A highly readable book about architecture, lavishly illustrated with sixteen intricate cross sections. From straw huts to skyscrapers, palaces to arts centres, The Story of Buildings takes us on a journey across continents and over centuries... Zobraziť viac
This biography of the Pre-Raphaelite artists' muse takes Lizzie from the background of Dante Rossetti's life and, finally, brings her to the forefront of her own. Zobraziť viac
In At Home, Bill Bryson applies the same irrepressible curiosity, irresistible wit, stylish prose and masterful storytelling that made A Short History of Nearly Everything one of the most lauded books of the last decade, ... Zobraziť viac
Discover the critically acclaimed artworks you simply must see. Zobraziť viac
This abundantly illustrated book is an illuminating exploration of the impact of medieval imagery on three hundred years of visual culture. Zobraziť viac
A cinematic, entertaining and fast-paced debut novel that is part-Ocean's Eleven, part-The Social Network and part-Crazy Rich Asians, Portrait of a Thief is an addictive mix of heist and unlikely friendships by way of the politics of colonization. Zobraziť viac
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Kniha „Síla komunikace a umělecká galerie“ se zabývá tématy a náměty, které dosud nebyly dostatečně studovány a popsány. Autoři zde specificky aplikují... Zobraziť viac
Surrealism was launched as a literary and artistic movement by French poet André Breton in 1924, and by the time of his death in 1966 had become one of the most popular art movements of the 20th century. Its very name has entered ... Zobraziť viac
A work of history, but also about art and architecture, trade and commerce, travel and exploration, economics and politics, this is above all a book about people and how, over the millennia, they have managed to live closely together... Zobraziť viac
Completed circa 1474, Sébastien Mamerot’s lavishly illustrated manuscript is the only contemporary document to describe several centuries of French crusades, when successive kings tried to seize the Holy Land. Jean Colombe, the medieval illuminator bes Zobraziť viac
Over the past three years, the world has witnessed the huge social and media discussions of what figures from the past one should, or should not celebrate and commemorate with a statue. The recent removal of... Zobraziť viac
Julia Cameron keeps row after row of journals on the wooden bookcase in her writing room, all containing Morning Pages from more than twelve years of her life. The journals, she says, listen to her. They have been... Zobraziť viac
Why Science Needs Art explores the complex relationship between these seemingly polarised fields. Reflecting on a time when art and science were considered inseparable and symbiotic pursuits, the book discusses how they have historically informed... Zobraziť viac
Book 3 Hexagonal Patterns is the third and final book in the Shoji and Kumiko Design series, and follows on seamlessly from Book 2 - Beyond the Basics. In Book 3, Des King gives detailed, step-by-step instructions on making ... Zobraziť viac
The warrior women of Street Fighter are back for another swimwear-filled illustration collection by the artists of UDON! Longtime fan-favorite femmes like Chun-Li, Cammy, and Juri hit the beaches and pools, while joined by newcomers Kimberly, Marisa,... Zobraziť viac
Current philosophies of art remain sadly dominated by visions of its end and lamentations of decline. Defining the very notions of art and the aesthetic as special products of Western modernity, they suggest that postmodern challenges... Zobraziť viac
<p>This volume presents a broad spectrum of essays exemplifying current advances in print scholarship. It aims to focus attention on the medium of print. While the essays reflect the varied production and role of print, central themes explored here... Zobraziť viac
Explores how Latin inscriptions were used in the Roman world and makes them accessible to modern students. Zobraziť viac
