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When you take flowers in your hand, it is your world for a moment
Van Gogh’s sunflowers, Monet’s water lilies and Matisse’s bouquets are, of course, unforgotten. Most of the works contained in Flowers are true masterpieces, which have often marked whole epochs and styles.
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The Birth of the Russian Ballet – From its beginnings to the early nineteenth century
Although the techniques of classical ballets were invented by French and Italian masters two hundred years ago, the Russian Ballet refined these techniques, thus enhancing its already superb performances.
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Marco Polo and the Silk Road
The original manuscripts were accompanied with illustrations realised from the few descriptions made by the traveller. Following in the footsteps of Marco Polo, the various illustrations found here will send the reader on the path to discovering the distant lands as we know them today.
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The Art of the War – the most famous battles from Gettysburg to Kyiv in Ukranine
Over the course of history, many wars have changed the political and cultural landscape of our world. While these events are defined by their upheaval and violence, they frequently contribute to the formation of the identity of entire generations or groups of people, and thus have significant cultural effects.
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Gay Art: The evolution of emotional perception in homosexuality
This book is not a panegyric of homosexuality. It is a scientific study led by Professor James Smalls who teaches art story. In a time when all barriers have been overcome, this analysis offers a new understanding of our civilisation's masterpieces.
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Buddhist Art in Thailand and the Countries of Southeast Asia
"All living beings are Buddhas and have wisdom and virtue within them." (Buddha) Buddha ranks among the most often depicted holy figures of the world perhaps appearing more than Christ, a subject widely treated by Western artists.
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Sagrada Gaudi! Making structure an art
His use of colour, application of a range of materials and the introduction of organic forms into his constructions were an innovation in the realm of architecture. In his journal, Gaudí freely expressed his own feelings on art, “the colours used in architecture have to be intense, logical and fertile.”
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Bikini or Burkini – The History of the Bikini
More than a bathing costume, the bikini made its own contribution during the 1970s to the sexual revolution and to the changing relationship between men and women in general.
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Art of India: A Mirror of India’s Incredible Culture
From Hinduism, with its pantheon of imagery of gods, goddesses, animals and many other figures, to Islam, with its astounding architecture and intricate calligraphy, the many facets of India have given rise to a fascinating and beautiful collection of artworks.
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Roses: Love is a Rose
Because of the rose’s botanical as well as artistic value, this book features a popular subject for art lovers as well as for people who enjoy the beauty and versatility of flowers.
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