Disrupted Realism: Paintings for a Distracted World (Stanek Katherine)(Pevná vazba)

Disrupted Realism: Paintings for a Distracted World (Stanek Katherine)(Pevná vazba)

Disrupted Realism takes an in-depth look at the works of contemporary painters who are challenging and reshaping the tradition of Realism, helping art lovers, collectors, and artists approach and understand this compelling new phenomenon. Includes the works of 38 artists whose paintings respond to

The Boundaries of Realism in World Literature (Kvas Kornelije)(Pevná vazba)

This study provides a broad examination of the use of realism in literature. In particular, the author analyzes the such writers as Thackeray, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, and

Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World (Newport Cal)(Pevná vazba)

Master one of our economy's most rare skills and achieve groundbreaking results with this 'exciting' book (Daniel H. Pink) from an 'exceptional' author (New York Times Book Review). Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. It's a skill that allows you

Imagine a World (Gonsalves Rob)(Pevná vazba)

Rob Gonsalves--master of magical realism--presents another mesmerizing picture book in his Imagine a... series, that will 'stimulate wonder and imagination' (Booklist, starred review). Imagine a world where the sky becomes the Earth; where a waterfall freefalls to become dancing women; where you

Timeless Techniques for Better Oil Paintings (Browning Tom)(Pevná vazba)

If you've ever struggled with identifying the problems in your oil paintings--and how to fix them--then this book is for you. Not only will you learn to solve those pesky painting problems, you'll learn how to avoid them in the first place.Here you'll get to know the right way to put a painting

The Complete Paintings of Adolf Hitler (Pastore Stephen R.)(Pevná vazba)

For the first time, a catalogue raisonne of the paintings of Adolf Hitler has been produced. Illustrated in full color and with the history and analysis of Hitler's years as a struggling artist in Linz, Vienna and Munich, this volume separates the wheat from the chaff; with the rise in interest and

Rendering French Realism (Schehr Lawrence R.)(Pevná vazba)

Realist novels are usually seen as verisimilar representations of the world, and even when that verisimilitude is critically examined (as it has been by Marxist and feminist critics), the criticism has referred to extra-literary matters, such as bourgeois ideology or defects in the portrayal of

Traces of Vermeer (Jelley Jane)(Pevná vazba)

Johannes Vermeer's luminous paintings are loved and admired around the world, yet we do not understand how they were made. We see sunlit spaces; the glimmer of satin, silver, and linen; we see the softness of a hand on a lute string or letter. We recognize the distilled impression of a moment of

Domon Ken: The Master of Japanese Realism (Ken Domon)(Pevná vazba)

An unsurpassed master of postwar Japanese realist photography and a reference for amateur photographers even today. The breadth and diversity of this Renaissance man's oeuvre reveals untiring attention to and interest in the culture, art, faces, society, and politics of his country. With over

The Art of John Harris: Beyond the Horizon (Harris John)(Pevná vazba)

World-renowned visionary artist John Harris' unique concept paintings capture the Universe on a massive scale, featuring everything from epic landscapes and towering cities to out-of-this-world science fiction vistas. This collection focuses on his wide variety of futuristic art, as well as his

Wine, Unfiltered: Buying, Drinking, and Sharing Natural Wine (Clary Katherine)(Pevná vazba)

A friendly, charming, and beautifully illustrated introduction to the world of natural wine -- where to buy it, what it tastes like, how to share it, and why it matters.What makes a wine natural? And why does it matter? In Wine, Unfiltered, Katherine Clary, author and creator of the Wine Zine,

Education and the Distracted Family: Creating Success with and without Technology (Sonntag Steve)(Pevná vazba)

This book provides a healthy guide for families by introducing practical, creative ways to balance these cravings for such technologies, to take care of themselves as individuals, to improve their relationships with one another, and to work with the educational community even better. It shares many

Looking after Cats and Kittens (Starke Katherine)(Pevná vazba)

Lots of useful information on how to care for cats and kittens, ideal for cat owners or those dreaming about acquiring a new pet. Includes the basics of cat behaviour including how to spot when a cat is angry, scared or playful, as well as how to keep a pet cat occupied. Thoroughly checked by

Domestic Animal Behavior for Veterinarians and Animal Scientists (Houpt Katherine A.)(Pevná vazba)

Domestic Animal Behavior for Veterinarians and Animal Scientists, Sixth Edition is a fully updated revision of this popular, classic text offering a thorough understanding of the normal behavior of domestic animals. Provides a complete understanding of the normal behavior of domestic animals

My Very Important World - For Little Learners who want to Know about the World (DK)(Pevná vazba)

What Makes a Masterpiece? - Encounters with Great Works of Art(Pevná vazba)

An exploration of the idea of the masterpiece, over fifty world masterpieces, from cave paintings to

Wayne Thiebaud: Draftsman (Dervaux Isabelle)(Pevná vazba)

Best known for his luscious paintings of pies and ice-cream cones, American artist Wayne Thiebaud (born 1920) has been an avid and prolific draftsman since he began his career in the 1940s as an illustrator and cartoonist. This book of 116 drawings--compiled with the full cooperation of the artist

Ivy (Coville Katherine)(Pevná vazba)

For fans of Jessica Day George and E. D. Baker comes a charming young fantasy about a girl, her grandmother, and an animal hospital devoted to fantastical creatures. Ivy's grandmother is a healer--to mostly four-legged patients of the forest. Although the woodland creatures love her, the

Polar World - The Unique Vision of Sir Wally Herbert (Herbert Wally)(Pevná vazba)

A collection of Sir Wally's paintings, together with personal anecdotes of his experiences in the Polar World and his connection with the polar pioneers of the past, as well as his descriptions of the inspiration behind his

The Forever Now: Contemporary Painting in an Atemporal World (Hoptman Laura)(Pevná vazba)

Forever Now presents the work of 17 artists whose paintings reflect a singular approach that characterizes our cultural moment at the beginning of this new millennium--they refuse to allow us to define, or even meter our time by them. This phenomenon was first identified by the science fiction

Wartime London in Paintings (Bardgett Suzanne)(Pevná vazba)

During World War II, London was at its most perilous moment since the Great Fire of 1666. Districts were transformed at night by falling bombs, fires, and searchlights. During the day, when the results of the previous night's bombing were laid bare, ordinary people dealt with the aftermath as best

Looking after Dogs and Puppies (Starke Katherine)(Pevná vazba)

The perfect guide for young, first-time dog owners and those who yearn for a canine friend of their own. Provides useful guidance from how to pick a puppy to how to choose a grooming brush. Thoroughly checked by

From Women to the World: Letters for a New Century (Filippouli Elizabeth)(Pevná vazba)

Edward Burra (Stevenson Jane)(Pevná vazba)

Edward Burra (1905-76) was an English painter who is best known for his paintings of the seedy underworld of urban life. Yet, as this fascinating new monograph on his work reveals, his interests were much broader, incorporating landscape and still-life paintings, stage designs, book illustration