50 impressionist paintings you should know
50 Impressionist Paintings You Should Know
No artistic education is complete without a healthy dose of Impressionism. Here fifty of the most important works from the early nineteenth through the early twentieth centuries are gorgeously reproduced, including the best of Monet, Degas, van Gogh, Renoir, Cezanne, Cassatt, Manet, Seurat, and Pisarro. Each piece is given a brief overview establishing its place in the Impressionist pantheon as well as in its artist's oeuvre. An introductory text explains the Impressionistic style, tracing the movement's development, while an appendix offers biographies of the artists. The result is a veritable tour on Impressionism, offering an enjoyable and practical art history lesson that everyone can enjoy.
1687 Руб.
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Поклонники отмеченного наградами подкаста Stuff You Should Know — и те, кому просто интересно узнать о мире — могут увлекательно познакомиться с содержанием шоу с помощью игры Trivial Pursuit: Stuff You Should Know. Приготовьтесь бросить вызов друзья...
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Stepan Peter 50 Photographers You Should Know
This dynamic introduction to the most important photographers from the inception of photography to today bears witness to the magic of the camera. From Fe lix Nadar's awe-inspiring aerial photos and Eugene Atget's images of fin de sie cle France to Walker Evans' stirring photos and Nan Goldin's poetic scenarios, each of the photographers featured here represents a vital aspect of photography's evolution. The artists are presented in double-page spreads that include reproductions of their most important works, concise biographies, and informative sidebars. The result is a fascinating overview of the way photographers continue to push the limits of their genre, offering their audiences new ways of seeing and understanding our world.
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Rosalind Ormiston. 50 Art Movements You Should Know
This beautifully produced book, available in a new edition, introduces readers to the major developments in the history of modern art from Realism to the New Leipzig School.
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Taggart Caroline 500 Beautiful Words You Should Know
CRESTFALLEN at CHICANERY and CIRCUMLOCUTION? Have no TRUCK with TOMFOOLERY and TRUMPERY? Or OMNISCIENT about OBLOQUIES and OPSIMATHS? Whether you've answered yes, no or 'sorry, I didn't catch that', 500 Beautiful Words You Should now is for you. It offers words that flow EXQUISITELY off the tongue; words that are just perfect for their meaning, like the lazy-sounding SLOTH and the heavy-footed GALUMPH; words that will make you sound clever, like DEUTERAGONIST and LETHOLOGICA; and words that are just fun to say, like LIQUEFACTION and LUXURIATE. It'll tell you where they come from, how to use them and whether you're likely to BAMBOOZLE anyone who's listening to you. With occasional special features on great words for colours, words from the Classics and words that make you laugh, this is a book to delight BIBLIOPHILES and BLATHERSKITES alike.
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Stuart Colin Numbers. 10 Things You Should Know
Discover the ten things we all should know about mathematics in this fascinating collection of short essays Uncover the language of our universe - numbers - in this wide-ranging whistle-stop tour of the history and majesty of mathematics. Our world simply wouldn't function if we didn't have numbers. But where do they come from? Why do we cut cake the wrong way? How can there be different sizes of infinity? All these questions and more are answered in this engaging romp through the history of numbers by acclaimed science writer, Colin Stuart. From the mathematicians who have (and haven't) shouted 'Eureka!' to the theories that affect and inform our everyday lives; Numbers shows us that maths was never boring - we were just being taught it in the wrong way. Consisting of ten bite-sized essays, there's no better guide to this fundamental science.
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Smethurst Rebecca Space. 10 Things You Should Know
This book is for anyone who wants to easily understand the mind-blowing fundamentals of our extraordinary, expanding universe. Written by Oxford astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst and composed of ten captivating, simple essays, it guides you swiftly through the galaxies, explaining the mysteries of black holes, dark matter and what existed before the Big Bang, presenting the evidence as to whether we really are alone, illuminating what we still don't know, and much more besides. If you have big questions about Space, this book will provide you with the answers in an engaging and succinct way.
1688 Руб.
Lomax Dean R. Dinosaurs. 10 Things You Should Know
Travel back to the prehistoric world and discover the most fascinating parts of the lives of Earth's most awe-inspiring creatures - the dinosaurs. Dr Dean Lomax brings these prehistoric creatures to life in ten bite-sized essays, written for people short on time but not curiosity. Making big ideas simple, Dean takes readers on a journey to uncover what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur, what dinosaurs ate, how they evolved, what caused them to go extinct, and more! Perfect for anyone fascinated by the dinosaur exhibits at museums, palaeontology and fans of Jurassic Park.
