John House Bücher
John House war der Doyen unter den Kunsthistorikern des Impressionismus. Weit davon entfernt, leichtgewichtig oder einschmeichelnd zu sein, zeigte House in seinen Schriften die Impressionisten als scharfe Beobachter des sozialen Wandels. Statt einer in sich geschlossenen Bewegung wurden sie als geschickte Verhandlungsführer künstlerischer Konventionen und Institutionen dargestellt. House spielte eine wesentliche Rolle bei der Transformation des akademischen Studiums dieser Periode und leitete durch die von ihm kuratierten Ausstellungen die Entwicklung ihrer öffentlichen Wertschätzung.






So Shall You Reap
- 188 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
The story follows Joshua Smith, a talented quarterback basking in the glory of hero worship at a prestigious university. Despite his intelligence and awareness of the dangers posed by the drug underworld, he becomes entangled in a perilous situation when he inadvertently merges his athletic life with the dark realities of drug dealing. This unexpected combination leads him into a tumultuous and life-altering experience, exploring themes of ambition, temptation, and the consequences of choices.
Choices
- 196 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
Set on Christmas morning, the story follows Dr. Edward Majorski, who, after a grueling 12-hour emergency room shift, finds himself in a life-threatening hostage situation at a convenience store. As a botched robbery unfolds, he must rely on his quick thinking and surgical expertise to navigate the crisis, all while facing the challenges of inadequate conditions. The narrative explores themes of resilience and the unexpected demands of heroism in dire circumstances.
The Courtauld Cézannes
- 128 Seiten
- 5 Lesestunden
Highlighting the first-ever exhibition of Paul Czanne's complete collection at The Courtauld Gallery, this catalogue celebrates the 75th anniversary of The Courtauld Institute of Arts. It features an exceptional array of seminal paintings, alongside rarely seen drawings and watercolors, showcasing the breadth of Czanne's artistic evolution throughout his career. The collection's significance is underscored by its quality and diversity, offering a comprehensive insight into one of the most influential artists in art history.
Monet
- 288 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
Claude Monet's extensive work is revealed in numerous images. He was a painter who like no other moved perception to the center of his artistic activities. Nature became his own studio. This resulted in fascinating landscapes of different times and seasons in the mirror of wind and weather.
Analyzes the career of French painter Claude Monet focusing on the evolution of his painting technique