Typography confronts us everywhere: in books and newspapers, on road signs, product packaging and political leaflets. It is ubiquitous to the point of mundanity. But while the typeface might be secondary to the message, ... Zobraziť viac
Contemporary African art has grown out of the diverse histories and cultural heritage of the African continent and its diaspora. It is not characterized by any particular style, technique or theme, but by a bricolage-like... Zobraziť viac
Urban islands and bamboo hideaways set the stage for a pop culture phenomenon like no other. In mid-century America, the imaginative appeal of Tiki penetrated fashion, music, eating, drinking, and architecture... Zobraziť viac
This book distils a lifetime's study of Viking art. Written by a leading authority, it introduces all the intricate and beautiful art styles of the Viking age. It ranges in time from the first major Viking expeditions overseas around AD 800... Zobraziť viac
Britain’s great Romantic visionary William Blake (1757–1827) was an artist of uniquely powerful imagination and creative talents. Prophet, poet, painter, and engraver, Blake captured the spiritual drama of English nationalism... Zobraziť viac
Už jste se někdy dívali na tapetový vzor a nemohli jste přijít na to, jak ho výtvarník vůbec mohl vymyslet? Uchvátily vás skvostné ukázky keltského umění? Obdivovali jste překrásné islámské ornamenty? Už vás scenerie donutila... Zobraziť viac
"A remarkably assured debut" Sunday Times"This is as much a novel as a reckoning." New York TimesThe characters are alluring and ... engaging. So too are the emotional struggles the crew endure as they try to balance duty to family with their love for... Zobraziť viac
Andy Warhol, the iconic Pop artist, presented himself as the vacuous, dumb kid, famously saying, If you want to know all about Andy Warhol, just look at the surface of my paintings . and there I am. There's nothing behind it... Zobraziť viac
Pathfinders, outsiders, revivers and traditionalists this comprehensive illustrated guide presents the most important personalities of European art in alphabetical order. More than 1,000 pictures serve as an invitation to discover ... Zobraziť viac
Phaidon Press: 'This little Phaidon series ... has been executed with rare intelligence. The images (well produced) come... Zobraziť viac
Taschen: Taschen's "Decorative Arts" series, whose six installments span the 20th century up through the 1970s, carefully... Zobraziť viac
A sweeping, epic history of the Renaissance artists, seen through the lens of something that perhaps occupied their thoughts and influenced their art the most…sex. Taking Donatello's provocative reinvention of the nude as his starting point, ... Zobraziť viac
První obsáhlý adresář českého divadla v angličtině určený hlavně zahraničním zájemcům o české divadlo obsahuje kontaktní informace i krátké popisky více než 300 divadel, souborů, festivalů, divadelních institucí, škol, udělovaných cen i periodik a... Zobraziť viac
Illustrator Sarah Fanelli was commissioned to create a timeline showing the major artistic movements and important artists of the last 100 years. 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
Kolektivní monografie badatelů z Jihočeské univerzity v Českých Budějovicích a z Ústavu pro českou literaturu AV ČR, v. v. i., v Praze je pokusem o nový způsob vymezení českého literárního romantismu... Zobraziť viac
Art historical theory is a forum of intense, often passionate debate. This book provides an accessible introduction to the range of critical theories used in analyzing art... Zobraziť viac
In 1956 Time magazine referred to Pollock as 'Jack the Dripper'. His iconic paintings stretch out with the generosity and scale of the landscape of America's West where the artist grew up. Pollock said that he painted 'out of his consciousness... Zobraziť viac
In the history of twentieth century modernism, Henri Matisse is a calm and unstoppable revolution of creative genius. Trained originally in the French classical manner, he was inspired by the Impressionists and Cezanne ... Zobraziť viac
