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Paths, Water, and Sky: The Symbolic World of Isaac Levitan
Through the motifs of paths, water, trees, skies, houses..., Levitan created a poetic visual language in which nature becomes a mirror of the soul.
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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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“The divine is everywhere, even in the grain of sand” – Caspar David Friedrich
Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840) was a German Romantic painter known for his landscapes and seascapes that often featured mystical, eerie, and contemplative scenes.
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A Symphony of Colors: Unraveling the artistic brilliance of August Macke
August Macke, a prominent German Expressionist, illuminated the art world with his vibrant and emotive paintings. Known for his bold use of color and a unique blend of Cubism and Fauvism, Macke crafted canvases that exude joy, vitality, and a profound sense of life's beauty.
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A quiet elegance: The timeless art of Albert Marquet
It is a paradox that Marquet belongs more to the past and future than to the present. His art awaits the silence that is yet to fall. He nevertheless teaches us to appreciate the riches of meditation, directing us to that exalted place of peace so central to his vision.
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The Enigmatic Genius of Johannes Vermeer: Unlocking the Secrets of a Master Painter
Vermeer revolutionised the way in which we use and make paint and his colour application techniques predate some of those used by the impressionists nearly two centuries later. Girl with a Pearl Earring remains to this day his greatest masterpiece.
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Hiroshige – One of the the most famous Japanese artistic productions
The art of the Ukiyo-e reflected the artistic expression of an isolated civilisation which, when it became accessible to the West, significantly influenced a number of European artists. The three masters of Ukiyo-e: Hokusai, Utamaro and Hiroshige, are united here for the first time to create a true reference on Japanese art.
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Pierre Bonnard – The “prophet” of Post-Impressionism
Pierre Bonnard was the leader of a group of Post-Impressionist painters who called themselves the Nabis, from the Hebrew word meaning “prophet”. Bonnard, Vuillard, Roussel and Denis, the most distinguished of the Nabis, revolutionised decorative painting during one of the richest periods in the history of French painting.
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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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Hokusai – Japan’s most internationally-renowned artist, a master of Ukiyo-e art
His style of art and subject evolved as many times as he changed his name, but Hokusai’s talent as an artist remained constant and his influential role in later art movements such as Art Nouveau and Impressionism remains eternal.
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