Novedades del último mes en libros de Historia general del arte

* Un homenaje a los artistas más grandes del mundo y a las ciudades en las que vivieron y trabajaron. * Observe las vistas a través de sus ojos. Vea cómo cobran vida sus obras maestras. Retroceda e

Una apasionante introducción a la pintura del Siglo de Oro holandés y una reflexión sobre el sentido último del arte. Cuando tenía veinticinco años, Benjamin Moser se trasladó a vivir a Holanda por amor. Una nueva vida, un nuevo pais, una nueva cultura. Empezo a visitar museos y descubrio la pintura del Siglo de Oro holandes: las obras de dos titanes del arte, Rembrandt y Vermeer, pero tambien las de Hals, Fabritius, Pieter de Hooch, Jan Steen, Metsu, Avercamp, Saenredam, Ruisdael, Paulus Potter, Rachel RuyschEl autor comenzo a explorar la vida y el legado pictorico de estos artistas del siglo XVII que pintaban retratos, interiores de casas e iglesias, paisajes, escenas biblicas, bodegones Y se puso a hacerse preguntas: ¿por que creamos arte y por que lo necesitamos? ¿Que significa tener talento y como podemos desarrollar el que se nos haya concedido? ¿Un artista puede conformarse con ser un mero seguidor de otros o tiene que aspirar a ser original? ¿Cual es el deber del artista para con los demas, la sociedad y el mismo? ¿Que es la belleza y como se relaciona con el gusto? ¿Como puede ayudarnos el arte a perfilarnos una imagen de nosotros mismos y como puede ayudarnos a perfilarnos una imagen de los demas?Profusamente ilustrado, este libro es una exploracion apasionada y profunda de uno de los momentos mas esplendorosos y fascinantes de la historia del arte y la humanidad. Un recorrido por las vidas y las obras de los pintores que lo hicieron posible y una indagacion sobre el sentido ultimo del arte y sobre como nos puede ayudar a entender mejor el mundo y nuestra propia vida.

Un viaje a través de la historia, el arte y la cultura de Occidente en 49 lecciones de la mano de la conocida cuenta de X @culturaltutor ¿Por qué es necesario el arte y qué nos dice de nosotros mis

Estudio sobre la representación visual de la Antigua Alianza en el arte cristiano, centrado en la iconografía bíblica.

Fashion design is both an industrial and cultural phenomenon It stretches from the glamorous catwalks of fashion epicentres to the industrial factories in far flung countries It is ever changing and reflects the desires and aspirations of society It discovers and capitalizes on advances in technology The collection of dresses in this book provides an introduction to the path fashion has taken in the past century It is a story that embraces social and economic change and radically fluctuating positions on gender and sexuality From the 1915 Delphos Pleated Dress to Cher s 1988 Oscars dress these are dresses that have gained a special place in design history With stunning photography selected by the Design Museum Fifty Dresses that Changed the World is the perfect gift for fashionistas and design enthusiasts of all ages

The prestigious Design Museum looks back at the most iconic shoes of recent history in this stylish and informative book Shoes hold a special place in the hearts of many people and their design can range from the humble and practical to the exquisite Whether mass produced or individually hand crafted designed for practicality or to make a bold fashion statement shoes never fail to exert a fascination on the popular imagination Here the Design Museum studies the top fifty shoe designs that have made an impact in the world of design today from the 1863 Frye boot worn by soldiers during the American Civil War to Manolo Blahnik s 1994 Campari Mary Janes and many in between Discover the social changes that affected the evolution of shoe design and the developments in technology that transformed the manufacture of footwear With stunning photography selected by the Design Museum Fifty Shoes That Changed the World is the perfect gift for fashionistas and design enthusiasts of all ages

No city shaped the modern world quite like London a powerhouse of trade finance and empire the centre of global influence in the nineteenth century But beyond the familiar stories of power and politics its true life played out in the streets where market traders music hall crowds and factory workers gave it its vitality its light and its shadows Forgotten London uncovers its stories bringing to life the highs and lows of those who made the city what it was Covering the transformative years from the Victorian era to the Second World War this richly illustrated book featuring photographs colourised images and period artwork immerses readers in a side of London often overlooked With Peter Ackroyd s masterful storytelling it offers an unforgettable journey into the city s past Step into its streets meet its people and see London as you ve never seen it before

A new and definitive account of one of the most famous and mysterious manuscripts in the world The Book of Kells is a mystery It is distinct from all copies of the gospels from the early Middle Ages not only in the quality and amount of its decoration but also in the peculiarities of the ordering of its contents the oddness of its apparatus the appearance of the script the interplay of text and ornament and the erratic forms of its Latin Scholars cannot agree on the number of scribes and artists involved or establish the purpose of the Book or decide whether its oddities are the result of incompetence or carelessness and how those oddities relate to the minutely careful and deeply meaningful art The Book of Kells is probably the most famous manuscript in the world and Victoria Whitworth s masterly treatment offers something new

In the late autumn of 1789 two of Europe s most celebrated painters met in Rome One Angelica Kauffman was a Swiss born prodigy who had conquered the art scenes of London and Italy The other Élisabeth Louise Vigee Le Brun a Parisienne portraitist and favourite of the ancien regime had just fled revolutionary France under threat of violence and scandal Both were feted in their time both were trailblazers in a male dominated world visionaries who helped define eighteenth century art and feminism before the term existed This dual biography framed within a thrilling story restores these two extraordinary but unjustly overlooked figures to their rightful place in history Set against a backdrop of revolution empire and Enlightenment it traces the dramatic lives and remarkable careers of Vigee Le Brun and Kauffman artists who not only achieved unparalleled success and influence but did so while pushing the boundaries of what women could be both on canvas and in society With vivid storytelling one of the most gifted living writers of artistic biography Franny Moyle reclaims their legacies She examines how each artist navigated fame scandal and exile explores the relationships between them and their peers and considers how they were caught up in the

The definitive guide for art loving travellers awaits discover 70 inspiring destinations around the world where artists artworks and art making are the beating heart of their identity history and culture From medieval wonders in Morocco to indigenous art in Canada epic street murals in Malaysia to world famous masterpieces in France the destinations featured inside this book all share one thing in common incredibleart Packed with dazzling capital cities and unexpected hidden gems this is the ultimate exploration of the top art destinations on the planet Inside Art Destinations 70 amazing places to see great art from well known hotspots to surprising destinations Showcases cities and regions on a deeper level through their artistic heritage Shares must visit attractions including museums galleries public art spaces art installations and more for every location Stunning photography accompanies each art based place Contents include Africa & the Middle East Cape Town South Africa Dynamic Art in the Heart of the City Doha Qatar Art and Architecture in an Islamic Context Americas Miami Florida USA Hot Sun Cool Art Valparaiso Chile Art Clouds Poetry and Passion Asia Tokyo Japan Contemporary Art Meets Tradition Beijing China Art Reinv