World of Art

Series · 35

books · 1953-2021

By Edwin Mullins, Jean Adhémar, Joachim Fernau, and more

Books in series

Contemporary Painting

2021

This international survey of contemporary painting by a leading author features artwork from over 250 renowned artists whose ideas and aesthetics characterize the painting of our time. The twentieth century brought radical changes in art―including the shift from modernism to postmodernism―which were accompanied by fierce debates regarding the place of painting in contemporary culture. Contemporary Painting argues that the medium has not only persisted in the twenty-first century but expanded and evolved alongside changes in art, technology, politics, and other factors, developing a unique energy and diversity. Renowned critic and art historian Suzanne Hudson offers an intelligent and original survey of the subject, organized into seven thematic chapters, each of which explores an aspect of contemporary painting, from appropriation to the ways in which artists address and engage the body. Hudson’s inclusive and compelling text is sensitive to issues such as queer narratives, race, activism, and climate and demonstrates the continued relevance of painting today. Bringing together more than 250 eminent artists from around the world, such as Cecily Brown, Julie Mehretu, Theaster Gates, Kara Walker, Kehinde Wiley, Takashi Murakami, and Zhang Xiaogang, this is an essential volume for art history enthusiasts, students, critics, and practitioners interested in discovering how painting is approached, reimagined, and challenged by today’s artists. 245 color illustrations

The Arts of Man

1960

"The arts of man include not only painting and sculpture but also mosaics, tapestries, stained glass, ceramics, coins, enamels,glass, primitive masks, etchings, book illustrations and illumination. eric Newton, Slade Professor at Fine Art Oxford, has made his choice from all these fields and from all the great periods and cultures. The result is an exciting selection of nearly 200 of the world's greatest masterpieces in all media that is at once personal and far ranging. It includes many works rarely or never previously reproduced as well as familiar ones that one can gaze at again and again. Eric Newton's extremely perceptive text concentrates on the works of art themselves and defines the essence of immortality to be found in the masterpieces illustrated and discussed."

#49

Graphic Design in the Twentieth Century

A Concise History

2021

A new edition of a seminal book on the history of graphic design in the twentieth century by one of the leading authorities in the field. The story of graphic design is one of the most exciting and important developments in twentieth-century visual culture. From its roots in the expansion of printing, graphic design has evolved from a means of identification, information, and promotion to a profession and art in its own right. This authoritative documentary history begins with the poster and goes on to chart the use of text and image in brochures and magazines, advertising, corporate identity, television, and electronic media, and includes the effects of technical innovations such as photography and the computer, as well as the digital revolution. With over 800 illustrations fully integrated with the text, this indispensable account is uniquely clear, comprehensive, and absorbing. For this latest edition, Graphic Design in the Twentieth Century has been updated with a new preface and additions to the bibliography, ensuring its continued usefulness to students and designers alike. 800+ illustrations

#55

Encyclopedia of Themes and Subjects in Painting

1971

#60

A concise history of art

1953

Bu kitap sanat tarihi konusunda eğitilmemiş okura, elden geldiğince çok fikir ve saptanmış olgu verebilmek için hazırlanmış bir kitaptır. Her bölümün başındaki açıklamalar, ayrı ayrı okunabilir ve bunların her biri, kısa bir eleştirel ve estetik irdeleme sunar. Okur, Sonuç bölümünde, modern insanın, merak dolu dikkatini insan dehasının sanat eseri denen ürününe ilk kez çevirmesinden sonra, bu ürünü yorumlayışının çeşitli yordamlarının bir taslağını bulacaktır. Kitaptaki resimler, metne eşlik etmek üzere seçilmiştir, ama önsöz niteliğindeki kısa yorumlara ve sonuca eşlik edenler aynı özelliği taşımazlar. Bu durumlarda, resimlerin konulmasının amacı, benzerlikleri göz önüne sermek ve tarihsel perspektifleri açıklamak ve okura, çeşitli uygarlıkların karakteristik formlarını ayırt eden ya da birleştiren gerçekler hakkında açık seçik bir fikir vermektir. Yazar, sanat eserini zaman ve mekân sınırlamalarını aşan evrensel ve tarafsız bir görüş açısından irdelemek amacını gütmüştür. Bu konuda başarı iddia etmemektedir; ama amacı doğrultusunda gösterdiği çabaların hakkı teslim edilirse, kendisini ödüllendirilmiş sayacaktır. Zaten belli birtakım kültürel köklere bağlıysa, kim kendi zamanının sınırlarını aşmayı ya da içinde yetiştiği uygarlığın iddialarını bir yana atmayı umabilir?

