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German Painting: How Art captured modern Life and Light
Impressionism in German painting captures the fleeting beauty of light and life. From Max Liebermann to Lovis Corinth, artists blended French influences with German sensibility, creating works that reflect emotion, atmosphere, and the rhythm of modern existence.
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The art of the 20th Century: A century of innovation and change
The 20th century was a revolutionary period in art history. In the span of a few short years, Modernism exploded into being, disrupting centuries of classical figurative tradition to create something entirely new.
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Claude Monet: From one painting to many visions
Beginning with individual works that captured fleeting moments of light, Monet gradually embraced the idea of series - painting the same subject at different hours, under shifting skies, and through changing seasons.
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Echoes of Eternal Persian Art
Since its first appearance, Art and Civilization of Persia: Art, Splendour and Heritage Across Dynasties has brought to life the magnificent courtly arts and storied architecture of Iran. In this third edition, fully revised and expanded, discover new scholarship on forgotten dynasties, an updated gallery of 125 colour plates, and - for the very first time - a dedicated chapter on Omar Khayyām’s Rubāʿīyāt.
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The art of Shaman: Nature, Magic, and Sacred healing
The figure of the shaman remains one of profound relevance - not only as a cultural symbol but as a reminder of alternative ways of knowing and relating to the world.
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The kiss of Vampires: Femme Fatales in the Dracula legend
From Bram Stoker’s novel to later artistic and cinematic interpretations, they reflect cultural anxieties about passion, gender, and power. As timeless symbols of fear and fascination, the femme fatales of Dracula continue to haunt the imagination, reminding us that every kiss from a vampire carries both allure and peril.
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Epic Encounters: The Art of War illustrated by 100 iconic battles
The Art of War, written by the ancient Chinese strategist Sun Tzu, stands as one of the most influential works on strategy and leadership ever composed.
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Nicholas Roerich: From Himalayas to the Canvas
Beyond painting, he was also a cultural activist, advocating for the protection of artistic heritage worldwide. His legacy endures as a bridge between art, spirituality, and the timeless human search for meaning.
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Russia’s Last Tsar Story – From Throne to Twilight
Through history, art, and testimony, this work reveals the story of a monarch torn between duty and destiny, and a family caught in the crossfire of change. More than a tale of downfall, it is a window into the end of an empire and the birth of a new Russia.
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The tranquil world of Albert Marquet: French painter of Light
Albert Marquet (1875–1947) was a French painter celebrated for his luminous seascapes, cityscapes, and landscapes. A close friend of Henri Matisse, he began as a Fauvist before developing a softer, more natural style that captured light, water, and atmosphere with elegance.
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