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Courtauld Sarah, Davies Kate The Impressionists Sticker Book
A fascinating introduction to the Impressionists most famous paintings. Learn about the painters and their inspiration while matching the stickers of famous Impressionist paintings to their frames. With over 100 stickers, and links to specially selected websites for more information. Published in association with The National Gallery, London.
2190 Руб.
Tilby Ginny You Should! You Should!
Hippo's morning starts off good, until friends say, “You should! You should!” You should prance! You should sing! Wear this hat! Stretch your wing! Though Hippo wants to be a friend, he wonders when the “shoulds” will end. Hippo and friends will soon find out that being yourself is what life's about
1586 Руб.
Dooley J. Beauty and the Beast. Книга для чтения
"Beauty, I love you. Do you love me? Will you many me?" What should she say? She was afraid of him, and she didn't know how to say "no". And so she said, "No, Beast. You are kind, but I don't love you. And I don't want to marry you." At this the Beast let out a roar of anger and pain. "Why don't you love me? Am I so ugly?!" he shouted at the terrified Beauty and left the room... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Dooley J. Beauty and the Beast. Книга для чтения
"Beauty, I love you. Do you love me? Will you many me?" What should she say? She was afraid of him, and she didn't know how to say "no". And so she said, "No, Beast. You are kind, but I don't love you. And I don't want to marry you." At this the Beast let out a roar of anger and pain. "Why don't you love me? Am I so ugly?!" he shouted at the terrified Beauty and left the room... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
560 Руб.
Feeney Alice Sometimes I Lie
My name is Amber Reynolds. There are three things you should know about me. 1.I'm in a coma 2.My husband doesn't love me any more 3.Sometimes I lie Unnerving, twisted and utterly compelling, you won't be able to put this thriller down. Perfect for fans of Behind Closed Doors, The Girl on the Train and The Woman in the Window.
1595 Руб.
Watercolour Techniques for Artists and Illustrators
The only instructional book on watercolour painting you will ever need! Whether you are just starting out with watercolour painting, or you're looking to push the boundaries and take your skills to the next level, this book contains all the inspiration and practical know-how needed to create perfect paintings and wonderful watercolour designs. With passion on every page, you can discover: -A step-by-step photographic guide to over 90 techniques and top tips on watercolour paintings -Showcase spreads include stand-out paintings to analyse how the artist achieved particular effects -Comprehensive range of techniques suitable for both beginners and experienced painters This awe-inspiring art book starts from the very basics, such as choosing the right brushes and practising colour mixes, and then offers a plethora of tips and tricks to creating the most wonderful watercolour designs, tackling all techniques, from composition to colour theory, graduated tones to glazed tints, monochrome and more!
3507 Руб.
Heine Florian Impressionism. 13 Artists Children Should Know
Presenting a variety of impressionist art, this inviting book shows young readers how painters from Claude Monet to John Singer Sargent introduced impressionist styles of painting and so changed the course of art. In this beautifully produced volume, young readers are given the opportunity to study masterpieces of Impressionist work in great detail. From Monet's Impression, Sunrise, which is attributed to starting the movement, to Seurat's pointillist masterpiece, A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, each painting is reproduced on its own page with descriptive texts, biographical details of the artist, and entertaining facts. Along the way readers will learn the historic context of these paintings as well as a variety of artistic terms. The book also offers playful suggestions for creating Impressionist art at home or school as well as ideas that will help young readers appreciate why the Impressionist style was at once revolutionary and timeless.
1239 Руб.
Jewell Hannah 100 Nasty Women of History. Brilliant, badass and completely fearless women everyone should know
100 fascinating and brilliantly written stories about history's bravest, baddest but little known 'nasty' women from across the world. These are the women who were deemed too nasty for their times, too nasty to be recognised, too nasty to be paid for their work and sometimes too nasty to be allowed to live. When you learn about women in history, they're often made out to be shining, glittering souls. But when you hear about these Bold-Yet-Morally-Irreproachable Women of History who were 100% Pure and Good, you're probably not being told the best bits of her life. You probably missed the part where she: Slept around Wore men's clothes Crashed planes Led a revolution Terrorised the seven seas Wrote sensual poetry Punched a Nazi (metaphorically, but not always) These are the women you've probably never heard of, but should. Take these stories and tell them to your friends, because everyone should know about the nasty women from history who gave zero f*cks whatsoever. These are the 100 NASTY WOMEN OF HISTORY you need to know about.
2017 Руб.