Often imitated but never equaled, Jan van Eyck (c. 1390-1441) left an indelible impression on Renaissance art and paved the way for future realist painters. With its unprecedented precision and mas...
The Mediterranean is surrounded by three continents – Europe, Africa and Asia – and even though the cultures around this sea are highly diverse, they harmoniously share a pleasant clima...
From the end of World War II until the mid-1960s, exciting things were happening in American architecture. Emerging talents were focusing on innovative projects that integrated at once modern desig...
Albrecht Durer 1471-1528 undoubtedly ranks among the greatest artists of the Renaissance. His works, such as the Hare and the Self-portrait in Fur-trimmed Coat, are icons of art history and of ines...
This definitive survey of one of the most popular, collectable and dynamic periods of international design offers a rich overview of all aspects of the subject. It covers mid-century furniture, lig...
This lively introduction tells the ever-evolving story of abstract art, tracing its history from the early 1900s right up to the present day. Emerging out of western movements such as Cubism and Ex...
Białystok to miasto wyjątkowe, ze stosunkowo krótką, ale bogatą, wielokulturową i skomplikowaną przeszłością. We współczesnym mieście trudno znaleźć dowody na prawdziwość tego twierdz...
Discover the dramatic life and work of Amedeo Modigliani, a pioneer of modern figurative paintingAmedeo Modigliani experimented with sculpture and drawing, but is primarily known for hi...
A comprehensive and sumptuous survey that celebrates the beauty and appeal of flowers throughout art, history, and cultureThe latest installment in the bestselling Explorer Series takes...
'The ultimate traveller guilty pleasure, offering a look inside some of the most compelling cabins around the world' Lonely PlanetInitially created by a group of friends as an online sc...
Lucian Freud dedicated his life to portraying the people in his world without flattery or refinement. Although his technique and style evolved tremendously over the decades, Freud never wavered in ...
Dżinącé rzemiasło na Kaszëbach / Obsolete Occupations and Grafts in KashubiaAlbum, który oddajemy w Państwa ręce, powstał, aby ocalić od zapomnienia niezwykły świat k...
London: the capital city of the United Kingdom and the political, economic, and cultural heart of the country. Along with Paris, Tokyo, and New York, London is considered one of the alpha capitals ...
Adam Myjak ur. 1947 – rzeźbiarz i pedagog, profesor sztuk plastycznych. Od 1971 roku związany z Akademią Sztuk Pięknych w Warszawie, wybrany na stanowisko jej rektora trzykrotnie na podw&oacu...
Celebrating 50 years of Ted Hughes' classic tale, Laura Carlin's award-winning illustrations are now available in a stylish new paperback edition."A classic is something utterly st...
Książka autorstwa Jerzego Miśkowiaka i projektu Lecha Majewskiego przedstawia życie i twórczość Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann, XIX-wiecznej artystki polskiego pochodzenia, która większoś...
"One book deserves a place on every wine drinker's shelf, and that is The World Atlas of Wine" - Victoria Moore in the Telegraph"Magisterial" - Fiona Beckett, Guardian
Divine forms: The heavenly grace and human grandeur of a supreme Renaissance master In art history, we tend to be on first name terms only with the most revered of masters. The Renaissance painter ...
There are over 1,000 catalogued works by Sir Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), the 16th-century flag bearer for Baroque drama, movement, and sensuality. This essential introduction takes in the most i...
Immerse yourself in the rich shades and textures of Tiziano Vecellio (c. 1490–1576), commonly known as Titian, and the figurehead of 16th-century Venetian painting. With his bold approach to ...