History of art Books

Scandinavian Design is a myth, a brand and a shorthand for a range of design ideas. It has touched and transformed design cultures around the world, but has also been shaped by influences from abroad. This collection considers Nordic design in terms of...

William Rothenstein was a significant figure in the British art world, but his own background was distinctly cosmopolitan. This book - the first in-depth study of Rothenstein's art - draws on extensive archival material to situate his practice within...

The Black Album: Writings on Art and Culture is a collection of writing by painter and writer Bradley Rubenstein. There was once a time when art, technology, science, and poetry collided with politics. Zola and Cézanne. Fénéon and...

《回顾暴风雨年代——北大文革亲历者文集》第一集出版后得到了北大校友和各界人士的热烈反响和关注。在众多校友热烈建议与支持之下，我们决定编辑、出版该书第二集...

本书收集了作者过去和近期所写的叙事、抒情散文60余篇。作者记述了在中国、美国几十年工作中生活中认识的一些人，经历的一些事。在描述他人事迹的同时，作者也记录了自己努力向前的足印，流露了面对现实、热爱生活的情趣。作者文笔清新流畅，感情含蓄充沛。

Esmeralda è un giovane medico e la sua vita sembra già scorrere come i fotogrammi di un film in bianco e nero. Il grigiore della città, l'indifferenza dei passanti, il traffico incessante, le polveri sottili che, come fumi permanenti, avvelenano...

In this work famous Italyan historian  Fabio L. Grassi addresses Russian conquest of North-Western Caucasus, the massacre and expulsion of the natives, their forced migration into the Ottoman lands and the economic, political and socio-cultural...

"Medieval Renaissance Baroque" celebrates Marilyn Aronberg Lavin's breakthrough achievements in both the print and digital realms of art and cultural history. Fifteen friends and colleagues present tributes and essays that reflect every facet of Lavin's...

My Dad and Me is about a single father and his son out on an adventure. The boy in the story always enjoys spending time with his dad and his dad will always go above and beyond to make sure his son has the best childhood ever.

Una nuova ristampa del breve romanzo cavalleresco di Pietro di Provenza e della bella Maghelona mancava al XXI sec. Quest'edizione ricavata dalla trascrizione di un'edizione torinese di metà Ottocento, arricchita con xilografie di un'altra stampa...

Yutian Li is a firm believer that colour should play a very large role in photographic images. Unfortunately, most of the colours in photographs are just a reproduction of reality or they are toned down by post-production software to please a bored...

About the Book This book is a collection of magnificent watercolor paintings of a famous Persian artist, Colonel M. Sarram. The book includes architectural monuments - churches and mosques - and marketplace in Esfahan, scenic views of the untraveled path...

""Museum Of Painting And Sculpture V12: Or A Collection Of The Principal Pictures, Statues And Bas-Reliefs, In The Public And Private Galleries Of Europe"" is a comprehensive art book written by Etienne Achille Reveil and published in 1831. The book is...

A Vagabond in Arts V2 is a book written by Algernon Gissing and published in 1894. It is a memoir of the author's experiences as an artist and traveler in Europe during the late 19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which...

Roman Cursive Writing, written by Henry Bartlett Van Hoesen and originally published in 1915, is a comprehensive guide to the ancient Roman script known as cursive. The book provides a detailed history of the development of cursive writing in ancient...

Renaissance And Modern Art is a book written by William Henry Goodyear in 1894. The book explores the evolution of art from the Renaissance period through to modern times. It examines the major artistic movements and styles that emerged during this...

""Shakespeare Og Hans Kunst"" is a book written by Theodor Bierfreund in 1898 that explores the works of William Shakespeare. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of Shakespeare's artistry, including his use of language, themes, and characters...

New View of the Apocalypse, Part 1: Or The Plagues of Egypt and of Europe Identical, with a New Apocalyptic Chart is a book written by Charles Edward Fraser Tytler in 1852. The book explores the idea that the plagues described in the Book of Exodus and...

The Arts And Artists V1: Or Anecdotes And Relics, Of The Schools Of Painting, Sculpture, And Architecture (1825) is a book written by James Elmes. This book is a comprehensive guide to the history of art, focusing on the schools of painting, sculpture,...

The American Front is a historical account of the First World War, written by Ernest Peixotto and published in 1919. The book provides a detailed description of the American involvement in the war, including the political and military strategies employed...

