103 results for 'Kandinsky, Vasily'

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,...

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...

Life and Fate is a powerful and poignant novel that explores the human cost of war and ideological tyranny. Set against the backdrop of the Second World War, the book tells the story of a world torn...

Now in English for the first time, Vasily Grossman's Stalingrad is a powerful and compassionate novel about the disasters of war and the ruthlessness of totalitarianism. In April 1942, Hitler and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Vasily Grossman and the Soviet Century by Alexandra Popoff is an authoritative biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of this influential writer. Born in 1905, Grossman was a key figure in...

Vasily Grossman: A Writer's Freedom explores the complex life and works of a Russian author who defied his own era. Born into a Jewish family, Grossman was initially a supporter of the ideals of the...

Vasily Grossman's final novel, Everything Flows, is a powerful exploration of the human experience under totalitarian rule. Written after the Soviet authorities suppressed his earlier work, Life and...

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...

Play Like a World Champion by F. M. Bill Jordan is a coaching guide that uses a system developed for improving chess skills. It features games from Vasily Smyslov, the world champion in 1957.The book...

Vasily Grossman's eyewitness account of World War Two is a raw and devastating portrayal of Operation Barbarossa. In 1941, as the Germans invaded Russia, Grossman found himself at the frontlines,...

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...

Vasily Smyslov Endgame Virtuoso is a comprehensive guide to improving your endgame skills. With over 150 instructive examples from his own games, Smyslov provides a broad range of positions to help...

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...

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 People Immortal by Vasily Grossman Set against the backdrop of the catastrophic first months of the German invasion of the Soviet Union, this novel tells the story of an army battalion dispatched...

Vasily Grossman's Everything Flows is a powerful and haunting novel that explores the complexities of Soviet history through the interconnected lives of its characters. After thirty years in the...

The People Immortal by Vasily Grossman Set against the backdrop of the catastrophic defeats of the war's first months, this novel follows a Red Army regiment as they struggle to survive and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Vasily Grossman's An Armenian Sketchbook is a personal and intimate account of his two-month stay in Armenia. Following the publication of Life and Fate, Grossman was tasked with editing a Russian...

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...

Survival Quest (The Way of the Shaman Book #1) by Vasily Mahanenko is an original LitRPG fantasy that has captured millions of players worldwide. In this immersive world, players can experience...

Vasily Grossman's short fiction is renowned for its bold intelligence, integrity, and vividness, qualities that have made him a leading literary figure in 20th-century Russian literature. This...

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...

Sofia's hope for freedom and reunion with her childhood love Vasily keeps her going in the harsh Siberian labor camp. After a perilous escape, she endures months of hardship before finding refuge...

Small Acts of Kindness: A Tale of the First Russian Revolution by Jennifer Antill. In 1825, Imperial Russia is still basking in the glory of its victory over Napoleon. However, beneath the surface,...

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...

Under a Blood Red Sky by Kate Furnivall In the midst of the Russian Revolution, a young woman's quest for freedom becomes a perilous journey of love, loyalty, and survival. Sofia Morozova's only hope...

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...

Plato's Essentialism Reinterpreting the Theory of Forms by Vasilis PolitisThis book offers a fresh perspective on Plato's theory of Forms, arguing that they represent essences rather than mere things...

The Mitrokhin Archive II: The KGB in the World A comprehensive and revealing look at the global reach of the KGB, this book is based on the remarkable archive of Russian intelligence material...

This dual-language anthology presents fifteen compelling tales in a unique survey of twentieth-century Russian short fiction. Featuring original Russian texts alongside new English translations, it...

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,...

The zodiac constellations have shifted over time, rendering Western astrology's predictions inaccurate. Vasilis A. Kanatas offers a new theory based on scientific information about the actual...

Get your team ready for success with this comprehensive 7-week pre-season programme. Vasilis Papadakis, a UEFA A coach and Head coach of Panakrotiriakos F.C., shares his tested and effective approach...

The World Chess Championship has witnessed many epic battles, engaging not only chess enthusiasts but also the general public. On the chessboard, the world champions are supreme intellectual...

Vasili Grossman's experiences as a war correspondent for the Soviet army during World War II are documented in this book. Beyond his written reports for the Estrella Roja newspaper, Grossman kept a...

Arisen: Carnage is a heart-stopping installment in the ARISEN series. After recovering Patient Zero, Alpha must escape Africa to end the zombie apocalypse once and for all.However, they are pursued...

