340 results for 'kandinski beguil'

The Beguiled by Thomas Cullinan is a psychological suspense novel set against the backdrop of the American Civil War. When an injured Union soldier is found in the Virginia woods, he is brought to a...

Michel Henry's Seeing the Invisible On Kandinsky explores the philosophical significance of Wassily Kandinsky's revolution in painting. By separating color and line from visible form, Kandinsky...

Poems on the Paintings of Kandinsky by Nick Monks is an ekphrastic poetry collection that explores the visual world of 20th-century Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky. Through interweaving words and...

Wassily Kandinsky's Complete Writings On Art brings together all of his writings on art in one comprehensive volume. Translated into English for the first time, these works showcase Kandinsky's...

Vasily Kandinsky Around the Circle offers a fresh perspective on the life and work of this influential Russian abstractionist. Through a critical lens, this publication reexamines Kandinsky's art,...

Kandinsky: Incarnating Beauty by Alexandre Kojeve explores the relationship between art and beauty through a philosophical approach. The author defines art as extracting the beautiful from objective...

Vasily Kandinsky was a pioneering painter of abstract art and a key figure in the Blue Rider movement. His career spanned a wide range of styles, from early experimentation to his most expressive and...

Wassily Kandinsky, 1866-1944 A Revolution in Painting by Hajo Düchting presents a comprehensive overview of the life and work of this influential artist. From his early figurative paintings to his...

Wassily Kandinsky's pioneering non-representational paintings have long been a subject of fascination. This book offers a fresh perspective on his work by examining his writings, particularly "On the...

The Sharing Knife Volume One: Beguilement is an epic fantasy novel by Lois McMaster Bujold. Fawn Bluefield's life is about to take a dramatic turn as she embarks on a journey beyond her family's farm...

Beguiled: Eden to Armageddon Volume 1 offers a unique perspective on your life's journey. By committing to study its contents, you can become an informed and educated individual with a newfound...

Wassily Kandinsky's letters reveal an artist who thought deeply and communicated with passion. As the inventor of abstract painting, he was also its gifted propagandist, using his correspondence to...

David Lauriston's life is about to become complicated again. Two years after their last encounter, he finds himself face to face with Lord Murdo Balfour in Edinburgh, where the King is set to make...

Charley Harper's serigraphs are a masterclass in simplicity and elegance. With over 110 works featured in this revised edition of Beguiled by the Wild, American artist Charley Harper (1922-2007)...

Beguiling Miss Bennet Stories Inspired by the Work of Jane AustenA collection of short stories that explore the complexities of family, love and secrets. These tales are woven together by a common...

Vasya Kandinsky was a boy who studied math and history, practiced the piano, and sat up straight. When his family sent him to art classes, they expected him to paint pretty houses and flowers. But as...

Anthony Benson agrees to his brother's challenge without fully hearing the terms, driven by his attraction to a redhead across the room. He believes it will be easy to win over the lady, Viscount...

Discover the world of abstract art with Wassily Kandinsky's inspiring lessons. This art activity book brings together 12 insightful art activities to help you create your own unique masterpiece.Learn...

Ordinary People and Extraordinary Evil: A Report on the Beguilings of Evil by Fred Emil Katz. This thought-provoking book explores the complex relationship between ordinary people and their capacity...

The Sounding Cosmos: A Study in the Spiritualism of Kandinsky and the Genesis of Abstract Painting by Sixten Ringbom. First published in 1970, this influential work revolutionized our understanding...

Wassily Kandinsky, Max Ernst, Jackson Pollock, and Joseph Beuys were among the leading artists of their generations to explore the potential of animism and shamanism in their work. This book brings...

Lady Eustacia Cavanaugh's plan to further emerging musicians' careers is a bold move, one that requires a musical lure to tempt the ton. She sets her sights on the reclusive Marquess of Albury,...

Discover the uplifting and escapist debut that will draw you in and keep you there. William Woolf's life as a letter detective is turned upside down by a series of mysterious letters addressed to 'My...

The story of the friendships that made modern art is told in Expressionists, a book that brings together the landmark exhibition's collection of masterpieces for the first time in 80 years. The...

The Blue Rider: A Union of Art and Friendship In 1919, a group of artists came together to form 'a union of various countries to serve one purpose' - to transform modern art. This groundbreaking...

