Peter Lamarque explores metaphysical aspects of works of art, looking at their status as cultural artefacts, their distinctive kinds of properties, their relation to interpretation, their style. He reaches surprising conclusions about the identity... Zobraziť viac
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) possessed one of the greatest minds of all time; his importance and influence are inestimable.... Zobraziť viac
Taschen: Da Vinci in detail The paintings of the Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci (1452'1519) possessed one of the... Zobraziť viac
Art as we know it today could not exist had not the revolutionary work of the Renaissance artists paved the way. Widely considered the most important and influential movement in the history of fine arts, literature, architecture, and science, ... Zobraziť viac
The publication sums up current knowledge and for the first time presents the complete facts on Preissig's rich body of work as a designer, which encompassed a wide range of activities, from bespoke graphics, to work on books and periodicals, to... Zobraziť viac
Sborník příspěvků pro Lubomíra Konečného obsahuje tématicky i metodologicky rozmanité studie, příspěvky a úvahy v širokém časovém a tématickém rozpětí od antiky přes středověk, raný novověk a moderní dobu až po současnost.... Zobraziť viac
This book discusses Tyrš's body of work on art theory, aesthetics, and criticism in a comprehensive way, placing his ideas in the context of contemporary thought and analysing the main terms he uses. In certain respects, Tyrš's views remain in... Zobraziť viac
Long-time art critic Richard Dorment reveals the corruption and lies of the art world, and its mystifying authentication processLate one afternoon in the winter of 2003 art critic Richard Dorment answered a telephone call from a stranger... Zobraziť viac
An engaging account of today's contemporary art world that features original articles by leading international art historians, critics, curators, and artists, introducing varied perspectives on the most important debates and discussions happening... Zobraziť viac
The little-known story of Hitler's war on modern art and the mentally ill. In the first years of the Weimar Republic, the German psychiatrist Hans Prinzhorn gathered a remarkable collection of works by schizophrenic patients that would astonish ... Zobraziť viac
Reproduces outstanding works of art by the great Dutch masters, including Rembrandt and Vermeer. At the time, the art of the 17th-century Dutch Republic was admired and sought after far beyond the country’s borders... Zobraziť viac
A beautifully illustrated catalogue on the most comprehensive and ambitious full-scale retrospective of Munchs artistic oeuvre ever. In conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the birth of Edvard Munch (18631944) in 2013, a once in a lifetime... Zobraziť viac
The baroque period spanned the whole of Europe from 1600 to 1780. Beginning with Italian artists who brought... Zobraziť viac
The curator who founded MoMA's video program recounts the artists and events that defined the medium's first 50 years. Since the introduction of portable consumer electronics nearly a half century ago, artists throughout the world have... Zobraziť viac
From the earliest examples of national art at the beginning of the nineteenth century and the romantic seascapes of Aivasovsky, to the great Realists such as Ilya Repin and the innovators of the Russian avant-garde... Zobraziť viac
Titul je v anglickom jazyku. Obrazovo – textová publikácia o knižnici v Oponiciach. Zobraziť viac
Between popular masterpieces and rather little known artists, this book unfolds nine centuries of the history of French painting. It contains more than 450 works showing medieval frescoes... Zobraziť viac
Jenefer Robinson takes the insights of modern scientific research on the emotions and uses them to illuminate questions about our emotional involvement with the arts. Laying out a theory of emotion supported by the best evidence from current empirical... Zobraziť viac
Paper Cut is a unique perspective into one of the most exciting fields of contemporary illustration. With contributions from 30 of the top papercraft illustrators, showcasing their amazing works and delving into their craft, ... Zobraziť viac
Deliciously illustrated with masterpieces of western art, this latest volume in the highly acclaimed "Guide to Imagery" series explores the rituals, customs, and symbolism of food and dining in art. It features a dedicated mailing and... Zobraziť viac