What is art; why should we value it; and what allows us to say that one work is better than another? Paul Crowther uses a philosophical approach to argue that there is such a thing as distinctively artistic value based on aesthetic criteria. He exposes... Zobraziť viac
Bal brings a keen visual sense to these studies, as well as an understanding of how literature represents visuality and how the ethics and aesthetics present within museums affect the cultural artifacts displayed. In his engaging commentary, eminent... Zobraziť viac
Anna Mason's exceptional floral artwork has won awards from the Royal Horticultural Society, International Artist magazine and seen her elected to the prestigious Society of Botanical Artists... Zobraziť viac
Literally meaning "pictures of the floating world", ukiyo-e refers to the famous Japanese woodblock print genre that originated in the 17th century and is practically synonymous with the Western world’s visual characterization of Japan... Zobraziť viac
Including 121 artists from 40 different countries as selected by 79 curators, critics and established artists... Zobraziť viac
The latest in the bestselling Alfred series from number one historical novelist, Bernard Cornwell. In the last years of the ninth century, King Alfred of Wessex is in failing health, and his heir is an untested youth... Zobraziť viac
Cutting edge: A revealing trend in turn-of-the-century ViennaAt the turn of the 20th century, amid the domed grandeur of Vienna, a group of Secession artists reclaimed the humble woodblock. The gesture, though short-lived, and long overlooked... Zobraziť viac
David Hockney is one of the most influential British artists of the past century, and arguably the country's greatest living painter. He has spent his life dedicated to drawing, oil painting, printmaking, set design and photocollage, ... Zobraziť viac
This is your first book of art. Grab it, hold it, flip through the pages, turn it upside down... there's no limit to what you can make with it. What can you see? Scribbles and splodges, shapes and letters, signs and lines... Zobraziť viac
Abstract Expressionism will forever be associated with the energy and vibrancy of 1950s New York. Artists injected a new sense of confidence in painting, experimenting with improvisation, spontaneity, and color... Zobraziť viac
Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and trusted guide to the antiques market. It has earned the reputation of being the book no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without... Zobraziť viac
Showcasing 1,300 years of Qur’anic calligraphy, this lavishly illustrated catalogue presents over 80 Qur’ans and Qur’an folios from a prominent private collection. Zobraziť viac
Charts the whole history of art from the earliest carved stone to the latest media. Takes a truly global picture, connecting different cultures across time and space Hundreds of works are discussed and illustrated, showing how art uniquely reflects... Zobraziť viac
Sborník Hans von Aachen in Context je sestavený z příspěvků mezinárodní konference, kterou uspořádalo Centrum pro výzkum umění a kultury doby Rudolfa II. na půdě Ústavu dějin umění AV ČR ve dnech 22.–25. září 2010... Zobraziť viac
Reflecting an era when Europe looked to both the classical past and a global future, this volume explores the emergence and acceptance of the nude as an artistic subject. It engages with the numerous and complex connotations of the human body ... Zobraziť viac
Features an account of art, design, and architecture in the Central Europe of the Austro-Hungarian Empire during its last decades. The author integrates political and cultural developments, comparing the situation in eight cities... Zobraziť viac
An indispensable survey of the most dynamic contemporary drawing, chosen by leading art world professionals - now in paperback More than 250,000 copies of books in the acclaimed 'Vitamin' series have been bought by art lovers across the world. In 2005, Vi Zobraziť viac
What is modern art? Why do we either love it or loathe it? And why is it worth so much damn money? Join Will Gompertz on a dazzling tour that will change the way you look at modern art forever... Zobraziť viac
Art Deco is the decorative, distinctly aesthetic style of the years between 1920 and 1940. The movement embraced all areas of lifestyle and art... Zobraziť viac
This is a history of an art form in all its possible manifestations. Zobraziť viac
