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Lost Masterpieces
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Author : DK
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2022-09-27
Lost Masterpieces written by DK and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-27 with Art categories.
Discover the extraordinary stories behind the world’s missing works of art. Travel back in time to discover works of art that have vanished from the record, as well as those that went missing and have since been reclaimed or recovered. From the treasures of Tutankhamun to the altarpiece of Ghent, a missing Fabergé egg, and Vincent van Gogh’s majestic Sunset at Montmajour, numerous masterpieces have disappeared throughout history as a result of theft, looting, natural catastrophe, or conflict… And some have resurfaced decades or even centuries later! Lost Masterpieces examines the unique story of the most significant of these artworks, the artists who created them, and those thought to be involved in their loss. It explores the various means by which museum curators and international crime investigators have unearthed missing treasures. It highlights the moral dilemma of museums that have profited from looted works of art and examines the recent “heists” made by some nations in an effort to regain their nation’s stolen works of art. This awe-inspiring art history book promises: - A selection of the most important “lost” cultural artifacts from ancient times to the present day - Features images of the artworks where available, or specially commissioned illustrations of them based on written accounts -Includes details of the ongoing debate about whether looted art should be returned to its country of origin Delve into the mysteries of ancient Egyptian tombs, marvel at the hoards unearthed by archaeologists, and discover the skulduggery behind the disappearance of priceless Rembrandts and Vermeers, and see the world of art and antiquities in a whole new light! A must-have volume for adults and young adults with an interest in art, culture and history, whether you’re an art or history student, a collector of art antiques, or you’re simply a curious lifelong learner, Lost Masterpieces is sure to delight.
Lost Masterpieces
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Author : DK
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2022-08-04
Lost Masterpieces written by DK and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-04 with Art categories.
Discover the extraordinary stories behind the world's missing works of art. Travel back in time to discover works of art that have vanished from the record, as well as those that went missing and have since been reclaimed or recovered. From the treasures of Tutankhamun to the altarpiece of Ghent, a missing Fabergé egg, and Vincent van Gogh's majestic Sunset at Montmajour, numerous masterpieces have disappeared throughout history as a result of theft, looting, natural catastrophe, or conflict... And some have resurfaced decades or even centuries later. Lost Masterpieces examines the unique story of the most significant of these artworks, the artists who created them, and those thought to be involved in their loss. It explores the various means by which museum curators and international crime investigators have unearthed missing treasures. It highlights the moral dilemma of museums that have profited from looted works of art and examines the recent "heists" made by some nations in an effort to regain their nation's stolen works of art. Delve into the mysteries of ancient Egyptian tombs, marvel at the hoards unearthed by archaeologists, and discover the skulduggery behind the disappearance of priceless Rembrandts and Vermeers. And see the world of art and antiquities in a whole new light.
Missing Masterpieces
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Author : Gert-Rudolf Flick
language : en
Publisher: Merrell
Release Date : 2003
Missing Masterpieces written by Gert-Rudolf Flick and has been published by Merrell this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Lost works of art categories.
The author shines the spotlight on missing works of art, revealing the lost treasure of paintings that have vanished over the centuries and the colorful human stories that accompany each.
Lost Masterpieces
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Author : St John Emile Clavering Hankin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-07-11
Lost Masterpieces written by St John Emile Clavering Hankin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-11 with Poetry categories.
Excerpt from Lost Masterpieces: And Other Verses The passion for making collections - generally of quite useless objects - seems to be almost universal among the men and women of to-day. It is found in all classes of Society. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales collects postage stamps. Mr. Pierpont Morgan collects objects of art. Mr. Carnegie collects Free Libraries. In the lower classes half the little street boys in London seem to collect the portraits of dazzling young females that are given away with the cheaper brands of cigarettes. The other half collect tram tickets. My friend Mr. Cyrus P. Tuckett, the well-known Chicago millionaire, is no exception to this rule. He is an enthusiastic collector. But with an originality as rare as it is refreshing in his class he has found something to collect which most rich men overlook. He cares nothing for Raphael's or lost Gainsborough's. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Lost Masterpieces
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Author : Sir Joseph Paxton
language : en
Publisher: Phaidon Incorporated Limited
Release Date : 1999
Lost Masterpieces written by Sir Joseph Paxton and has been published by Phaidon Incorporated Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Architecture categories.
