Auguste Macke (1887-1914) est un maître de l'expressionnisme allemand, un mouvement qui s'est développé au début des années 1900. Les expressionnistes voulaient utiliser l'art pour dépeindre les émotions davantage que les choses matérielles et la réalité, en insistant particulièrement sur les idées noires, la tragédie et l'« Angst », l'angoisse. Macke maîtrisait les formes et l…
August Macke (1887-1914) war einer der herausragendsten Künstler des deutschen Expressionismus, einer Kunstrichtung, die sich im frühen 20. Jahrhundert entwickelte und es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht hatte, die unmittelbaren emotionalen Erlebnisse zur Darstellung zu bringen. Als ein Virtuose im Umgang mit Farben und Formen gelang es Macke, beeindruckende Leinwände zu kreieren, die den Betrachter…
August Macke (1887-1914) was a master of German Expressionism, a movement which sprang up in the early 1900s with the intent to forego physical reality in search of its emotional counterpart, with a particular emphasis on expressing dark moods of tragedy and angst. Macke was a master of color and form, producing eye-catching canvases that evoke a strong sympathetic reaction in the viewer. He wa…
Il a été le génie le plus créatif de l'histoire, quels secrets peut-il encore nous apprendre? Walter Isaacson, auteur best-seller de Steve Jobs, tisse dans cet ouvrage unanimement salué par la critique un récit de la vie intime et publique de Léonard de Vinci. Léonard de Vinci était enfant illégitime, homosexuel, gaucher, végétarien, distrait et parfois hérétique. Cette inadéquat…
Roof Planting Planning – Implementation – Maintenance In this book, you'll find successful solutions for green roofs with different uses, e.g. as a moss carpet, herb lawn, wildflower meadow, vegetable and fruit garden, roof terrace and domestic gardens. You'll find out how such green roofs are planned, established and managed. A particular emphasis is also placed on selecting suitable plant…
This vintage volume contains a fascinating and informative treatise on the role of the art museum in modern America. This thought-provoking text explores the role of art and art exhibitions in the modern world, analysing the history of modern art, the changes in attitude and importance throughout the years, and the future of art in modern society. The chapters of this book include: 'On Art Muse…
Walter Pach was an artist, critic, lecturer, art adviser, and art historian who wrote extensively about modern art and championed the cause of modern art. Through his numerous books, articles, and translations of European art texts Pach brought the emerging modernist viewpoint to the American public. Pach's fluency in French, German, and Spanish made it possible for him to understand and interp…
This book contains a teacher's manual for an introductory course on technical drawing and drafting. Written in clear, plain language and profusely illustrated, this volume will be of considerable utility to teachers and instructors of technical drawing. Contents include: "General Directions for Teachers", "Preliminary Study", "Use of the Manual-Methods", "Pan of the Course", "Geometric Name or …
Archetipo ed emblema dell'uomo rinascimentale, Leonardo da Vinci è universalmente riconosciuto come il genio più creativo e multiforme della storia. Dalla sua straordinaria capacità di osservare la natura, indagandone le leggi e i misteri, e di coniugare ricerca scientifica ed espressione artistica sono nati capolavori quali la Gioconda e l' Ultima Cena, ma anche strabilianti intuizioni, com…
This comprehensive guide explores the three primary methods of printing and the evolutionary history of each, detailing their unique techniques and artistic possibilities. Featuring an introductory essay, 'The Different Methods of Printing' by Theodore De Vinne, this antiquated volume offers unique insight into the fascinating world of printmaking. With step-by-step instructions and detailed d…