The Power of Color: Five Centuries of European Painting (Hall Marcia B.)(Pevná vazba)

The Power of Color: Five Centuries of European Painting (Hall Marcia B.)(Pevná vazba)

This beautifully illustrated volume explores the history of color across five centuries of European painting, unfolding layers of artistic, cultural, and political meaning through a deep understanding of

Five Centuries of British Painting: From Holbein to Hodgkin (Wilton Andrew)(Paperback)

Although Britain has played a dominant role in European history, its schools of painting have not always been seen as contributing significantly to the great Continental tradition. In this new book, the eminent art historian Andrew Wilton provides an enlightening look at the glories and

Venice: City of Pictures - Martin Gayford

A visual journey through five centuries of the city known for centuries as 'La Serenissima' – a unique and compelling story for both lovers of Venice and lovers of its art. Venice was a major centre of art in the Renaissance: the city where the medium of oil on canvas became the norm. The

Bravura: Virtuosity and Ambition in Early Modern European Painting (Suthor Nicola)(Pevná vazba)

The first major history of the bravura movement in European paintingThe painterly style known as bravura emerged in sixteenth-century Venice and spread throughout Europe during the seventeenth century. While earlier artistic movements presented a polished image of the artist by downplaying the

House Style: Five Centuries of Fashion at Chatsworth (Duke of Devonshire)(Pevná vazba)

Chatsworth has been home to the Cavendish family and the hereditary dukes of Devonshire since the original Elizabethan house was built on the site purchased by Sir William Cavendish in 1549. A famous historic house in England, Chatsworth is renowned as much for its fashionable history--its majestic

Behind the Throne - A Domestic History of the Royal Household (Tinniswood Adrian)(Pevná vazba)

Behind the Throne uncovers the reality of five centuries of life at the English court, taking the reader on a remarkable journey from one Queen Elizabeth to another and exploring life as it was lived by clerks and courtiers and clowns and crowned heads: the power struggles and petty rivalries, the

The National Gallery: Masterpieces of Painting (Finaldi Gabriele)(Pevná vazba)

An exceptional introduction to European paintings from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century through one of the greatest collections in the world. This richly illustrated and beautifully designed book offers an ideal introduction to European painting from the 13th to the early 20th century. The

The Falls of Rome: Crises, Resilience, and Resurgence in Late Antiquity (Salzman Michele Renee)(Pevná vazba)

Over the course of the fourth through seventh centuries, Rome witnessed a succession of five significant political and military crises, including the Sack of Rome, the Vandal occupation, and the demise of the Senate. Historians have traditionally considered these crises as defining events, and thus

Crime's Strangest Cases - Extraordinary But True Tales from over Five Centuries of Legal History (Seddon Peter)(Pevná vazba)

Author Peter Seddon gives life to over five centuries of bizarre, macabre and sometimes hilarious criminal cases. You'll be gripped by tales of murder, intrigue, crime, punishment and the pursuit of justice. Despite how unbelievable the stories banged up inside these pages may seem, Crime's

Brazil: Five Centuries of Change (Green James)(Paperback)

Revised for its third edition, Brazil: Five Centuries of Change vividly traces the development of Brazil over the last 500

Conversations about Painting with Rudolf Steiner: Recollections of Five Pioneers of the New Art Impulse (Stebbing Peter)(Pevná vazba)

The purpose of this illustrated volume of first-hand recollections is to increase appreciation in the world for Rudolf Steiner's artistic contributions to modern culture. The authors represented in Conversations about Painting with Rudolf Steiner offer insights into Steiner's intentions as he

Collected Courses of the Academy of European Law 1995 Vol. VI - 1 (Academy of European Law)(Pevná vazba)

The Destruction of the European Jews (Hilberg Raul)(Pevná vazba)

The Destruction of the European Jews is widely considered the landmark study of the Holocaust. First published in 1961, Raul Hilberg's comprehensive account of how Germany annihilated the Jewish community of Europe spurred discussion, galvanized further research, and shaped the entire field of

Art, Passion & Power: The Story of the Royal Collection (Hall Michael)(Pevná vazba)

Hall's consummate history is not just the story of the evolution of one of the world's great collections... The book is also a through-the-keyhole insight into the shifting tastes, good or bad, of 1,000 years of monarchs.- The TimesThe Royal Collection is the last great collection formed by the

Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent (Galeano Eduardo)(Paperback)

Tracing five centuries of exploitation in Latin America, a classic in the field, now in its twenty fifth year Since its U.S. debut a quarter-century ago, this brilliant text has set a new standard for historical scholarship of Latin America. It is also an outstanding political economy, a social and

Aesop's Fables (Parker Agnes Miller)(Pevná vazba)

For twenty-five centuries, the animal stories that go by the name of Aesop's Fables have amused and instructed generations of children and adults alike. The tales are still as fresh and poignant today as they were to the ancient Greeks who composed them. This beautifully illustrated edition

El Norte - The Epic and Forgotten Story of Hispanic North America (Gibson Carrie)(Pevná vazba)

A sweeping saga of the Spanish history and influence in North America over five centuries, from the acclaimed author of Empire's

The Book of Lord Shang: Apologetics of State Power in Early China (Shang Yang)(Pevná vazba)

Compiled in China in the fourth-third centuries B.C.E., The Book of Lord Shang argues for a new powerful government to penetrate society and turn every man into a diligent tiller and valiant soldier. Creating a 'rich state and a strong army' will be the first step toward unification of

Searching for Sappho: The Lost Songs and World of the First Woman Poet (Freeman Philip)(Pevná vazba)

For more than twenty-five centuries, all that the world knew of the poems of Sappho--the first woman writer in literary history--were a few brief quotations preserved by ancient male authors. Yet those meager remains showed such power and genius that they captured the imagination of readers through

Dragon: Fear and Power (Arnold Martin)(Pevná vazba)

From the fire-breathing beasts of North European myth and legend to the Book of Revelation's Great Red Dragon of Hell, from those supernatural agencies of imperial authority in ancient China to the so-called dragon-women who threaten male authority, dragons are a global phenomenon, one that has

Dreams of Germany: Musical Imaginaries from the Concert Hall to the Dance Floor (Gregor Neil)(Pevná vazba)

For many centuries, Germany has enjoyed a reputation as the 'land of music'. But just how was this reputation established and transformed over time, and to what extent was it produced within or outside of Germany? Through case studies that range from Bruckner to the Beatles and from symphonies to

Best of Five McQs for the European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (Marjot Thomas)(Paperback)

The new edition of The Best of Five MCQS for the European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology and Hepatology is a question book designed to assist in preparations for the European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ESEGH). The book has been fully updated to reflect the

Historical Dictionary of European Organizations (Urwin Derek W.)(Pevná vazba)

The modern international organization is a European invention. The fragmented nature of the continent, with national boundaries shifting over time, was always paralleled by interactions between states. In the twentieth century the historical format of treaties and military alliances was

Islamic Art: Architecture, Painting, Calligraphy, Ceramics, Glass, Carpets (Mozzati Luca)(Pevná vazba)

This gorgeous survey of art from the Islamic world covers three continents and fourteen centuries. From its birth in the seventh century through modern times, the Islamic religion has inspired glorious works of art. This stunning book includes more than four hundred reproductions of treasures of