Visual Culture and the German Middle Ages (Starkey K.)(Pevná vazba)

Visual Culture and the German Middle Ages (Starkey K.)(Pevná vazba)

This multi-disciplinary collection of essays draws on various theoretical approaches to explore the highly visual nature of the Middle Ages and expose new facets of old texts and artefacts. The term 'visual culture' has been used in recent years to refer to modern media theory, film, modern art and

Rereading Huizinga: Autumn of the Middle Ages, a Century Later (Arnade Peter)(Pevná vazba)

Red: The History of a Color (Pastoureau Michel)(Pevná vazba)

A beautifully illustrated visual and cultural history of the color red throughout the ages The color red has represented many things, from the life force and the divine to love, lust, and anger. Up through the Middle Ages, red held a place of privilege in the Western world. For many cultures, red

Blue: The History of a Color (Pastoureau Michel)(Pevná vazba)

A beautifully illustrated visual and cultural history of the color blue throughout the ages Blue has had a long and topsy-turvy history in the Western world. The ancient Greeks scorned it as ugly and barbaric, but most Americans and Europeans now cite it as their favorite color. In this fascinating

The Design of Race: How Visual Culture Shapes America (Fine Peter Claver)(Pevná vazba)

Fascination Concrete (Van Uffelen Chris)(Pevná vazba)

After the Middle Ages, concrete fell into oblivion and was only rediscovered around 1700. Through constant further development and improvement, it became the most widely used building material of our time. New and innovative applications make it an incredibly valuable design tool for contemporary

French Poetry - From Medieval to Modern Times(Pevná vazba)

From the troubadours of the Middle Ages to the titans of modern poetry, from Rabelais and Ronsard to Jacques Reda and Yves Bonnefoy, French Poetry offers English-speaking readers a one-volume introduction to a rich and varied

Art of the Middle Ages (Benton Janetta Rebold)(Paperback)

A comprehensive and authoritative study of medieval visual arts in Europe, forming the ideal guide for students to all facets of art and architecture in the Middle Ages. Topics covered include tapestries, armour, stained glass, enamel and ivory work, and illuminated

Dogs in Medieval Manuscripts (Walker-Meikle Kathleen)(Pevná vazba)

Throughout the Middle Ages, medieval manuscripts often featured dogs, from beautiful and loving depictions of man's best friend, to bloodthirsty illustrations of savage beasts, to more whimsical and humorous interpretations. Featuring stunning illustrations from the British Library's rich medieval

A Short History of German Philosophy (Hsle Vittorio)(Paperback)

The story of German philosophy from the Middle Ages to todayIn an accessible narrative that explains complex ideas in clear language, Vittorio H sle traces the evolution of German philosophy and describes its central influence on other aspects of German culture, including literature, politics, and

Magnificence: And Princely Splendour in the Middle Ages (Barber Richard)(Pevná vazba)

This highly-illustrated volume, by bestselling author Richard Barber, shows how medieval princes proclaimed their special status through displays of magnificence. The book is stunning, in every respect, and will be the gold standard in its subject for years to come. ALISON WEIR This is glorious!

Menander Volume 1 (Menander)(Pevná vazba)

Menander, the dominant figure in New Comedy, wrote over 100 plays. By the Middle Ages they had all been lost. Happily papyrus finds in Egypt during the past century have recovered one complete play, substantial portions of six others, and smaller but still interesting fragments. Menander was highly

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

Visual Criminology (McClanahan Bill)(Pevná vazba)

From fine art to popular digital culture, criminologists are increasingly engaged in the processes of the visual. In this pioneering work, Bill McClanahan provides a concise and lively overview of the origins and contemporary role of visual criminology. Detailing and employing the most prominent

Book of Kells (Meehan Bernard)(Pevná vazba)

One of the most remarkable manuscripts to survive from the early Middle Ages in Europe, the Book of Kells was probably painted around 800 in a monastery at Iona in Scotland or Kells in Ireland, or perhaps in both places. Extraordinarily inventive and intricate imagery accompanies the texts of the

Ttt: Tattoo (Buchi Maxime)(Pevná vazba)

Over the past decade, tattoos have become one of the most popular forms of visual culture in the world. This lavishly illustrated book showcases the work of the most significant tattoo practitioners of our time, while mapping out the most relevant current trends and styles. Based around strong

Cats in Medieval Manuscripts (Walker-Meikle Kathleen)(Pevná vazba)

Cats were illustrated in medieval manuscripts throughout the Middle Ages, often in exquisite detail and frequently accompanied by their natural prey, mice. Medieval cats were viewed as treasured pets, as fearsome mousers, as canny characters in fables, as associates of the Devil, and as magical

War - The Definitive Visual History(Pevná vazba)

The Middle Ages: A Graphic History (Janega Eleanor)(Paperback)

A unique, illustrated book that will change the way you see medieval history The Middle Ages: A Graphic History busts the myth of the 'Dark Ages', shedding light on the medieval period's present-day relevance in a unique illustrated style. This history takes us through the rise and fall of empires,

Culture Builders: A Historical Anthropology of Middle-Class Life (Frykman Jonas)(Paperback)

'Explains brilliantly the structures and processes of middle-class culture in historical perspective.'--Robert Nye, Rutgers University ' This] illuminating study of the Swedish middle class around the turn of the century . . . is one welcome sign that bourgeois, too, are once again recognized as

The Shaken and the Stirred: The Year's Work in Cocktail Culture (Schneider Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

Applied Linguistics in the Middle East and North Africa - Current practices and future directions(Pevná vazba)

Medievalism: a Critical History (Matthews David)(Paperback)

The field known as 'medievalism studies' concerns the life of the Middle Ages after the Middle Ages. Originating some thirty years ago, it examines reinventions and reworkings of the medieval from the Reformation to postmodernity, from Bale and Leland to HBO's Game of Thrones. But what exactly is

Catalan Food: Culture and Flavors from the Mediterranean: A Cookbook (Olivella Daniel)(Pevná vazba)