Encyklopedický průvodce moderním uměním. Klíč k pochopení více než stoletého vývoje malířství, architektury a designu, od impresionismu až po digitální umění.
Jedinečná encyklopedická publikace, která poskytuje zevrubný a poučný přehled o uměleckém vývoji ve 20. století s rozsáhlým obrazovým a rejstříkovým materiálem. Poslouží jako neocenitelná příručka každému, kdo se zajímá o umělecké dění období od konce 19. století.
A compact, introductory guide to modern art that explains styles, schools, and movements from Impressionism to the present day The first in a new series of essential introductions to art, Modern Art guides the reader through individual movements from Impressionism to Conceptual Art, situated within five broader chronological eras. Starting with Impressionism in 1860, art historian Amy Dempsey explains the essentials of Modernism, the postwar New Disorder, and beyond. Carefully arranged material explores seventy essential topics of modern art in a practical and easy-to-navigate structure. Each boldly designed topic feature includes a clear definition; a list of key artists, attributes, media, and collections; and expertly curated illustrations with explanatory captions. A reference section includes a useful glossary of modern art terms.
Small, smart, essential - an incisive overview of Surrealism, introducing the movement's key artists and capturing its essential and enduring concepts.
A guide to the major modern developments in Western painting, sculpture, architecture and design. It includes chapters on Art Photography, Destination Art and Design Art. It contains a foldout timeline that shows at a glance how the evolution of art corresponds with historical events, providing an overview of the whole period.
Navigating through personal crises, Amy Dempsey shares her journey of grappling with her breast cancer diagnosis and the impact of her brother Garry's ALS. The narrative offers solace to those struggling with faith and uncertainty, highlighting the resilience required to confront life's unexpected challenges. Through her experiences, Dempsey provides insights into the emotional landscape of illness and the importance of support during difficult times.
An affordable and accessible introduction to some of the most travel-worthy artworks around the world, including land art, site-specific art, and sculpture parks. Some of the world’s greatest works of art exist outside of museums and galleries. They can be found in the open fields of Marfa, Texas, and on tiny, lush islands in Japan. This broad category of “destination art” includes massive land and environmental works and extensive sculpture parks, as well as giant public murals, but what unites them in every instance is their artistic symbiosis between place and vision. Through the eyes of renowned art historian Amy Dempsey, the magic of public art comes alive―and while the art is undoubtedly important, in this volume, the journey to seek out and experience these works is given equal weight. Perfect for armchair adventurers and globetrotters, Destination Art offers a clear path into a vast subject. From the vibrant Park Guell in Spain and the Rock Garden of Chandigarh, India, to Walter De Maria’s Lightning Field in New Mexico, Dempsey expertly guides readers through the most exciting and significant destination artworks in the world. Each featured installation is accompanied by a short essay, stunning photographs, and useful information on key works and where to find them. 98 color illustrations
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Zur Kunst der Moderne existiert eine solche Fülle an Begriffen und Namen, das auch erfahrene Kunstliebhaber gelegentlich überfordert sind. Dieses Buch bietet einen Leitfaden, mit dessen Hilfe der Leser sicher durch das verzweigte Labyrinth dieser Bezeichnungen gelangt. Die Kunst der Moderne geht in ihren Anfängen bis in die 2. Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts zurück. Daher beginnt die Autorin 1860 und geleitet den Leser in fünf großen Kapiteln bis in die Jetztzeit. Diese Kapitel sind in insgesamt 100 kleinere Abschnitte unterteilt. In ihnen werden die jeweilige Kunstrichtung und ihre Vertreter kulturhistorisch eingeordnet, also die Ideen hinter den Werken, die berühmt gewordenen Ausstellungen und die mit diesen verbundenen Äußerungen der Kritiker, wo nötig auch die Verbindungen zu Literatur und Musik. Da es zwischen den jeweiligen Strömungen unvermeidbare Überschneidungen und gegenseitige Beeinflussungen gab und gibt, werden diese anschaulich auf einer vorangestellten Ausklapptafel in Form einer Zeitleiste sichtbar gemacht. Sehr nützlich ist ein alphabetisch angeordnetes Verzeichnis im Buchanhang von weiteren in kürzerer Form erläuterten ca. 200 Künstlergruppierungen.