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Die Grand Tour in Moderne und Nachmoderne
De Gruyter 2008; US$ 105.00The 19th and 20th centuries witnessed a change in the attitude of artists travelling to Italy towards the canon of Classical art. There is now an increased interest in whatever is contemporary ?there is a reception of the Futurists, arte povera or Italian design, artists turn to Marcello Piacentini, the ?Superstudio? or Aldo Rossi. This book on The... more...
Pi und Co.
Springer 2008; US$ 31.99Mathematik ist eine vielseitige und lebendige Wissenschaft. Von den großen Themen wie Zahlen, Unendlichkeiten, Dimensionen und Wahrscheinlichkeiten spannen die Autoren einen Bogen zu den aktuellen mathematischen Anwendungen in der Logistik, der Finanzwelt, der Kryptographie, der Medizin und anderen Gebieten. Das Buch versammelt verständliche, unterhaltsame... more...
Thrown Rope
Springer 2006; US$ 29.95Although Peter Hutchinson has been working with land art since the 1960s, he has yet to receive his proper due. His work isn't found in galleries and he doesn't practice the kind of sensationalism that is typical of the art world. He is a refreshingly modest artist, and his delicate fleeting work is extraordinarily beautiful, remarkably intelligent,... more...
Kunst
De Gruyter 2008; US$ 42.00Art and philosophy are two fundamental modes of expression of human self-consciousness. What differentiates and what connects them? Only philosophy can answer this question. The question is both a fundamental question of philosophy as well as a question of the significance of art for human self-understanding. All forms of art are to be considered.... more...
The Artist Inside
Crown Publishing Group 2009; US$ 19.00A fresh new approach to tapping into our own creativity, using the images and artifacts of our dreams. Getting inspired is one of the toughest parts of being an artist, whether we're a beginner or a seasoned professional. But as Tom Crockett shows us in this new book, finding ideas for our artwork is easier than we think. By simply exploring the images... more...
The Learned Eye
Amsterdam University Press 2005; US$ 46.75Contains contributions on Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Frans Hals, and others, linked by the theme of the 'learned eye', focusing on studio practice, theory of art, or the development of the artist's self-image. The 'learned eye' here refers to the experienced eye of the art historian, the curator, or the restorer, reflecting the scope... more...
Beauty and Art 1750-2000
Oxford University Press, UK 2005; US$ 25.99What do we mean when we call a work of art `beautiful`? How do perceptions of beauty change with the passage of time? Elizabeth Prettejohn explores these crucial questions, showing the vital relationship between our changing notions of beauty and specific works of art. She charts the story of western art, from eighteenth-century Germany to the late... more...
The Rise of the Cult of Rembrandt
Amsterdam University Press 2003; US$ 62.00A study of the reinvention of Rembrandt in 19th-century France more...
Rembrandt and the Female Nude
Amsterdam University Press 2006; US$ 74.50First detailed study of Rembrandt's fascinating depictions of female nudes more...
Contemporary Art
Oxford University Press, UK 2006; US$ 9.99What is 'contemporary' about contemporary art? Who is really running the art world?. This controversial and witty exploration of the dramatic changes that have taken place in the art world since the fall of the Berlin Wall provides a critical look at the reasons for the current art boom, and reveals the politics behind the business. - ;Contemporary... more...









