Praised by historians and art lovers alike, Steffe Roettgens first volume on the frescoes of the early Italian Renaissance is the most comprehensive survey of the surviving fresco cycles painted from
Art historian Spike provides fresh insights into the life and work of the Dominican friar Fra Angelico (1400?-1455) who succeeded Masaccio as the foremost painter of the early Renaissance in Italy. Th
The Indian way of life celebrates products made with the help of simple, indigenous tools by craftspeople from a strong fabric of tradition, aesthetic and artistry. The range of Indian handicrafts is
Introduces the different types of dinosaurs that flourished in the Jurassic Period, discussing how they may have developed the ability to fly and focusing on the fossil remains of a flying dinosaur, t
This handy reference book is perfect for anyone interested in Japanese art, whether they be art history students and enthusiasts or tourists visiting Japan. A comprehensive overview of the major trend
When the great French realist painter Gustave Courbet (1819-1877) began his career in the 1840s, grand historical, mythological, and biblical themes were still felt to be the most fitting subjects fo
Traces photographic history both topically and chronologically, profiles key masters, explains terms and processes, and features the landmarks in the development of photography.
There are few more satisfying sights on a city street than a well-stocked newsstand, hung with a hundred or more magazines and periodicals, each competing for the attention of the potential customer.
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The frescoes known today are so varied in their imaginative power, function, and themes, and so masterfully executed, that this body of work has long been recognized as a culminating moment in the hi
Encompassing more than seven hundred illustrations and archival photographs, this comprehensive volume chronicles the history of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, featuring a year-by-ye
An ideal gift for the birth of a child, these books skillfully and with humor guide men through the daunting experience of being a new father, from birth through the toddler years. The first volume, T
In this lavishly illustrated book featuring some 300 illustrations mostly in color, all of Raphael's most important paintings are reproduced, as well as a significant number of his drawings and engra
Traces photographic history both topically and chronologically, profiles key masters, explains terms and processes, and features the landmarks in the development of photography.
