Author: Victoria Charles
Publisher: Parkstone International
ISBN: 1783109297
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 1275
Book Description
From the early Renaissance through Baroque and Romanticism to Cubism, Surrealism, and Pop, these canonical works of Western Art span eight centuries and a vast range of subjects. Here are the sacred and the scandalous, the minimalist and the opulent, the groundbreaking and the conventional. There are paintings that captured the feeling of an era and those that signaled the beginning of a new one. Works of art that were immediately recognised for their genius, and others that were at first met with resistance. All have stood the test of time and in their own ways contribute to the dialectic on what makes a painting great, how notions of art have changed, to what degree art reflects reality, and to what degree it alters it. Brought together, these great works illuminate the changing preoccupations and insights of our ancestors, and give us pause to consider which paintings from our own era will ultimately join the canon.
1000 Paintings of Genius
Author: Victoria Charles
Publisher: Parkstone International
ISBN: 1783109297
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 1275
Book Description
From the early Renaissance through Baroque and Romanticism to Cubism, Surrealism, and Pop, these canonical works of Western Art span eight centuries and a vast range of subjects. Here are the sacred and the scandalous, the minimalist and the opulent, the groundbreaking and the conventional. There are paintings that captured the feeling of an era and those that signaled the beginning of a new one. Works of art that were immediately recognised for their genius, and others that were at first met with resistance. All have stood the test of time and in their own ways contribute to the dialectic on what makes a painting great, how notions of art have changed, to what degree art reflects reality, and to what degree it alters it. Brought together, these great works illuminate the changing preoccupations and insights of our ancestors, and give us pause to consider which paintings from our own era will ultimately join the canon.
Publisher: Parkstone International
ISBN: 1783109297
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 1275
Book Description
From the early Renaissance through Baroque and Romanticism to Cubism, Surrealism, and Pop, these canonical works of Western Art span eight centuries and a vast range of subjects. Here are the sacred and the scandalous, the minimalist and the opulent, the groundbreaking and the conventional. There are paintings that captured the feeling of an era and those that signaled the beginning of a new one. Works of art that were immediately recognised for their genius, and others that were at first met with resistance. All have stood the test of time and in their own ways contribute to the dialectic on what makes a painting great, how notions of art have changed, to what degree art reflects reality, and to what degree it alters it. Brought together, these great works illuminate the changing preoccupations and insights of our ancestors, and give us pause to consider which paintings from our own era will ultimately join the canon.
1000 Paintings of Genius
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780760772164
Category : Painting
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A selection of 1000 paintings from the 13th through the 20th centuries.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780760772164
Category : Painting
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A selection of 1000 paintings from the 13th through the 20th centuries.
1000 Paintings of Genius
Author: Bookwise International
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781741730371
Category : Painting
Languages : en
Pages : 543
Book Description
From the early Renaissance through Baroque and Romanticism to Cubism, Surrealism, and Pop, these canonical works of Western Art span eight centuries and a vast range of subjects. Here are the sacred and the scandalous, the minimalist and the opulent, the groundbreaking and the conventional. There are paintings that captured the feeling of an era and those that signaled the beginning of a new one. Works of art that were immediately recognized for their genius, and others that were at first met with resistance. All have stood the test of time and in their own ways contribute to the dialectic on what makes a painting great, how notions of art have changed, to what degree art reflects reality, and to what degree it alters it. Taken together these great works illuminate the changing preoccupations and insights of our ancestors, and give us pause to consider which paintings from our own era will ultimately join the canon.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781741730371
Category : Painting
Languages : en
Pages : 543
Book Description
From the early Renaissance through Baroque and Romanticism to Cubism, Surrealism, and Pop, these canonical works of Western Art span eight centuries and a vast range of subjects. Here are the sacred and the scandalous, the minimalist and the opulent, the groundbreaking and the conventional. There are paintings that captured the feeling of an era and those that signaled the beginning of a new one. Works of art that were immediately recognized for their genius, and others that were at first met with resistance. All have stood the test of time and in their own ways contribute to the dialectic on what makes a painting great, how notions of art have changed, to what degree art reflects reality, and to what degree it alters it. Taken together these great works illuminate the changing preoccupations and insights of our ancestors, and give us pause to consider which paintings from our own era will ultimately join the canon.
