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Rachel Owen's hauntingly beautiful illustrations for Dante's
Inferno take a radically new approach to representing the world of
Dante's famous poem. The images combine the artist's deep cultural
and historical understanding of 'The Divine Comedy' and its
artistic legacy with her unique talent for collage and printmaking.
These illustrations, casting the viewer as a first-person pilgrim
through the underworld, prompt us to rethink Dante's poem through
their novel perspective and visual language. Owen's work, held in
the Bodleian Library and published here for the first time,
illustrates the complete cycle of thirty-four cantos of the Inferno
with one image per canto. The illustrations are accompanied by
essays contextualising Owen's work and supplemented by six
illustrations intended for the unfinished Purgatorio series. Fiona
Whitehouse provides details of the techniques employed by the
artist, Peter Hainsworth situates Owen's work in the field of
modern Dante illustration and David Bowe offers a commentary on the
illustrations as gateways to Dante's poem. Jamie McKendrick and
Bernard O'Donoghue's translations of episodes from the 'Inferno'
provide complementary artistic interpretations of Dante's poem,
while reflections from colleagues and friends commemorate Owen's
life and work as an artist, scholar and teacher. This stunning
collection is an important contribution to both Dante scholarship
and illustration.
This title is the IP Book Awards 2007 Gold Medal winner for
Outstanding Book of the Year - Most Original Concept. Never before
seen SEM images are unique to the book. It will appeal to
scientists, artists and photographers alike. The extraordinary
beauty and structure of pollen grains invisible to the naked eye.
This book is the result of the shared fascination of an artist and
a scientist with the perfect design of organisms too small to be
seen without a microscope. Pollen is ubiquitous; its tiny forms
have fascinated the scientifically curious since the seventeenth
century. Its tiny grains are enclosed beyond the accessible beauty
of the flower until the moment of release, when they are carried by
wind, water or animal vectors to achieve their purpose, which is
procreation. A clear explanation of the structure and form of
pollen, the remarkable events from pollination to fertilization,
and the many ways in which pollen impacts unseen on our lives is
interwoven with a dazzling array of original images created
especially for the book.
Explore the landscapes and places that inspired great art: find
peace in Monet's lily-filled garden oasis, climb Mount Fuji on a
printmaker's pilgrimage, sail with Gauguin to the South Pacific to
stretch your imagination, or contemplate light and the changing
seasons on Chelsea Embankment. Artistic Places is a stunningly
hand-illustrated, visionary guide for seekers of beauty, rare tales
and cultural riches. Find yourself instantly transported to the
places where great artists have sought refuge, found their
inspiration and changed the course of art history forever. Susie
Hodge, bestselling author and art historian, presents 25 famous and
forgotten artistic destinations around the world, and connects
these to the artists they inspired. In keeping with the Inspired
Traveller's Guide series design, each entry is accompanied by
specially commissioned illustrations from Amy Grimes which
perfectly evoke the wonders that first attracted the masters, while
Hodge delves into each location's curious history with insightful
stories both in and beyond the canon. So take a leaf out of your
favourite artist's sketchbook and discover the places they loved
best. Artists and locations include: J.A.M Whistler in London,
England John Constable in Suffolk, England Barbara Hepworth in St
Ives, England Paula Rego in Cascais and Estoril, Portugal Pablo
Picasso and Guernica, Spain Salvador Dali in Catalonia, Spain
Claude Monet in Giverny, France Vincent van Gogh in Arles, France
Rene Magritte in Brussels, Belgium Paul Klee in Bern, Switzerland
Michelangelo in Florence, Italy Canaletto in Venice, Italy Johannes
Vermeer in Delft, Netherlands Anni Albers in Dessau, Germany Caspar
David Friedrich in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Germany Gustav
Klimt and Lake Attersee, Austria Edvard Munch in Oslo, Norway Hilma
af Klint and Lake Malaren, Sweden Henri Matisse in Tangier, Morocco
Hokusai on Mount Fuji, Japan Paul Gauguin in Papeete and Papeari,
Tahiti Jean-Michel Basquiat in New York, USA Grant Wood in Iowa,
USA Georgia O'Keeffe in New Mexico, USA Frida Kahlo in Coyoacan,
Mexico Each book in the Inspired Traveller's Guides series offers
readers a fascinating, informative and charmingly illustrated guide
to must-visit destinations round the globe. Also from this series,
explore intriguing: Spiritual Places, Literary Places, Hidden
Places and Mystical Places.
