Esta autora, hermana de las novelistas A.S. Byatt y Margaret Drabble, se adentra en las complejidades de la psique humana y las intrincaciones de las relaciones. Sus obras se caracterizan por una observación meticulosa y una profunda perspicacia en los personajes. A menudo enriquece sus narrativas con profundidad intelectual y un sensible dominio del lenguaje. Su escritura refleja su experiencia como historiadora del arte, ofreciendo una perspectiva única sobre el arte y la historia.
La biografía de Caravaggio, escrita por Helen Langdon, ofrece una profunda investigación sobre su vida y obra, explorando su controversia por un asesinato y su transición a temas religiosos. Langdon reconstruye su época y ambientes, convirtiendo esta obra en una de las mejores biografías sobre el pintor.
Edgar Degas, an influential figure in 19th-century art, is characterized by his private nature and cynicism, yet his artistic skill is undeniable. His acute vision and meticulous attention to detail set him apart from his contemporaries. Degas frequently explored themes such as ballet, racecourses, and women in intimate moments, revisiting these subjects throughout his career. His commitment to quality is evident from his early academic sketches to his later pastels, showcasing a consistent mastery of design and drawing.
A new biography of the Italian Renaissance painter, poet and actor Salvator Rosa.
This guide to 800 art galleries features: a star rating system to highlight unmissable masterpieces; foreign language vocabulary; A-Z index of over 600 major artists and sculptors; and a glossary of art terms. schovat popis
Paintings by Whistler, Monet, Pissarro, Cezanne, Sisley, Renoir, Degas, Manet, Morisot, and Van Gogh depict each of the four seasons
A guide to art galleries and museums around the world
A new look at work by Caravaggio, one of the most famous and fascinating artists of all time.
Un guide critique et complet des trésors artistiques d'Italie, illustré de photos, de cartes et de plans de musées.