#70

Graphic Art of the 18th Century

1963

Translation of "La gravure originale du XVIIIe siècle." Informative and richly illustrated account of the graphic arts from the early 1700's through the end of the century, a period that witnessed the awakening of new schools and techniques. Work by Hogarth, Canaletto, Piranesi, Hubert Robert, Goya, William Blake, et al. 168 plates, 9 in color. Bibliography. Index of names. 256 pgs.

#74

Modern Architecture

A Critical History

2020

This highly acclaimed survey of modern architecture and its origins has become a classic since it first appeared in 1980, and has helped to shape architectural practice and discourse worldwide. For this extensively revised and updated fifth edition, Kenneth Frampton has added a new section that explores in detail the modernist tradition in architecture across the globe in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. He examines the varied ways in which architects are not only responding to the geographical, climatic, material and cultural contexts of their buildings, but also pursuing distinct lines of approach that emphasize topography, morphology, sustainability, materiality habitat and civic form. It remains an essential book for all students of architecture and architectural history.

#80

Art Without Boundaries, 1950-70

1972

Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside.

#86

Scottish Art

2021

Accessible, extensively researched, and beautifully illustrated, this updated volume by renowned scholar and author Murdo Macdonald sheds light on the history and cultural significance of Scottish art. At a time when issues of Scottish identity are the subject of fierce debate, Murdo Macdonald illuminates Scotland’s artistic past and present in this classic text in the World of Art series. Ranging from Neolithic standing stones and the art of the Picts and Gaels to Reformation and Enlightenment art and major figures in the contemporary art scene, Scottish Art explores the distinctive characteristics of Scottish art through the centuries. It examines the cultural heritage and intricate patterns of Celtic design, the importance of Highland and coastal landscapes, long-standing connections between French and Scottish artists, and how each of these factors influenced the development of art in Scotland. This new edition includes more than 200 full-color images of Scottish art from prehistoric times to the present. With masterpieces from artists such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Joan Eardley, this book is a thorough, authoritative, and accessible introduction to Scottish art.

#87

Scottish Architecture

2004

This is a concise, up-to-date survey that provides for the visitor or resident an overview of Scotland's finest buildings and its long line of architectural geniuses.

#121

The Art of Contemporary China

2021

A redefinition of contemporary Chinese art from the last forty years in the context of unprecedented cultural, political, and urban transformation, written by an authority on the subject. Contemporary Chinese art is a subject of sustained and growing significance in present-day culture across the globe. This new volume in the World of Art series reframes Chinese art since the end of China’s Cultural Revolution more than four decades ago, placing it in the context of the nation’s unprecedented cultural, political, and urban transformation. Based on original research by writer, curator, and leading scholar in the field of contemporary Chinese art, Jiang Jiehong, this volume explores the area through firsthand materials and in-depth interviews with more than thirty artists. Providing the most up-to-date understanding of contemporary Chinese art, Jiang includes a variety of media, ranging from painting, printmaking, sculpture, and photography to installation, video, performance, and participatory art. Featuring over 150 color images of artworks by more than fifty internationally renowned Chinese artists, including Ai Weiwei and Zhang Peili, as well as emerging artists, such as Zhao Zhao, The Art of Contemporary China presents a wide variety of practices through curatorial discussions and images of original installation views and historical art events. What emerges are revelations on art, and new insights into contemporary China. Fulfilling a need for an accessible, affordable introduction to contemporary Chinese art, this volume offers a concise but far-reaching survey of the movement. 150+ color illustrations

#130

The Louvre;

1980

Very Good in Good jacket Very Good in Good + jacketHardcover, Thames & Hudson, 1959, 2nd ed, vg/vg-, AR00638.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good.

