Peter Murray byl významný historik umění, který se zasloužil o zavedení dějin umění jako vysokoškolského oboru. Jeho práce položila základy pro budoucí generace studentů a jeho odkaz žije dál prostřednictvím přednášek a stipendií. Byl klíčovou postavou při zakládání Asociace historiků umění a formování disciplíny na univerzitní úrovni.
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Billy thought it was going to be an ordinary holiday at the seaside, but strange occurrences seem to follow him wherever he goes! Something is reeking havoc in the town, terrorising the residents - something that only appears at dawn.
Offering comprehensive guidance for bassists, this book is praised for its effectiveness in teaching both beginners and advanced players. It emphasizes mastering fundamental techniques to prevent frustration and injury while promoting proper hand usage. For seasoned musicians, it presents strategies to refine skills and overcome technical challenges. With a strong endorsement from Bass Player magazine, it stands out among typical method books, making it an essential resource for any bassist looking to enhance their playing.
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This work examines the contribution that habitable bridges have made to city life from the Middle Ages to the present day. The history and construction of major inhabited bridges in Europe, the Middle East and America are discussed in detail.
The Oxford Companion to Christian Art and Architecture is a unique and fascinating exploration of the art and architecture that has been influenced and inspired by biblical stories and Christian history and beliefs. Richly illustrated, the Companion combines general essays on the periods and styles important in the history of Christian art with hundreds of shorter entries that describe specific works, artists, themes, and visual images and which give the reader practical guidance on where in Europe to locate the works described
"Well-illustrated, undeniably useful, Murray's book is truly welcome." --Architectural Design "Informed in content and concise in style . . . a perfect introduction to the architecture of the Italian Renaissance." --Richard Stapleford, Cooper Union School of Architecture A classic guide to one of the most pivotal periods in art and architectural history, The Architecture of the Italian Renaissance remains the most lucid and comprehensive volume available. From Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, Palladio, and Brunelleschi to St. Peter's in Rome, the palaces of Venice, and the Medici Chapel in Florence, Peter Murray's lavishly illustrated book tells readers everything they need to know about the architectural life of Italy from the thirteenth through the sixteenth centuries.
Short biographies of over 1,200 painters, sculptors, and engravers. Defines artistic movements, terms, technical expressions, and processes
Billy couldn't be more excited to be going on holiday with his friend Calum's family, relieved to escape the creepy things that have been happening at home. But when the sinister things continue and get worse, he discovers a past history he never knew he had is catching up with him.