Part of a series that aims to place buildings within their historical context,his text considers Paxton's Crystal Palace, McKim, Mead & White'sennsylvania Station and Dutert's Palais des Machines. It includes speciallyroduced technical drawings that explain how the buildings were detailed andut together. The text explains why a knowledge of these structures is vitalo an understanding of the history of architecture, as, together theseuildings, with their innovative approaches to design and new technology,aved the way for the modern architectural movement.
Lost Masterpieces And Other Verses
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Author : John Hankin
language : en
Publisher: Wentworth Press
Release Date : 2019-03-06
Lost Masterpieces And Other Verses written by John Hankin and has been published by Wentworth Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-06 with History categories.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Collector
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Author : Natalya Semenova
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2018-09-11
The Collector written by Natalya Semenova and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-11 with History categories.
A fascinating life of Sergei Shchukin, the great collector who changed the face of Russia’s art world Sergei Shchukin was a highly successful textiles merchant in the latter half of the nineteenth century, but he also had a great eye for beauty. He was one of the first to appreciate the qualities of the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists and to acquire works by Cézanne, Matisse, and Picasso. A trailblazer in the Russian art world, Shchukin and his collection shocked, provoked, and inspired awe, ridicule, and derision among his contemporaries. This is the first English-language biography of Sergei Shchukin, written by art historian Natalya Semenova and adapted by Shchukin's grandson André Delocque. Featuring personal diary entries, correspondence, interviews, and archival research, it brings to light the life of a man who has hitherto remained in the shadows, and shows how despite his controversial reputation, he opened his collection to the public, inspiring a future generation of artists and changing the face of the Russian art world.
Lost Masterpieces And Other Verses
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Author : John Hankin
language : en
Publisher: Palala Press
Release Date : 2016-05-16
Lost Masterpieces And Other Verses written by John Hankin and has been published by Palala Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-16 with categories.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
D Rer S Lost Masterpiece
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Author : Ulinka Rublack
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2023-07-11
D Rer S Lost Masterpiece written by Ulinka Rublack and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-11 with History categories.
Dürer's Lost Masterpiece tracks the history of a turning point in the career of the celebrated German artist Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528), when he stopped painting altarpieces after arguing with a merchant patron over payment. As an eloquent homage to Dürer ́s life, it brings us closer to the creation and meaning of his paintings than ever before. Dürer's Lost Masterpiece considers the celebrated German artist Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528), his time and his legacy. It tracks the history of a crucial, and often overlooked, turning point in his career, when Dürer stopped painting altarpieces after falling out with the Frankfurt merchant Jacob Heller over a commission. The story of this painting, as Dürer ́s lost masterpiece, functions as a lens through which to view the new relationship developing between art, collecting and commerce in Europe up to the Thirty Years ́ War (1618-1648) when global trade and cultural exchanges were increasing. At the heart of the book is the argument that merchants, and their mentalities, were crucial for the making of Renaissance art and its legacy for modern art. The book draws on a decade of research, and uniquely draws the reader into the rich emotional worlds of three merchants each of whom typified the evolving relationship between art and commerce in that entrepreneurial, and often ruthless, age. It brings to life Dürer ́s determined fight for creative makers to be adequately paid and explores the big questions about how European societies came to value the arts and crafts that remain relevant to our time.
Composition With Cat
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Author : William Warmack
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Composition With Cat written by William Warmack and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Art categories.
A sly, virtuoso send-up of art, artists, cat-lovers, and critics, this visually stunning full-color art catalog dares to ask the question: Did Mittens Mondrian, Whitey Warhol, and Cuddles Christo truly create these works? Only the author and his cat know for sure, and they're not talking!