241 results for 'kandinski vaniti'

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

William Makepeace Thackeray's Vanity Fair is a witty and engaging novel set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. The story follows Becky Sharp, a ruthless social climber, as she attempts to...

Vanity of Duluoz is Jack Kerouac's semi-autobiographical account of his teenage years and early twenties, exploring themes of identity, disillusionment and the search for meaning.The novel follows...

The World of Vanity Fair by Emma Marriott offers an in-depth exploration of William Thackeray's timeless novel. This official companion to the ITV series delves into the characters and society that...

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...

Vanity Fair: A novel without a hero is a masterpiece of 19th-century English literature, written by William Makepeace Thackeray. Published in 1991, this edition is part of Everyman's Library, a...

Sanity in Vanity is a poignant collection of poetry that explores the darker corners of the human experience. Written as a response to the author's own struggles, this book conveys a powerful message...

Tina Brown's Vanity Fair Diaries: 1983-1992 is an insider's account of the tumultuous world of New York media in the 1980s. Summoned to save Condé Nast's struggling magazine, Brown recounts her...

Fleur Jaeggy's Last Vanities is a collection of seven spare and terse stories, each one etched with a steel tip. A brooding atmosphere of horror and delirium pervades these tales, stirred only by the...

Vanity Fair, set against the backdrop of early 19th-century England, is an epic satire that explores the cutthroat world of Regency society. At its centre are two women: Becky Sharp, a brilliant and...

Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray is a satirical epic that explores the complexities of love and social adventure in Regency society. At its centre are two heroines, Becky Sharp and Amelia...

William Makepeace Thackeray's Vanity Fair is a satirical epic of love and social adventure set in the tawdry glamour of Regency society. At its heart are two heroines, Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley,...

Vanity Fair: An Authoritative Text, Backgrounds and Contents, Criticism by William Makepeace Thackeray provides a comprehensive understanding of the novel's composition, reception, and enduring...

Brilliantly satirizing the excesses of early nineteenth century high society, Vanity Fair is a story of love, lust, marriage, fortune and loss, as two young women navigate the corrupt world of...

Die Hot with a Vengeance: Essays on Vanity challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding beauty and vanity. Journalist and former beauty editor Sable Yong offers a sharp analysis of the beauty...

Hannah and her husband Wycliff are faced with a mysterious case in this gripping gaslamp mystery. A series of young noblemen have been drained of their life's blood, and it's up to Hannah to ensure...

Alice Whittaker's life is one of generosity and luxury, but when her friend Nesta vanishes, she becomes determined to find out what happened. As Alice starts to investigate, she begins to feel...

Vanity Fair is a satirical novel that explores the lives of two women, Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. Becky, an orphan with vast ambitions, navigates...

The Bonfire of the Vanities is a scathing satire of 1980s excess, capturing the vibrant energy of New York City. Tom Wolfe's novel follows the spectacular fall of Sherman McCoy, a self-made man with...

Lolly's diagnosis with the flu brings more than just misery and medication. An unexpected side effect from her antivirals reveals dirty halos around certain people's heads, those who have something...

A Forest of Vanity and Valour by A.P. Beswick is a dark fantasy retelling that follows Vireo Reinhold, a debt collector turned unlikely hero. After discovering an ancient spellbook, Vireo is forced...

William Makepeace Thackeray's Vanity Fair is a satirical epic that explores the complexities of class, society, and corruption in Regency England. At its centre are two women: Becky Sharp, who rises...

Becky Sharp's ascent through 19th-Century English Society is marked by cunning and determination. Orphaned and resourceful, she navigates the complexities of London's high society with cleverness and...

Without Vanity or Pride is a unique collection of two short story variations of Jane Austen's beloved novel, Pride & Prejudice. In these fresh takes, the author explores alternative paths for the...

Becky Sharp's sharp wit and calculating nature drive her to succeed in Regency society. With a desire for wealth and social standing, she charms and manipulates those around her, attaching herself to...

Roundabout: A Modern Day Vanity Fair by Gerry McCullough is a novel that explores life's journey without traditional heroes or heroines. The story follows Millie and Sooze as they embark on separate...

Lucie Tang Churchill's summer weekend in East Hampton takes an unexpected turn when George Zao reappears in her life. A chance encounter at a lavish wedding in Capri had left a lasting impression,...

The Devil's Candy: A Juicy Insider's Look at Hollywood's Biggest Flop In 1992, film director Brian De Palma invited author Julie Salamon to follow him on the set of The Bonfire of the Vanities. What...

Beyond Vanity: A History and Power of Hairdressing By Elizabeth L. Block MIT Press, 2024 In nineteenth-century America, hair held significant cultural meaning, influencing one's place in society. As...

A Vintage Secret In 2011, Mike Lundy's life is turned upside down when he discovers compromising photos in the possession of silent film star Louise Brooks. But these are no ordinary pictures - they...

Running and Walking for Women Over 40: A Step Towards Sanity and VanityThis comprehensive program provides a consistent approach to running or walking, offering a cost-effective route to overall...

Vanity Karma Ecclesiastes, the Bhagavad-gītā and the Meaning of Life is a thought-provoking exploration of two ancient texts that challenge our understanding of life's purpose. Jayādvaita Swami...

In Revolutionary Paris, a group of highly talented artists sought recognition denied to them. In Cardiff Bay, they rediscovered their ambition in a seductive suite of rooms. A ruthless game of life...

Vanity Project: A Tale of Fashion and Celebrity is a story of perseverance and creativity. In the 1980s, David Thomas pursued his dream of becoming a fashion stylist despite facing numerous setbacks,...

