W tej strefie zapraszamy czytelników tak zwane artystyczne dusze po książki z kategorii Sztuka. Polecamy szereg publikacji o sztuce i jej historii,ciekawostki i portfolia artystów, eseje, albumy, książki o malarstwie, rzeźbiarstwie, architekturze oraz histoii fotografii. Biografie ciekawych artystów, książki i powieści przedstawiające fascynujące losy malarzy i osób uwiecznianych na obrazach. W tym dziale tylko ksiązki ze sztuka w tle.
Lennon's life after the Beatles was eventful and fascinating. He moved from stardom in the world's biggest pop group to global peace campaigner and figurehead for radical causes. He left England for a new life in the USA with Yoko Ono.
He later abandoned public life and retired to his New York apartment to raise their son and live the life of a recluse. In 1980 he re-emerged with a new album, but the plan to resume his career was cruelly curtailed on a fateful night outside the Dakota Building when he was murdered. Upon first publication, this book was the first to examine and assess all of John Lennon's solo work.
This updated edition includes lyrics and is released on the 40th anniversary of his death and the 80th anniversary of his birth.
Turn art history on its head by testing your brainpower and perception on some the world's most iconic paintings. Journey from ancient Egypt to 1980s New York solving riddles, discovering hidden secrets and challenging your general knowledge.
Esteemed art historian Susie Hodge and leading brain trainer Dr Gareth Moore introduce you to 36 iconic pieces of art - including Botticelli's Primavera, Van Gogh's The Starry Night and Picasso's Guernica. For each painting, they reveal fascinating facts about the work and artist (and give clues on what to look for), before challenging you to decipher the art for yourself through carefully crafted questions. Look at art in new ways as you: Decode the hieroglyphs from the Book of the DeadFind new symbols in The Arnolfini PortraitSolve riddles based on The Garden of Earthly DelightsNavigate M.C.
Escher's gravity-defying staircasesReassemble the Mondrian With over 300 questions, The Art Puzzle Book is designed to entertain and perplex, whether you're an art novice or an art connoisseur. Featuring artworks by Botticelli, Hieronymus Bosch, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Artemisia Gentileschi, Diego Velazquez, Johannes Vermeer, Francisco de Goya, Hiroshige, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Sonia Delaunay, Joan Miro, Piet Mondrian, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo, M.C. Escher, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring and more.
As one of Europe's most important and vibrant cities for art, fashion, and culture, in general, it is difficult to capture the multifaceted city of Paris from the perspective of merely one lens. Therefore, Streets of Paris bundles the work of over 40 photographers who roam the thousands of Parisian 'rues' to capture multiple, contemporary points of view of this dynamic world capital. The photographers, both Paris natives and international visitors alike, often draw on their strong social media presence.
When combined, their independent visual voices show an unprecedented collection of Paris images. Unique views of the city's famous landmarks like the Sacre-Coeur, the Louvre Museum, and the Eiffel Tower reveal an evocative city portrait. Lively areas overflowing with art and fashion, as well as lesser-known impressions of the city's banlieues, are all captured with a present-day attention to detail and a wide-eyed love for "la Ville Lumiere."
Wystawa Matejko. Malarz i historia" w Muzeum Narodowym w Krakowie przedstawia twórczość Jana Matejki, jednego z najbardziej znanych polskich malarzy, skupiając się na sposobie obrazowania historii przez tego artystę. Matejko bowiem nie tylko opowiadał o dziejach, lecz proponował własną koncepcję przedstawiania dziejowego wypadku", tworzącą opowieść, w której narrator prezentował zdarzenie, ale też pozwalał sobie na własny komentarz, odnosząc się zarówno do przeszłych, jak i przyszłych wydarzeń. Przedstawiając wycinek historii, nie zapominał o tym, że jest ona ciągłym procesem. Oprócz wielu obrazów i szkiców (m.in. Rejtan i Kazanie Skargi) na wystawie można zobaczyć kolekcję rekwizytów, kupionych przez Matejkę lub wykonanych według jego projektu, które można odnaleźć na obrazach artysty. O uznaniu, jakim darzono malarza w wielu krajach, świadczą liczne medale i dyplomy. Wystawie towarzyszy katalog ukazujący jej bogactwo i różnorodność. Zawarte w nim eseje opowiadają o życiu Matejki, przedstawiają go jako malarza historycznego, wnikliwie analizują jeden z jego obrazów (Kazanie Skargi), a także poruszają zagadnienia konserwatorskie. Część katalogowa prezentuje wszystkie dzieła eksponowane na wystawie, ukazując także to, co na niej niewidoczne, czyli np. rewersy medali czy odwrocia niektórych rysunków.