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Rockwell
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Karal Ann Marling
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An extraordinarily prolific artist, Norman Rockwell (1894-1978)
produced some 4,000 paintings in his lifetime, not including a
prodigious quantity of commissioned editorial, commercial, and
advertising work. His death in 1978 was regarded the loss of a
national icon, an artist who, like no other, celebrated the
American Dream. Shunning experimentation and avant-garde techniques
in favor of effective composition and relatable subject matter,
Rockwell created wholesome, homely paintings with accessible and
aspirational appeal. Neat, quaint, and typically jovial, his
subjects included classrooms, prom scenes, and Thanksgiving feasts,
while his most long-standing projects were covers for The Saturday
Evening Post magazine and calendars and covers for the Boys' Life
publication of the Boy Scouts of America. Imbued with optimism and
patriotism, the work foregrounds classic professions such as doctor
and teacher, as much as the conservative stalwarts of military,
family, and faith. Hailed by President Gerald Ford as a "beloved
part of the American tradition," Rockwell's works reveal as much
about his own talents as they do about the story of 20th-century
America. This fresh artist introduction from TASCHEN brings
together key paintings and illustrations from his celebratory and
sunny portfolio, as well as some more unusual works tackling the
underside of the United States, to understand an integrally
American artist, and the values and ideals that shaped his success.
About the series Born back in 1985, the Basic Art Series has
evolved into the best-selling art book collection ever published.
Each book in TASCHEN's Basic Art series features: a detailed
chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist,
covering his or her cultural and historical importance a concise
biography approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions
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Bruegel
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Rainer & Rose-Marie Hagen
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The great Flemish painter Pieter Bruegel the Elder (c.
1526/31-1569) was an astoundingly inventive painter and draftsman,
who made his art historical mark with beautiful, evocative
landscapes as well as religious subjects, both notable for their
vernacular language and attention to everyday, contemporary life.
Immersing himself in rural or small-town communities, Bruegel is
particularly notable for his depiction of peasant experience and
folk culture, earning the artist nickname "Peasant Bruegel."
Whether hunters shivering in the snow or a boisterous country fair,
Bruegel raised the farming, festivals, gatherings, and games of
peasant culture to the status of high art. Bruegel's imposing
religious and moral subjects, meanwhile, such as The Triumph of
Death and The Tower of Babel are as awestriking and influential
today as they were in the 16th century, inspiring contemporary
culture from The Lord of the Rings cinematic battle scenes to Don
DeLillo's novel Underworld. From the corn harvest to the conversion
of Saul, from quaint wedding processions to Christ's road to
Calvary, this book brings together the rich range of Bruegel's
subjects to introduce his powerful compositions of both biblical
and earthly tableaux. About the series Born back in 1985, the Basic
Art Series has evolved into the best-selling art book collection
ever published. Each book in TASCHEN's Basic Art series features: a
detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the
artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance a
concise biography approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory
captions
Innovation, exclusivity, and elegance define Patek Philippe, a
family-owned company with a single and passionate calling: to
perfect the watch. These lavishly-illustrated books present some of
the most important timepieces from the more than 3,000 watches
exhibited at the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva. These precious
timepieces have been passionately assembled over more than 40 years
by Philippe Stern, Honorary President of the company, and include
some of the most valuable pieces in watchmaking history. From the
collection of historic watches featuring the first portable
timepieces dating back to the 16th century to innovative milestones
in Patek Philippe's portfolio since its founding in 1839, each
watch is reproduced with such beauty and precision, you can almost
hear it ticking. With expert curatorial insight and context from
Peter Friess, Director of the Patek Philippe museum, these
intricate mechanisms are not only presented for themselves; they
also offer a unique perspective into the cultural history of the
last 500 years. True to the trust and excellence of the Patek
Philippe brand, the presentation, design, and content of these
sumptuous publications meet the highest professional standards.
They are the perfect books for the "perfect watch."
The final edition of the late Tom Phillips's 'defining masterpiece
of postmodernism'. In 1966 the artist Tom Phillips discovered A
Human Document (1892), an obscure Victorian romance by W.H.
Mallock, and set himself the task of altering every page, by
painting, collage or cut-up techniques, to create an entirely new
version. Some of Mallock's original text remains intact and through
the illustrated pages the character of Bill Toge, Phillips's
anti-hero, and his romantic plight emerges. First published in
1973, A Humument - as Phillips titled his altered book - quickly
established itself as a cult classic. From that point, the artist
worked towards a complete revision of his original, adding new
pages in successive editions. That process is now finished. This
final edition presents an entirely new and complete version of A
Humument. It includes a revised Introduction by the late artist, in
which he reflects on the 50-year project, and 92 new illustrated
pages.
Celebrated pop artist Scott C. continues to captivate audiences
around the world with his deceptively simple watercolor paintings
and illustrations. Now fans can once again submerge themselves in
his fanciful world of dancing skeletons, smiling dinosaurs, playful
superheroes, and adorable pop culture icons with an enchanting new
collection of the best of his recent work. Handpicked by the artist
himself, the images include over one hundred new paintings and
illustrations, all created in Scott's trademark cartoon style with
his reflections and anecdotes sprinkled throughout. Filled with
warmth, sly humor, and surprising insight, this book is a
delightful tribute to an artist guaranteed to put a smile on the
faces of both the young and the young at heart.
OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE 'You will quickly amaze and
delight yourself. Hands down the best and most life-enhancing thing
I've done in lockdown' India Knight, Sunday Times Drawing on the
Right Side of the Brain is the world's most widely used drawing
instruction book. Whether you are a professional, a student, or
enjoy art as a hobby, Betty Edwards' practical step-by-step guide
will give you greater confidence in your ability, deepen your
artistic perception and provide a new way to appreciate the way you
perceive the world around you. This groundbreaking guide includes:
- Expert advice on materials to use and how to record your progress
- Specific focus on perceiving edges, spaces and relationships
within your drawings - Problem-solving techniques and guidance on
continued development of your skills Blending artistic teaching
with psychology, Betty Edwards offers a practical grounding in
drawing technique with exercises designed to help you utilise the
intuitive and creative right side of your brain, dramatically
improving your ability to draw.
Lee Miller, 1927 - New York: A classically beautiful young woman,
she is discovered by Conde Nast, hits the cover of Vogue and is
immortalized by Steichen, Hoyningen-Huene, Horst and other famous
photographers. Lee Miller, 1929 - Paris: Protege and lover of Man
Ray, she invents with him the solarization technique of
photography, develops into a brilliant Surrealist photographer, and
plays the statue in Cocteau's film Blood of a Poet. Lee Miller,
1939-45 - Europe: Living at times with her future husband, the
painter Roland Penrose, she becomes a US war correspondent and
covers the siege of St Malo and the liberation of Paris. Her
photographs of Dachau concentration camp shock the world. These are
but three of the many lives of Lee Miller, intimately recorded here
by her son, Antony Penrose. Featuring a selection of her finest
work, including portraits of her friends Picasso, Ernst and Miro,
Penrose's tribute to his mother brings to life a uniquely talented
woman and the turbulent times in which she lived. With 116
illustrations
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Frances Hodgkins
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Samantha Niederman; Series edited by Katy Norris; Edited by Rebeka Cohen; Designed by Clare Skeats
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Parisian churches are revered around the globe. Their stunning
stained-glass windows and intricate Gothic architecture are
accomplishments of unrivalled elegance. Churches of Paris gathers
37 of the finest in the City of Light, spanning the 12th to the
19th centuries. Each entry is embellished with beautiful colour
photography and behind-the-scenes historical commentary. Offering
insight into the buildings' construction and genesis, this book
narrates how each church was shaped by war, revolution and time.
With information on restoration and preservation, this is an
invaluable guide for Francophiles and curious armchair travellers
alike. Featured churches include: Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de
Montmartre, Basilique Sainte-Clotilde, Basilique Cathedrale de
Saint-Denis, Notre-Dame Cathedral, La Chapelle de l'Epiphanie des
Missions Etrangeres et la Salle des Martyrs, La Chapelle Notre-Dame
de la Medaille Miraculeuse, La Chapelle Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, La
Madeleine, Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, Notre-Dame-des-Blancs-Manteaux,
Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, Cathedral Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky,
Saint-Augustin, La Sainte-Chapelle, Sainte-Elisabeth-de-Hongrie,
Sainte-Marguerite, Saint-Etienne-du-Mont, La Sainte-Trinite,
Saint-Eugene-Sainte-Cecile, Saint-Eustache, Saint-Francois-Xavier,
Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois,
Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais, Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas,
Saint-Joseph-des-Carmes, Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre,
Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile, Saint-Merry, Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis,
Saint-Pierre de Montmartre, Saint-Roch, Saint-Severin,
Saint-Sulpice, Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin, Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, The
American Cathedral in Paris
Publishers Weekly starred review A Best Book of 2018 in Religion,
Publishers Weekly Reading great literature well has the power to
cultivate virtue, says acclaimed author Karen Swallow Prior. In
this book, she takes readers on a guided tour through works of
great literature both ancient and modern, exploring twelve virtues
that philosophers and theologians throughout history have
identified as most essential for good character and the good life.
Covering authors from Henry Fielding to Cormac McCarthy, Jane
Austen to George Saunders, and Flannery O'Connor to F. Scott
Fitzgerald, Prior explores some of the most compelling universal
themes found in the pages of classic books, helping readers learn
to love life, literature, and God through their encounters with
great writing. The book includes end-of-chapter reflection
questions geared toward book club discussions, original artwork
throughout, and a foreword by Leland Ryken. The hardcover edition
was named a Best Book of 2018 in Religion by Publishers Weekly.