""Pius IX And His Times"" is a book written by Thomas O'Dwyer in 1876. The book is a collection of sketches that were made during O'Dwyer's prolonged residence in Rome. The sketches cover a wide range of topics including antiquarian, artistic, sacred,...

Representative Painters of the Nineteenth Century is a book written by N. D'Anvers and published in 1899. The book is a comprehensive overview of the most prominent painters of the 19th century, including their lives, styles, and works. It covers a wide...

Notes On The Liber Studiorum Of J. M. W. Turner is a book written by the renowned British artist Joseph Mallord William Turner. Published in 1885, the book is a collection of notes and observations made by Turner on his own work, specifically on his...

The Amazon is a novel written by Dutch author Carel Vosmaer and originally published in 1884. The story revolves around the character of Vincent Vere, a young artist who travels to Brazil in search of inspiration for his work. Along the way, he meets and...

Songs From The Sunny South is a collection of poems and lyrics written by John Cameron Grant and published in 1882. The book contains a total of 60 songs, all of which are inspired by the author's experiences in the southern United States. The themes of...

Silvio Bartholi Painter: A Story of Siena is a novel written by Emma Bentley in 1896. The book tells the story of Silvio Bartholi, a young artist from Siena, Italy, who dreams of becoming a famous painter. Silvio's passion for art is ignited when he...

Pictures of Old Rome is a book written by Frances Elliot and published in 1882. The book is a collection of illustrations and descriptions of the ancient city of Rome, capturing its architecture, art, and history. The author provides a vivid and detailed...

J. M. W. Turner (1902) is a book written by Robert Chignell that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and work of the British artist J. M. W. Turner. The book is richly illustrated with reproductions of Turner's paintings, watercolors, and...

""Portfolio of an Artist"" is a collection of essays and illustrations by Rembrandt Peale, a prominent American artist and museum founder in the early 19th century. The book, originally published in 1839, provides a detailed account of Peale's artistic...

The book ""Life of John Gibson, Sculptor"" was written by Elizabeth Rigby Eastlake in 1870. It is a biographical account of the life and works of the British sculptor John Gibson. The book provides an in-depth look at Gibson's childhood, education, and...

The Russian School of Painting, written by Alexandre Benois and published in 1916, is a comprehensive study of the history and development of Russian art. Benois, a prominent Russian artist, art historian, and critic, provides a detailed account of the...

Denna bok är inte en historisk roman. Det är snarare en lärobok i format som en encyklopedi. Den kan ändå läsas från pärm till pärm. Äventyren kommer att fängsla nya läsare. Boken baseras på ett stort antal levnadsberättelser om de människor som levde...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution...

This Graphic Novel focuses on visual comprehension skills as they apply to mathematics story problems. Traditionally 'story problems' depend on reading comprehension skills for the development of successful problem-solving strategies. Once addition,...

"briann - Some Restored Photographs - 1959 - 1970" has been a journey to rescue pieces of the past that are important to me through photographs which have been repaired and preserved - precious pieces of the very early work of some of now leading...

King Taharqa of Nubia conquered Egypt during the time of the Twenty-Fifth Dynasty, forever changing the Hierarchy of Power in the Ancient World. When the ruthless Ashurbanipal, Ruler of Assyrian Empire, came to the ...

""Recent Excavations in Rome"" is a historical account of the archaeological discoveries made in Rome in the year 1866. Written by Alexander Thomson, the book provides a detailed description of the excavations carried out in various parts of the city,...

Realms of Unknown Kings is a historical fiction novel written by Laurence Alma-Tadema, originally published in 1897. The story is set in ancient Egypt and follows the life of a young prince named Ptahmes, who is the son of a powerful pharaoh. However,...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Psyche's Art is a novel written by Louisa May Alcott and published in 1858. The story revolves around a young girl named Psyche, who is a talented artist but struggles to find her place in the world. She is raised by her father, a wealthy but eccentric...

Proportion In Gothic Architecture is a book written by Philip Freeman in 1848. The book is an in-depth exploration of the principles of proportion in Gothic architecture, which was a popular style of architecture in medieval Europe. Freeman delves into...

""Portrait and Figure Painting"" is a book written by Frank Fowler and originally published in 1894. The book serves as a comprehensive guide to painting portraits and figures, providing detailed instructions on techniques, materials, and composition...

Pratt Institute Record, No. 4 (1892) is a book written by Charles M. Pratt. The book is a compilation of records and information about the Pratt Institute, a private college located in Brooklyn, New York. The book contains detailed descriptions of the...