Jens Neubert Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

Along the three major themes of technique, art epochs, and pictorial genres, art history can delve into the smallest details. The concern of “Don’t think, but look!” is diametrically opposed. Foregoing any commentary text, this book is about the conscious act of seeing without distraction in order to recognize the essential—the “unexplainable”— in the work of art. This publication does not intend to be a comprehensive history of art. Instead, this quite subjective selection of 338 paintings aims to provide an unclouded view of the chronological development of Western painting over seven centuries. The key painting is on the cover: Cezanne’s Bathers (Les Grandes Baigneuses) that, like a gateway, opens the path to the non-representational image of our time.

Wieland Wagner (1917-1966) revolutionized the Bayreuth Festival after taking artistic direction in 1951, moving away from ideologically charged traditions. His acclaimed production of Parsifal marked a new era, known as "Neubayreuth." A monumental publication celebrates his legacy and offers fresh perspectives on opera in the 21st century for his 100th birthday.