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Gustav Klimt's exotic, sensuous paintings recall the art of ancient civilizations - their patterns and ornamentation reminiscent of Byzantine mosaics and Egyptian murals. But from what context did t……続きを見る

Irmgard Keun (1905–1982) veröffentlichte 1931 mit 26 Jahren ihren ersten Roman und galt als eines der großen Talente der deutschen Literatur – doch die Nazis trieben sie ins Exil und verboten ihre B……続きを見る

A vibrant account of both the sensuous cultural scene of postwar Paris and the life of an alluring icon of modern art. Isidore Isou was a young Jew in wartime Bucharest who barely survived the Roman……続きを見る

In 'An Autobiography of Anthony Trollope,' the acclaimed Victorian novelist provides readers with a candid and insightful account of his life and literary career. Written in a straightforward and un……続きを見る

Frederic Sackrider Remington was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and writer who specialized in depictions of the Old American West, specifically concentrating on the last quarter of the ……続きを見る

Zum ersten Mal vollständig erschlossen: Lion Feuchtwangers bislang unveröffentlichte Tagebücher. Feuchtwangers intime Tagebücher wurden in den neunziger Jahre in der Wohnung seiner Sekretärin entdec……続きを見る

The story of Coco Chanel's life, as told by her to Paul Morand Coco Chanel invited Paul Morand to visit her in St Moritz at the end of the Second World War when he was given the opportunity to write……続きを見る

Henry Bryan Binns' book 'Botticelli' is a detailed exploration of the life and works of renowned Italian painter Sandro Botticelli. Binns delves into the intricacies of Botticelli's artistry, partic……続きを見る

Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin was French painter of still-lifes and domestic scenes remarkable for their intimate realism and tranquil atmosphere and the luminous quality of their paint. For his stil……続きを見る

The Art of William Harnett (30 Paintings) All of the pictures can be zoomed in and enlarge for full screen viewing, active table of contents for easy navigation 続きを見る

Autopubblicarsi ed essere felici: il self-publishing raccontato dagli scrittori che hanno pubblicato i loro libri con Youcanprint e che, convintamente, hanno scelto l'autopubblicazione per raggiunge……続きを見る

Vasily Vereshchagin was one of the most famous Russian battle painters and one of the first Russian artists to be widely recognized abroad. The graphic nature of his realist scenes led many of them ……続きを見る

Experience the wonder of child prodigy Akaine Kramarik’s divinely inspired artwork firsthand. Akiane’s nonreligious parents were bewildered when their four-year-old daughter started sharing her drea……続きを見る

The authoritative biography of the 60s countercultural icon who wrote SCUM Manifesto, shot Andy Warhol, and made an unforgettable mark on feminist history. Valerie Solanas is one of the most polariz……続きを見る

Spanish painter Francisco Goya completed some 500 oil paintings and murals, about 300 etchings and lithographs, and many hundreds of drawings.   The first of his great series of engravings, L……続きを見る

John Ruskin (1819–1900) was the most prominent art and architecture critic of his time. Yet his reputation has been overshadowed by his personal life, especially his failed marriage to Effie Gray, w……続きを見る

Está no ar uma das maiores, mais extensas e significativas pesquisas sobre a história da televisão no Brasil. Os mais importantes profissionais envolvidos com a TV brasileira foram entrevistados par……続きを見る

Una selección de artículos publicados en el semanario Canfali, revisados y actualizados. Pinceladas biográficas de grandes artistas plásticos; anécdotas divertidas……続きを見る

The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven is the first scholarly biography of Ludwig van Beethoven, covering Beethoven's life to 1816. Thayer became aware of many discrepancies in the already existing biogra……続きを見る

Randall Davies' book 'Romney' is a compelling literary work that delves into the complexities of human relationships, societal expectations, and the internal struggles of its characters. Set in a sm……続きを見る

Albalat explique son livre : « Flaubert gardait pieusement toute espèce de correspondance, jusqu’aux plus insignifiants billets. Ces lettres, la plupart inédites, que j’ai lues e……続きを見る

The Guardians opens with a story from the July 24, 2008, edition of the Riverdale Press that begins, "An unidentified white man was struck and instantly killed by a Metro-North train last night as i……続きを見る

American ingenuity reveals itself in the simplest and most forgotten places. From familiar brand names such as Wheaties (George Cormack) to the most mundane stop at the traffic light (Garrett August……続きを見る

The biggest surprise - and disappointment - that life holds is that it is over so fast. The golden tomorrow, to which most people (usually women) put off their hopes rarely appears. This is the less……続きを見る

Best known for her long-running comic strip Ernie Pook's Comeek, illustrated fiction (Cruddy, The Good Times Are Killing Me), and graphic novels (One! Hundred! Demons!), the art of Lynda Barry (b. 1……続きを見る

Soft Feet is a collection of travel stories and reflections by Brian Nigus from 2006 to 2012. On a path towards empathy, care, and understanding, his stories serve as a platform to inspire one’s own……続きを見る

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By the year 1900, architect Andrew Taylor had designed Bank of Montreal branches across the continent and much of McGill University, helped found the McGill School of Architecture, and played a crit……続きを見る

One time is ending, but another is just beginning, an entirely new era in the history of the Earth: the noosphere. This is the message of José Argüelles. In this authorized Biography, Stephanie Sout……続きを見る

Fallingwater Rising is a biography not of a person but of the most famous house of the twentieth century. Scholars and the public have long extolled the house that Frank Lloyd Wright perched over a ……続きを見る