Книги Культурология и Искусствоведение

Less was more for Piet Mondrian. With his strictly limited pictorial elements—the colors red, yellow, and blue, black lines, white space—he sought a ‘universal harmony’ and created a whole new domain of avant-garde abstraction. This essential guide presents Mondrian's pioneering oeuvre, as well as his works of fashion and design, from White Stripes album covers to haute-couture dresses. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.56 kg, 96 pages

Renowned for his distinctive, elongated female nudes, Amedeo Modigliani is a legend of early modernism. His unique figuration corresponded to his own personal idea of beauty, but drew upon a rich variety of visual influences, including contemporary Cubism, African carvings, Cambodian sculptures, and 13th-century painting from his native Italy. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.56 kg, 96 pages

Nicknamed “il divino,” Renaissance genius Michelangelo combined body, spirit, and God into visionary masterpieces across sculpture, painting, and architecture. From The Pietà to the extraordinary ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, this book provides the essential introduction to the artist’s revolutionary ideas and awe-inspiring artworks. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.56 kg, 96 pages

Through eye-popping colors and simple forms, rejoice in the restless creativity and infectious energy of Henri Matisse, the artist who never stopped making art, and whose vivid palette gave nudes, landscapes, and interior views a whole new modernity. This compact yet comprehensive monograph includes preparatory sketches, full-page reproductions, and enlarged details, produced in collaboration with the artist’s estate. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.62 kg, 96 pages

Brace yourself for the blues: Declaring that a “new world calls for a new man”, showman-artist Yves Klein made his name with his large monochrome canvases, International Klein Blue, and “living paintbrushes,” in which naked women, daubed in paint, made imprints of their bodies on large sheets of paper. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.56 kg, 96 pages

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner was a German Expressionist pioneer, a prolific painter and printmaker, and cofounder of Die Brücke movement. Through vivid landscapes, stark nudes, and dynamic urban scenes, this introductory book explores his radical painting in pre–World War I Germany and his leading influence on 20th-century art. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.57 kg, 96 pages

Discover Christo and Jeanne-Claude, the artist duo who were born on the same day, met in Paris, fell in love, and became a unique creative partnership that took on Central Park, the German Reichstag, Biscayne Bay, and beyond with their vast and extraordinary environmental interventions. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.57 kg, 96 pages

Following up on the best-selling cookbook Les dîners de Gala, in this delightfully eccentric guide the surrealist master shares his passion for the gift of the gods. The book explores the many myths of the grape, in texts and sensuous and subversive works by the artist, always true to his maxim: “A real connoisseur does not drink wine but tastes of its secrets.” Winner of the 2018 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards Hardcover, 21.2 x 30.2 cm, 1.89 kg, 296 pages

One of the most accomplished human beings who ever lived, Leonardo remains a quintessential Renaissance genius. The perfect companion to the Leonardo Graphic Work edition, this book is a compact catalogue raisonné of all of the artist’s masterful paintings, both surviving and lost, including the showstopping Mona Lisa and Last Supper. Hardcover, 14 x 19.5 cm, 1.17 kg, 488 pages

Fall under the spell of Gustav Klimt. A century after his death, the Viennese artist still startles with his unabashed eroticism, dazzling surfaces, and artistic experimentation. Master of 19th-century Viennese art and pioneer of the Secessionist movement, Klimt built up a shimmering legacy of lustrous tones and gold leaf textures, including such beloved works as The Kiss and The Woman in Gold. Hardcover, 14 x 19.5 cm, 1.07 kg, 664 pages

As one of the first, true masters of oil painting, Jan van Eyck was also one of the most important Renaissance artists of the 15th century. Just 25 surviving works are attributed to him, yet his realism heavily influenced Early Netherlandish painters. Explore Jan van Eyck’s life and masterful oil works in this hardcover introduction. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.56 kg, 96 pages

With just 35 known works, Johannes Vermeer is credited with prompting a New York Times best seller, a film starring Scarlett Johansson, and record attendances at art institutions around the world. Discover the craftsman of one of the most important portfolios in art history, in which light, textures, and a sense of unspoken secrets dazzle in their realism and intrigue. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.56 kg, 96 pages

