A Magyar örökség albumsorozat legújabb kötete a természeti szépségekben, történelmi és kulturális emlékekben gazdag tájegységet mutatja be. A művészi képanyagot kísérő szöveg mélyebben is rávilágít e vidék - Nógrád, Heves és Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén megye - csodálatos értékeire.

Antická mytologie tvořila nezastupitelnou součást barokní nástěnné malby, neboť se stala očekávatelnou formou (nejen) světské reprezentace, plníc tak prostory většiny zámeckých a palácových rezidencí. Šíře dané problematiky je obrovská, protože takřka všechny paláce a zámecké komplexy, které byly v průběhu barokního období dekorovány, nesou na svých stropech či stěnách mytologickou látku. V rámci publikace

Art & Fear is about the way art gets made, the reasons it often doesn\'t get made, and the nature of the difficulties that cause so many artists to give up along the way. Drawing on the authors\' own experiences as two working artists, the book delves into the internal and external challenges to making art in the real world, and shows how they can be overcome every day. First published in 1994, Art

The perfect introduction to the life and art of Georgia O\'Keeffe.

A művészetben, így a filmművészetben is a nagy alkotó általában súlyos egyéniség. Fordítva persze nem igaz, egy komoly személyiség miért lenne feltétlenül jelentős művész. A hét portréban hét olyan magyar és külföldi filmesnek - Greta Garbo, Marilyn Monroe, Mensáros László, Szőts István, Ranódy László, François Truffaut, Bódy Gábor - örökíti meg Kaiser László az életét és pályáját, vagyis személyiségét,

\"E könyvvel az a célom, hogy áttekintést adjak az orientális tánc történeti és stilisztikai hátterének alapvető elemeiről. Azoknak szánom, akik az orientális tánc története, eredete és fejlődésének jelentősebb állmásai iránt érdeklődnek. (...)\" (a Sz erző) A könyvhöz mellékelt DVD segítségével megtanulhatunk egy koreográfiát.

\'Human Figure Drawing\' offers a refreshing perspective on this time timeless topic, with clear and helpful explanations and around 500 illustrations in b&w and colour. This book shows us how to learn to draw the human figure and regain our ability to observe a subject. Being able to capture the human body is a basic requirement for any artist and \'Human Figure Drawing\' will help the reader conquer

This title includes highlights from all nine volumes of the highly successful \"Fabric Folios\" series to create the essential single-volume textile and design sourcebook. Praise for \"The Fabric Folios\" series: \"Lovers of textiles are sure to find a place for these reasonably priced books on their shelves ...turning each page is a surprise and a pleasure\". (Joss Graham, The World of Interiors).

The dazzling colours and patterns of the art of the Pacific Islands have long entranced Western audiences, not least artists such as Gauguin and Picasso. The tendency has been to regard Oceanic art as `primitive\', mysterious and shrouded in taboo, but Nicholas Thomas, in looking at and beyond the familiar, stunning surfaces of masks and shields, carved canoe prows and feathered gods, discovers the

Maliarska zbierka Louvru zahŕňa majstrovské diela európskeho umenia. Na 400 stranách tejto publikácie sa vydáte na virtuálnu prehliadku, v rámci ktorej sa oboznámite s najslávnejšími, ale aj menej známymi pokladmi. Veľkolepé historické maľby, dojímavé votívne obrazy, bohaté zátišia a intímne portréty sú svedectvom o živote za dávnych čias.

Included here in in impressive 650 pages, are the world′s most notable contemporary designers -- master couturiers and up-and-coming designers alike, showcasing their work in graphic full-color photographs and illustrations. For ease of reference, fashion design illustrations, photographs, and explanations are categorized according to design and style. Also included is a visual index for quick reference

The practice of handmade craft has undergone a huge resurgence in recent times. This book captures the new mooda return to the unique and the artisanal. The first part of the book profiles over seventy international artisans who represent an aston ishing array of crafts. The profiles include information on what inspires each artisan and how they create their products, often in innovative or eco-conscious

This beautifully illustrated and luxuriously packaged volume sheds interesting new light on a trend that has been around since time incarnate. The history of the tattoo began over 5,000 years ago and is as diverse as the people who wear them: tattoos have been used as symbols of spirituality, devotion or religion; as status symbols, rewards for bravery or symbols of rank; as amulets or talismans; as

Enter + Creative Manual for Repurposing in Electronic Literature

V kombinaci vzpomínek a detailního výkladu předkládá Svatopluk Malý ve svém textu zasvěcený náhled do zákulisí specifického fenoménu multivizuálních programů v Československu druhé poloviny 20. století. Jako kameraman a/či střihač se Malý ve své kariéře podílel na realizaci většiny významných polyekranů (diapolyekranů aj.), které českoslovenští tvůrci vyrobili v průběhu šedesátých až osmdesátých let.

Vyjmutí objektu z domovské (venkovské) krajiny a následné přemístění do krajiny tomuto objektu cizí - do města. Divák je konfrontován se známou věcí v neznámém kontextu a vytržen ze všedního vnímání místa, kde se instalace nacházela. Zdánlivě jednoduchý zásah do veřejného prostoru, který rozehrává mnohem více, než se na první pohled může zdát. Nejde jen o palčivý dialog venkova s městem, ale nedílnou

A new interactive colouring book for fashionistas of all ages, My Even More Wonderful World of Fashion is packed with more beautiful and sophisticated illustrations specially created by illustrator Nina Chakrabarti. The book encourages creativity, wi th illustrations to colour in and designs to finish off, as well as simple ideas for making and doing (how to make a sari, turn a napkin into a headscarf

When is a work of art finished? Can it be complete in a mental sense? And who decides? In this highly original and wide-ranging study, Carel Blotkamp explores the concept and manifestations of \'the end\' in art. From the idea of a mortal end to the notion of completeness, Blotkamp describes a fascinating array of historical facts and myths as well as novels on art and artists. He examines the value

Angel is the founder of The Vintage Patisserie, a popular vintage hosting company offering bespoke tea parties from a bygone era, delivering everything from music, makeovers and - of course - a customised menu of tea party treats that elevate any function into a swanky soiree. Her first book The Vintage Tea Party Book is a huge success for the unique way in which it addresses all aspects of vintage

A renowned sculptor, installation artist, filmmaker, author and human rights activist, Ai Weiwei is contemporary China\'s most well-known and influential artist. His work has attracted international attention for its criticism of the Chinese government. Much of Ai Weiwei\'s work is a reflection of his own feelings of imprisonment, rage and powerlessness. This book offers reproductions of the approximate