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- A New Way of Seeing
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A New Way of Seeing
What makes masterpieces truly unforgettable?
The book A New Way of Seeing by Kelly Grovier offers a fresh and deeply engaging look at the most famous artworks of all time. Instead of traditional interpretations, the author focuses on small details—flashes of peculiarity—that are often overlooked, yet carry the essence of a piece’s greatness and lasting impact.
From the Terracotta Army to The Birth of Venus, Guernica, and Frida Kahlo, Grovier identifies a key moment in each work that teaches us to see differently. Through comparative examples and cultural analysis, she reveals why some artworks continue to move and inspire us centuries later. A New Way of Seeing is a visually captivating and intellectually provocative publication that compels readers to rediscover the power of visual art.
- Author: Kelly Grovier
- Publisher: Thames & Hudson
- Language: English
- Year of publication: 2018
- Dimensions: 226 × 270 mm
- Binding: Paperback
- Number of pages: 256
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- Art Day by Day
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Art Day by Day
Every day of the year has its own story – and art is part of it.
The book Art Day by Day is a fascinating mosaic of the most interesting events in art history, guiding you through the year day by day. Using authentic testimonies, personal letters, historical records, and unusual anecdotes, it reveals the human side of the art world – its triumphs, tragedies, and curiosities.
Each day in the book begins with a commentary from artists, critics, or historians and continues with a list of significant events such as birthdays, deaths, exhibition openings, or scandals. From Monet’s water garden to lost masterpieces and Michelangelo’s personal notes – each day reveals a different perspective on how deeply art is woven into everyday life.
- Author: Alex Johnson
- Publisher: Thames & Hudson
- Language: English
- Year of Publication: 2021
- Dimensions: 148 × 227 mm
- Binding: Paperback
- Number of Pages: 464
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- Art: The Whole Story
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Art: The Whole Story
A unique guide to the world of art from prehistory to the present day.
The book Art: The Whole Story offers a comprehensive and accessible overview of art history – from classical painting and sculpture to performance and conceptual art. This extensive title, created in collaboration with an international team of curators, historians, and artists, is organized by era and clearly illustrated with iconic works of world art.
The book includes clear timelines, detailed analyses of key works, and explanations of the meaning behind techniques, colors, and visual symbols. The reader will gain a deeper understanding of works such as Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Seurat’s La Grande Jatte, as well as Japanese woodblock prints and Mughal miniatures.
- Author: Stephen Farthing
- Publisher: Thames & Hudson
- Language: English
- Year of Publication: 2018
- Dimensions: 241 × 178 mm
- Binding: Paperback
- Number of Pages: 576
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- Global Art
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Global Art
Art as a form of resistance, identity, and world transformation.
The book Global Art by Jessica Lack offers a gripping overview of fifty lesser-known yet crucial modern and contemporary art movements from around the world. These movements often emerged from political and social upheaval—colonialism, marginalization, activism, or revolutionary ideas—and served as tools for transforming both society and the language of art.
The author introduces readers to movements such as Iran’s Saqqakhaneh, Mexican Stridentism, Japan’s Jikken Kobo group, or the African-American collective AfriCOBRA. Each movement is placed within its historical and cultural context, highlighting its key figures, ideological roots, and international impact. *Global Art* broadens our understanding of art history by amplifying voices often overlooked in the mainstream.
- Author: Jessica Lack
- Publisher: Thames & Hudson
- Language: English
- Year of publication: 2020
- Dimensions: 230 × 202 mm
- Binding: Paperback
- Number of pages: 176
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- Chromatopia
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Chromatopia
The history of color as you've never seen it before.
The book Chromatopia takes you through the fascinating history of artistic pigments – from the first synthetic colors of ancient Egypt to today’s chemical innovations. Author David Coles reveals the origins of over fifty pigments and their often bizarre, dangerous, or surprising stories.
You’ll learn why purple comes from a sea snail, how colors were once made from crushed insects, cow dung, or lead, and why some pigments were so rare they were reserved for royalty. Chromatopia is a visually captivating and information-rich book that will delight artists, historians, designers, and anyone fascinated by colors and their significance.
- Author: David Coles
- Publisher: Thames & Hudson
- Language: English
- Year of publication: 2020
- Dimensions: 167 × 220 mm
- Binding: Paperback
- Number of pages: 240
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- Pop Art
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Pop Art
Icons of consumerism, color, and irony – pop art as a cultural revolution.
The book *Pop Art* by Flavia Frigeri offers a brisk and accessible introduction to the movement that brought everyday objects and mass culture into gallery spaces. The author traces the development of pop art from its roots in post-war America and Britain to its global reach in the 1960s, when it became an international phenomenon.
Alongside famous names like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Richard Hamilton, readers will also discover lesser-known but equally important figures such as Ushio Shinohara, Marisol, and Marta Minujín. The book explores themes like advertising, celebrity, everyday life, war, and the “Space Race,” presenting pop art as a movement that defined the aesthetic of modern society.
- Author: Flavia Frigeri
- Publisher: Thames & Hudson
- Language: English
- Year of publication: 2018
- Dimensions: 212 × 134 mm
- Binding: Paperback
- Number of pages: 176
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