Peter Stepan Livres

Picasso war Zeit seines Lebens leidenschaftlicher Sammler afrikanischer und ozeanischer Kunst und trug eine singuläre Künstlersammlung zusammen, die erstmalig veröffentlicht wird. Durch neu aufgetauchte historische Fotografien ist eine nahezu vollständige Rekonstruktion der alten Sammlung möglich, die sich heute noch im Besitz der Familie befindet sowie im Musée Picasso, im Louvre und im Musée Quai Branly in Paris zu sehen ist. Picassos „Primitivismus“ wird in diesem Buch neu bewertet. Überdies weist eine umfassende Chronologie - Jahr für Jahr - Picassos enges Verhältnis zu afrikanischer Kunst und Kultur nach.

Prestel Minis feature artwork of all kinds, elegantly designed and packaged. Whether for a birthday, an anniversary, or just as a surprise, these miniature treasures prove that little things mean a lot.

The fifty-four masterpieces selected give full expression to the spirit of the different cultures in which they were created. World Europe presents a panorama of artworks, ranging from the cave paintings at Chauvet and Early Cycladic figures, works from Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, to more recent works by such influential artists as Monet, van Gogh, Picasso, or Beuys.Several traditions are unique to the history of art in Europe, such as the depiction of the individual since the Renaissance period; nowhere else can such exquisite paintings on panel be seen, and seldom is such a brilliant synthesis of the arts to be found as in Gothic cathedrals or in the masterpieces of the Baroque period. Creative genius was accorded respect even in Antiquity, and since the Middle Ages the names of important masters have been known to successive generations. Objects from cultural environments as far apart as Scotland and Crete, the Scythian Steppes, or Samothrace are included alongside works from central European countries such as Italy, Germany, or France. In addition to painting, masterpieces in marble, bronze, and terra-cotta are featured, as well as mosaics, tapestries, stained glass, and objects made of wood, porcelain, and gold. Each of these stunning works of art is accompanied by a cogent commentary by a renowned scholar.

The first volume in Prestel ’s exciting new World Art series presents outstanding masterpieces of African art. The selection of works represents the aesthetic achievements of numerous cultures throughout the continent of Africa. Each piece is presented on a double- page spread with high- quality reproductions and illuminating commentary.

From triumph to tragedy, this book gathers together several photos of pivotal moments in the world history.

More than ninety of the century's best photographers are presented in this richly illustrated volume with some 160 icons of the genre. This selection focuses not only on universally famous and artistically stunning images by renowned photographers, but also on the discovery of lesser known pictures of exquisite quality. The range of subject material, from the portrait to political or social reportage, from genre images to abstract or subjective photography, is matched only by the stylistic variety of the selected works. These reflect the multiplicity of this century's artistic movements and lend them new expression through their clarity and focus. More than any other artistic medium, photography has changed the way we view our world at the close of the twentieth century, a fact that is clearly reflected in this volume.

This dynamic introduction to the world's greatest photographers from the inception of photography to today bears proof of the magic of the camera. From Félix Nadar to Nan Goldin, each of the photographers featured here represents an important aspect of photography's evolution. The artists are presented in double-page spreads that include reproductions of their most important works, concise biographies, informative sidebars, and a timeline that extends throughout the volume. The result is a fascinating overview of the way photographers continue to push the limits of their genre, offering their audiences new ways of seeing and understanding our world.

Hrsg. Stepan, Peter. Vorw. v. Wolf, Norbert. Zahlr. meist farb. Abb., Ktn. 512 S.