#132

Prado

1971

Pictorial cover. Gilt on black lettering at spine on beign textured cloth. Copiously illustrated.

#133

The Berlin Gallery

1971

English, German (translation)

#134

The Dresden Gallery

1962

First American printing bound in yellow cloth. A VG+ copy in a VG+ dust jacket. The book has a slight spine slant and dust spotting to the edges of the upper page block. The dust jacket has rubs to its corners and mild dust soiling to the panels. Small crease at the rear panel's upper edge.

#135

The School Of Paris In The Musée D'Art Moderne

1962

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

#139

English Architecture

2001

This comprehensive, well-illustrated survey of English architecture provides an evenhanded, straightforward history from Anglo-Saxon times to the end of the twentieth century. Concentrating on buildings that can still be seen today, David Watkin discusses all the styles and periods of English architecture, including Norman, early Gothic, Perpendicular, Tudor and Jacobean, Baroque, Classical, and Victorian. The emphasis is on the high points of English creative genius as expressed in the art of architecture by Edwin Lutyens, Inigo Jones, Christopher Wren, John Soane, James Stirling, Richard Rogers, and a host of others. This updated edition includes a new preface, a revised bibliography, and an expanded chapter on twentieth-century architecture that brings the story up to the present.

#143

Encyclopaedia of Old Masters

1958

#146

Masters of The Japanese Print

1962

Masters of the Japanese Print

#147

Turner

2020

With clear writing, this is the ideal introduction to J. M. W. Turner’s life and work for anyone interested in British painting in its golden age. Few British artists have ever achieved such a wide range of style in oil painting, watercolor, drawing, and engraving as J. M. W. Turner. This classic book in the World of Art series traces the artist’s career from youthful, picturesque views and watercolors of Gothic ruins, to romantic landscapes and historical compositions, to the darker abstracts of his later career. Though these late works were incomprehensible to his contemporaries, Turner is understood today as one of the greatest British painters because of these pioneering explorations into abstraction, which prefigured the art of the twentieth century. In Turner, Graham Reynolds weaves together the artist’s biography and criticism of his work through all phases of his career, paying particular attention to the importance of foreign travel and the influence of Claude Lorrain and Nicolas Poussin. First published in 1969, Turner has long served as an outstanding introduction to Turner’s life and art. Now with full-color illustrations and a new introduction by David Brown, this updated and revised edition reflects recent discoveries and interpretations of Turner’s work, and will serve as the best available study of the artist for a new generation of readers. 176 color illustrations

#156

Gauguin (Second) (World of Art)

New Edition

2020

This authoritative account of the life and work of Paul Gauguin, one of the most original artists of the late nineteenth century, is revised and updated with color illustrations throughout. Artist Paul Gauguin achieved a high public profile during his lifetime and was one of the first artists of his generation to achieve international recognition. But his prominence has always been tangled up with the dramatic and problematic events of his life—his self-imposed exile on a remote South Sea island and his turbulent relationships with his peers—as with the appeal of his art. In this revised and updated edition, art historian Belinda Thomson gives a comprehensive and accessible account of the life and work of one of the most complicated artists of the late nineteenth century. Gauguin’s painting, sculpture, prints, and ceramics are discussed in the light of his public persona, his relations with his contemporaries, his exhibitions, and their critical reception. His private world, beliefs, and aspirations emerge through his extensive cache of journals, letters, and other writings. Fully illustrated in color, and drawing on the new, more global conversation surrounding the artist, Gauguin is the definitive volume on this controversial and often contradictory figure.

