Drawing the human body is a creative process, but one which relies on an accurate rendition of the form. This practical book explains anatomy for the artist. It outlines the skeletal system and how this provides the first lines of construction, ... Zobraziť viac
Following on from the acclaimed Just Looking and Still Looking, Always Looking is an insightful collection of art criticism and a masterclass in appreciating art - from the great American man of letters, John Updike... Zobraziť viac
Artist, designer, architect, author, publisher and curator: Ai Weiwei hon ra is a truly twenty-first-century creative, influential across a variety of media. He has come to be regarded as a contemporary artist of global stature, ... Zobraziť viac
A radical re-evaluation of American modernism. The importance of American artists in the history of modern art is well-known and well-documented, from Jackson Pollock to Mark Rothko and Andy Warhol. However, the work of such ... Zobraziť viac
Drawing Masterclass explores the act of vision of the world’s great artists, describing how the images were created to allow... Zobraziť viac
This groundbreaking study explores the visual representations of Black culture across the globe throughout the twentieth century and into the twenty-first... Zobraziť viac
Taking a novel approach to the history of art, Art Day by Day aims to change the pace at which the story is told. Presenting snapshots of the most exciting, unusual, and noteworthy art events from around the world and throughout history... Zobraziť viac
Eminent scholar Rudolf Kuenzli presents a rich selection of the Dadas' experimental visual and literary works to give a lively, accessible and comprehensive assessment. Zobraziť viac
In this highly acclaimed reference work David Watkin traces the history of western architecture from the earliest times in Mesopotamia and Egypt to the eclectic styles of the twenty-first century... Zobraziť viac
A compelling, fully illustrated account of the worldwide phenomenon of science fiction as depicted in film... Zobraziť viac
The Baroque is often thought of as a period of artistic style that used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, architecture, literature, dance, and... Zobraziť viac
This book presents the first focused investigation of Francisco Goya’s (1746–1828) graphic output. Spanning six decades, Goya’s works on paper reflect the transformation and turmoil of the Enlightenment, the Inquisition, and Spain’s years... Zobraziť viac
Now available in a new format, this lavishly illustrated volume explores Art Deco art and design from its origin to its present day influences. The Art Deco style is so recognizable and widespread that its original impact on the ... Zobraziť viac
Hans Richter's Dada: Art and Anti-Art was a landmark publication. First published in English in 1965, it completely changed the interpretation of Dada from a literary phenomenon to an artistic one. Ever since, ... Zobraziť viac
Figurative painting is due a reappraisal. From the early 1950s to the early 1980s, modern art and abstraction were almost synonymous, with figurative painters cast as 'backward children', conservative throwbacks and outdated survivors... Zobraziť viac
Tracing the final 30 years of Michelangelo’s career, this book examines how the great master used art and faith to explore the common human experience of ageing in a rapidly changing world... Zobraziť viac
Fundamental Painting (1975): Lessons in Minimalist Painting is the first account of this 1970s current and its role in the history of 20th century painting. The term Fundamental Painting was coined by the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam... Zobraziť viac
This book contains stunning images for use as a graphic resource, or inspiration. All the illustrations are stored in high-resolution format on the enclosed free CD-ROM and are ready to use for professional quality printed media and web page design. Zobraziť viac
Komplexní přehled současného umění minulých třiceti let. Kniha představuje více než 400 nejvýznamnějších současných umělců z... Zobraziť viac
Publikace doprovází stejnojmennou výstavu, kterou Kunsthalle Praha pořádá v období 2023/2024, přičemž jde o první větší prezentaci uměleckého dua Elmgreen & Dragset v Česku. Výstava READ reflektuje vztah mezi knihami a uměleckou... Zobraziť viac
