Iain Zaczek — новинки

What makes something a work of art? How did the ancient Greeks give form to ideal beauty? Does colour exert a direct influence on the soul? This book examines these questions and more be exploring key movements, themes, and styles of art through more than 200 works across a wide range of media. Written in plain English, The Art Book cuts through the jargon of art history and theory, and is packed with images of the world's greatest works of art and witty infographics that explore the ideas behind them. From prehistoric fertility figures to contemporary video installations, this is the perfect primer to world art. Whether you're a…

Angels, or angel-like beings, have appeared in art from around the world for millennia. Though intrinsically a religious concept, they seem to also represent a universal ideal of purity, benevolence and beauty and so have cried out to be represented in art. In this beautiful book, the reader is taken on a journey from ancient Byzantine images to the classical angels of the Renaissance and the romantic and poetic creatures of Victorian and Pre-Raphaelite art. Full-page artworks are accompanied by fascinating text.

Book DescriptionA comprehensive, encyclopedia guide to more than 400 designs that are interwoven with Scottish history.

Dog is an affectionate portrait of "man's best friend" and within its pages you are sure to find some tamihar faces: from heroic canine to whimpering cur; trorn slavering yellow-fanged wolf to pampered, beribboned lapdog; from mega-sized Saint