#178

Rubens

1966

A history of the creative artist and his works in the historical context of Rubens' time.

#179

Klee A Study of his Life and Work

1957

#182

Braque.

1968

#183

Chagall

1965

Paperback Frederick A. Praeger (1965) B003JKO7HA

#185

Toulouse-Lautrec

1963

#186

The essential Max Ernst

1972

English, German (translation)

#187

El Greco

1973

English, French (translation)

#188

Durer

1960

London. 21 cm. 320 p. grab. en neg. y col. Encuadernación en tapa blanda de editorial ilustrada. Idioma inglés. Brion, Marcel 1895-1984. Translated from the french by James Cleugh. (The World of Art Library. Artists). Dürer, Albrecht. 1471-1528 .. Este libro es de segunda mano y tiene o puede tener marcas y señales de su anterior propietario.

#189

Botticelli

1976

An introduction to the fifteenth-century Florentine artist's life and work, with analyses of his religious paintings, his allegories and mythologies, his portraits, and his drawings

#190

Velazquez

1976

Velazquez

#191

Mondrian

1968

art book

#192

Rembrandt

1969

great book

#194

Arp

1968

An introduction to the work of Hans (Jean) Arp. Covering all his work including reliefs, collages, sculpture, graphic work and poetry. Also a brief biographical sketch. With 203 illustrations, 17 in colour.

#195

William Dobell

1969

\[ & Hudson, 1964\] COLLECTORS FINE- Hardcover w/ fine dustjacket. Interior pages very fine. 208 pages, 118 b&w illustrations, 32 full color tipped-in plates; —Full scale study of one of Australia's most significant painters by artist and critic James Gleeson.

Authors

Joachim Fernau was a German war correspondent, journalist, writer, painter, and art collector. He published a large number of articles, essays and novels. Historical themes are dealt with in much of his post-war work. He wrote about the history of Germany and the United States, for example, and devoted books to the ancient Greeks and Romans, whom he admired. Fernau was known for his accessible and often humorous writing style.

Suzanne Hudson

Author · 4 books

Suzanne Hudson is the author of two literary novels, In a Temple of Trees and In the Dark of the Moon. Her short fiction has been anthologized in almost a dozen books, including Stories from the Blue Moon Café and The Shoe Burnin’: Stories of Southern Soul. Her short story collection Opposable Thumbs was a finalist for a John Gardner Fiction Book Award. Her latest work of short stories, All the Way to Memphis, brings characters from the South to life in a way any reader will know and love. She lives with her husband, author Joe Formichella, near Fairhope, Alabama.

David John Watkin, MA PhD LittD Hon FRIBA FSA (born 1941) is a British architectural historian. He is an Emeritus Fellow of Peterhouse, Cambridge, and Professor Emeritus of History of Architecture in the Department of History of Art at the University of Cambridge. He has also taught at the Prince of Wales' Institute of Architecture.[1] David Watkin is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects. He is Vice-Chairman of the Georgian Group, and was a member of the Historic Buildings Council and its successor bodies in English Heritage from 1980-1995.

