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The Art Book
Embark on a tour of the world's greatest artistic movements and works, fromprehistoric cave paintings to performance art with The Art Book, the latest in thestunning Big Ideas series.The Art Book explores the most celebrated artworks by history's mostinfluential painters, sculptors, and artists with stunning visuals and insightfulquotes. Discover profiles of the most important artists from across the globe,stretching from the prehistoric Altamira cave paintings and Chinese jadecarvings to movements including impressionism, symbolism, and cubism.Understand the ideas which inspired masterpieces by Botticelli, Rembrandt,Klimt, Matisse, Picasso, and dozens more, with The Art Book's fascinatingcoverage of painting, drawing, printing, sculpture, conceptual art, andperformance art, from ancient history to the modern day.
4400 Руб.
Hodge Susie, Taylor David Art A Children's Encyclopedia
This beautiful art encyclopedia charts the evolution of the greatest cultural achievements in painting, sculpture, and photography. The greatest art exhibition at your fingertips! Packed with fascinating facts, clear explanations, and stunning photography, this awe-inspiring art encyclopedia for kids aged 9-12 years takes you on a magical tour through time exploring every artistic style and movement in stunning detail. From Leonardo da Vinci's iconic Mona Lisa to Vincent van Gogh's spectacular The Starry Night, this art history book celebrates the lives of groundbreaking artists and their most famous art masterpieces. Get to grips with world-famous sculptures, such as the ancient Chinese Terracotta Army and Henry Moore's beautiful bronze casts. Then find out about photography, from the development of the camera to pioneering photographers such as Johannes Vermeer and Julia Margaret Cameron. Designed for both parent and children to enjoy together, this bestselling book on art history is guaranteed to encourage a love of art through the generations. Celebrate your child's creativity as they explore: - "Artist profiles" explore the lives & major works of key painters, sculptors, photographers, musicians, & dancers. - Our "Closer look" pages delve deeper into a work of art, highlighting technique, detail, and symbols. - Stunning double-page spreads feature important works of art in full colour. - Striking visual artworks and photographs are all clearly explained and annotated. - Easily accessible & age-appropriate text covers key curriculum topics - Number 1 Best Seller in Children's Books on Art History From ancient cave paintings to modern-day street art, this gorgeously illustrated art book for children traces the development of painting, sculpture, and photography through the ages. It's the ultimate introduction to the world of art for kids! A must-have volume for children curious about the arts, as well as parents, carers and educators seeking an accessible and visually-engaging encyclopedia for children all about art history.
4909 Руб.
Schneider Norbert Still Life
A reflection of the customs, ideas, and aspirations of the time via still lifes. The still life, the most primordial of painting subjects, had its peak between the late Middle Ages and the 17th century. In this book, Norbert Schneider explores the still life's insights into changes of mentality and philosophy as well as its role in the history of scientific discoveries and the gradual replacement of the medieval concept of the world. About the author: Norbert Schneider (b. 1945) is Professor of Art History at the University of Karlsruhe. His research focuses on art history of the Middle Ages and early modern times (and the history of genres of painting) the methodology of art studies, and the history of philosophy. His numerous books include TASCHEN's The Art of the Portrait: Masterpieces of European Portrait Painting, 1420-1670 and Jan Vermeer: The Complete Paintings.
1012 Руб.
Kay Ann Art and How it Works. An Introduction to Art for Children
This enticing introduction to art appreciation for children looks at art history, themes in art, and art techniques - from cave paintings to modern art. Children will learn to step back, think, and look at art in a new way. This fabulous book explores themes in art, including women in art and symbolism in art. Kids will be encouraged to look closely at a painting and understand why and how it was made. By tapping into STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths), Art ... And How it Works helps with the understanding of colour and the materials artists use. The mathematical side of art will be highlighted and kids will learn about patterns and shapes in art. The book looks at the history of art for kids - from prehistoric paintings, Impressionism, abstract art, through to the art of today. It includes biographies of major artists from Fra Angelico to David Hockney. Art ... And How it Works cuts through the jargon that surrounds the art world and offers a fresh, new, and accessible approach for kids.
2797 Руб.
Hodge Susie 50 Art Ideas You Really Need to Know
Master an understanding of the art ideas that shape today's art world. In a series of 50 accessible essays, Susie Hodge introduces and explains the central concepts that underpin Western art and design. From Romanesque to Realism, Pop Art to Pluralism, 50 Art Ideas is a complete introduction to the most important art concepts in history.
2052 Руб.
