Ah! . . . to make of painting what the music of Berlioz and Wagner has been before us . . . a consolatory art for distressed hearts!”—Vincent van GoghThis engaging book is t...więcej »
The first in-depth investigation of Gauguin’s portraits, revealing how the artist expanded the possibilities of the genre in new and exciting waysPaul Gauguin (1848–1903) br...więcej »
This expansive study of color illuminates the substance, context, and meaning of five centuries of European painting. Between the mid-15th and the mid-19th centuries, the materials of painting rema...więcej »
An original account of the life and work of legendary designer Jan Tschichold and his role in the movement in Weimar Germany to create modern graphic design Richly illustrated with images from Jan ...więcej »
The definitive biography of Soviet Jewish dissident writer Vasily Grossman, called "gripping" and "fascinating" by William Taubman in the New York Times "[Popoff] tells Gro...więcej »
Mark Rothko (1903-1970), world-renowned icon of Abstract Expressionism, is rediscovered in this wholly original examination of his art and life written by his son. Synthesizing rigorous critique wi...więcej »
A landmark exploration of the engaging network of relationships among genre painters of the Dutch Golden Age.The genre painting of the Dutch Golden Age between 1650 and 1675 ranks among...więcej »
An exploration of the abandoned tributaries of London's vast and vital transportation network through breathtaking images and unexpected storiesHidden London is a lavishly illustrated history of di...więcej »
The definitive biography of Soviet Jewish dissident writer Vasily Grossman, called "gripping" and "fascinating" by William Taubman in the New York Times "[Popoff] tells Gro...więcej »
A pioneering exploration of the differences between the brain's right and left hemispheres and their effects on society, history, and culture-"one of the few contemporary works deserving class...więcej »
A fascinating overview of the history and influence of comics, ranging from the late 19th century to present-day graphic novels and the Internet.The narrative possibilities of comics art and ...więcej »
A novel look at the relationship between Impressionist painting and photography and the forging of a national identity in France between 1850 and 1880.Between 1850 and 1880, Impressioni...więcej »
From the walls of the Salon to the pages of weekly newspapers, war imagery was immensely popular in postrevolutionary France. This fascinating book studies representations of contemporary conflict ...więcej »
Charles Harrison’s landmark book offers an original, clear, and wide-ranging introduction to the arts of painting and sculpture, to the principal artistic print media, and to the visual arts ...więcej »
In 1909, renowned artist Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) embarked on a series of stylistic experiments that had a dramatic effect on modern art. This book examines the ways in which Picasso's art of 1909...więcej »
A rich study exploring the connections, creative processes, and themes shared by two world- renowned artists At a crucial point midway through his career, American painter and printmaker Jasper Joh...więcej »
An insightful new look at two renowned photographers, their interconnected legacies, and the vital documents of urban transformation that they created.In this comprehensive study, Kevin...więcej »
From the walls of the Salon to the pages of weekly newspapers, war imagery was immensely popular in postrevolutionary France. This fascinating book studies representations of contemporary conflict ...więcej »
A novel look at the relationship between Impressionist painting and photography and the forging of a national identity in France between 1850 and 1880.Between 1850 and 1880, Impressioni...więcej »
An insightful new look at two renowned photographers, their interconnected legacies, and the vital documents of urban transformation that they created.In this comprehensive study, Kevin...więcej »