Julian Bell Books
January 1, 1952
This author has garnered acclaim for their young adult novels, which delve into complex life situations with perceptive insight. Their writing is characterized by vivid language and an ability to capture the essence of adolescent experience. Beyond fiction, the author has contributed to the creation of acclaimed creative writing courses and is currently engaged in new endeavors, extending their literary influence into screenwriting for film and television.
Bonnard
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) is acknowledged as one of the great masters of modern art, following in the tradition of the Impressionists. He is best known as a painter of intimate, domestic interiors, but he was also a highly accomplished draughtsman who produced a wealth of lithographs and drawings. The book illustrates the full range of his output from his early works inspired by Japanese prints to the rich and dazzling works of his later years which have ensured his reputation as one of the twentieth century's great colourists. With its lavish illustrations this book provides an excellent introduction to a brilliant artist.
Respected painter and writer Julian Bell offers original insights into the art, practice, and ongoing importance of painting.
Zrcadlo světa. Nové dějiny umění
- 496 pages
- 18 hours of reading
Co je to umění a odkud se vlastně vzalo? Proč vlastně tvoříme, co nás pudí ke ztvárňování „reality“? Nad podobnými otázkami se zamýšlí malíř a spisovatel Julian Bell, autor nejnovějších dějin umění Zrcadlo světa. Ve svých odpovědích odhaluje nečekané souvislosti mezi uměleckými díly pocházejícími z různých kultur, čtenáře překvapuje, poučuje i přivádí k zamyšlení. Kniha je skvělým úvodem do obecných dějin umění i nahlédnutím do umělecké mysli a bezesporu se stane prubířským kamenem pro nové generace čtenářů.
