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Indómito, avaro, frágil, obsesionado por el mundo del arte, en el que invirtió toda su exuberante energía, Miguel Ángel Buonarrotti estuvo consumido por la llama del genio en su recorrido vital por los magnificos paisajes del Renacimiento italiano. El restaurador e historiador del arte Antonio Forcellino resucita al hombre y su tiempo en esta fascinante biografia que nos sumerge en el corazon mismo de la vida de uno de los maximos artistas de todos los tiempos, una vida privilegiada que tuvo, sin embargo, su contrapunto de amargura y tragedia. Basado en documentos totalmente ineditos y en interpretaciones originales de la obra del artista, este libro nos regala una imagen de Miguel Angel hasta ahora desconocida, proporcionando a la vez claves indispensables para comprender su obra.Indómito, avaro, frágil, obsesionado por el mundo del arte, en el que invirtió toda su exuberante energía, Miguel Ángel Buonarrotti estuvo consumido por la llama del genio en su recorrido vital por los magnificos paisajes del Renacimiento italiano. El restaurador e historiador del arte Antonio Forcellino resucita al hombre y su tiempo en esta fascinante biografia que nos sumerge en el corazon mismo de la vida de uno de los maximos artistas de todos los tiempos, una vida privilegiada que tuvo, sin embargo, su contrapunto de amargura y tragedia. Basado en documentos totalmente ineditos y en interpretaciones originales de la obra del artista, este libro nos regala una imagen de Miguel Angel hasta ahora desconocida, proporcionando a la vez claves indispensables para comprender su obra.

A BEST FICTION BOOK OF 2025 FOR THE HERALD THE OBSERVER THE GUARDIAN AND THE BBC A novel that brims over with generosity and warmth OBSERVER He will stay like this forever Robert s arm draped round him They will be forever twenty Scotland 1933 Bobby MacBryde is on his way After years grafting at Lees Boot Factory he s off to the Glasgow School of Art to his future On his first day he will meet another Robert a quiet man with loose dark curls and never leave his side Together they will spend every penny and every minute devouring Glasgow its botanical gardens the Barras market a whole hidden city all the while loving each other behind closed doors With the world on the brink of war their unrivalled talent will take them to Paris Rome London They will become stars as the bombs fall hosting wild parties with the likes of Lucian Freud Francis Bacon and Elizabeth Smart But the brightest stars burn fastest Stunningly reimagined The Two Roberts is a profoundly moving story of devotion and obsession art and class It is a love letter to MacBryde and Colquhoun the almost forgotten artists who tried to change the way the world sees and paid a devastating price

Each weekly illustration in this breathtaking planner features a striking selection of Johanna Basford s whimsical artwork pulled from her best selling books Fans of Johanna Basford will recognize and appreciate her detailed intricate and dream like illustrations designed to transport users to other worldly locations and unlock fantastic adventures Features include 7 1 2 x 8 1 2 15 x 8 1 2 open Spiral bound Gold foil accented softcover Calendar lays flat when open Printed on FSC certified paper with soy based ink High quality paper stock specially selected by the artist Removable product info band 12 month planner January December 2026 Generous grid space for notes appointments and reminders Weekly spreads include beautifully illustrated artwork and plenty of room to write Planning spread for 2027 Year at a glance pages for 2025 2026 and 2027 Extra pages at back for notes goals and more Detailed illustrations throughout from Johanna s best selling books

An entertaining and gorgeously illustrated portrait of a writer s life avec chats from the acclaimed author of The Elegance of the Hedgehog Like so many writers Muriel Barbery is a lover of cats Grey furred and amber eyed Barbery s four Chartreux cats keep her company as she works from her house in the French countryside entertaining her with their quirks and foibles But that s not all For Kirin Ocha Mizu and Petrus are no ordinary felines These intelligent creatures have taken it upon themselves to guide their owner s writing flicking aside sections of her manuscript with a disdainful tail pointing an approving paw at others And it s time these mischievous literary consultants get the recognition they deserve With delicious wit and irony and delightful illustrations by Maria Guitart the beloved author of The Elegance of the Hedgehog gives an insight into her writing life and the paws behind the pen

The Quotable Jane Austen 2026 Wall Calendar will enhance the décor and lift the mood wherever it is displayed The text is classic Austen with familiar quotations from each of her novels that showcase her deft use of humor and also express a modern POV Perfect for classic literature lovers rom com movie buffs Anglophiles and fans of Marjolein Bastin art Features include 12 x 12 12 x 24 open Cover design eliminates need for plastic packaging Printed on FSC certified paper with soy based ink Planning spread for September December 2025 Spans January December 2026 Generous grid space for notes appointments and reminders Official major world holidays and observances Moon phases based on Universal Time Witty quotations from Jane Austen novels with floral illustrations by Dutch nature artist Marjolein Bastin

This tokidoki 2026 Wall Calendar features exclusive designs and promises to be as collectible and unique as Simone Legno s other creations Tokidoki Japanese for sometimes inspires fans around the globe with its larger than life characters and wonderfully playful aesthetic Now every month becomes an opportunity to dream something magical hopeful and new 12 exclusive images personally designed by tokidoki s founder Simone Legno Stickers Bonus spread for September December 2025 Generous grids for adding appointments and reminders Includes major official world holidays Opens to 12 inches x 24 inches