Defiance Dayne's life after forty is about to get a whole lot more complicated. As a newly indoctrinated witch and one of only three charmlings in the world, she's got a target on her back - and a...

The Book of Eve: A Dark and Ancient Power In the heart of a convent, a mysterious book holds a dark and ancient power. Beatrice, the librarian, has long found solace in her manuscripts, but when two...

The Book of Eve is a dark and ancient tale of power and obsession. When a mysterious book is pressed into the hands of a convent librarian, its pages begin to exert a strange and malevolent influence...

Elizabeth von Arnim: A Life of Glamour and Literary Genius Elizabeth von Arnim was an extraordinary woman who lived during a time of great change and glamour. Born in Australia, she discovered...

The Leviathan by Rosie Andrews is a spellbinding mystery and a story of impossible things. In Norfolk, 1643, Thomas Treadwater returns home to find his family in turmoil. His father is dying, his...

In Victorian England, a world of dark secrets and deadly obsessions thrived. For twin sisters Keziah and Tilly Lovell, life was a never-ending tour of rural fairgrounds and glamorous London theatres...

The Sweetheart List by Jill Shalvis is a heartwarming novel about fresh starts and second chances. Harper Shaw's life falls apart, prompting her to leave behind everything that doesn't spark joy and...

Alexandra Shulman's memoir is a thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of clothes and how we wear them. Part fashion history, part social commentary, the book delves into the emotions,...

Wassily Kandinsky's Sounds is a fascinating artist's book that represents a pivotal moment in the painter's transition towards abstraction.Originally published in an updated English edition with full...

The Sound of Music Story: A behind-the-scenes look at the making of a beloved film. Tom Santopietro's in-depth exploration of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical delves into the real-life story of...

First published in 1926, Point and Line on the Plane is an organic continuation of another work by Kandinsky also published by Paidós. Its origins are largely due to the task undertaken by its author...

Wassily Kandinsky's Concerning the Spiritual in Art explores the connection between art and the human spirit. The artist is seen as a guide, leading the viewer to a deeper understanding through the...

Wassily Kandinsky's Concerning the Spiritual in Art is a seminal work that revolutionized the way artists think about their craft. First published in 1912, this book is a pioneering exploration of...

Wassily Kandinsky's Point and Line to Plane is a seminal work on art theory that explores the emotional effects of different forms on the viewer. By examining the play of forces and counterforces in...

Wassily Kandinsky's groundbreaking work explores the role of spirituality in modern art, advocating for artists to break free from material constraints and tap into their inner emotions. By...

This special hardcover edition of Wassily Kandinsky's seminal work is a treasure for artists and thinkers alike. Written in 1911, it marked a pivotal moment in the history of modern art, as Kandinsky...

Concerning the Spiritual in Art explores the connection between art and the human spirit. Kandinsky sees the artist's role as guiding the viewer to a deeper understanding through the soulful...

Schottenfreude: a unique dictionary that explores the quirks of life through the German language. Ben Schott's creation offers a fascinating insight into the idiosyncrasies of human experience, with...

The term "icon" is often associated with artists and creatives who have left an indelible mark on history. This collection of essays and artworks explores how traditional notions of iconography...

Wassily Kandinsky's groundbreaking work explores the role of spirituality in modern art. In this seminal text, the pioneering painter argues that artists should break free from material concerns and...

Revenge of the Scapegoat is a darkly hilarious novel about familial trauma, chronic illness, and contemporary art. Caren Beilin's biting satire joyfully embraces the strange and fantastical, drawing...

The Art of Spiritual Harmony by Michael Sadleir and Wassily Kandinsky is a culturally significant work that has been preserved for public access. Originally published in the public domain, this book...

Blue Beard: A Dark and Beguiling Tale When secrets are hidden behind a mask of charm and magic, danger can lurk beneath. This beguiling tale tells the story of Blue Beard, a magician whose mysterious...

Experience the haunting and thought-provoking world of early 20th century Japan through three unforgettable short stories.Penguin Modern brings together Nagai's Behind the Prison, Uno's Closet LLB,...

Sofia Coppola's films are often misunderstood as lacking substance, but this insightful study reveals a rich and complex oeuvre that challenges traditional notions of feminism and film. Anna Backman...

