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
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
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
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
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
Design: The Definitive Visual History is a gorgeous visual celebration of design across the decades. Find out all about the major design movements of the last 150 years from Arts and Crafts to Bauhaus and browse through ... Zobraziť viac
With blockbuster exhibitions, record-breaking auction prices, and packed museums, Impressionism remains close contender for the world’s favorite period of painting... Zobraziť viac
The bestselling behind-the-scenes look at the career of the legendary photographer – now in a new, compact format. Now in paperback and re-sized for easy reading, Steve McCurry Untold is the only book to tell the fascinating stories ... 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
This unique and authoritative reference work contains around 2,000 clear and concise entries on all aspects of modern and contemporary art. Its impressive range of terms includes movements, styles, techniques, artists, ... Zobraziť viac
A beautiful, visual guide to art showcases more than 2,500 of the world's most revered sculptures and paintings in a volume that offers a chronological breakdown of more than seven hundred great artists, ... Zobraziť viac
Art historians have tended to frame late socialist central European art as either 'totalitarian' or 'transitional'. This bold new book challenges this established viewpoint, contending that the artists of this era cannot ... Zobraziť viac
Taschen: "The definitive introduction to the scope and range of Picasso's work." The Times, London" "I wanted to... 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
Making It & Selling It is a new series that aims to inform young, creative practitioners on how to jump start a career, by... Zobraziť viac
Works of art make a substantial contribution to cultural identification. When they are placed in a public place, this function is enhanced. However the artwork also acknowledges other tasks: it figuratively announces content in the traditional... Zobraziť viac
Steve McCurry Untold is the first book to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the work of Steve McCurry, one of today’s finest and most daring image-makers. Presenting a personal archive of material, ... Zobraziť viac
