Gabriel Metsu (1629-1667) employed an unusual variety of styles, techniques, and subjects, making him a particularly difficult artist to characterize. From his early days ...
For much of the twentieth century improvement in the situation of disadvantaged communities was a focus for urban planning and policy. Yet over the ...
During his lifetime, Auguste Rodin's name became synonymous with modern sculpture-- and sex. Rodin came to emphasize the importance of desire and the sexual ...
Josse Goffin is one of the most important illustrators/graphic designers of his time. The artist excels in poster design, illustration, graphics, children's books illustrations ...
This handsomely illustrated volume focuses on Dalí's work after 1940, presenting it as a multifaceted oeuvre that simultaneously drew inspiration from the Old Masters ...
Published to accompany a major internationally travelling exhibition, Global Citizen: The Architecture of Moshe Safdie will explore this renowned architect's buildings and the philosophy ...
Christen Købke (1819-1848) was arguably the greatest painter of Denmark's 'Golden Age,' the period of the nation's supreme artistic achievement. He had the remarkable ...
Hull is one of the great historic trading centers of northeast England. Severely hit by industrial decline, it has recently begun to see substantial ...
A fully illustrated, comprehensive record of London's medieval Charterhouse, from its foundation in the 14th century to the present day, presented by the Survey ...
An American sculptor, painter, and installation artist, Paul Thek (1933--1988) is primarily known for hyper-realistic works of human body parts executed in fleshlike beeswax ...
The most authoritative guide to the Lake District and surrounding area, this volume covers the outstanding vernacular architecture, unspoiled historic towns, and fine Victorian ...