This beguiling collection of short stories is inhabited by an amazing menagerie of creatures from myth, legend and dark imagination. Chosen and introduced by Neil Gaiman, it showcases a diverse range...

The Book of Thunks by Ian Gilbert is a thought-provoking gift book that challenges your perspectives and encourages critical thinking. It presents a series of beguiling questions about everyday...

Surrealism and the Occult by Nadia Choucha explores the lesser-known connection between the art movement and occult ideas. This book reveals how Surrealist thinkers, including André Breton, were...

Stevie Smith's poetry is a masterclass in tone-shifting, taking readers on a journey from comedy to tragedy and back again. Her satirical and mischievous style is both unsettling and beguiling, as...

Pictures at an Exhibition: Selected Essays on Art and Art TherapyA collection of essays exploring the relationship between art, psychoanalysis, and art therapy, featuring contributions from artists,...

The Conference of the Birds is an epic poem about the soul's search for meaning. Written by Attar, it recounts the perilous journey of birds to Mount Qaf in search of their king, Simorgh.This...

Warning: Do Not Open This Book! is a humorous and interactive romp with inventive illustrations from Eisner Award-winning comic artist Matthew Forsythe. The book looks like a normal book, but be...

Brontorina knows that she is meant to be a ballerina. A lovable and determined heroine, she has talent outmatched only by her charm.Accompanied by Randy Cecil's beguiling illustrations, this...

Elsewhere is a collection of nine stories that explore isolation and dispossession in unexpected ways. Yan Ge's witty and wondrous tales range from contemporary to ancient, real to surreal.In these...

Bedtime for Frances is a gentle and humorous tale that has been a favorite for over thirty years. In this first book in the series, Frances the little badger delays her bedtime with requests for...

The Gatekeeper by Renee Rose A young woman's fragile life is turned upside down when she becomes the captive of a ruthless crime lord. With her beauty and beguiling nature, she poses a threat to his...

Danielle Dutton's Prairie, Dresses, Art, Other presents new models for how literature might work in our fractured times. Her writing is protean and beguiling, using different styles and spaces of...

Hand-tinted postcard images from the early 20th Century showcase women's beach fashion in bold and flirtatious poses. Snapshots of modest and daring individuals, some even revealing a hint of skin,...

Written on the Body is a sensual and philosophical exploration of love in all its forms. A quiet English suburb provides the backdrop for a passionate affair between two individuals, whose...

The Deptford Trilogy by Robertson Davies A complex and intriguing tale unfolds as the lives of three individuals become inextricably linked. A snowball's trajectory sets off a chain of events that...

Beguiling stories of Black women and girls navigating the complexities of desire, identity, and community.This collection of nine stories explores the raw and tender places where women dare to follow...

The Girl Who Was Convinced Beyond All Reason That She Could FlyA young girl's flights of fancy are her only escape in this haunting and beguiling novel. Eggs, a homeless girl with a conviction that...

This gorgeous archival hardcover collection brings together the most renowned and celebrated comic strip in the art form's history, featuring its madcap animal inhabitants. The Krazy Kat Sunday...

Adrienne Sharp's White Swan, Black Swan is a beautifully crafted collection of stories that explore the world of ballet with breathtaking perception. With art, passion and history intersecting in...

When I Am Big is a charming counting book that encourages young children to explore their imagination and creativity as they grow up. With its adventurous child at the helm, this beguiling story...

This enchanting anthology brings together exceptional stories and poems to inspire a lifelong love of reading. Harold Bloom's carefully selected works will amuse, challenge, and beguile readers with...

Nine stories of dispossession and longing from a literary star's English-language debut. Yan Ge's Elsewhere is a collection of nine iridescent, beguiling, witty and wonderful tales that explore the...

Franz Marc was a pivotal figure in early 20th-century German Expressionism. As a founding member of Der Blaue Reiter, he contributed to the development of modern art alongside Wassily Kandinsky,...

Justine is a painting that has become a woman of beguiling beauty. Her story is one of obsession and identity, set against the backdrop of contemporary London. A man's desire for Justine becomes...

Discover the inspiring stories of autism heroes who achieved greatness in their fields.This beautifully illustrated book tells the stories of famous figures, including Albert Einstein, Dian Fossey,...

