Ingo F. Walther focuses on the art of the Middle Ages and the 19th and 20th centuries. His works delve deeply into the artistic styles and historical contexts of these eras. Through his extensive publications, he offers readers a compelling insight into key artistic movements and their creators. His writings are valued for their expertise and ability to illuminate complex artistic subjects.
Though he died aged 36, Toulouse-Lautrec's influence was immense, immortalizing the nightlife of the Belle Époque and putting the Paris neighborhood of Montmartre on the global map of hedonist-creative hotspots. Walk through his world of singers, dancers, musicians, and prostitutes and discover an artist of great humanity, figurative skill, and...
Explores French Impressionism alongside related art movements that flourished simultaneously in the rest of Europe and North America.
Vincent van Gogh lived an unhappy and difficult life during which his work received almost no appreciation, and is now widely considered one of the most important painters of all time. This is a detailed monograph of his life and art combined with a complete catalogue of his 871 paintings.
This two volume set presents the full scope of Impressionist painting. It outlines the history of Impressionism in France, addressing not only the work of the acknowledged masters, but also that of such lesser known artists such as Frédéric Bazille, Gustave Caillebotte, Berthe Morisot or Lucien Pissarro. The set also examines the Impressionist movements that emerged in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Scandinavia, Eastern and South-East Europe, Italy, Spain, Britain and North America. The set includes a "Directory of Impressionism", containing bibliographies, portraits and biographical data on all 236 artists that are presented.
Vincent van Gogh s Schicksal ist eine Tragödie der Kunstgeschichte. Heute gilt er als einer der wichtigsten Maler aller Zeiten, Ausstellungen seiner Werke sind stets ausverkauft, die ihm gewidmeten Museen gefeiert, und seine Werke erzielen auf Auktionen Preise im zweistelligen Millionenbereich. Doch zu Lebzeiten, als er die Leinwände bemalte, die später zu Meisterwerken der Moderne werden würde, hatte Van Gogh nicht nur mit dem Desinteresse seiner Zeitgenossen zu kämpfen, sondern auch mit schweren Anfällen psychischer Krankheit: Depressionen und lähmende Angstzustände, die ihn schließlich dazu brachten, sich im Jahr 1890, kurz nach seinem 37. Geburtstag, das Leben zu nehmen. Diese umfassende Studie über Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) verbindet eine detailreiche Monografie seines Lebens und Werks mit dem vollständigen Werkkatalog seiner 871 Gemälde.
A history of art in 900 individual studies
Artist to artist, era to era, century to century Masterpieces of Western Art traces the history of painting from medieval times to the present day. But unlike conventional publications, that merely illustrate a few essentials, this work places 900 paintings taken from every era squarely in the foreground. The ten chapters each feature an introductory essay profiling the age and the achievements of the major artists, and then present selected works accompanied by searching commentaries. The reader is guided through the techniques and motifs of the artists, and familiarised with the spirit and background concerns of the age. Artist to artist, era to era, century to century, Masterpieces of Western Art adds up to an authoritative history - it is for browsing, too, where the reader can make new discoveries or meet old friends on every page. This imaginary museum of eight centuries of masterpieces by over 500 artists is a place to explore, to acquire a richer understanding of art - a reliable history, a handbook, as entertaining as it is instructive.
Famous Manuscripts - The fascinating world of medieval miniature painting and illumination
This study of Picasso includes the most exhaustive record of his work to date and contains almost 1500 illustrations - from his earliest drawings to the master's very last painting.
Pablo Picasso once said, "If there's something to be stolen, I steal it." Few artists have helped themselves as liberally from the treasures of bygone art. His own legacy is scarcely paralleled in its scope and diversity. Our study of Picasso, the most exhaustive record of his work to date, contains almost 1500 illustrations - from his earliest drawings to the master's very last painting.
This volume covers the full scope of Impressionist painting.