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Lives of Giovanni Bellini
(Paperback)
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.
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.
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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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Art. Art Criticism. This monograph traces Sonia Boyce's trajectory
from early graphic work to her recent mixed-media pieces which draw
on elements of British popular culture and cinema to address
society's positioning of individuals in terms of race, class and
gender. Unquestionably serious and with an unquestionable sense of
humor, Boyce's work, ranging from photography to painting and
installations, is here widely represented, and well-complemented by
three intelligent essays by Gilane Tawadros, a biography of the
artist, and, alongside the essays, excellently chosen excerpts from
Boyce's working diaries. Tawadros' essays address cultural, racial,
gender and visual/art historical issues raised over the trajectory
of Boyce's artistic development, using such theorists as Homi
Bhabha, Frantz Fanon, Italo Calvino, and Stuart Hall to
contextualize the artist's magnificent and provocative work.
George Barbier (1882-1932) is one of the great French illustrators
of the early twentieth century. He is famous for his elegant art
deco works that were heavily influenced by orientalism and Parisian
couture. Born in Nantes, France in 1882, he skyrocketed to fame and
notoriety after his first exhibition in 1911. Known as one of "the
knights of the bracelet" for his luxurious and glamorous lifestyle
and work, George Barbier also received renown for costumes and set
designs he did for theater, film, and ballet. Even today, his
modern and stylish illustrations are popular all over the world.
With critical essays on such topics as coloration and composition,
this volume is a complete compendium of Barbier's work. This
valuable reference book is categorized by Barbier's major projects
in fashion, book illustration, theater art, and editorial design
and is perfect for illustrators and graphic designers as well as a
beautiful gift for someone very special.
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Bruegel
(Hardcover)
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
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Haring-isms
(Hardcover)
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."
This second volume from Titan Books is a collection of
world-renowned visionary artist John Harris' unique paintings
captures breath-taking, otherworldly vistas on a massive scale. The
Art of John Harris II: Into the Blue is the third collection
(second collection published by Titan) of world-renowned visionary
artist John Harris' unique paintings that capture future worlds on
a massive scale, from vast landscapes and towering cities to
breath-taking vistas. Readers will get a unique insight into the
creative process behind the worlds depicted in the paintings as
Harris takes them on a journey from sketch to finished painting, as
well as his striking covers for a variety of esteemed science
fiction authors, including John Scalzi, Ben Bova, Jack McDevitt,
Orson Scott Card, Ann Leckie and many more.
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Hopper
(Paperback)
Rolf G Renner
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Edward Hopper (1882-1967) is something of an American success
story, if only his success had come swifter. At the age of 40, he
was a failing artist who struggled to sell a single painting. As he
approached 80, Time magazine featured him on its cover. Today, half
a century after his death, Hopper is considered a giant of modern
expression, with an uncanny, unforgettable, and utterly distinct
sense for mood and place. Much of Hopper's work excavates modern
city experience. In canvas after canvas, he depicts diners, cafes,
shopfronts, street lights, gas stations, rail stations, and hotel
rooms. The scenes are marked by vivid color juxtapositions and
stark, theatrical lighting, as well as by harshly contoured
figures, who appear at once part of, and alien to, their
surroundings. The ambiance throughout his repertoire is of an eerie
disquiet, alienation, loneliness and psychological tension,
although his rural or coastal scenes can offer a counterpoint of
tranquility or optimism. This book presents key works from Hopper's
oeuvre to introduce a key player not only in American art history
but also in the American psyche. 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
Piece together the world of the genius that is Frida Kahlo in this
art history jigsaw puzzle that tells the story of her life, her art
and her career. Taking centre stage is Frida herself surrounded by
iconic elements of her life. Woven into the bustling Mexican scene
are a huge cast of contemporary extras, from Kahlo's family and
famous friends, as well as her various exotic pets. Those with a
keen eye will also spot many references to her art and the
tragedies and triumphs of her career. For those just discovering
Kahlo the included poster guides the puzzler along the journey with
facts about the 25 references found in the jigsaw. Known for her
self-portraits and representation of her Mexican heritage, the
colourful scene in this puzzle conveys the spirit of Kahlo and her
world. Travel through the medical traumas, family, love and loss
that encapsulated Kahlo's life and discover the surrealist artist
in a new light. With 1000 pieces and a keepsake poster, The World
of Frida Kahlo is an art puzzlers dream. Included references: *
Paintings, including Viva la Vida (Long Live Life) and Memory of
the Heart * Medical struggles from contracting polio and a tragic
bus accident * Her iconic traditional Zapotec Mexican dresses as
well as Kahlo's early career gender subverting suits * Her husband
and artist, Diego Rivera * Family relationships and her beloved
pets * Religious and political influences
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Turner
(Paperback)
Cecilia Powell
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Turner's work is famous throughout the world. He transformed
British landscape painting from a minor art to a highly respected
one with huge power and range.. This beautifully illustrated guide
looks at the man and his influences, and takes a route though
Europe and Britain as his artistic life flowers and matures. Look
out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British art,
history, heritage and travel.
Lali Khalid is an immigrant artist grappling with issues of
identity, home, family and diaspora. In her photographs captured
over a span of ten years, she illustrates complex challenges
exploring new ways of retaining her identity in an environment of
changing ideologies and perspectives. Khalid successfully bridges
two ends of spectrum: the fading past and the vague future. The
images viewed without a predetermined perception explain the
evolving narrative through the veiled stories imbedded in them.
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