Tracing Miro's career, this book begins in the 1920s with the artist's introduction to surrealism, cubism, and dadaism, and the flowering of his friendships with Picasso, Braque and other influential artists and poets. It moves on to his creation of an... Zobraziť viac
This wide-ranging overview of the principles of decoration presents examples of geometrical patterns and decorative motifs based on stylized natural shapes... Zobraziť viac
June 1944. World War II. D-Day.182 members of the U.S. 82nd Airborne Division parachute into the French countryside a full eighteen miles southeast of their intended target. In the worst mis-drop of the D-Day campaign, a group of soldiers are rattled... Zobraziť viac
Introductory guide offers clear, concise instruction on composition, outline, proportion, perspective, light and shade, more. Its 66 illustrations encompass numerous subjects -- mainly architectural, but also people, animals, and landscapes -- and a... Zobraziť viac
Karel Teige ovlivnil českou kulturu v mnoha oblastech a jednoznačně patří k mimořádným osobnostem českého moderního umění. Jeho tvorba je však paradoxně známa a uznávána více v zahraničí než u nás. Kniha Karel Teige – Kapitán avantgardy je... Zobraziť viac
Lavishly illustrated with many full-page and mind-blowing illustrations... Zobraziť viac
Anglická jazyková verze reprezentativní publikace profesora Petra Wittlicha (Karolinum 2000). Autor sleduje krizi a vývoj českého pomníku na přelomu 19. a 20. století a čtenářům postuně představuje dílo F. Bílka, S.Suchardy, L. Šalouna... Zobraziť viac
Written by two acclaimed scholars Okwui Enwezor and Chika Okeke-Agulu, El Anatsui, is the most comprehensive, incisive and authoritative account yet on the work of El Anatsui, the world-renowned, Ghanaian-born sculptor... Zobraziť viac
Stephen Campbell and Michael Cole introduce Italian Renaissance art in this easy-to-follow chronological survey. Drawing on the most recent scholarship, their book makes new approaches accessible to students and non-specialist readers... Zobraziť viac
Pouliční umění, jehož počátky sahají až do ilegálních graffiti, se jako projev umění, protestu a nadšení pro život vyvinulo v nejdemokratičtější formy umění a od té doby se stalo nedílnou součástí veřejných prostor v mnoha... Zobraziť viac
This fascinating and beautifully illustrated book on the work of Francis Bacon, one of the 20th century's greatest painters, takes an in-depth look at his trademark motif of figures imprisoned within ghostly frames... Zobraziť viac
The indispensable guide to the most exciting painters of recent years, chosen by leading arts professionals - now in paperback. Despite its long history, painting continues to evolve and excite, with new generations taking it in unexpected directions... Zobraziť viac
Even beginners will be able to produce beautiful watercolour paintings of birds with the help of the guided projects in this book. Fifteen original artworks by acclaimed artist Emma Faull have been reproduced as outlines on high-quality ... Zobraziť viac
Anna Zemánková (1908–1986) is one of those distinctive artists whose work is not easily defined. For many reasons, her art tends to be categorized as art brut, of which she is one of the most mysterious and magical representatives. Zobraziť viac
Guide to the Exhibition of the Collection of Old Masters of the National Gallery in Prague in Sternberg Palace. Zobraziť viac
Double Game, published by Violette Editions in 1999, was French author Sophie Calle’s first important book published in English, and it received international praise for its idea, text, and extraordinary design. The original edition has been out of... Zobraziť viac
Pierre-Auguste Renoir's (1841-1919) timelessly charming paintings still reflect our ideals of happiness, love, and beauty. Derived from our large-format volume, the most comprehensive retrospective of his work published to date, ... Zobraziť viac
Vincent van Gogh's letters have long been prized as some of the most valuable documents in the world of art. Not only do they throw light on Van Gogh's own complex and intriguing character, they enlighten the whole creative process as seen through ... Zobraziť viac
Rendering artwork that leaves your viewers contemplating whether a piece might actually be a photograph is no easy task! Perfect for both aspiring and established artists, Realistic Still Life in Colored Pencil is an easy-to-understand guidebook that... Zobraziť viac
The relevance of painting has been questioned many times over the last century, by the arrival of photography, installation art and digital technologies. But rather than accept the death of painting, Mark Titmarsh traces a paradoxical interface between... Zobraziť viac
