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Blum Dieter: Malakhov

Скачать книгу (размер 1 115 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 220) Аннотация: Vladimir Malakhov — this widely acclaimed winner of numerous prizes and dancer of the century delights his public through the rare combination of technical brilliance and lyrical eloquence. His supple, androgynous body combines power and purity, flash and elegance, melodrama and eye-bobbling academic precision (New York Times) — when he leaps, gravity seems suspended. Yet he remains driven to…

Burgundy: Art, Architecture, Landscape

Скачать книгу (размер 1 931 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 380) Аннотация: La Bougogne the name evokes art of international status, names of famous wines, and culinary pleasures. The reader learns about all the major monuments of which there are many: cathedrals and cloisters, castles and vineyards. We are taken by the hand and led step by step through the landscape and regional uniqueness of the four Burgundy départements. For the first time, we learn about the…

1000 Masterpieces

Скачать книгу (размер 5 134 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 1008) Аннотация: This reference book provides essential data, facts and background information regarding the most important artists of European painting. It includes reproductions of more than 1000 masterpieces, life and work of the most important artists of European painting, detailed captions for all depicted works, 20 thematic insets for an overall understanding of European painting, and a comprehensive art…

Berlin

Скачать книгу (размер 2 197 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 432) Аннотация: High-quality, often full-page, color photographs of exterior views, interiors, architectonic details, and much more. This richly illustrated volume offers a comprehensive insight into this metropolis boundless diversity. In com-petently written texts the author presents a journey through the most significant stages of Berlin s artistic and architectural history, from its beginnings to the present…

Cistercian Abbeys

Скачать книгу (размер 2 033 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 400) Аннотация: Thanks to their spirituality, asceticism, technical skills and craftsmanship, the Cistercians became one of the most influential monastic orders of the high Middle Ages. Nine centuries ago, when the dynamic energy of the Benedictine order was threatening to ossify into mere grandeur and formalism, the Cistercians returned to the original holy rules of Benedict of Nursia and working with their…

Jean-Marie Perouse De Montclos: Chateaux of the Loire Valley

Скачать книгу (размер 1 829 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 360) Аннотация: The architectural heritage of the French kings is nowhere as present as in the Loire valley. Magnificent castles, sophisticated gardens and sweeping parks demonstrate both the monarchs' power and appreciation of art, attracting and fascinating uncounted visitors to this day. 60 of these works of art have been captured in brilliant color photographs for this book — the Hall of the States General…

Vass Laszlo: Handmade Shoes for Men

Скачать книгу (размер 1 095 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 216) Аннотация: Without a doubt, custom-made shoes are a luxury for the feet. The authors of this book have traced the trail of a traditional craft that remains vital today. Take a look behind the scenes of some of the most renowned workshops and experience the creation of elegant, handcrafted men's shoes — from measuring the foot to professional packaging.

Bloom Ken: Broadway Musicals

Скачать книгу (размер 1 707 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 336) Аннотация: This richly visual, information-packed celebration of popular theatre's most enduring art form brings to life the best-loved shows of all time — from Annie Get Your Gun to the Ziegfeld Follies, including Brigadoon, Cabaret, Evita, Chorus Line, Cats, Carousel and Anything Goes. These are the very greatest musicals that were either created on Broadway or transferred to Broadway. Each entry…

Culinaria Russia: A Celebration of Food and Tradition

Скачать книгу (размер 1 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 372) Аннотация: Pirogi, blini, and borscht are familiar enough to many people, but what surprises might await us when we try ukha, khinkali, khachapuri, lahmadjo or plov? Russia, the Ukraine, and the countries of the Caucasus offer a wealth of culinary delicacies that are hardly known to us, a myriad of foods and flavors fed by the most diverse influences and cultures at the intersection of Orient and Occident.…

Masters of Art: Bruegel

Скачать книгу (размер 707 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 140) Аннотация: Pieter Bruegel (1525–1569) was a Flemish Renaissance painter and printmaker known for his landscapes and peasant scenes. In this volume, numerous large-sized illustrations showcase the artist’s oeuvre, and authoritative texts illustrate the decisive stages in the artist’s life and in the development of his work, explaining their significance in the context of his time and for the following…

Masters of Art: Fra Angelico

Скачать книгу (размер 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 120) Аннотация: The artist and Dominican friar posthumously called Fra Angelico pioneered many of the stylistic trends that distinguish the early Renaissance, including the rational treatment of pictorial space and the volumetric modeling of forms with light and shadow. In this volume, numerous large-sized illustrations showcase the artist’s oeuvre, and authoritative texts illustrate the decisive stages in the…

Art Nouveau

Скачать книгу (размер 2 176 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 428) Аннотация: The unity of art and life was the goal of the Art Nouveau movement, the prelude to modernity. On the basis of shared ideas, its adherents strove for a homogenous style, which nonetheless took on manifold variations in its expression. Dr. Gabriele Fahr-Becker explores this artistic movement in architecture, interior decor, furniture design, silver and gold smithery, ceramics and glasswork, graphic…

Gentleman

Скачать книгу (размер 1 911 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 376) Аннотация: An elegantly dressed man does not only look smart and attractive, he also implies confidence and respect. A self-assured appearance, excellent manners and carefully chosen quality garments are distinctive signs of a true gentleman. Paying tribute to the latest evolutions in fashion and social trends, this thoroughly revised edition of Bernhard Roetzel’s tried-and-tested guide is set for the men…