Featuring underwater cities charming cottages and cozy tree houses this whimsical wall calendar will inspire coloring enthusiasts of all ages with its fantastical landscapes and intricate designs Perfect for consumers interested in mindfulness relaxation techniques and therapeutic coloring this 2026 wall calendar will transport users on a creative journey through other worldly locations and unlock fantastical adventures Features include 12 x 12 12 x 24 open Fold around cover design eliminates need for plastic packaging Spiral bound Gold foil accented cover Printed on FSC certified paper with soy based ink High quality paper stock specially selected by the artist to provide best coloring results Planning spread for September December 2025 Spans January through December 2026 Generous grids provide spaces to add appointments and reminders Includes widely celebrated and nationally recognized holidays and observances Moon phases based on Universal Time Includes all new art from Johanna Basford s latest best seller

This comprehensive reference work provides all the answers to all the technical questions that constantly arise when trying to identify accurately any kind of print. Is the print in my hand a woodcut, an etching or a lithograph? Is it a stipple engraving or a photogravure reproduction? The book is arranged in sections which can be consulted individually or as part of a larger detective operation. Some ninety different techniques are described, as well as essential features of printing history and related matters such as paper, plate marks, states and the principles of colour separation. A ...

If Paul Rand was the most influential American graphic designer of the twentieth century then Paul Rand A Designer s Art is the most important on his work A comprehensive collection of his most important and best known designs A Designer s Art gives unique insight into Rand s design process and theory This new edition of Rand s classic monograph long unavailable meticulously re creates the graphic quality of the original It includes more than two hundred illustrations and twenty seven essays and a new afterword by Steven Heller This book is required reading for anybody interested in modern design

The geometric shapes and natural forms, captured with exceptional precision in Ernst Haeckel's prints, still influence artists and designers to this day. This volume highlights the research and findings of this natural scientist. Powerful modern microscopes have confirmed the accuracy of Haeckel's prints, which even in their day, became world famous. Haeckel's portfolio, first published between 1899 and 1904 in separate installments, is described in the opening essays.

David Douglas Duncan introduced Lump a stray dachshund to Pablo Picasso in 1957 It was love at first sight and Lump became the artist s inseparable companion and sometime muse This collection of photographs celebrating Picasso and Lump s relationship is a record of mini chapter in the history of 20th century art

Quan fugir del món és una forma de romandre-hi. De ser-hi més, d'entrar-hi endins, quan prendre portal és trobar l'escletxa i l'accés a la vida lenta i fonda, a la placidesa i a la serenitat. I de sobte, l'ombra de la vida s'il·lumina i ja es aquell immen

Described by the Sunday Times as a fascinating revelation of an adventurous and protean spirit this biography is the inspiration behind the 2024 film Lee starring Kate Winslet as Lee Miller Beautiful bewitching and an exceptionally good photographer Lee Miller was one of life s adventurers She became a Vogue cover girl in 1920s New York before embracing Paris photography and Surrealism and then dramatically changed her life yet again reinventing herself as a war correspondent notably covering the liberation of Dachau These are but three of the many lives of Lee Miller intimately recorded here by her son Antony Penrose Featuring a selection of Miller s finest work including portraits of her friends Picasso Tanning and Ernst Penrose s tribute to his mother brings to life a uniquely talented woman and the turbulent times in which she lived

With Christopher Tolkien as your guide take a tour through this colourful gallery of enchanting art by J R R Tolkien as published originally in the first groundbreaking Tolkien Calendars of the 19

A collection of legendary British artist David Hockney s insights into art life nature creativity and much more I ve always been a looker that s what artists do This anthology of quotations by David Hockney follows in the successful format of The World According to series Ranging across topics including drawing photography nature creativity the internet and much more The World According to David Hockney offers a delightful and engaging overview of the artist s inimitable spirit personality and opinions From everyday observations The eye is always moving if it isn t moving you are dead to artistic insights such as painted colour always will be better than printed colour because it is the pigment itself as well as musings on other image makers including Caravaggio Cezanne and Hokusai Hockney has a knack for capturing profound truths in pithy statements Born in Bradford England in 1937 Hockney attended art school in London before moving to Los Angeles in the 1960s There he painted his famous swimming pool paintings and since then has embraced a range of media including photocollage video and digital technologies In a 2011 poll of more than 1 000 British artists Hockney was voted the most influential British artist of all time P

Each whimsical illustration in this weekly coloring planner from best selling author Johanna Basford can be enjoyed for its intricate line art and charming detail or colored with ink or pencil Create a totally original work of creative expression whilst also managing your schedule throughout the year Features include 7 1 2 x 8 1 2 15 x 8 1 2 open Spiral bound Gold foil accented softcover Calendar lays flat when open Printed on FSC certified paper with soy based ink High quality paper stock specially selected by the artist Removable product info band 12 month planner January December 2025 Generous grid space for notes appointments and reminders Weekly spreads include beautifully illustrated artwork and plenty of room to write Planning spread for 2026 Year at a glance pages for 2024 2025 and 2026 Extra pages at back for notes goals and more Detailed illustrations throughout from Johanna s best selling books including her latest Small Victories

Flower is a book of realistic confessions likes dislikes memories and no brainer observations It treats personal truth as unavailable something that must be made up and convincing

52 lujosos volúmenes de 21 x 28 cm. Encuadernados con estampaciones de oro. Más de 35.000 páginas. 39.000 ilustraciones con las mas bellas imágenes. Constituye la Historia general del Arte más extens

No primeiro ollar ao que nos conecta a súa pintura é a nosoutras mesmas. O estigma da solitude coa que nacemos aparece ilustrado como páxinas dun storytelling de alguén rural que marcha lonxe. Máis,