Behind the glamour and glitz of Hollywood's golden age lies a complex web of stories, scandals, and secrets. Vanity Fair's Tales of Hollywood Rebels, Reds, and Graduates reveals the untold tales...

Turnover Is Vanity, Profit Is Sanity: 9 1/2 Steps to Improving Your Profits & Cashflow This practical guide helps you lay a solid foundation for profitable and sustainable business growth. Dan...

Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley leave school with their lives set on different paths. Becky's fortunes rise as she earns her own living in a hard world, while Amelia returns to her comfortable home and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

100 Artists' Manifestos brings together a diverse collection of revolutionary statements from the last 100 years, featuring artists such as Kandinsky, Mayakovsky, and Dalí. This eclectic gathering...

The Bauhaus New Edition By Frank Whitford This accessible history explores the ideas behind the conception and highly influential teaching methods of the Bauhaus school. Founded in Germany in 1919,...

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...

Discover the fascinating stories behind some of the world's most iconic artworks. Splat! takes you on a journey through the lives and struggles of the artists who created them, from the Renaissance...

Gianni Vattimo's Art's Claim to Truth challenges traditional views of art as a metaphysical aspect of reality. In this revised edition for English readers, Vattimo builds upon Martin Heidegger's...

Jacques Rancière explores how art represents and shapes our understanding of historical events. He examines the ways in which images can both reveal and conceal aspects of the past, and argues that...

Blueprint by Theresia Enzensberger A powerful novel about a young woman's journey through the tumultuous 1920s. Against the backdrop of Berlin's Bauhaus movement, Luise navigates a world of...

Splat! brings together the most exciting artists in history, showcasing their lives and works in an engaging and accessible way. From the Renaissance to contemporary art, this book covers key events...

The Louvre Abu Dhabi's latest exhibition catalogue brings together a rich array of works exploring the relationship between Eastern and Western artistic traditions. This collection features a diverse...

A collection of 20 essays by internationally renowned experts explores the audacious works of art that disrupted the course of art history at the beginning of the 20th century. Major artists...

Walter Gropius: Visionary Founder of the Bauhaus Fiona MacCarthy's biography explores the life and work of Walter Gropius, a pivotal figure in modern art and design. At the heart of this story is the...

Abstract Art: A Comprehensive Introduction to Modern and Contemporary Abstraction Since the early 20th century, abstract art has been a subject of fascination, controversy, and debate. This revised...

A competition for the Kingdom erupts when the old king dies, pitting a Duke and an Earl against each other in a futile battle for power. As their vanity and greed drive them to extremes, the lives of...

The Painter's Secret Geometry: A Study of Composition in Art by Charles Bouleau explores how great masters used geometric patterns to compose their paintings. This richly illustrated book examines...

Wagnerism: Art and Politics in the Shadow of Music by Alex Ross explores how Richard Wagner became a proving ground for modern art and politics. Around 1900, his music had a profound impact on...

Eric R. Kandel explores how science can inform our understanding of art and its meaning in this new book.The author, a neuroscientist with a deep interest in art, demonstrates how reductionism - the...

The Life of Forms in Art Modernism, Organism, Vitality by Brandon Taylor explores how modern artists sought to capture the organic and vital qualities of life through their work. Drawing on biology...

Four writers. Four dictators. One world, changed out of all recognition. This is the story of how creative vanity and political consequence intertwined in the 20th century. Maurice Barrès, Gabriele...

Gauguin to Picasso Masterworks from Switzerland brings together over sixty celebrated paintings from two remarkable private Swiss collections. This unique volume pays tribute to Rudolf Staechelin and...

Marianne von Werefkin: A Pioneer of Expressionism Marianne von Werefkin was a trailblazing artist and hostess who played a pivotal role in the development of modern art. Her salon in Munich's...

The Great Hangover: 21 True Stories from the Pages of Vanity Fair In the midst of the global economic crisis, Vanity Fair presents a collection of essays by fifteen respected business writers in...

A luxurious gift edition of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray, presented with gold foil embossing and gilded page edges. In this cautionary tale, the protagonist's portrait ages instead of...

The Age of Nothing: How We Have Sought to Live Since the Death of God by Peter Watson offers a compelling insight into the demise of capitalism and the beginning of a new era. In this commanding...

Anna-Eva Bergman's life was marked by a constant quest for creation, often in defiance of convention. This meticulously researched biography sheds new light on the Norwegian painter's extraordinary...

This collection of thirteen essays presents new research by western and Russian scholars on 19th and early 20th-century Russian art. Over three decades after Elizabeth Valkenier's pioneering work,...

Primitive Renaissance: A Radical Reappraisal of Early Twentieth-Century Art and Culture. This book offers a provocative reassessment of the significance of primitivism in early twentieth-century...

Toby Young's hilarious account of his five years in New York is a seditious attack on the culture of celebrity from inside the belly of the beast. After leaving London to become a contributing editor...

Swedish artist Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) pioneered a radical new approach to art in the early twentieth century. Her innovative work, which predated that of Vasily Kandinsky, Kazimir Malevich, and...

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde and Jill Nevile is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of vanity, morality, and the human condition. First published in 1890, this story has...

A Man in Full by Tom Wolfe is a scathing portrait of America on the cusp of the millennium. Set against the backdrop of Atlanta, Georgia, this novel dissects the insatiable greed, vanity, and hunger...

The Emperor's New ClothesA clever tale about vanity and perception, this story follows the emperor as he tries to impress his subjects with a new outfit. But can only those who truly see it...

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar WildeA young man's obsession with his own beauty leads him down a path of corruption and decay, while his portrait in the attic tells a different story.With its...

A fable about pride and vanity, this tale tells the story of an Angry Wasp who is convinced he is the most handsome creature in creation. However, his fellow wasps disagree, leading to a humorous...