Książki śmiercionośne. Książki pisane krwią i oprawne w ludzką skórę. Książki tak długie, że mogłyby unicestwić wszechświat.Nowa niesamowita praca autora cenionej trylogii Atlas lądów niebyłych, Złoty atlas i Atlas nieba to wyjątkowa, pięknie ilustrowana podróż przez historię literatury. Edward Brooke-Hitching zapuszcza się w jej najmroczniejsze zakątki, polując na najdziwniejsze publikacje, i odkrywa fascynujące tło ich powstania.Znajdziemy tu istną bibliotekę szaleńca, zbiór ekscentrycznych woluminów, często kompletnie zapomnianych. Książki pisane krwią; oprawne w ludzką skórę; dzieła zwariowane; pozycje, które zwiodły cały świat; wydania niewidoczne gołym okiem i większe od człowieka; drukowane na wzburzonych morzach i lodowych pustkowiach Antarktyki; księgi kodów i szyfrów, których tajemnic do dzisiaj nie odkryto. Autor wytropił wiele przejawów dziwności wyobrażalnej (jak i tej niepojętej) - jak choćby wspaniale iluminowany XV-wieczny opis procesu wytoczonego Jezusowi przez szatana bądź zaginione dramaty Szekspira i księgi Biblii - i powiązał je w jedyną w swoim rodzaju kolekcję, ucztę duchową dla każdego miłośnika literatury.
This glorious book allows the reader to revel in Hopper’s most well-known and masterful works, reproduced one after the other, often at full page, in full colour; but it also enables you to rediscover the artist, to delve further than the obvious paintings in order to fully understand his motivations, and then to reassess his works in a fresh light. Before the ‘Masterpieces’ section, some thoughtful text discusses Hopper from a number of angles, laying the groundwork with Life & Times, travelling through the Places that inspired him, examining his key Subjects & Themes, and explaining the Styles & Techniques by which he was influenced or to which he subscribed, not forgetting his lasting legacy. All the while his works are cross-referenced, so you get the most out of the paintings. Whether the treatment of light and sense of place of Lighthouse at Two Lights appeals to your senses, or you are captivated by the untold story of the pensive woman in Automat, Edward Hopper Masterpieces will be a book to treasure and revisit.
In this searching and funny memoir, based on his popular New Yorker article, renowned pianist Jeremy Denk traces an implausible journey. Life is difficult enough as a precocious, temperamental, and insufferable six-year-old piano prodigy in New Jersey. But then a family meltdown forces a move to New Mexico, far from classical music’s nerve centers, and he has to please a new taskmaster while navigating cacti, and the perils of junior high school. Escaping from New Mexico at last, he meets a bewildering cast of college music teachers, ranging from boring to profound, and experiences a series of humiliations and triumphs, to find his way as one of the world’s greatest living pianists, a MacArthur 'Genius,' and a frequent performer at Carnegie Hall.
There are few writers working today who are willing to eloquently explore both the joys and miseries of artistic practice. Hours of daily repetition, mystifying early advice, pressure from parents and teachers who drove him on – an ongoing battle of talent against two enemies: boredom and insecurity. As we meet various teachers, with cruel and kind streaks, Denk composes a fraught love letter to the act of teaching. He brings you behind the scenes, to look at what motivates both student and teacher, locked in a complicated and psychologically perilous relationship.
In Every Good Boy Does Fine, Denk explores how classical music is relevant to 'real life,' despite its distance in time. He dives into pieces and composers that have shaped him – Bach, Mozart, Schubert, and Brahms, among others – and gives unusual lessons on melody, harmony, and rhythm. Why and how do these fundamental elements have such a visceral effect on us? He tries to sum up many of the lessons he has received, to repay the debt of all his amazing teachers; to remind us that music is our creation, and that we need to keep asking questions about its purpose.
Focusing on Art Deco graphic art and illustration, this gorgeous new book features fascinating text on the movement in general, fashion and advertising, accompanied by beautiful reproductions of work by talents such as Barbier, Erté, Cassandre and Colin. Sympathetic examples of other forms of Art Deco are also included.