The Gathering Tide by Karen Lloyd is a deeply personal and evocative account of Morecambe Bay's coastline. Through a series of walks that take in its beguiling landscapes and ever-changing seascapes,...

Set against the backdrop of World War II, Islands in the Stream is a captivating tale of adventure and art. First published posthumously in 1970, this novel follows the fortunes of an artist and...

Set in far-northern Russia, Zinaida Longortova's Blue River is a poignant novella that explores the intricate bonds between humans and nature. Drawing from her own childhood experiences, she weaves...

Happiness is the debut collection from Jack Underwood, a bright and beguiling exploration of life's strangeness. These poems worry at the world, surreally confronting us with the 'reservoir of...

In these stories of the impossible, Sally Emerson masterfully weaves the eerie and supernatural into everyday life. Her tales of ordinary people facing extraordinary forces beyond their control are...

A comprehensive history of 20th-century art is presented in this engaging narrative. From the tumultuous aftermath of World War I to the rise of consumer culture, artists were compelled to respond...

Time and the Gods An Omnibus is a captivating collection of fantastical tales from the renowned author Lord Dunsany. Spanning dreamworlds, magic, and the enchanting realm of Faerie, this entrancing...

A stunning debut story collection from Claire Keegan, exploring human longing and fallibility in all its variety. This remarkable sequence of stories showcases Keegan's skill in illuminating the...

The Talented Mr Ripley: Play (Screen and Cinema) A gripping stage adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's crime novel, this play explores the complex morality of its enigmatic protagonist. Tom Ripley is...

Ken Liu's debut collection of short stories explores the intersection of magic and reality. This thought-provoking anthology presents sixteen tales that are both profound and beguiling, often with...

Carol Ann Duffy invites you to enter a magical world where every window on Advent Street holds a special gift. As you step inside, you'll discover enchanting illustrations and beguiling words that...

Flyaway by Kathleen Jennings is a stunning debut that weaves together transformation, enchantment, and the emotional truths of family history. A beguiling story of eerie dogs, vanished schools,...

Vivek Shraya's debut theatrical work is a raw and honest exploration of the search for one's authentic voice. How to Fail as a Popstar is a poignant reflection on the power of pop culture, dreams,...

At 26, Cat Marnell was an associate beauty editor at Lucky magazine. Behind the glamour, she struggled with addiction and self-loathing. Her life became a cycle of parties and pills, while she held...

Kurt Jackson's Botanical Landscape is a collection of works that celebrate the diversity of the plant kingdom. The artist and environmentalist draws inspiration from day-to-day plants, as well as...

A Book of Nonsense by Edward Lear A charming collection of limericks and illustrations created to amuse children. First published in 1846, this book has been enchanting readers with its fun, lyrical,...

Hilma af Klint: A Biography Hilma af Klint was a pioneering Swedish painter who broke with traditional academic art to create radical, abstract works that would influence generations to come. Her...

Arresting and dark, The Puzzle Wood is a tale of madness, murder, and disputed inheritances, with hints of the supernatural. In the woods, something is stirring. Miss Catherine Symonds arrives at...

American print advertising in its most vibrant form. This 40th edition of Mid-Century Ads showcases thousands of images from the 1950s and '60s, a time when consumerism was at its peak. Digitally...

Stephen Tobolowsky's memoir is a beguiling series of stories that combine biography and essay. With a tone both hilarious and introspective, he recounts his life as a character actor, sharing tales...

John Wood and Paul Harrison are known for their playful and beguiling video works, which showcase their economy of execution and sense of humour. This publication documents their work to date,...

William Butler Yeats's Collected Poems is a stunning collection of the greatest lyric poet Ireland has produced. This beautifully bound edition, part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, features an...

Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told: Tales of Murder and Mayhem Ripped from the Front PageThis collection of true crime stories will leave no doubt about the verdict if reading this genre is a...

A collection of 16 traditional tales from Indian folklore brings wit and magic to life. Transcribed by Indian and English folklorists in the nineteenth century, these stories feature epic quests,...

Slavoj Žižek explores the complex and often contradictory nature of freedom in this thought-provoking philosophical work.The experience of true, radical freedom is fragile and transient, according to...