200 стр. 242 иллюстрации 16+ Аннотация The self-appointed “leader” of the artists’ group Die Brücke (Bridge), founded in Dresden in 1905, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner was a key figure in the early development of German Expressionism. His first works show the influence of Impressionism, Post-impressionism and Jugendstil, but by about 1909, Kirchner was painting in a distinctive, expressive manner with bold, loose brushwork, vibrant and non-naturalistic colours and heightened gestures. He worked in the studio from sketches made very rapidly from life, often from moving figures, from scenes of life out in the city or from the Die… СкачатьПодробнее Оцените книгу Klaus H. Carl Kirchner
170 стр. 242 иллюстрации 12+ Аннотация Mega Square Herbarium is based on the work of Basilius Besler, the famous plant expert who, for the first time in history, described, painted and engraved over a thousand species of plants. His drawings are of great scientific as well as artistic value, and offer vivid insights into Europe’s eclectic… СкачатьПодробнее Оцените книгу Klaus H. Carl Herbarium
9 стр. 11 иллюстраций 6+ Аннотация This book offers our young readers an enjoyable approach to the history of art by transforming five masterpieces into fun puzzles. Top 5 Masterpieces Vol. 2 provides parents and teachers with a wonderful way to develop children’s imaginations and grow their awareness of great art from an early… СкачатьПодробнее Оцените книгу Klaus H. Carl Top 5 Masterpieces Vol. 2
9 стр. 11 иллюстраций 6+ Аннотация This book offers our young readers an enjoyable approach to the history of art by transforming five masterpieces into fun puzzles. Top 5 Masterpieces Vol. 1 provides parents and teachers with a wonderful way to develop children’s imaginations and grow their awareness of great art from an early… СкачатьПодробнее Оцените книгу Klaus H. Carl Top 5 Masterpieces Vol. 1
9 стр. 11 иллюстраций 6+ Аннотация Ever since the ancient Greeks sculpted the first kouros, children have been a source of inspiration for some of the world’s greatest artists. Whether portraits of their own children, friends, and family members, or a nostalgic psychological portrayal of the artist’s own youth, depictions of children in art remain arresting examples of an intersection between the picturesque innocence of childhood and the methodical work of adult artistry. In this delightful new puzzle book, children get a chance to see little boys and girls just like them as portrayed by great artists, learning… СкачатьПодробнее Оцените книгу Klaus H. Carl Little Girls
9 стр. 11 иллюстраций 6+ Аннотация Ever since the ancient Greeks sculpted the first kouros, children have been a source of inspiration for some of the world’s greatest artists. Whether portraits of their own children, friends, and family members, or a nostalgic psychological portrayal of the artist’s own youth, depictions of children in art remain arresting examples of an intersection between the picturesque innocence of childhood and the methodical work of adult artistry. In this delightful new puzzle book, children get a chance to see little boys and girls just like them as portrayed by great artists, learning… СкачатьПодробнее Оцените книгу Klaus H. Carl Little Boys
890 стр. 1026 иллюстраций 12+ Аннотация Long thought of as the neglected stepchild of painting, the art of Drawing has recently begun to enjoy a place in the sun. With major museums around the world, from the Met to the Uffizi, mounting exhibitions focussed on the art of draughtsmanship, Drawing is receiving more critical and academic attention than ever before. This captivating text gives readers a sweeping analysis of the history of Drawing, from Renaissance greats like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, to Modernist masters like M.C. Escher, Pablo Picasso, and everyone in… СкачатьПодробнее Оцените книгу Klaus H. Carl, Victoria Charles 1000 Drawings of Genius
940 стр. 1017 иллюстраций 12+ Аннотация According to the predominant standards, a portrait should be a faithful representation of its model. However, this is not always the case. This gallery of 1,000 portraits illustrates how the genre has been transformed throughout history, and has proven itself to be much more complex than a simple imitation of reality. Beyond exhibiting the artist’s skill, the portrait must surpass the task of imitation, as just and precise as it may be, to translate both the intention of the artist as well as that of its patron, without betraying either’s wishes. Therefore, these silent witnesses,… СкачатьПодробнее Оцените книгу Klaus H. Carl, Victoria Charles 1000 Portraits of Genius
870 стр. 1000 иллюстраций 18+ Аннотация From the thousand-year-old statues celebrating fertility, to the odalisques of the modern painters, erotic art has always held a prominent place in societies, whatever their morals or cultural references. This work assembles one thousand images of erotic art, from all times and all continents, to illustrate how the representation of these pleasures of the flesh testifies to the evolution of different civilisations and their histories. While eroticism abounds today in advertising and in the media, this book offers an exceptional view into the archives of erotic imagery and emphasises the… СкачатьПодробнее Оцените книгу Hans-Jürgen Döpp, Joe A. Thomas, Klaus H. Carl, Victoria Charles 30 Millennia of Erotic Art
1050 стр. 1000 иллюстраций 12+ Аннотация From its prehistoric origins to the conceptual modernity of the 21st century, sculpture has literally and figuratively moulded the art world. Offering an integral view at its evolution of form across civilisations and epochs, this work presents the masterpieces of sculpture that, with their timeless silhouettes, have shaped the current notion of beauty. Full of reflection on various eras, artists, and their times, this gallery in high relief presents numerous references, commentaries on works, and artist biographies. 30 Millennia of Sculpture opens the door to history and art, making it an… СкачатьПодробнее Оцените книгу Joseph Manca, Klaus H. Carl, Patrick Bade, Sarah Costello, Victoria Charles 30 Millennia of Sculpture