This volume showcases twenty major paintings by Lucian Freud, curated by his assistant David Dawson. It highlights Freud's large-scale portraits, particularly of Leigh Bowery, emphasizing intimacy and psychological depth in his depictions of the naked body. Dawson offers insights into Freud's creative process, revealing the artist's innovative approach.
razgovori s Jordijem Savallom, Peterom Mayerom, Louisom Begleyjem, Fridom Mannom, Bemardom Haitinkom, Philippeom de Montebellom, Benedettom Craveri, Simonom Schamom, Avishaijem Margalitom, princom el-Hasanom bin Talalom, Nurijom Schoenberg-Nono, Toddom Gitlinom, Antoniom Damasiom, Russelom Schermanom, Davidom Dubalom, Andréom Schiffrinom, Ismailom Serageldinom, Andreasom Landshoffom, Toonom Riemenom
Rob Riemen, esejist i kulturalni filozof, utemeljitelj i direktor Instituta Nexus te glavni urednik časopisa Nexus, za knjigu Škola života razgovarao je s devetnaestero pomno odabranih prijatelja diljem svijeta. Riječ je o znanstvenicima, filozofima, glazbenicima, piscima, izdavačima i jednom sindikalistu, ljudima koji su svojim sposobnostima ali i intelektualnim, znanstvenim, političkim ili umjetničkim talentima stekli svjetsku slavu. Svi su prevalili dug i težak životni put, prepun uspona i padova, i u stanju su odgovoriti na središnje pitanje u svim razgovorima u ovoj knjizi: čemu te život naučio? Uvidi, iskustva i sjećanja koje nam Riemenovi sugovornici prezentiraju zapravo su svojevrsna šetnja kroz europsku i svjetsku povijest dvadesetoga stoljeća, vrijeme kada su odrastali, učili, uspinjali se i postajali slavni. Priče tih devetnaestero životnih putnika, pune sjete, humora, utjehe i nade oslikavaju njihove nezaboravne portrete i prenose nam njihova bogata životna iskustva. Ta jedinstvena skupina ljudi dijeli s nama svoju mudrost stečenu u školi života. Danas, kada je sve unaprijed programirano i kada je za maštu i kreativnost ostalo tako malo prostora, a svijetom tako snažno dominiraju obožavanje mladosti i vječnoga ostajanja mladim, informacije i tehnologija, devetnaest životnih priča koje je Riemen zabilježio prava su oda starosti, iskustvu, mudrosti i ljubavi prema životu i drugima.
Originally published in 1993, a unique, large-format catalogue exhibits the finest paintings and sculptures in New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art's permanent collection in three hundred color illustrations. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.
The story of Christ's life, as conveyed through the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, has profoundly influenced art and culture for nearly two thousand years. These Evangelists' words have inspired countless masterpieces by writers, composers, and visual artists, creating a rich visual narrative that shapes our perception of Jesus and His life on Earth. This book presents a selection of significant moments from Christ's life, as described by the Evangelists and illustrated by artworks from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Arranged chronologically, it recounts this timeless story through a powerful combination of text and image, highlighting its drama and beauty. Each artwork is carefully chosen to accompany Gospel excerpts, showcasing the remarkable diversity of artistic interpretations of Christ's life. The collection features paintings, drawings, sculptures, prints, and stained glass and ceramics, primarily from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. This book is suitable for readers of all ages, meant to be cherished and revisited, making it a treasured gift for families throughout the year.
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Ce guide du Metropolitan Museum of Art, à New York, décrit les vastes collections du musée et ses bâtiments, y compris les Cloisters. Il présente près de 900 œuvres d'art provenant des 18 départements de conservation du musée, sélectionnées par le directeur du musée, Philippe de Montebello.