Lucinda Hawksley Knihy

Proč některá umělecká díla tolik vynikají nad jinými? Výjimečné umění přináší hlubší uspokojení než ostatní. Kniha Tajemství umění představuje výběr osmdesáti výjimečných obrazů a soch z celého světa napříč staletími a snaží se určit, proč a čím tato díla tolik uchvacují. Některá vděčí za svou velikost dokonalé kompozici nebo barvě, jiná nabízejí hluboký pohled do nitra zobrazených postav a další mimořádně účinně sdělují své poselství. Stručný a hodnotící komentář Andyho Parkhursta a Lucindy Hawksley vám otevře oči a nabídne srozumitelné vysvětlení podstaty působení těchto klíčových děl, abyste se mohli těšit genialitou mistrů výtvarného umění.

Discover Charles Dickens's little-known travel writing - taking in Europe, North America and his native British Isles.

An exploration of the women's movement in Britain, and the extraordinary women behind it.

Part of an invaluable series of accessible reference books packed with essential information, this book is ideal for use at home or school. "British History" is a thorough guide to the rich history of Britain from 2500 BC to the modern world. Chronological entries arranged in thematic sections on culture, industry, politics, religion, royalty, society and war cover everything from Oscar Wilde to the Magna Carta to World War II.

The Pre-Raphaelites changed the face if nineteenth-century painting from the inception of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood through to the later works of the Pre-Raphaelite movement and the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement.

A collection of the most inspiring, illuminating, poignant and compelling correspondence from remarkable women through history.

Revealing how Christmas was celebrated during Charles Dickens' lifetime, from his birth in 1812 until his death in 1870.

The Victorian age was an era that witnessed enormous changes around Britain and affected vast swathes of the globe. This book looks at the minutiae of everyday life, as well as the major events that changed the world. It uncovers what it was like to live during the time of Queen Victoria's long reign from 1837 to 1901.

What Makes Great Art showcases a selection of 80 outstanding paintings and sculptures from around the world and throughout time, assessing just what it is that makes them so great.