1000 Portraits of Genius
Author: Victoria Charles
Publisher: Parkstone International
ISBN: 1783104015
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
According to the defined canons of art technique, a portrait should be, above all, a faithful representation of its model. However, this gallery of 1000 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 skill of the artist, 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 eitherÊs wishes. Therefore, these silent witnesses, carefully selected in these pages, reveal more than faces of historic figures or anonymous subjects: they reveal a psychology more than an identity, illustrate an allegory, serve as political and religious propaganda, and embody the customs of their epochs. With its impressive number of masterpieces, biographies, and commentaries on works, this book presents and analyses different portraits, consequently exposing to the reader, and to any art lover, a reflection of the evolution of society, and above all the upheavals of a genre that, over 300 centuries of painting, has shaped the history of art.
Publisher: Parkstone International
ISBN: 1783104015
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
According to the defined canons of art technique, a portrait should be, above all, a faithful representation of its model. However, this gallery of 1000 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 skill of the artist, 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 eitherÊs wishes. Therefore, these silent witnesses, carefully selected in these pages, reveal more than faces of historic figures or anonymous subjects: they reveal a psychology more than an identity, illustrate an allegory, serve as political and religious propaganda, and embody the customs of their epochs. With its impressive number of masterpieces, biographies, and commentaries on works, this book presents and analyses different portraits, consequently exposing to the reader, and to any art lover, a reflection of the evolution of society, and above all the upheavals of a genre that, over 300 centuries of painting, has shaped the history of art.
1000 Portraits of Genius
Author: Victoria Charles
Publisher: Parkstone International
ISBN: 1783109459
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 1224
Book Description
According to the defined canons of art technique, a portrait should be, above all, a faithful representation of its model. However, this gallery of 1000 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 skill of the artist, 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 eitherÊs wishes. Therefore, these silent witnesses, carefully selected in these pages, reveal more than faces of historic figures or anonymous subjects: they reveal a psychology more than an identity, illustrate an allegory, serve as political and religious propaganda, and embody the customs of their epochs. With its impressive number of masterpieces, biographies, and commentaries on works, this book presents and analyses different portraits, consequently exposing to the reader, and to any art lover, a reflection of the evolution of society, and above all the upheavals of a genre that, over 300 centuries of painting, has shaped the history of art.
Publisher: Parkstone International
ISBN: 1783109459
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 1224
Book Description
According to the defined canons of art technique, a portrait should be, above all, a faithful representation of its model. However, this gallery of 1000 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 skill of the artist, 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 eitherÊs wishes. Therefore, these silent witnesses, carefully selected in these pages, reveal more than faces of historic figures or anonymous subjects: they reveal a psychology more than an identity, illustrate an allegory, serve as political and religious propaganda, and embody the customs of their epochs. With its impressive number of masterpieces, biographies, and commentaries on works, this book presents and analyses different portraits, consequently exposing to the reader, and to any art lover, a reflection of the evolution of society, and above all the upheavals of a genre that, over 300 centuries of painting, has shaped the history of art.
1000 Erotic Works of Genius
Author: Hans-Jürgen Döpp
Publisher: Parkstone International
ISBN: 1783109378
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 1189
Book Description
Different eras and civilisations have treated erotic images with varying acceptance and different concepts of erotica and these tendencies are reflected within the works themselves. From ancient statues devoted to fertility to Renaissance engravings designed to encourage procreation within marriage, erotic art has always held an important place in society. Here, for the first time, 1,000 authentic images of erotic art have been brought together, spanning the centuries and civilisations to demonstrate the evolution of the genre. In an era such as ours when eroticism is abundant in advertising and the media, this book gives a refreshing insight into the background of erotic imagery, highlighting the artistic value of beautiful works of eroticism executed with skill.