Enter a world of ravishing light and color. English Romanticist J. M. W. Turner transformed the essence of landscape painting from serene contemplative scenes to pictures pulsating with life, as if the sun itself were gleaming out of his canvases. Discover the shimmering works and wide repertoire of the “father of light,” who pit the Industrial Revolution against the scorching forces of nature. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.57 kg, 96 pages

Meet Gerhard Richter, the German artist who redefined painting. Between abstract works and photography-based paintings, Richter pushes the medium’s boundaries and reminds us of its urgency and importance in a world overwhelmed by digital images. This introduction to one of the greatest artists of our time explores his entire career. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.62 kg, 96 pages

Meet the Belgian Surrealist forever on the hunt for magic and mystery. This introduction to Magritte presents key works from the artist's vast repertoire of visual humor, paradox, and surprise which makes us look and look again, not only at the painting, but at our sense of self and the world. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.57 kg, 96 pages

Meet the pioneer of Pop art in this introduction to Roy Lichtenstein, whose high-impact cartoon-based images exploded onto the art scene at the end of the 1950s and transformed the notion of fine art forever. Appropriating the form and content of mass media, Lichtenstein reveled in American consumer culture while elevating it for critique at the same time. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.56 kg, 96 pages

Painter, inventor, architect, scientist, and engineer: Leonardo da Vinci stands to this day as one of the most accomplished human beings ever to have lived. Whether the smallest arteries of the human heart, exquisite biblical scenes, or far-flung constellations of the universe, explore his insatiable quest for knowledge, invention, and beauty. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.56 kg, 96 pages

Discover the shimmering and sensual oeuvre of Gustav Klimt, the Austrian symbolist painter who polarized the art world by combining decorative finesse with erotic thrill. From landscape paintings to glistening renderings of the female body, the founding member of the Vienna Secession continues to fascinate with his works of mosaic-like patterns, curvaceous forms, and radiant color. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.62 kg, 96 pages

Hiroshige was one of the last great artists of ukiyo-e, the woodblock print genre that flourished between the 17th and 19th century and did much to determine the world’s visual concept of Japan. This dependable introduction leads you through the blossoming cherry trees, beautiful women, and dramatic ocean views that made Hiroshige a household name and became exemplary of Japonisme. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.62 kg, 96 pages

Keith Haring spent little more than a decade in the spotlight, but in his singular blend of street art, graffiti, a Pop sensibility, and cartoon elements, he created stalwarts of modern pop culture as much as vivid social and political statements. From his first subway drawings through to his Pop Shop in SoHo, this concise introduction explores Haring’s innovation and activism at the heart of the 1980s New York art scene. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.57 kg, 96 pages

From impossible staircases to tesselated birds, explore the graphic genius of M.C. Escher, master of quirky vantage points, mathematical puzzles, and the transition from paper flatness to illusory volume. This essential introduction presents key Escher works, exploring the evolution of a unique pictorial style that has captivated scientists and hippies alike. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.61 kg, 96 pages

With his enchanting roster of musicans, roosters, flowers, and floating lovers, Marc Chagall is celebrated to this day as one of the most readily identifiable modern masters and one of the most influential Jewish artists of all time. This dependable artist introduction explores the dreams, tales, colors, and cultural traditions that made up Chagall’s rich and intricate tapestry. Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.56 kg, 96 pages

Видимая невидимая живопись. Книги на картинах / Автор: Щербинина Ю.В., , Серия: История и наука Рунета. Лекции, Страниц: 368, Переплет: тв, ISBN: 978-5-17-112798-5

Как начать разбираться в искусстве. Язык художника / Автор: Марков А.В., , Серия: История и наука Рунета. Лекции, Страниц: 304, Переплет: тв, ISBN: 978-5-17-116790-5

Очерки истории кельтской книжности / Автор: Кухтенкова О. А. , Издательство: Евразия, Серия: Parvus Libellus, Страниц: 192, Переплет: , ISBN: 978-5-8071-0493-9

Дела плоти. Интимная жизнь людей Средневековья в пространстве судебной полемики / Автор: Тогоева О. И., Издательство: Центр гуманитарных инициатив, Серия: MEDIAEVALIA, Страниц: 352, Переплет: Твердый, ISBN: 978-5-98712-838-1