Fotografowie na Śląsku Opolskim w latach 1839-1944, komplet od A do Z Komplet 11 zeszytów w ozdobnym etui, które przedstawiają fotografów działających na Śląsku Opolskim do 1944 roku. Zeszyty zawierają 587 haseł i 560 nazwisk fotografów oraz 1100 wykonanych przez nich zdjęć. Świadczy to o bogactwie fotografii i kreatywności dawnych artystów, którzy działali na Opolszczyźnie. W zeszytach obok zawodowych fotografów znajdziemy wiele nazwisk amatorów, które przeważnie były pomijane w tego typu opracowaniach, a wykonane przez nich fotografie mają oprócz walorów dokumentalnych dużą wartość artystyczną. Niech to będzie dla wielbicieli fotografii i badaczy lokalnej historii przyczynkiem do dalszych poszukiwań i opracowania ich biogramów. ISBN 978-83-67669-04-7, format A5, oprawa zeszytowa, druk kolorowy, stron 412 (368+44), nakład zeszytów po 100 egz. Całość w ozdobnym twardym etui w nakładzie 50 kompletów, cena detaliczna 369,00
Part of a new series of beautiful gift art books, Claude Monet Masterpieces of Art features all of the popular works of this insightful and experimental artist, from his first inklings as an Impressionist to his later flirtations with Abstract Expressionism. With a fresh and thoughtful introduction to the life and art of one of the most famous artists in the world, the book goes on to showcase his key works in all their glory.
Founded in the 1880s as a response to the art world’s elitist obsession with painted and sculptural arts, ‘New Art’ quickly found ethusiastic support. Art Nouveau combined a desire for the complete reflection of art through craft and design, with the flowing lines of nature and Japonisme. It remains hugely popular, with the ever-present work of Mucha, Klimt, Toulouse-Lautrec and Mackintosh.
KSIĄŻKA W JĘZYKU ANGIELSKIM. Eleganckie, kolekcjonerskie wydanie książki poświęconej legendarnemu zespołowi Led Zeppelin - autorstwa Hugh Fielder z przedmową Dave Lewis. Ta niezwykła publikacja, wydana przez Flame Tree Publishing w serii RockIcons, prezentuje chronologiczny przegląd kariery zespołu - od przełomowego roku 1968, kiedy zaprezentowali swój unikalny styl, przez złotą erę początku lat 70., aż po lata 80., gdy stali się światową ikoną. Z liczbą 128 stron pełnych barwnych ilustracji i fotografii, we wciągający sposób ukazuje muzykę, inspiracje i wpływ tej formacji. Led Zeppelin's blend of rock and heavy metal with other genres of music such as blues, soul, folk, pop, Indian and Celtic ranks them as one of the all-time greatest bands whose influence is still felt today. Taking a chronological look at their career, this book takes the reader from the heady days in 1968 when they first brought their unique sound to a worldwide audience, through the early 1970s when they were billed as the 'biggest band in the world' and to 1980s when they became household names on both sides of the Atlantic.Led Zeppelin is part of Flame Tree's successful ongoing series, Rock Icons. Other titles in the series include David Bowie, Queen, Leonard Cohen, Johnny Cash, Pink Floyd, The Beatles and Elvis.
Seattle-born guitarist, songwriter and singer Jimi Hendrix soared to the very top rank of all guitarists quickly after arriving in London at the height of the British Blues boom. Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page stood back in amazement while Eric Clapton, a god of the guitar at the time was destroyed by the brilliance of this quixotic presence and never recovered. Later, Hendrix, riding his success back to the US saw his energy and experimentation bring accolades from industry and audiences alike. At Woodstock his rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner was a defiant burst of electric glamour that reached back to the field holler of the blues, and forward to the roots of modern rock. His drug-related death in September 1970 was a shock, but the influence of Jimi Hendrix burns ever brighter, his reputation growing with each new generation.
This new illustrated book is a timely introduction for the 50th anniversary of his death in September 1970. It covers his early years as a jobbing musician, recordings, live performances and offers a gallery of striking images.
Influenced by Bessie Smith, Janis Joplin became a rock star in San Francisco’s Big Brother & The Holding Company, and enjoyed a meteoric solo career before her untimely death from a drug overdose in Los Angeles. She was the most compelling female blues singer of the 1960s with a thrilling, emotional depth and a fiery stage presence that dominated albums such as Big Brother’s Cheap Thrills (1968) and the posthumous, chart-topping Pearl (1971). She became the voice of a generation with her weary, cynical tone, one that still resonates with the curious and wistful youth of today who are faced with a music scene saturated by rap.
