Alison Cole Bücher

Eine faszinierende Entdeckungsreise durch eine Stilepoche der Kunst ..

Die Rolle der Farben in der Geschichte der Malerei: Unter dem Aspekt der Farbe werden physikalische, maltechnische, aesthetische, kunst- und stilgeschichtliche Fragen erörtert. Was ist Farbe; Gold als Farbe; Eitempera; Ölmalerei; Chiaroscuro; Farbe und Raum; Ausdruck; Rokoko; Picasso; Restaurierung; Goethes Farbenlehre; Venezianische Schule etc. sind Beispiele von Obertiteln. Je Doppelseite führt ein kurzer Text in den Themenaspekt ein. Mit einer Anzahl von Bildbeispielen aus der Geschichte der Malerei werden die Aussagen illustriert. Damit entsteht eine interessante und wissensorientierte Einführung in die Geschichte der Malerei im Wesentlichen unter dem Aspekt der Farbe. Ein Glossar im Anhang klärt die verwendeten Fachbegriffe. Ab 12 Jahren, gut, Ruedi W. Schweizer.

( Bild Erlebnis Kunst). Zahlr., meist farb. Abb. 64 S.

Alison Cole untersucht die Rolle der Kunst an den Höfen von Neapel, Urbino, Ferrara, Mantua und Mailand. Bedeutende Künstler wurden mit Kunst- und Bauprojekten beauftragt. Paläste wurden geschmückt, extravagante Aufführungen veranstaltet und ganze Städte neu gestaltet. Die höfischen Stile, die daraus hervorgingen, werden ebenso eingehend untersucht wie die Motivationen der Fürsten und Künstler.

Michelangelo's (1475-1564) "Taddei Tondo," in the collection of the Royal Academy in London, offers a fascinating insight into the master's technical and experimental skill. Joshua Reynolds, the Academy's first president, considered that Michelangelo represented everything that an artist should aspire to, combining technical brilliance with sublime poetical imagination, and the Tondo shows this in scintillating relief. Expertly researched and written by the renowned Renaissance art historian Alison Cole, this book moves through the life of the "Tondo," from Michelangelo's rivalry with Leonardo to the marble's arrival at the Royal Academy and its use in the RA Schools. Finishing with a fresh look at the Tondo's role in revealing Michelangelo's technical experimentalism, Cole explores the importance of finish and what constitutes a finished work of art. Lavishly illustrated and including new photos of the Tondo, this is an enriching exploration of a lesser-known side of the great Renaissance master's work.

New to rockhounding or ready to ramp up your skills? This contemporary guide to rock collecting goes beyond the "where and how" to include info on environmental impact, land stewardship, and building a truly meaningful collection. Do you love rocks and gems? Are you a geology enthusiast? This informative guidebook by professional lapidary artist and outdoor recreation guide Alison Jean Cole shows you that beautiful rocks can be found anywhere. You'll be expertly guided through the practice of rockhounding (looking for rocks) while learning how to be gentle on the earth. Unlike traditional rock guides, which take readers to well-trodden locations in each state, this book can be used anywhere in the United States or Canada. You'll be guided through the process of becoming an adept rockhound, including: How to read geologic maps and way-find How to consider the ethics of rock collecting Developing your personal tastes in rocks and building a collection Packed with information and fifty-eight accompanying full-color photos, Beautiful Rocks and How to Find Them is perfect for seasoned collectors and beginner rockhounds alike. It also makes a wonderful gift or self-purchase for nature lovers and rock, mineral, and fossil enthusiasts who love looking for and identifying cool rocks in the wild but could use some expertise and guidance.