In this modern world (written in 1939) of advanced technology, a huge audience can view or listen to art repeatedly – what are the implications of this politically and socially?

The author starts off by researching the nature of photographs and then their relationships with theatre, history, death, the presence and the absence of things and people.

A classic book on design. Bruno Munari felt that all designs should be beautiful, functional and accessible and in this entertaining book he brings to life how design is important in the everyday objects we used. Picasso described Bruno as ‘the new Leonardo’.

A delightfully readable book providing an intelligent examination of what the value of art is in society.

A famous bestseller for over 40 years, The Story of Art is simply written for all ages and backgrounds. The readability and layout of the book have been greatly appreciated over the years.

A good place to start if you want to consider how and why civilisations and innovations took place where they did.