Искусство, религия, коммерция, рождение арт-рынка. Северный Ренессанс / Автор: Стефани Поррас, Издательство: Слово, Серия: , Страниц: 256, Переплет: Твердый, ISBN: 978-5-387-01570-0

Жизнь при дворе. Искусство, удовольствия, власть. Ренессанс в Италии / Автор: Элисон Коул, Издательство: Слово, Серия: , Страниц: 272, Переплет: Твердый, ISBN: 978-5-387-01513-7

Миросозерцание и культура русского старообрядчества XVII-XX вв. / Автор: Кожурин К., Издательство: Евразия, Серия: Parvus Libellus, Страниц: 192, Переплет: Твердый, ISBN: 978-5-8071-0487-8

Сокровища Италии: От Каналетто до Болдини / Автор: Згарби В., Издательство: Слово, Серия: Витторио Згарби, Страниц: 496, Переплет: Твердый, ISBN: 978-5-387-01525-0

Стрит-арт / Автор: Армстронг С., Издательство: Ад Маргинем Пресс, Серия: Основы искусства, Страниц: 176, Переплет: Мягкая, ISBN: 978-5-91103-489-4

Поп-арт / Автор: Фриджери Ф., Издательство: Ад Маргинем Пресс, Серия: А+А, Страниц: 176, Переплет: Мягкий, ISBN: 978-5-91103-423-8.

Авангард на выставках. Новое искусство в ХХ веке / Автор: Альтшулер Б., Издательство: Ад Маргинем Пресс, Страниц: 304, Переплет: Мягкий, ISBN: 978-5-91103-436-8

Расширенная картина. Женщины, изменившие мир искусства / Автор: Беннетт С., Издательство: Ад Маргинем Пресс, Серия: , Страниц: 112, Переплет: тв, ISBN: 978-5-91103-509-9

Почему в искусстве так много голых людей? И другие важные вопросы об искусстве / Автор: Ходж С., Издательство: Ад Маргинем Пресс, Серия: «Почему..?», Страниц: 96, Переплет: тв, ISBN: 978-5-91103-349-1

Лучше посмотреть еще раз: как полюбить искусство / Автор: Уорд О., Издательство: Ад Маргинем Пресс, Серия: , Страниц: 176, Переплет: м, ISBN: 978-5-91103-464-1

О зеркалах и другие истории. Реалистическая иллюзия. Книга 1 / Автор: Умберто Эко, Издательство: Слово, Серия: Умберто Эко, Страниц: 280, Переплет: Мягкая, ISBN: 978-5-387-01602-8

История об искусстве Флоренции. Город и миф. Ренессанс в Италии / Автор: Незерсоул Скотт, Издательство: Слово, Серия: Искусство Ренессанса, Страниц: 224, Переплет: Твердый, ISBN: 978-5-387-01590-8

Rembrandt’s drawings and etchings earned him unparalleled recognition from his contemporaries, capturing elusive expressions and moments in just a few strokes. In commemoration of the 350th anniversary of his death, this XXL monograph is the first-ever collection gathering Rembrandt’s complete works on paper, unveiling all 708 drawings, printed in color for the first time, and 314 etchings in brilliant reproductions. Hardcover with fold-out, 29 x 39.5 cm, 6.80 kg, 756 pages

If you thought these paintings were familiar, look again, and look closer. Part art history, part detective work, this fascinating collection explores 100 world-famous works of art through enlarged details, revealing the fashions and lifestyles, the loves and intrigues, politics and people that truly make a masterpiece. Hardcover with fold-outs, 24.4 x 34 cm, 4.72 kg, 762 pages

Художники и покровители искусств в Вечном городе. Ренессанс. Рим / Автор: Джон Марчиари, Издательство: Слово, Серия: , Страниц: 240, Переплет: Твердый, ISBN: 978-5-387-01548-9

Цивилизация запахов. XVI—начало XIX века / Автор: Мюшембле, Р., Издательство: Новое литературное обозрение, Серия: Культура повседневности, Страниц: 312, Переплет: Твердый, ISBN: 978-5-4448-1229-7