In the sixteenth century, the humanist values and admiration for classical antiquity that marked the early Renaissance spread from Italy throughout the rest of the continent. Part of the "Art through the Centuries" series, this volume is divided into three sections that discuss the important people, concepts, and artistic centres of this period.

A glittering official history of British Vogue, telling the magazine's story from the first issue in 1916 right up to the present day, written with exclusive access to the Vogue archives.

This little book charts iconic designer Yves St Laurent's tumultuous rise to the top, accompanied by facts and quotes from, and about, the man himself and the fashion legacy he built.

A contemplation of the hotly-debated significance - and future - of anthropology museums, from a global expert

Quotes from Van Gogh's letters and his lesser known images, extracted from the Van Gogh Museum collection, illustrate beautifully Van Gogh’s artistic development, and his search for a deeper sense of belonging and fulfillment in life.

In the juxtaposition of so-called “Salon painters” and “Reformers of painting” this volume offers a discriminating look at the controversial styles in French painting between 1820 and 1880 and the developments within the traditional genres.

Um 1900 entdeckten Edvard Munch, Käthe Kollwitz und ihre Zeitgenossen die gotische Kunst als kraftvolle Inspirationsquelle für ihre eigene Arbeit. Ihre Begeisterung für Werke aus den deutschen Landen und Nordeuropa setzte Energien für kreative Experimente einer modernen Kunst jenseits aller Nationalgrenzen frei und beschwor so eine neue "gotische Moderne" herauf.Was macht gotische Kunst aus dem 12. bis 15. Jahrhundert modern? Mit dieser Frage befasst sich das reich illustrierte Buch am Be...