Art and Design

The question of what defines the human, and of what is human about the humanities, have been shaken up by the radical critiques of humanism

To be human means to need things. Even more human is to need more and more of them. In this engaging, charming book, archaeologist, curator, and writer Chip Colwell takes us around the world, covering topics as wide-ranging as the dawn of tool making, the earliest cave paintings, the complexities of clothing, the Industrial Revolution

Photography -- Social aspects
Photography, Artistic
art photography

Design meaningful experiences through Learning Experience Design We've all had memorable experiences that taught us valuable lessons and leave a lasting impression

A delightful, engaging, and comprehensive overview of interaction design Effective and engaging design is a critical component of any digital product, from virtual reality software to chatbots, smartphone apps, and more

"Discover the key ideas, innovations, and breakthroughs in the history of design. This book is the perfect introduction to the subject

Inspired by the ideas of Marcel Duchamp and Akasegawa Genpei, this final issue explores the concept of "involuntary sculptures."

A TREASURE TROVE OF DESIGN
The Walter C Cook Collection of Decorative Arts is one of the treasures of Te Papa

'Natural', 'no waste' and 'plastic-free'. If this is how you want to live your creative life, you will find a greener, more natural path with this book

Features over 400 selections by [the Te Papa] curatorial team that range from botanical specimens and art to photography, furniture, jewellery, tīvaevae, applied art, textiles, stamps and more

The notion of the posthuman continues to both intrigue and confuse, not least because of the huge number of ideas, theories and figures associated with this term