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Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: The Paris Salons of the mid-nineteenth century are famous today above all for the paintings that were rejected more than for those that were actually shown. The rejected works form today's canon of art history and are regarded as heralds of a modern age. This book looks to reassess the other side of the art history of the nineteenth century. Salon Painting has often been dismissed as overly…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: The Art Deco style is so recognisable and widespread that its original influence on the culture in which it emerged has been all but lost in the clutter of imitation. This book draws our attention back to the birth of Art Deco — a period between two devastating world wars when industrialization was flourishing, interest in archaeology was peaking, and movements such as Cubism, Constructivism,…

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: A radical innovator, a pioneer of new artistic form German expressionist painter and graphic artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880-1938), co-founder of the Brucke movement, produced some of the most outstanding woodcuts and powerful expressionist works of the 20th century. Tragically, he committed suicide after having his work condemned as degenerate by the Nazis. About the Series: Each book in…

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: Though he is most famous for his engravings, Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) was also a master painter and draftsman whose work exemplifies the spirit of German art. Dürer’s importance in the German High Renaissance was such that he can be considered to embody the movement entirely. His visits to Italy (where he studied most notably with Giovanni Bellini) had a profound effect on his…

Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: One of the original celebrity artists, Titian was as famous for his beguiling personality as he was for his masterful paintings. This book introduces readers to the Venetian artist with an innovative format that marries Titian's voice with his works, allowing the artist's own words to deepen the appreciation of his achievements. An illustrated timeline and a pictorial tour of the galleries where…