Simply and clearly explains depression and shows how lifestyle changes will make a difference. The holistic approach includes tips on physical wellbeing, insights into beliefs that shape our moods, and ways to keep sight of the bigger picture through mindfulness. The result is an empowering process which works when tailored to each individual.
A beautiful and informative gift book devoted to designs by William Morris that incorporate flowers--a central motif in his oeuvre and one that played a part in the majority of his designs.
A study of the lives of the women who were involved with the Pre-Raphaelite artists which focuses on their influence in that circle.
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood lent its name to one of the most significant and innovative artistic movements of the Victorian age. In this book, the author offers an account of these remarkable men and women exploring their individual personalities, their close friendships and the artistic force that bound this diverse group together.
Who were those women who sat for the Pre-Raphaelite painters? Muses to an exclusively male genius, of tragic stature and uncertain health - were they indeed as passive as their portrait painters and their critics contrived to suggest? Jan Marsh reveals the actual lives behind the myth of the Pre- Raphaelite women.
'This absorbing examination...is both ingenious and persuasive...her portrait of Siddal as a professional artist rather than a 'Pre-Raphaelite mascot' is a genuine and welcome act of reclamation' Sunday Times '...it will give sleepless nights to writers of conventional biography' Times
Red House occupies an extraordinary place in British architectural history. It was the first and only house that William Morris ever built. It was the first independent architectural commission from his friend, Philip Webb. The challenge of furnishing the house inspired Morris to found the design firm of Morris & Co.
'The first thing that's likely to strike you about this absolutely stunning book is the magnificent quality of the reproduction...this is a quite radically different book and it contains much to like.' The ArtistLearn to paint with Anna Mason, using this inspiring, practical watercolour guide.
A biography of Rossetti that pays attention to the individual and her variety of devotional poetry. It delineates an appealing person while examining her adolescent nervous breakdown, abortive engagement to a lapsed Catholic painter, and frustrated love for an absentminded scholar.
Anna's clear teaching will give you confidence in painting beautiful watercolour flowers in a modern twist on the botanical style, From complete beginners to more experienced watercolourists, this book offers in-depth instruction on drawing and painting, plus dozens of inspirational floral artworks.