Peter Murray fu uno stimato storico dell'arte che svolse un ruolo fondamentale nell'istituzione della storia dell'arte come disciplina universitaria. Il suo lavoro pose principi fondamentali per le generazioni future di studenti e la sua eredità perdura attraverso conferenze commemorative e supporto alla ricerca. Fu una figura chiave nella fondazione dell'Association of Art Historians e nella definizione dello studio accademico dell'arte.
Tutti gli architetti, le città e le opere d'arte più importanti e significative del Rinascimento. Un saggio per comprendere e gustare uno dei momenti più alti dell'architettura italiana. Peter Murray (1920-1992) ha insegnato Storia dell'arte all'Università di Londra.
Billy thought it was going to be an ordinary holiday at the seaside, but strange occurrences seem to follow him wherever he goes! Something is reeking havoc in the town, terrorising the residents - something that only appears at dawn.
This work examines the contribution that habitable bridges have made to city life from the Middle Ages to the present day. The history and construction of major inhabited bridges in Europe, the Middle East and America are discussed in detail.
The Oxford Companion to Christian Art and Architecture is a unique and fascinating exploration of the art and architecture that has been influenced and inspired by biblical stories and Christian history and beliefs. Richly illustrated, the Companion combines general essays on the periods and styles important in the history of Christian art with hundreds of shorter entries that describe specific works, artists, themes, and visual images and which give the reader practical guidance on where in Europe to locate the works described
Short biographies of over 1,200 painters, sculptors, and engravers. Defines artistic movements, terms, technical expressions, and processes
Billy couldn't be more excited to be going on holiday with his friend Calum's family, relieved to escape the creepy things that have been happening at home. But when the sinister things continue and get worse, he discovers a past history he never knew he had is catching up with him.
Continues the struggle between Hudson and Mokee Joe as Hudson battles to defeat the monster before he destroys the world.
A boy discovers that he is from another planet, when an alien arrives to pursue him.
Mokee Joe is back and he's stronger than ever. He's determined to finish what he's been programmed to do--destroy Hudson. As the nightmare returns, Hudson has to fight for his life in an epic battle of strength and skill.
Fully revised for its seventh edition, this comprehensive and detailed reference contains entries on major artists of the last seven centuries; short biographies of over 1,200 artists; descriptions of artistic techniques and styles; definitions of artistic movements; and much more. An indispensable source of information for both artists and those interested in the arts in general.
