Boris Friedewald Libri

This beautiful volume offers high-quality reproductions and the latest biographical information on Paul Klee, who helped pave the way for Modernism.Readers of this book will find much to discover and relish in Paul Klee's art. Reproductions of his iconic works as well as those that are more rarely exhibited are featured alongside in-depth biographical information that looks beyond his many artistic achievements to explore the life and times of the artist. Photographs of Klee and his circle, as well as entertaining and enlightening anecdotes, offer a multifaceted perspective on a groundbreaking artist and the events that helped shape his colorful and imaginative work.

Paul Klee's angels are as precious artworks as gentle companions - here almost 50 images of his angels are gathered in a wonderful gift book. Paul Klee painted angels for his entire life and here the author Boris Friedewald describes their creation and their meaning in Klee's work, from the Christ child Paul Klee painted at the age of five, through cheerful and witty angels such as the "Forgetful Angel" up to the famous "Angelus Novus" who accompanied Walter Benjamin into exile and the "Doubting Angel" Paul Klee drew the year he died. Boris Friedewald's stimulating and easy to read text introduces us to the meaning of angels in Paul Klee's oeuvre and to the artist's biography. A wonderful book to give away or read on your own every now and then.

Delve into the lives of 50 of the most important figures of the Bauhaus movement through the recollections of former Bauhaus students, teachers, and friends. Although it flourished for only fourteen years, the Bauhaus school remains one of the most influential art and design movements of the 20th century. This collection of personal memories from Bauhaus teachers, students, and friends provides a uniquely intimate portrayal of the movement and a new perspective on its development, denouement, and legacy. Introduced through brief biographical sketches, each entry reflects its subject's distinctive voice and features rare photographs of their days at work and at play. From the deeply personal experiences of figures such as Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius and Josef Albers to reminiscences from the families of Kandinsky, Klee, and Beckmann, these first-hand accounts bring the Bauhaus back to life for a new generation of fans.

"Reproductions of Paul Klee's art and iconic works, as well as those that are more rarely exhibited, are featured alongside biographical information that explores his life and times. Photographs and anecdotes of Klee and his circle offer a multifaceted perspective on a groundbreaking artist and the events that helped shape his colorful, imaginative work"--OCLC

This beautifully designed book is filled with illustrations and photographs of the many animals in Picasso’s life—those he painted and drew, as well as those he loved. One of the few under-examined aspects of Picasso’s life and work was his love of animals. The son of a pigeon breeder and an aficionado of bullfighting, Picasso had an eye trained for capturing an animal’s movement, shape, and personality—often with just a single line. Organized around the different types of animals that played a role in the artist’s life and body of work—from his beloved dachshund, Lump, to dogs, cats, and doves, among others—each chapter offers personal accounts, amusing anecdotes, and wondrous works of art. The perfect gift for lovers of animals or Picasso’s art, this exquisite treasury of expertly rendered creatures is filled with humor, warmth, and the tremendous bonds between man and animal.

This accessible introduction to the Bauhaus tells the story of a radical concept of artistic expression that would transcend the traditional boundaries of the arts. Written in an engaging journalistic style and featuring an innovative layout, the book sheds light on the unconventional lives of the people involved in the Bauhaus, examines the experimental teachings of the movement, and profiles its major figures. This new volume in the Living Art series gives an overview of the developments and ideas of the Bauhaus and offers new perspectives on the art and personalities of this important era. Including approximately 100 full-colour reproductions, this volume presents the historical context that fostered the movement and introduces readers to the major Bauhaus artworks and artists. A fascinating introduction for anyone interested in learning about this renowned movement, here is a book that is as readable as it is informative.

Now available in an updated paperback edition and including new photographs, this thorough and accessible introduction to the greatest women photographers from the 19 thcentury to today features the most important works of 55 artists, along with in-depth biographical and critical assessments.

The amazing story of the life and work of the renowned botanical artist Maria Sibylla Merian is told alongside her beautiful illustrations of butterflies in this charming and elegant book.

This original and utterly captivating celebration of Salvador Dali s life and career traces the countless, often outrageous, ways the artist employed his moustache to brilliant effect.

Frauen hinter der Kamera sind meist doppelt unsichtbar: Zum einen stehen stets ihre Motive im Fokus, zum anderen verdeckt der lange Schatten ihrer dominanten männlichen Kollegen oft die Größe ihres Werkes. Und doch ist die Geschichte der Fotografie auch eine Geschichte der Fotografinnen. Frauen eroberten sich dieses künstlerische Feld von Anfang an und trugen Wesentliches zu seiner Entwicklung bei. Der weibliche Blick auf die Welt ist ein anderer als der männliche – diese vermeintliche Binsenweisheit belegen die in diesem Band vereinten Fotografinnen mit ihren Arbeiten auf vielfältige, berührende und faszinierende Weise. 55 Fotografinnen aus zwei Jahrhunderten und von fünf Kontinenten werden porträtiert, darunter so berühmte Namen wie Eve Arnold, Claude Cahun, Cindy Sherman oder Herlinde Koelbl, aber auch bislang weniger bekannte Künstlerinnen wie Zanele Muholi aus Südafrika oder Shirana Shahbazi aus Teheran. Jede Fotografin wird mit einem kenntnisreichen und zugleich leicht lesbaren Text zu ihrem Leben und Werk sowie zwei bis vier repräsentativen Abbildungen ihres Schaffens vorgestellt – eine Weltgeschichte der Fotografie aus weiblicher Sicht.