Publisher: Parkstone International
ISBN: 1783109378
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 1189
Book Description
Different eras and civilisations have treated erotic images with varying acceptance and different concepts of erotica and these tendencies are reflected within the works themselves. From ancient statues devoted to fertility to Renaissance engravings designed to encourage procreation within marriage, erotic art has always held an important place in society. Here, for the first time, 1,000 authentic images of erotic art have been brought together, spanning the centuries and civilisations to demonstrate the evolution of the genre. In an era such as ours when eroticism is abundant in advertising and the media, this book gives a refreshing insight into the background of erotic imagery, highlighting the artistic value of beautiful works of eroticism executed with skill.
1000 Drawings of Genius
Author: Victoria Charles
Publisher: Parkstone International
ISBN: 1783109491
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 1173
Book Description
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 focused 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 between.
Publisher: Parkstone International
ISBN: 1783109491
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 1173
Book Description
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 focused 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 between.
Postcard from Provence
Author: Julian Merrow-Smith
Publisher:
ISBN: 9782953450002
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9782953450002
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
1000 Watercolours of Genius
Author: Viicttoriia Charlles
Publisher: Parkstone International
ISBN: 168325449X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 1111
Book Description
Publisher: Parkstone International
ISBN: 168325449X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 1111
Book Description
Color Your Own Van Gogh
Author: Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam
Publisher: Harper Design
ISBN: 9780062436429
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Immerse yourself in the magic of world-renowned painter Vincent van Gogh’s art—experience the great master’s sense of color and creativity and unleash the artist inside you with this enchanting coloring book for adults. A major Post-Impressionist painter, known for his rich use of bright colors and distinctive and recognizable style, Vincent Van Gogh has continued to inspire artists and art-lovers for more than a century. Since his death in 1890, his vivid paintings—including The Irises, The Bedroom, and Sunflowers, as well as his pensive self-portraits—have been the source of countless studies among art critics and students, and have inspired artists and art-lovers around the globe. Now, Color Your Own Van Gogh lets you experience the artist as never before. Printed on a heavy paper stock suitable for display, this one-of-a-kind coloring book allows you to “paint” thirty of the artist’s most captivating works from the exclusive collection at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, using paints, pencils, or even crayons. The book employs a unique drop binding that allows the front cover to “drop away” from the binding, allowing for a completely flat surface to color, and ease of removing images from the book. In addition to the black-and-white line illustrations, Color Your Own Van Gogh includes full-color reproductions of the artist’s original paintings to help you color true to life, or stimulate your own imaginative palates and color design. Relax, create, and enjoy some of the most beautiful art the world has ever known with this inspiring and unique Van Gogh collection.
Publisher: Harper Design
ISBN: 9780062436429
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Immerse yourself in the magic of world-renowned painter Vincent van Gogh’s art—experience the great master’s sense of color and creativity and unleash the artist inside you with this enchanting coloring book for adults. A major Post-Impressionist painter, known for his rich use of bright colors and distinctive and recognizable style, Vincent Van Gogh has continued to inspire artists and art-lovers for more than a century. Since his death in 1890, his vivid paintings—including The Irises, The Bedroom, and Sunflowers, as well as his pensive self-portraits—have been the source of countless studies among art critics and students, and have inspired artists and art-lovers around the globe. Now, Color Your Own Van Gogh lets you experience the artist as never before. Printed on a heavy paper stock suitable for display, this one-of-a-kind coloring book allows you to “paint” thirty of the artist’s most captivating works from the exclusive collection at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, using paints, pencils, or even crayons. The book employs a unique drop binding that allows the front cover to “drop away” from the binding, allowing for a completely flat surface to color, and ease of removing images from the book. In addition to the black-and-white line illustrations, Color Your Own Van Gogh includes full-color reproductions of the artist’s original paintings to help you color true to life, or stimulate your own imaginative palates and color design. Relax, create, and enjoy some of the most beautiful art the world has ever known with this inspiring and unique Van Gogh collection.