Michael Bird Knihy

Tak trochu jiná encyklopedie dějin umění Kdo ti nejlépe představí umělecké dílo? Muzeum? Tam je to samé nesahej, nesmíš a pozorně čti popisky. Když se ale do vylíčení vzniku těch nejlepších kousků z historie umění pustí samotní tvůrci, modelové, obrazy, sochy… Vyprav se na vzrušující cestu po stopách umění! Projdi se po pravěké jeskyni. Seznam se s půvabnou královnou Nefertiti. Nebo si třeba pohlaď hranostaje z obrazu Leonarda da Vinciho či oslav narozeniny s Marcem Chagallem.

Dopisy umělců: Od Leonarda da Vinciho po Davida Hockneyho Sto pečlivě vybraných osobních dopisů přináší čtenáři jedinečný pohled na život nejznámějších světových uměleckých osobností. Spisovatel a historik umění Michael Bird vše tematicky uspořádal, a tak máme jedinečnou možnost nahlédnout do soukromí a nejtajnějších zákoutí duše těchto často velmi rozporuplných umělců. Můžeme si přečíst jejich úvahy o lásce či štěstí, zjistit, jaký byl jejich každodenní život, jejich názory na nejrůznější témata, ponořit se spolu s nimi na stránkách jejich dopisů do tvůrčího procesu při zrodu mnoha dnes světoznámých děl.

This commentary, written by two leading Pauline scholars, showcases integration of multiple methods as well as reflections on the reception of Philippians and its meaning for today. It introduces the most compelling scholarship on the interpretation of Philippians to both an academic and non- academic audience.

Focusing on gospel-centered theology, this second edition emphasizes the importance of the gospel as the core of Christian doctrine. It explores how evangelical theology integrates the good news into various theological doctrines, shaping the ways believers think, pray, preach, teach, and minister. The book aims to provide an accessible and balanced approach to understanding and applying these theological principles in everyday life.

Discover answers to the most common questions and misconceptions about the Bible. Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew About the Bible is a short and readable introduction that explains how the Bible came to be, how to interpret the Bible, and how the Bible is authoritative.

Delve into the lives and work of some of the world’s great writers with this intriguing collection of correspondence. There is much to discover in this illustrated compendium of letters written by  great novelists, poets, playwrights and essayists , from Cervantes to the present day. One hundred letters and notes from Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, Jane Austen, Virginia Woolf, Jack Kerouac and Chinua Achebe  among many others are reproduced, together with a transcript of the correspondence and background details which provide their context. Arranged thematically, the book contains personal musings on love, happiness, work, daily life, money, politics, travel and the creative process. For lovers of literature, these rare documents provide fascinating insights into writers' daily lives, relationships and work. In the era of SMS, email and instant message, Writers' Letters reminds us of the treasures to be found in a simple letter. 

Focusing on the socio-historical context, Michael Bird's commentary explores Paul's letters to the Colossians and Philemon, emphasizing their theological significance for today's church. He details Paul's efforts to strengthen the Colossian congregation against confusing influences, highlighting the supremacy of Christ. Additionally, Bird illustrates Paul's pastoral approach in Philemon, advocating for a reconciled relationship between a slave and his master. This commentary integrates exegetical insight, rhetorical analysis, and practical application, showcasing Paul as a theologian, pastor, and missionary.

A treasure trove of noteworthy letters, arranged thematically to provide an insight into the lives and work of great artists.

New in paperback: Michael Bird's bestselling chronicle of the St Ives artists, illustrated in colour throughout.

A compelling and lively history that examines the lives of British artists from the late nineteenth century to today. This is the story of how the lives of British artists, from the late-nineteenth century to the present day, reflected and refracted the profound changes and historical events in the wider world. In a brilliant narrative that vividly evokes the personalities who populate and drive this story—including Aubrey Beardsley, Damien Hirst, and Barbara Hepworth—author Michael Bird reevaluates how we look at the history of modern Britain. Bird illuminates how British artists have been remembered, reimagined, and reshaped by a century of dramatic events. Generously illustrated, This is Tomorrow is an absorbing narrative of how history has changed—and continues to change—how artists see and are seen.