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Book Description Impressionism has captured the imagination of people the world over since its first exhibition in Paris in 1874. People have long sought to understand how and why the Impressionists created their paintings and how their techniques

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.

From the influential craftsmen of the high renaissance to the Dutch masters, and from the rococo and neoclassical movements of the 18th century to romanticism, modernism and contemporary art, the lives of the great artists are as varied and multifaceted as the works of creative genius they produced.
The Great Art Guide introduces readers to 100 of the world's most important artists, from the 13th century to the present. Works by artists such as Caravaggio, Vermeer, van Gogh and Warhol are arranged chronologically and set in their historical context by Susie Hodge's authoritative narrative.
Succinct and insightful artist profiles are accompanied by high-quality reproductions of the individual's most significant works of art. Including a glossary of key terms and a comprehensive list of the most important art institutions from across the globe, this concise and readable guide is a joy for students of art or anyone wanting to know more about great works of art.

This concise yet comprehensive guide to the history of art is the perfect handbook for all would-be art buffs. Art historian Susie Hodge takes you on a whistle-stop international tour of all the major philosophies, movements, phases, developments, artists, and themes, from prehistoric art to Hyperrealism. Other concepts covered include Greek classicism, Gothic art, the Renaissance, Baroque, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Cubism, surrealism, Pop art, and Minimalism.

In this concise and comprehensive guide to the world of architecture, art historian Susie Hodge outlines the history and theory of architecture, from the earliest structures and monuments to the cutting-edge concepts of the present day, and profiles dozens of key buildings and celebrated architects. Topics and concepts include the Greek orders, Roman engineering, Gothic architecture, the Renaissance, the Baroque era, Revivalism, Art Nouveau, Modernism, Futurism, and Dynamic architecture. Every concept is accompanied by an illustration.

В этой книге ты найдешь ответы на разнообразные вопросы об изобразительном искусстве и одновременно познакомишься со множеством тем — от наскальной живописи до кубизма и от Ренессанса до современного искусства.

Введение в удивительный мир искусства. Автор исследует 50 ключевых работ — от наскальной живописи до современных инсталляций, а затем связывает их с разделами художественных направлений, жанров и техник. Все просто и понятно. Содержание книги позволяет кому угодно, студенту или любителю искусства, легко перемещаться по ключевым периодам, художникам и стилям. Доступно, лаконично и в упрощенной форме книга поясняет наиболее важные концепции в искусстве и показывает, как они взаимосвязаны. В книге 4 раздела: «Стили и направления», «Произведения», «Темы» и «Техники». Каждый можно изучать отдельно или вместе с другими. Полезные ссылки…

Modern art arouses many different responses. Suspicion, controversy, and misunderstanding are among the most frequent. But it doesn’t need to be like that! Here is a clear, accessible, fully illustrated introduction to what can otherwise seem like a daunting subject.

Covering everything from Impressionism to the Harlem Renaissance, from Cézanne to Postmodernism, in clearly laid-out sections illustrated in full color, this book answers the need for a thorough yet manageable guide to art in the modern world. With the authority of Tate, one of the world’s greatest museums of modern art, combined with clear text and superb illustrations, this book presents everything necessary for a basic grounding in the subject.


With sections that cover the major movements and artists in the history of modern art as well as introductions to its major themes, together with suggested ways of looking at modern art and tips on where to see it, as well as a glossary of key terms, How to Survive Modern Art is the ideal book for anyone wanting to come to grips with this fascinating subject.

Эта книга кратко, просто и интересно расскажет историю современного искусства с конца XIX века до наших дней. Вы узнаете об основных направлениях и течениях, художниках, темах и техниках, а также познакомитесь с 50 выдающимися работами — живописными полотнами, скульптурами, инсталляциями, — которые сумели преобразовать современное искусство. Сьюзи Ходж исследовала произведения разных периодов — от первых работ модернизма до образцов ультрасовременного искусства. Каждое произведение описывается в контексте особенностей художника, его окружения, исторических и социальных событий, используемых материалов и методов. И хотя некоторые…

Я знаю такого художника — это восемьдесят четыре очерка о выдающихся художниках XIX–XXI веков, оказавших решающее влияние на ход истории искусства. А еще это история неожиданных встреч и удивительных пересечений судеб. Одних художников — например, Пауля Клее и Анни Альберс — связывали отношения преподавателя и студента, других, как Джексона Поллока и Ли Краснер, — любовь и супружество, третьих — общий источник вдохновения, как, например, цветы в творчестве Джорджии О’Кифф и Такаси Мураками.

Рассказывая о жизни своих героев и их творческих достижениях, Сьюзи Ходж разматывает клубок жизненных и художественных обстоятельств, стоящих за появлением шедевров. Одни из этих обстоятельств известны больше, другие — меньше, и часто они разнесены между собой во времени и пространстве.

Я знаю такого художника — это сборник познавательных и увлекательных историй о выдающихся провидцах мира искусства, дополненный цветными иллюстрациями, которые перекликаются с неповторимыми стилями героев.

A group of primarily Scottish artists (mainly William York Macgregor, Joseph Crawhall, George Henry, Edward Atkinson Hornel, Sir John Lavery and Arthur Melville), the Glasgow Boys were active around the turn of the 20th Century. Though they painted in a number of different styles, they are connected by their rejection of classic Victorian painting. Inspired by the luminous techniques of James McNeil Whistler, they harnessed Impressionistic brushwork and livid realism in their work, trying new me

Part of a new series of beautiful gift art books this book focuses on Dutch artist Piet Mondrian. Renowned especially for his style of painting that featured grids of black lines with blocks of primary colour, Mondrian was regarded as a true pioneer of abstract art. Featuring a fascinating introduction to Mondrian’s life and art, this stunning new book brings together a wide selection of his magnificent work.• The most famous and popular artworks from key artists and movements.
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Louis Comfort Tiffany was highly skilled in jewellery design, ceramics, enamels, and metalwork but he is best known for his beautiful stained-glass designs. Using opalescent glass in a variety of colours and textures, he created a stunning range of jewel-like Art Nouveau works that influenced much of American modern art. This sumptuous new book features page after page of astounding work, showing Tiffany's skill as a colourist and a craftsman, with works that still inspire artists and audiences

A new edition to Prestel s popular 50s series, this collection of the finest examples of Art Nouveau showing how the movement impacted every artistic discipline.
The heyday of the Art Nouveau style was relatively short, spanning the decades immediately before and after 1900. However it was a tremendously important period, not only for its radical shift away from the academic and romantic movements of the late 19th century, but also for its embrace of nature and natural fo