2018 marks the centenary of Egon Schiele’s death. To coincide with this occasion the publication will present the painting collection of the Belvedere Vienna including highlights such as Eduard Kosmack, House Wall, Death and Girl, ... Zobraziť viac
This publication examines in depth the in-fluence of folkloric traditions on the pioneers of Modernismin the development of their new artistic language. Craft objects and folk art are contrasted with masterpieces by artists of the avant-garde... Zobraziť viac
Taschen: This work describes art in the age of digital communication. Artists have always been early adopters of emerging... Zobraziť viac
Taschen: Ranging from ancient to contemporary sculpture, this book is the first study of the history of sculpture to present... Zobraziť viac
Taschen: "Un livre precieux, a faire partager." Maxi-livres, Paris" This volume reproduces 139 Japanese... Zobraziť viac
With its streamlined shapes and forward-looking approach, the Art Deco style still looks modern today. In the 1920s and 1930s, designers and craftsmen made innovative use of both natural and man-made materials to produce elegant pieces that ... Zobraziť viac
These small books are quite something! They are packed with information, the most important facts and background stories,... Zobraziť viac
From world-renowned curator Hans Ulrich Obrist, Lives of the Artists, Lives of the Architects offers a unique opportunity to learn about the lives and creativity of the world's leading artists... Zobraziť viac
Salvador Dalí is one of the most popular artists in the world, known for his lavish lifestyle, gravity-defying moustache, and bizarre art. This book tells the story of Dalí's life and explores the meaning of his Surrealist paintings... 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
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
The highly acclaimed history of the architecture of the twentieth century and beyond - now in paperback.Jean-Louis Cohen, one of the world's leading architectural historians, serves up a compelling account of the developments that have shaped ... 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
Christian saints have been the objects of reverence and fascination throughout the past two millennia. Their likenesses, heroic acts, prayerful lives, and stories of martyrdom have been portrayed frequently in art of diverse media. Without familiarity... Zobraziť viac
You only need to look at the story of Samson and Delilah to see just how important a man's hairstyle can be. Thankfully, A... Zobraziť viac
Famous Manuscripts. The fascinating world of medieval miniature painting and illumination. From The Book of Kells to... Zobraziť viac
Did you know that the Egyptians created the first synthetic colour; or that the noblest purple comes from a predatory sea snail? Throughout history, artist pigments have been made from deadly metals, poisonous minerals, urine, cow dung, ... 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
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
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