Arnold Dana A Short Book About Art
Illuminating and lively, this book provides authoritative answers to the key questions about how art is made, interpreted and displayed. Deliberately avoiding unnecessary jargon, A Short Book About Art offers an unusually accessible route to new ways of thinking about the creative drive of individual artists and their relationships with their work. It includes fresh comparisons between works of art from different periods and cultures, from cave paintings to contemporary multi-media work. Thought- provoking and stimulating, it is the ideal companion for anyone who wants to learn about art without a dictionary in their hands. ‘Dana Arnold has written a wonderful introduction to art: precise, accessible and informative. The reader is expertly conducted through the major approaches to the making and understanding of art across the world.’ – David Peters Corbett, Professor of Art History and American Studies, University of East Anglia. Dana Arnold is Professor of Art History at the University of East Anglia, UK. She is author of Art History: A Very Short Introduction, which has been translated into fifteen languages. Her recent edited volumes include: A Companion to British Art; Art History: Contemporary Perspectives on Method, and Biographies and Space.
2204 Руб.
Abadzis S. Natalie How To Be An Artist
Fall in love with art and design! This creative kids book introduces them to the wonderful world of art history and creating art! Discover your artistic style through the pages of this children's craft book. More than that, this book encourages art as a STEM field and teaches kids the history of art, art theory, and introduces them to the most notable artists who have influenced art movements. How To Be An Artist includes fascinating details on how art has developed through the years and gives children the opportunity to learn key artistic skills. The book includes: - Step-by-step projects, information about artistic movements, and profiles on pioneering artists - Four sections: drawing, painting, crafting, nature, and animating - Information on the educational importance of including art in STEM learning - Over 30 art activities for kids to try at home Create your own masterpieces while you learn to paint, draw and design. How to be an Artist is an exciting introduction to a lifetime of art appreciation. Author Natalie Abadzis includes over 30 activities to encourage and stimulate even the most reluctant young artist. From basics, such as mark-making, composition, and perspective to the trickier techniques of illusion and paper engineering, to woodwork, photography, and sculpting, this art activity book for kids gets their creative juices flowing. Plus, introductions to artists such as Frida Kahlo, Albreach Drurer and Yayoi Kusama will inspire and excite budding artists!
2815 Руб.
Harrison-Hall Jessica China. A History in Objects
The history of China- brilliantly told and brought vividly to life through more than 6,000 years of artifacts and treasures This illustrated introduction to the history of China offers a fresh understanding of China's progress from the Neolithic age to the present. Told in six chapters arranged chronologically, through art, artifacts, people, and places, and richly illustrated with expertly selected objects and artworks, it firmly connects today's China with its internationally engaged past. From the earliest archaeological relics and rituals, through the development of writing and state, to the advent of empire, the author charts China's transformation from ancient civilization into the world's most populous nation and influential economy, offering historical insights and cultural treasures along the way. This accessible book presents an eclectic mix of materials including Chinese theater, the decorative arts, costume, jewelry, and furniture-making, running through to the most recent diffusion of Chinese culture.
7304 Руб.
Ekhtiar Maryam D. How to Read Islamic Calligraphy
An accessible introduction to the quintessential art form of the Islamic world How to Read Islamic Calligraphy explores the preeminence of the written word as a means of creative expression throughout the Islamic world. Aimed at a general audience, the book introduces all five major Islamic calligraphic script types, demonstrates their distinctive visual characteristics, and explains the various contexts in which each one came to be used, whether for transcribing the Qur'an, composing poetry, or issuing written edicts from the sultan's court. Numerous examples illustrate how the transmission of these styles and techniques from master to pupil was fundamental to the flourishing of Islamic calligraphy, and handwriting models from as early as the 10th century continue to inspire students of calligraphy today. Superbly illustrated, the works discussed include manuscripts, glass, metalware, and ceramic tiles. This accessible and engaging book traces the progression of calligraphic styles over centuries and across geographical regions, affirming the spectacular range of creative possibilities afforded by this unique art form.
6312 Руб.
Hodge S. Art a children s encyclopedia
This beautiful art book for children charts the evolution of the greatest cultural achievements in painting, sculpture and photography.Art: A Children's Encyclopedia traces the development of painting, from prehistoric cave drawings to the Mona Lisa to contemporary street art. Get to grips with world-famous sculptures, including the Terracotta Army and Michelangelo's David. Find out about photography, from pinhole cameras to digital imagery and iconic photography such as Neil Leifer's Ali versus Liston.With amazing facts, clear explanations, and stunning photography, Art: A Children's Encyclopedia is the essential introduction to the art world for children.
2658 Руб.
Hodge S. Art a children s encyclopedia
This beautiful art book for children charts the evolution of the greatest cultural achievements in painting, sculpture and photography.Art: A Children's Encyclopedia traces the development of painting, from prehistoric cave drawings to the Mona Lisa to contemporary street art. Get to grips with world-famous sculptures, including the Terracotta Army and Michelangelo's David. Find out about photography, from pinhole cameras to digital imagery and iconic photography such as Neil Leifer's Ali versus Liston.With amazing facts, clear explanations, and stunning photography, Art: A Children's Encyclopedia is the essential introduction to the art world for children.
2658 Руб.