The Mitrokhin Archive: A Global Exposé of KGB IntrigueFor years, top-secret material from Russian secret service archives was hidden beneath a family dacha. When the author, Vasili Mitrokhin, was...

A fateful moment in the life of Master and Man unfolds on the day after St. Nicholas's Day. Vasili Andreevich Brekhunov, a merchant with a pressing engagement, rushes to prepare for a journey that...

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,...

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,...

Botvinnik Versus Smyslov and Petrosian Four World Chess Championship Matches: 1954, 1957, 1958 And 1963This book tells the story of three epic World Championship matches between Mikhail Botvinnik and...

Stanislavski in Rehearsal offers an intimate and insightful look at the development of the famous Stanislavski method. Vasili Toporkov's account is based on his own experiences as an outsider invited...

A fiery and beautiful free-thinker, Alexandra Rubilov, has long refused to marry. Her father's attempts to secure her future have been met with frustration, leading him to create a "long-forgotten"...

Life and Fate by Vasily Grossman is an epic novel that explores the dark forces of World War II and their impact on individuals and society. Set against the backdrop of one of history's most...

Vasily Golovnin's remarkable account of his time in captivity in Japan is a testament to his bravery and respect for the Japanese culture. In 1811, he was commissioned to captain an expedition to map...

A Course in Russian History--the Seventeenth Century by Vasiliĭ Osipovich Kli︠u︡chevskiĭ This volume of Vasili O. Kliuchevsky's magnum opus explores the pivotal 17th century in Russia, tracing the...

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...

The Commissar Aleksandr Askoldov by Marat Grinberg is a companion to the 1966 film of the same name. Based on Vasily Grossman's short story, it tells the story of a female Red Army commissar who is...

The Phantom Castle (The Way of the Shaman Book #4) by Vasily Mahanenko In a game world, a castle is not just a symbol of power - it's a necessity. When High Shaman Mahan receives an offer to vanquish...

The Structure of Enquiry in Plato's Early Dialogues by Vasilis Politis A fresh perspective on Plato's method of argument and enquiry in his early dialogues, challenging traditional views on the...

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...

Saba Vasili, a scholar of the astral sea, is accused of a catastrophic malfunction that has destroyed a district of the city and killed a foreign dignitary. Charged with murder, Saba is imprisoned by...

The Matarese Circle by Robert Ludlum A chilling tale of international espionage and terrorism, this novel follows two rival spies who are forced to put aside their differences in order to stop a...

The Miracle is an inside story of one of the greatest sporting achievements in history - Greece's 2004 European Championship victory. Against all odds, this team of outsiders went from being 150-1...

Against the backdrop of World War II, this novel tells the story of two women's struggle for survival and love in the face of war and oppression.In June 1941, Leningrad is surrounded by Nazi forces,...

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...

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...

Vasily Grossman's Life and Fate is a sweeping novel about ordinary Russians caught between fascism and oppression during World War II. Suppressed by the KGB, this masterpiece was smuggled out of the...

Punishment of a Hunter: A Leningrad Confidential is a gripping noir detective series set in Stalinist Russia. When a series of bizarre and seemingly motiveless homicides takes place, Detective Vasily...

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,...

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...

The Unknown Black Book: A Collection of Testimonies from Jews Who Survived Atrocities in Occupied Soviet Territories. This book presents a powerful and personal account of the atrocities committed...

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...

Life and Fate by Vasily Grossman is a powerful novel set against the backdrop of World War II's pivotal battle of Stalingrad. Against the tumultuous landscape of war, Grossman explores the human...

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...

Easton Hall has been a sanctuary for Louisa since her traumatic childhood. But when billionaire Matteo arrives, hellbent on claiming the estate as revenge on her family, Louisa's life is turned...

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...

The World Was Going Our Way: The KGB and the Battle for the Third World. In 1992, Vasili Mitrokhin, a former KGB archivist, secretly escaped Russia with a vast collection of transcriptions from...

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...

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...

Fool's Mate: A True Story of Espionage at the National Security Agency by John W. Whiteside. In 1965, a U.S. Army soldier walked into the Soviet embassy in Washington, DC, and offered to sell highly...

Mikhail Tal: The Street-Fighting Years by Alexander Koblenz is an in-depth look at the early years of chess legend Mikhail Tal. First published in 1963, this book follows Tal's career from promising...

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 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...