This author crafts stories with a deep affection for childhood imagination. Originally conceived as bedtime tales for his son, these narratives have been rekindled for his grandchildren, demonstrating their enduring charm. The author imbues his characters, such as Courtney the Hedgehog, with life through engaging storytelling, complemented by vibrant illustrations that capture the essence of his vision. Each adventure is thoughtfully developed to delight young readers and their families.
Looking at Art Nouveau from an international perspective, this text examines its origins and meaning within an art-historical, literary and social context. It covers all the major designers of the period and the environment in which they worked, describing the variation in forms and ideas expressed in key schools of thought.
Captures the essence of Art Nouveau in words and pictures. Details and motifs are chosen to highlight the key elements of the ground-breaking style which swept across Europe and America at the turn of the century and became a major influence on all art forms.
Highlights the key elements of art nouveau through text and photographs of its influence on buildings, furniture, glassware, textiles, and more.
Gorgeous masterpieces of stained glass by Brian Clarke, the medium’s leading exponent today Over the past five decades, British artist Brian Clarke (born 1953) has consistently pushed the boundaries of stained glass as a medium, both in terms of technology and visual vocabulary. With major installation projects all over the world to his name, Clarke has contributed significant artistic and technical breakthroughs to this thousand-year-old medium. His facility with the medium displays his appreciation of the long history of stained-glass, from gothic decoration to the turn-of-the-century innovations of Tiffany glass.The Art of Light is a testament to Clarke’s belief that "stained glass has an authority and potential to deal with every human condition." This book contains 250 illustrations that present the depth and range of Clarke’s work, with an introduction by architect and sometime collaborator Norman Foster, and an essay by the director of the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Paul Greenhalgh.
Through the treasures of the Anderson Collection at the Sainsbury Centre, 'The Nature of Dreams' is both an exhibition and book that will showcase English masterpieces in avant-garde design during the fin de siecle to explore its importance and influence on Art Nouveau in Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, and the United States.