When Kunstwerke und Geräthschaften des Mittelalters und der Renaissance (1852–1863) was published, what purchasers in fact bought was a small printed museum of unusual treasures. With 216 hand-colored copperplate engravings, ... Zobraziť viac
Then, after hundreds of years of Black faces cast as only the subject of the white gaze, a small group of trailblazing Black American painters and sculptors reached national and international fame, setting the stage for the flourishing of Black art in... Zobraziť viac
With clear, vivid prose, this meticulously researched novel draws an intimate, moving portrait of the most famous living English painter. Zobraziť viac
The new spellbinding and enchanting story set in Renaissance Venice, from the internationally acclaimed author of Tomorrow'A glorious, exuberant summer read; Damian Dibben's triumph is the character of Zorzo, a buoyant, loveable guide to the grandeur... Zobraziť viac
A raw, cerebral work devoted to the inextricability of pleasure and pain, and to the question of what role, if any, aesthetic beauty can play in times of great heartache or grief. Zobraziť viac
The critically acclaimed definitive biography of Kate Bush, revised and updated for 2024, with a new foreword by Sinead Gleeson. Zobraziť viac
This magnificently illustrated catalogue accompanies the retrospective devoted to American artist Mark Rothko by the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris from October 18, 2023 to April 2, 2024. Text in English and French. Zobraziť viac
No other art movement in history has contained two artists as different as Magritte and Miró. This is because Surrealism was... Zobraziť viac
Adam Wiesner: Monkey On My Back With a conscious attempt to contribute to contemporary discussions in mad/trans/queer/ monster studies, the monograph approaches complex postmodern theories and... Zobraziť viac
When it comes to viewing art, living in the information age is not necessarily a benefit. So argues Michael Findlay in this book that encourages a new way of looking at art. Much of this thinking involves stripping away what we have... Zobraziť viac
The images analyzed in this book give each viewer the possibility to interact with Saint Elizabeth's unique spiritual way, which was nurtured by various sources, including moments of spontaneous inspiration... Zobraziť viac
Art has always declared its dissatisfaction against the status quo. Throughout history artists have used their art to criticise and protest against a range of injustices and inequalities. Their art is an act of defiance, but more importantly it has... Zobraziť viac
The story of the friendships that made modern art. Brought together in the UK for the first time in 80 years, this exhibition book offers unprecedented access to the landmark exhibition's collection of masterpieces... Zobraziť viac
Coinciding with a major refit of the medieval galleries at the British Museum, this book presents some of the highlights, concentrating on the period 1050-1500. The pieces are photographed superbly in full colour, each with a description... Zobraziť viac
For the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, this updated edition of our XL title provides the most comprehensive survey of the life and work of the master painter, sculptor, architect, and inventor... Zobraziť viac
Using the tools of the ¿new¿ art history (feminism, Marxism, social context, etc.) An Introduction to Nineteenth Century Art offers a richly textured, yet clear and logical introduction to nineteenth-century art and culture. This textbook will provide... 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
An intriguing and richly illustrated analysis of the symbolic imagery found in gardens throughout history, this work features dedicated mailing to targeted art and gardening related media and organisations. This superbly illustrated volume presents... Zobraziť viac
It was the decade of daring Expressionist canvases, of brilliant book design, of the Bauhaus total work of art, of pioneering psychology, of drag balls, cabaret, Metropolis, and Marlene Dietrich’s rising star in theater and silent film. Between the... Zobraziť viac
With its history of nearly a thousand years, shoji - translucent paper-backed sliding doors and screens - are an inherent part of Japanese tradition and culture. But their beauty and charm can equally be adapted to rooms in a Western home... Zobraziť viac
