Hindu principles guide the lives of about one fifth of the world's population. However, its rich mythology is perceived as complex, with the great epics, "Ramayana" and "Mahabharata" replete with myths, legends and fables. This book sets out to demystify this spectacular array for a wide public.

Placing its emphasis on black cultural themes rather than on black racial identity, this volume explores the visual representations of black culture during the 20th century.

A visual anthology of 280 designs taken from the rich heritage of Islamic art covering the period AD 800-1600.

A visual anthology featuring several hundred examples of patterns found in early Celtic art, before the Roman conquest of Europe. Relatively little known, they cover a much earlier period than the essentially Irish designs most often associated with the term "Celtic art".

A guide to African design. An introduction gives a brief history of African art from the earliest rock paintings to the most recent pottery and basket work, while the patterns illustrate the great diversity of artistic styles from all parts of the continent.

Chinese script is one of the oldest forms of writing in existence. Its origins can be traced back to at least the second millennium BC and it is still in use over 3000 years later. Calligraphy, the creation of the written characters on paper with brush and ink, has traditionally been revered as one of the highest forms of Chinese art.Standard style or regular script (kaishu), with its distinct combination of legibility and elegance, has been fundamental to the calligrapher's art since the end of the Han dynasty in the 3rd century AD. This introductory workbook makes it possible to everyone to learn and enjoy the beauty of Chinese calligraphy. Building on his wide experience of running workshops and demonstrations for beginners, Qu Lei Lei has distilled the basics into an easy-to-follow, teach-yourself guide.

A collection of examples of the work of over 100 Caribbean artists with text explaining the history of Caribbean art, the 20th century art schools which helped to define an indigenous aesthetic, and art's relationship to the political and racial ideologies.

Covering a thousand years of history and an area stretching from the Atlantic to the borders of India and China, this is a guide to the arts of Islam. A glossary of Islamic terms, a timeline and maps seek to unravel the complex history of the Islamic dynasties and their artistic achievements