Kenneth Frampton is a British architect, critic, historian and the Ware Professor of Architecture at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation at Columbia University, New York. Frampton studied architecture at Guildford School of Art and the Architectural Association School of Architecture, London. Subsequently he worked in Israel, with Middlesex County Council and Douglas Stephen and Partners (1961–66), during which time he was also a visiting tutor at the Royal College of Art (1961–64), tutor at the Architectural Association (1961–63) and Technical Editor of the journal Architectural Design (AD) (1962–65). Frampton has also taught at Princeton University (1966–71) and the Bartlett School of Architecture, London, (1980). He has been a member of the faculty at Columbia University since 1972, and that same year he became a fellow of the Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies in New York — (whose members also included Peter Eisenman, Manfredo Tafuri and Rem Koolhaas) — and a co-founding editor of its magazine Oppositions. Frampton is a permanent resident of the USA. Frampton is well known for his writing on twentieth-century architecture. His books include Modern Architecture: A Critical History (1980; revised 1985, 1992 and 2007) and Studies in Tectonic Culture (1995). Frampton achieved great prominence (and influence) in architectural education with his essay "Towards a Critical Regionalism" (1983) — though the term had already been coined by Alexander Tzonis and Liliane Lefaivre. Also, Frampton's essay was included in a book The Anti-Aesthetic. Essays on Postmodern Culture, edited by Hal Foster, though Frampton is critical of postmodernism. Frampton's own position attempts to defend a version of modernism that looks to either critical regionalism or a 'momentary' understanding of the autonomy of architectural practice in terms of its own concerns with form and tectonics which cannot be reduced to economics (whilst conversely retaining a Leftist viewpoint regarding the social responsibility of architecture). In 2002 a collection of Frampton's writings over a period of 35 years was collated and published under the title Labour, Work and Architecture.

Paul Klee; 18 December 1879 – 29 June 1940) was born in Münchenbuchsee, Switzerland, and is considered both a Swiss painter and a German painter. His highly individual style was influenced by movements in art that included expressionism, cubism, and surrealism. He was, as well, a student of orientalism. Klee was a natural draftsman who experimented with and eventually mastered color theory, and wrote extensively about it; his lectures Writings on Form and Design Theory (Schriften zur Form und Gestaltungslehre), published in English as the Paul Klee Notebooks, are considered so important for modern art that they are compared to the importance that Leonardo da Vinci's A Treatise on Painting had for Renaissance. He and his colleague, the Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky, both taught at the German Bauhaus school of art, design and architecture. His works reflect his dry humour and his sometimes childlike perspective, his personal moods and beliefs, and his musicality.

French art critic, journalist and writer.

Gualtieri di San Lazzaro

Author · 2 books

James Gleeson

Author · 1 books

Francisco Javier Sánchez Cantón

Murdo Macdonald (b. 1955) is Emeritus Professor of History of Scottish Art at the University of Dundee. He was editor of Edinburgh Review from 1990 - 1994. He is author of Scottish Art in Thames and Hudson's World of Art series.

Marcel Brion (1895, Marseille - 1984, Paris) was a French essayist, literary critic, novelist, and historian. The son of a lawyer, Brion was classmates in Thiers with Marcel Pagnol and Albert Cohen. After completing his secondary education in Champittet, Switzerland, he studied law at the Faculty of Aix-en-Provence. Counsel to the bar of Marseille between 1920 and 1924, he abandoned his legal career to turn to literature. Brion wrote nearly a hundred books in his career, ranging from historical biography to examinations of Italian and German art, and turning later in life to novels. His most famous collection of stories is the 1942 Les Escales de la Haute Nuit (The Shore Leaves Of The Deepest Night). An essay of Brion appears in Our Exagmination Round His Factification for Incamination of Work in Progress, the important 1929 critical appreciation of James Joyce's Finnegans Wake. He was a friend of the philosopher Xavier Tilliette. In 1964, Brion was elected to the French Academy chair 33, replacing his friend Jean-Louis Vaudoyer. Other distinctions include membership in the Légion d'honneur, the Croix de guerre 1914-1918, a Grand Officer in the French Ordre national du Mérite, and an Officer of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. His son, Patrick Brion, critic and film historian, is the "voice" of Cinema midnight on France 3.

Herbert Read

Author · 17 books

Sir Herbert Edward Read, DSO, MC was an English anarchist poet, and critic of literature and art, also published as Herbert Read. He was the publisher and editor-in-chief of Jung's collected works in English.

Miles Glendinning (b. 1956) is a reader in the School of Architecture at the Edinburgh College of Art and director of the Scottish Centre for Conservation Studies.

Graham Reynolds

Author · 5 books