Hagedorn Annette Islamic Art
The art which arose from the 7th century in the Islamic empires reached from Spain and Morocco to the borders of China. It bore the stamp above all of Arabs, Persians and Turks, but outstanding contributions also came from Egypt and India. "Islamic Art" presents prominent examples: luxury ceramics, prayer mats, goldsmithery, as well as witnesses to the decorative arts and calligraphy - and above all the masterpieces of the splendidly colourful courtly book illumination of Persia and the Mughal emperors of India. The book examines the contributions of the different countries and how they influenced each other, and in this way vividly illustrates the unfolding of the delicate splendour and fairytale beauty of Islamic art from its beginnings into the modern era. About the editor: Norbert Wolf gratuated in art history, linguistics and medieval studies at the universities of Regensburg and Munich, and earned his PhD in 1983. He held visiting professorships in Marburg, Frankfurt, Leipzig, Dusseldorf, Nuremberg-Erlangen, and Innsbruck. His extensive writings on art history include many TASCHEN titles, such as Diego Velazquez, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Caspar David Friedrich, Expressionism, Romanesque, Landscape Painting. About the author: Annette Hagedorn studied the history of oriental art, German literature, and art history at the universities of Bonn and Mainz. She has held part-time teaching posts at the universities of Bonn, Mainz and Utrecht. In 1991 she was awarded the Alice-Boner-Memorial Prize from the Alice Boner Foundation in Zurich for her dissertation on Islamic metalwork in the 13th and 14th centuries. Since 2000 she has been co-editor, responsible for art history and archaeology, of the journal Zeitschrift der Deutschen Morgenlandischen Gesellschaft. Издание на английском языке.
684 Руб.
Childrens Book of Art
From cave paintings to the pop art of Andy Warhol, and the Great Sphinx of Giza to sculptures of Jeff Koons, this reference book takes children on a tour of the most amazing artworks. The Childrens Book of Art covers all the major developments in the worlds of oil painting, watercolours, pastels, and sculpture - from their early origins, to big names such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, and Frida Kahlo. Each artists work is explained through a signature work, giving readers a visual tour of works such as Jan van Eycks Arnolfini Portrait or Michelangelos David. Special focus is also given to art from different places or eras, such as Aboriginal Dreamtime paintings, Chinese art, Renaissance painting, impressionism, modern art, and much more. The ideas behind each style are explained through gorgeous images and illuminating text. A must-have for any budding artists, The Childrens Book of Art takes the most exciting works out of the gallery and into your hands.
1993 Руб.
Childrens Book of Art
From cave paintings to the pop art of Andy Warhol, and the Great Sphinx of Giza to sculptures of Jeff Koons, this reference book takes children on a tour of the most amazing artworks. The Childrens Book of Art covers all the major developments in the worlds of oil painting, watercolours, pastels, and sculpture - from their early origins, to big names such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, and Frida Kahlo. Each artists work is explained through a signature work, giving readers a visual tour of works such as Jan van Eycks Arnolfini Portrait or Michelangelos David. Special focus is also given to art from different places or eras, such as Aboriginal Dreamtime paintings, Chinese art, Renaissance painting, impressionism, modern art, and much more. The ideas behind each style are explained through gorgeous images and illuminating text. A must-have for any budding artists, The Childrens Book of Art takes the most exciting works out of the gallery and into your hands.
1993 Руб.
Mayhew James Katie and the Waterlily Pond
Make art an adventure with classic picture book character, Katie, in this wonderful introduction to some of Monet's best-known paintings. Katie desperately wants to win the art competition at the gallery. She just has to create a painting in the style of Monet. That should be easy . . . right? This first introduction to Monet features five of his most magical paintings: The Waterlily Pond, In the Woods at Giverny, Bathers at La Grenouillere, Path Through the Poppies and The Rue Montorguiel, Paris. 'A wonderful way to engage children with art. A brilliant combination of education and storytelling' - Parents in Touch on Katie's Picture Show Classic picture book character, Katie, has been delighting children for over 25 years.
894 Руб.
Hillenbrand Robert Islamic Art and Architecture
Embracing over a thousand years of history and an area stretching from the Atlantic to the borders of India and China, this is an unrivalled synthesis of the arts of Islamic civilization. From the death of the Prophet Muhammad to the present day, Robert Hillenbrand traces the evolution of an extraordinary range of art forms, including architecture, calligraphy, book illumination, painting, ceramics, glassware, textiles and metalwork. New to this edition is a chapter ranging from c. 1700 to c. 1900, a period very often neglected in books on this subject. Hillenbrand explores how recent centuries, far from being a dark age, saw extraordinary artistic ferment and creativity across the Islamic world. Throughout, full-colour illustrations of masterpieces of Islamic art and architecture - from Moorish Spain to modern Iran - show the far-reaching stylistic developments as well as the recurrent preoccupations that have shaped the arts of Islam since the seventh century. New edition.
4221 Руб.