Gerry Souter Knihy

Edice Světové umění je zasvěcena nejvýznamnějším osobnostem v dějinách umění a jejich dílu. Dokonale graficky zpracované knihy obsahují velké množství kvalitních barevných reprodukcí, z nichž si čtenář může udělat dobrou představu o umělcově tvorbě. Doprovází je fundovaný biografický text, který shrnuje nejen základní informace o malířově životě, ale také o jeho postojích a názorech a obecně přístupu k umění. Díky praktickému formátu a vysoké kvalitě představuje série Světové umění dokonalé dárkové publikace. Frida Kahlo (1907–1954), významná mexická malířka, jejíž obrazy jsou směsí realismu, surrealismu a symbolismu.

Armáda duchů je nezvyklý název 23. americké jednotky čítající 1100 mužů. Jejím úkolem bylo za druhé světové války zmást německé nepřátele rozmístěním umělých tanků, děl či letadel. Němci na radarech nerozeznali pravé válečné stroje od falešných, a očekávali tak útok na špatných místech. Kniha shrnuje konkrétní případy, kdy se Američanům manévr podařil.

Kazimir Malevich (1878 - 1935) was a painter and a great art theorist but first and foremost he was the founder of Suprematism (pure abstraction), a style based on geometrical forms. ""Suprematism,"" he wrote, ""has led me to discover something that had not been understood until then??? there is in human consciousness an imperious desire of space and the will to escape from Earth."" This new publication presents the brilliant works of Malevich, the original painter, who until the age of twentyseven had no professional background as a painter, and who learned to draw out of curiosity and out of his will to learn. Gerry Souter once more offers us the works of a brilliant artist as well as a new perspective on the artist's personality.

Exploring the legacy of NASCAR's leading family, the narrative delves into their pivotal role in shaping the multibillion-dollar sport. It highlights the family's influence on the racing industry, detailing their triumphs, challenges, and the evolution of NASCAR over the years. The book offers an insider's perspective on the dynamics of family, competition, and the passion that drives the sport, making it a compelling read for racing enthusiasts and those interested in American sports history.

The book showcases the transformation of Arlington Heights, Illinois, from a collection of mercantile ventures in the mid-1800s to a thriving village center renowned for its growth and redevelopment. Through nearly 200 historic photographs, it highlights key figures, events, and industries that shaped the community. Notable images include the first photograph of the town, its founder, and the original post office. The narrative captures the dynamic evolution of the area, illustrating its resilience and reinvention over time.

Edward Hopper, born in Nyack in 1882, remains one of the most important American painters. After studying to be an illustrator, he entered the famous New York School of Art, where he studied under the direction of Robert Henri, whose influence on Hoppers work was fundamental, as he was the one who encouraged Hopper to paint scenes from American life. In his works, Hopper poetically expressed the solitude of man confronted to the American way of life as it developed in the 1920s. Inspired by the movies and particularly by the various camera angles and attitudes of characters, his paintings expose the alienation of mass culture. Done in cold colours and inhabited by anonymous characters, Hoppers paintings also symbolically reflect the Great Depression. Despite his numerous trips to Europe, he remained impervious to the major trends revolutionizing painting at the time, such as cubism or surrealism. Dedicated to a very personal approach to his subjects, he modelled himself on classical painters, such as Rembrandt, Degas, or Daumier.His paintings of gas stations, motels, and scenes from everyday life represent an aesthetic testimony to individualism, wide open spaces, and the fundamental values of the American nation. He died in 1967, leaving behind a definitive imprint on American art.