Divine apples and pears: Cezanne's quest for a harmony parallel to Nature. He was the founding father of modern art, the grand master who pointed painting forward on its way from Impressionism to the 20th century ... Zobraziť viac
Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858) was one of the last great artists in the ukiyo-e tradition. Literally meaning “pictures of the floating world,” ukiyo-e was a particular woodblock print genre of art that flourished between the 17th and... Zobraziť viac
Svazek Views from the Inside přináší v pěti literárních dokumentech svědectví předních představitelů kultury českého... Zobraziť viac
When traditional craft met blossoming modernism Discover turn-of-the-century Vienna in this exploration of its most... Zobraziť viac
In this classic text, James Elkins communicates the experience of painting beyond the traditional vocabulary of art history. Alchemy provides a strange language to explore what it is a painter really does in the studio... Zobraziť viac
Art Nouveau developed in very different forms between the 1880s and the First World War, starting in Western Europe. Organic lines and plant forms, building in iron, glass and concrete, as... Zobraziť viac
This visual celebration of the world's most celebrated thinkers tells the fascinating stories of their lives and pioneering ideas... Zobraziť viac
The author was struck one day by the thought that we devote a lot more time to studying the battles and wars of history than to considering what history really consists of. This inspired him to start a journey around his own house, considering how the... Zobraziť viac
"Anglická verze obsáhlé kolektivní monografie nabízí unikátní vhled do světa grafického designu a typografie. Mapuje více než stoletý vývoj těchto oborů v českých zemích a ukazuje, jak grafický design formuje a odráží kulturní identitu národa... 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 his eyes. Zobraziť viac
This short book introduces the reader to the key concepts in art from ancient times to the present day. Unlike many previous publications, in which non-Western art is a mere add-on to the great artists and movements of the Western canon, this tells... Zobraziť viac
A revealing exploration of Edward Hopper’s inspired relationship to New York City through his paintings, drawings, prints, and never-before-published archival materials Zobraziť viac
What is pretentiousness? Why are we afraid of it? And more controversially: why is it vital to a thriving culture? Drawing on the author's own experiences growing up and working at the more radical edges of the arts, this book is a timely defence of... Zobraziť viac
From artists at the forefront of the Dutch Golden Age to avant-garde radicals in Soviet Russia and surrealist thinkers in exile, this book gathers together 65 painters from throughout history and across the world. Sometimes ignored - but always iconic... Zobraziť viac
** THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND SUNDAY TIMES ART BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 **A revelatory portrait of a great museum and the moving story of one guard's quest to find solace and meaning in art'Who would have thought that the outstanding art book of... Zobraziť viac
Packed with legends, sea lore and exciting true-life tales, this is a highly giftable treasure trove of Britain's top 100 lighthouses, each one illustrated by award-winning artist Roger O'Reilly. Zobraziť viac
Explore LGBTQ+ history with Queer Art, an intoxicating and energetic curation of iconic artworks that express queerness in all its forms, from the twentieth century to today. Zobraziť viac
Master an understanding of the art ideas that shape today's art world. Zobraziť viac
An accessible and comprehensive guide to understanding the detail behind modern art... Zobraziť viac
Search Press: This is an essential book for anyone learning to draw, or wishing to improve their drawing. Starting with the... Zobraziť viac