"[A] lively treatise on building character through
books.'"--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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Lives of Giovanni Bellini
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Giorgio Vasari, Carlo Ridolfi, Marco Boschini, Isabella D'Este, Davide Gasparotto
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Scion of an artistic dynasty, Giovanni Bellini is arguably the
greatest Venetian painter of the early Renaissance. His astonishing
naturalism revolutionised altarpiece painting and is still a source
of wonder, as any visit to Frari in Venice will confirm. Most of
what we know about this great artist comes from the earliest
biographies by Vasari and Ridolfi printed here - the Ridolfi never
before translated into English. A different and very personal
insight is given by extensive correspondence with Bellini's great
but neglected patron Isabella d'Este.
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Haring-isms
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Keith Haring; Edited by Larry Warsh
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Essential quotations from renowned artist and pop icon Keith Haring
Keith Haring remains one of the most important and celebrated
artists of his generation and beyond. Through his signature bold
graphic line drawings of figures and forms dancing and grooving,
Haring's paintings, large-scale public murals, chalk drawings, and
singular graffiti style defined an era and brought awareness to
social issues ranging from gay rights and AIDS to drug abuse
prevention and a woman's right to choose. Haring-isms is a
collection of essential quotations from this creative thinker and
legendary artist. Gathered from Haring's journals and interviews,
these lively quotes reveal his influences and thoughts on a variety
of topics, including birth and death, possibility and uncertainty,
and difference and conformity. They demonstrate Haring's deep
engagement with subjects outside of the art world and his outspoken
commitment to activism. Taken together, this selection reflects
Haring's distinctive voice and reminds us why his work continues to
resonate with fans around the globe. Select quotations from the
book: "Art lives through the imaginations of the people who are
seeing it. Without that contact, there is no art." "It's a huge
world. There are lots and lots and lots of people that I haven't
reached yet that I'd like to reach." "Art is one of the last areas
that is totally within the realm of the human individual and can't
be copied or done better by a machine." "The artist, if he is a
vessel, is also a performer." "No matter how long you work, it's
always going to end sometime. And there's always going to be things
left undone." "I decided to make a major break. New York was the
only place to go." "I came to believe there was no such thing as
chance. If you accept that there are no coincidences, you use
whatever comes along." "There was a migration of artists from all
over America to New York. It was completely wild. And we controlled
it ourselves." "I couldn't go back to the abstract drawings; it had
to have some connection to the real world."
Nicholas Hilliard has helped form our ideas of the appearance of
Elizabeth I, Mary Queen of Scots, Sir Francis Drake and James I
among others. His painted works open a remarkable window onto the
highest levels of English/British society in the later years of the
sixteenth and the early years of the seventeenth century, the
Elizabethan and Jacobeans ages. In this book Karen Hearn gives us
an intimate portrait of Nicholas Hilliard, his life, his work and
the techniques he used to produce his exquisite miniatures. Karen
Hearn is curator of Sixteenth and Seventeenth-Century Art at the
Tate Britain. She has written on Marcus Gheeraerts II, Dynasties:
Painting in Tudor and Jacobean England 1530-1630 and In
Celebration: The Art of the Country House.
The How To Draw series takes a highly visual and practical approach
to drawing, featuring step-by-step instructions and highly-detailed
illustrations for each art project. This comprehensive drawing
handbook covers all aspects of drawing historic ships, including
perspective, using photographic reference and selecting materials.
How To Draw Historical Ships features step-by-step guides to
drawing such famous ships as the Cutty Sark and the Mary Rose.
This book is a retrospective volume on Latin American new media
arts, arising from the Cities in Dialogue exhibition that was held
in in FACT in conjunction with the University of Liverpool and the
Liverpool Independents Biennial in 2014. There is also plenty of
detail about the other events that were held during 2014 and into
2015, including workshops, artist talks, Twitter galleries and the
Artist in Residence and his activities. One chapter is dedicated to
each artist and the works they presented at the exhibition: Brian
Mackern from Uruguay, Barbara Palomino from Chile, Marina Zerbarini
from Argentina, and Ricardo Miranda Zuniga from the US. There is
also an extensive chapter about the exciting new residence artwork
created by Artist in Residence Brian Mackern. Entitled This Too
Shall Pass// Affective Cartographies, this work is based on footage
obtained through a series of unplanned journeys along Liverpool's
urbanscape. The gathering of information and recording of sound and
visual material during these journeys is then remixed in this
artwork by different parameters (volume levels, transparencies,
zooms, fragmentations, crossfadings, speeds of timelines, etc.)
controlled by Liverpool's "socio economic historic curve" of the
last century. In this book you can find out about all of these
works, and other pieces by these artists. The book includes full
colour images throughout, including exclusive images of works in
progress, as well as excerpts of interviews with the artists. At
the back of the book you can find links to online resources,
including the art works themselves, audio interviews with the
artists, image galleries, and more.
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Lee Miller
(Hardcover)
Ami Bouhassane; Series edited by Katy Norris; Edited by Rebeka Cohen; Designed by Nicky Barneby
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