watercolor skills and create stronger paintings in just one month. Improve your artistic fitness—no sweating required! Join Hannah M. Pickerill for a watercolor crash course to bolster your...

Bright and vibrant, these lightweight cube‑stack earrings bring a playful pop of green, sky blue, and deep blue to any look. - 1.25 inches L x .25 inches W - Materials: Fiber optic glass - Item#: CG-E12-COOL

Mark Nelson, William H. Sherman, and Ellen Hoobler This comprehensive reconstruction and interpretation of Louise and Walter Arensberg’s groundbreaking collection of modern and pre-Columbian art takes readers room by room, wall by wall, object by object through the couple’s Los...

Edited by Davide Gasparotto A thoughtful look at representations of people experiencing poverty in early modern Europe. The northern Italian artist Giacomo Ceruti (1698–1767) was born in Milan and active in Brescia and Bergamo. For his distinctive, large-scale paintings of low-income...

This playful coin purse is crafted to look just like a ripe, yellow banana—so realistic, it might fool a fruit lover. Complete with a secure zipper and compact design, it's a charming way to stash your change or small essentials. ...

From award-winning cultural historian, an enlightening and unique meditation on the presence of dogs in art, from the Paleolithic era to the present, and what our intertwined human-canine relationship reveals about human nature Long before the phrase man’s best friend...

Paola Rapelli This volume in the popular Guide to Imagery series examines the ways that sovereign rulers have employed well-defined symbols, attributes, and stereotypes to convey their power to their subjects and rivals, as well as to leave a legacy...

A behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of Tim Walker, one of the world’s most innovative and sought-after photographers “Each shoot is a total love letter to an object from the V&A, sometimes several objects. My relationship to objects is...

Sketch Your Amazing Style has a modern sensibility that includes body positive and racially diverse fashion croquis (figure templates) readers can use to start their own fashion doodles and drawings.With more than fifty drawing prompts and challenges, the professional illustrator...