Edward Lucie-Smith is a distinguished English poet and art critic, recognized for his extensive contributions to the art world. His prolific body of work primarily delves into art history, biographies, and poetry, showcasing a profound understanding of artistic processes. Lucie-Smith has also served as an art exhibition curator and broadcaster, demonstrating a broad engagement with culture. His writing is valued for its insightful perspective and its ability to illuminate complex artistic subjects for a wider audience.
Prismatic, dreamy landscapes from a protagonist of the Stuckist movement The enigmatic, colorful landscapes of "Stuckist" Czech painter Jirí Hauschka (born 1965) hark back to the Symbolism of turn-of-the-century painters such as Canadian painter Tom Thomson, German Expressionist Franz Marc, or, more recently, Daniel Richter and Peter Doig. This monograph surveys his engagement with these lineages of landscape painting.
Presents some of the most engaging life stories, eventful, intimate and poignant. This book evokes the lives of great personalities, from Picasso and Duchamp to Joseph Beuys and Louise Bourgeois, guiding the reader through the maze of different styles and movements.
What exactly is neoexpressionism? the difference between applique and appliqué? the part of a city known as the acropolis? or the painting technique called gouache? In this authoritative and concise dictionary, more than 2,000 entries embrace the vast vocabulary of painting and sculpture, architecture and photography, and the decorative, applied, and graphic arts. The hundreds of illustrations and diagrams play a vital role as information: art movements become immediately recognizable by a representative painting, and the defining features of each order of architecture are identifiable at a glance.This revised edition features a substantial number of new entries, including today's influential artist groups and tendencies from Chicano art to gene art, and new terms connected with the use of computer technology in the art world, from digital image to pixel.
Bottoms gives you a perspective on art that you may never have appreciated. Showing the fundamental aspects of well-known images, this cheeky book challenges you to identify the full picture behind the detail. Beautiful bottoms from the full spectrum of world art are shown in luscious close-up, uncluttered by text.
Gathers paintings that feature animals, both real and mythological, and discusses the background of each work
The series has always been highly regarded for its insight and authority, providing an invaluable introduction to key artists and movements in art history. Each volume contains an introductory essay, forty-eight full-page colour plates, accompanied by extensive notes, and numerous comparative illustrations in colour or black and white.
"Rich in information ... sharp in perception."-The Times Educational Supplement