Janis Joplin sadly passed away in time to join the infamous 27 club of artists and musicians who died in their 27th year. She joined, amongst others, Robert Johnson, Jim Morrison and Brian Jones. The 50th anniversary of Joplin’s death is in October 2020. This new book in the Flame Tree Rock Icons series covers her life, recordings and live performances, accompanied by a wide range of posters and photos.
Mount Fuji has been a source of inspiration and awe since ancient times, and artists have been reproducing its likeness since at least the 14th century, as it became a key motif in all aspects of Japanese culture. The 19th century Ukiyo-e woodblock prints of important artists such as Hokusai and Hiroshige continued this reverence, creating series of beautiful images of landscape and society, with the mountain ever-present. With the slight relaxing of Japan's isolationist policies, artists discovered Western art and exploited its styles and perspectives, and, in turn, Western artists from Monet to van Gogh were influenced by the bold and distinctive print style, which filtered into their work. This gorgeous new book discusses the fascinating history of Fuji as featured in these prints, and reproduces numerous examples of the stunning and timeless artworks, some in their complete series.
KSIĄŻKA W JĘZYKU ANGIELSKIM.Wyjątkowy album autorstwa Julian Beecroft, poświęcony jednej z najbardziej poruszających i oryginalnych artystek XXwieku - Frida Kahlo. Jej sztuka, głęboko autobiograficzna i silnie osadzona w doświadczeniu cierpienia fizycznego oraz emocjonalnej turbulencji, została tutaj przedstawiona w pełnej gamie - od wczesnych, niepokojących eksperymentów po późniejsze dzieła o jeszcze intensywniejszym wyrazie. Publikacja zawiera 128 stron pełnych barwnych reprodukcji, wysokiej jakości analizę twórczości oraz przystępny tekst, który przybliża kontekst życiowy i artystyczny artystki. Twarda oprawa, format wygodny do przeglądania i przemyślany układ graficzny czynią z tej pozycji zarówno elegancki albumprezent, jak i wartościowe źródło dla miłośników sztuki współczesnej. The painful, exquisite art of Mexico's favourite artist was a product of immense physical pain, and an emotional tumultuous life. The new book features the range and power of her heavily autobiographical work, from the early, disturbing explorations of personal suffering to the more dulled, painkiller-drenched paintings of her later life.
Part of a new series of beautiful gift art books, Van Gogh Masterpieces of Art features all of the best-known works of one of the most famous artists in the world, preceded by a fresh and thoughtful introduction providing lively commentary on his life, society, places and style and techniques, including the powerful animation of his strident brushwork.
KSIĄŻKA W JĘZYKU ANGIELSKIM.Przed wynalezieniem druku wszystkie książki musiały być pisane ręcznie. Manuskrypty są pięknym przejawem tego rzemiosła, a najbardziej cenne i kosztowne z nich były ""iluminowane"" - ozdabiane jaskrawymi pigmentami i złotem. Książka Illuminated Manuscripts. Masterpieces of Art zaczyna się od świeżego i wnikliwego wprowadzenia do świata iluminowanych manuskryptów, a następnie prezentuje najważniejsze dzieła tego niezwykłego gatunku artystycznego.Prior to the invention of the printing press, all books had to be written by hand. Manuscripts are the beautiful manifestation of this craft, and the most precious and expensive of such manuscripts were 'illuminated' through the use of brightly coloured pigments and gold embellishments. Beginning with a fresh and thoughtful introduction to illuminated manuscripts, Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces of Art goes on to showcase key works in this stunning artistic genre.
Bosch lived and worked over 500 years ago in the Netherlands’ town of ’s Hertogenbosch, from which he takes his name. He is best known for his fantastical, wondrous art full of strange creatures both grotesque and heavenly. The work he has left behind still defies the imagination. Taking account of the latest research, Hieronymus Bosch: Masterpieces of Art gives an overview of what is known of this elusive painter and draughtsman, and reproduces his (and some of his followers’) impressive work, from traditional Biblical stories with a Boschian twist, such as the Adoration of the Magi, to his apocalyptic Four Visions of the Hereafter. His diptychs and triptychs, such as the famously complex Garden of Earthly Delights are covered as well as his stunning line drawings, such as The Wood Has Ears, The Field Has Eyes.
Gustav Klimt, well known for his sensual, arresting depictions of women (The Kiss, Fulfillment, The Tree of Life), was a founder of the Viennese Secession movement at the turn of the 20th century, Vienna's own Art Nouveau. His extravagant work, was an obsessive manifestation of the dazzling intellectual society of his time and he painted very large canvases combining oils with gold foil. This beautiful new book brings together a wide selection of Klimt’s magnificent work.
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