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Author : James Reynolds
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book Baroque Splendour written by James Reynolds and published by . This book was released on 1950 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : James Reynolds
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781494068707
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (687 download)
Download or read book Baroque Splendour written by James Reynolds and published by . This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a new release of the original 1950 edition.
Author : Massimo Favilla
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788896045060
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (45 download)
Download or read book Baroque Venice written by Massimo Favilla and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This lavish book is the first ever art historical study to survey this specific and crucial period in the history of ‘La Serenissima’ – the Baroque. The 17th century saw Venice’s last big drive to respond on a cultural and artistic level to the Republic’s inexorable decline on the great stage of European politics. The city’s fabric still reflects the desire that was felt at the time for grandiloquent displays of hoped-for triumph. Excess and ostentation prevailed, fuelling a tendency for abundant ornamentation, a taste for the grotesque and the bizarre, and a zeal for enormity and greatness. Here, the authors trace the progression of painting, sculpture and architecture in 17th-century Venice in a series of scholarly essays illuminated by hundreds of glorious illustrations celebrating the city’s seminal examplars of Baroque style, among them Santa Maria della Salute, the mosaics of St Mark’s and the paintings of Giambattista Tiepolo."--Publisher's description.
Author : Andrea Emiliani
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (145 download)
Download or read book Splendour O the Baroque written by Andrea Emiliani and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jeremy Dummett
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0755601904
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (556 download)
Download or read book Sicily written by Jeremy Dummett and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-05-28 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the fascinating and diverse history and culture of Sicily. The book includes key events, places and artists highlighted in wide-ranging articles presented in four parts: History, Cities, Ancient Sites and Artists. A rich tapestry emerges of an island that has experienced dramatic changes of fortune while becoming a melting-pot of cultural influences from the eastern Mediterranean, North Africa and mainland Italy. It also includes commentary on the monuments and works of art to be seen today, linking Sicily past and present. Follow the stories of Dionysius' castle, the foundation of the cathedral at Monreale, the Sicilian poets who invented the sonnet and the British merchants who made Marsala wine an international brand. Tour the big cities of Catania and Messina, the resorts of Taormina and Cefalù, and the baroque hilltowns of south-eastern Sicily. Explore the ancient sites, among them Segesta, Selinunte and Agrigento. Witness the originality of the island's culture through the profiles of eight artists, sculptors and architects from the Renaissance to the twentieth century including Antonello da Messina, Giacomo Serpotta and Renato Guttuso, as well as Caravaggio, who left some of his last masterpieces on the island. This book complements the author's previous work on Syracuse and Palermo, filling in gaps in the island's story, to form a comprehensive trilogy on Sicily.
Author : Clare Colvin
Publisher : Arcadia Books
ISBN 13 : 1909807974
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (98 download)
Download or read book Masque of the Gonzagas written by Clare Colvin and published by Arcadia Books. This book was released on 2007-01-02 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **"A renaissance story with modern sensibilities" Guardian ** "A gripping story of seduction and revenge" The Times ** The baroque era at the beginning of the 17th century: change and upheaval are undermining the certainties of the Renaissance. In northern Italy, amid political and religious dissent, Vincenzo Gonzaga, 4th Duke of Mantua, devotes himself to the pursuit of excellence and pleasure. He gathers to his court the finest painters and musicians. His composer, Claudio Monteverdi, creates his first opera, La Favola d'Orfeo. "A fine novel of suitable baroque intensity. This is historical fiction with an imaginative sweep" Daily Telegraph Clare Colvin's novel follows the Renaissance dream of Arcadia to its horrific destruction, drawing on letters and documents of the time to resolve one of history's most fascinating riddles. What was the reason for the ambivalent relationship between the Duke and his court composer? Why did the Gonzagas destroy themselves, bringing chaos to Italy? And what role did the seductive Isabella of Novellara play in their downfall? "This highly individual novel recreates its period setting with wit and grace" MICHAEL ARDITTI, Independent Books of the Year
Author : Art Gallery of New South Wales
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Splendour of the Baroque written by Art Gallery of New South Wales and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : H.W. Koch
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317873084
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (178 download)
Download or read book A History of Prussia written by H.W. Koch and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-10-13 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In little more than two centuries Prussia rose from medieval obscurity and the devastation of the Thirty Years War to become the dominant power of continental Europe. Her rulers rose from Electors to Kings, and from Kings to Emperors. It is a dramatic story, and H. W. Koch fills a major gap in English-language literature with this comprehensive account. It traces the origins and rise of the Prussian state from the thirteenth century to the causes and consequences of its incorporation into the German Empire.
Author : Hamish Scott
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191015334
Total Pages : 817 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Early Modern European History, 1350-1750 written by Hamish Scott and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2015-07-23 with total page 817 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Handbook re-examines the concept of early modern history in a European and global context. The term 'early modern' has been familiar, especially in Anglophone scholarship, for four decades and is securely established in teaching, research, and scholarly publishing. More recently, however, the unity implied in the notion has fragmented, while the usefulness and even the validity of the term, and the historical periodisation which it incorporates, have been questioned. The Oxford Handbook of Early Modern European History, 1350-1750 provides an account of the development of the subject during the past half-century, but primarily offers an integrated and comprehensive survey of present knowledge, together with some suggestions as to how the field is developing. It aims both to interrogate the notion of 'early modernity' itself and to survey early modern Europe as an established field of study. The overriding aim will be to establish that 'early modern' is not simply a chronological label but possesses a substantive integrity. Volume I examines 'Peoples and Place', assessing structural factors such as climate, printing and the revolution in information, social and economic developments, and religion, including chapters on Orthodoxy, Judaism and Islam.
Author : Jeremy Roe
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351010107
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (51 download)
Download or read book Representing Women’s Political Identity in the Early Modern Iberian World written by Jeremy Roe and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-10-07 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By exploring textual, visual and material culture, this volume presents a range of new research into the experiences, agencies and diverse political identities of Iberian women between the fifteenth and early-eighteenth century. Representing Women’s Political Identity in the Early Modern Iberian World explores how the political identities of Iberian women were represented in various forms of visual culture including: religious paintings and portraiture; costume; and devotional and funerary sculpture. This study examines the transmission of Iberian culture and its concepts of identity to locations such as Peru, Goa and Mexico, providing a rich insight into Iberia’s complex history and legacy. The collection of essays explores the lives of protagonists, which vary from queens and members of the nobility to painters and nuns, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of both the elite and non-elite woman’s experience in Spain, Portugal and their overseas realms during the early modern period. By addressing the significance of gender alongside the visual representation of political ideology and identity, this book is an invaluable source for students and researchers of early modern Iberia and the history of women.
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Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004290222
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (42 download)
Download or read book Specialist Markets in the Early Modern Book World written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2015-05-19 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Specialist Markets in the Early Modern Book World, edited by Richard Kirwan and Sophie Mullins, investigates an underexplored yet important facet of early modern book production. Bringing together 19 detailed case studies, this volume considers and reconstructs the characteristics of specialist book production in the early modern period. In particular it explores the motives that led to specialisation ranging from the desire for profit on the part of risk-taking, entrepreneurial individuals or family firms to the more propagandist or missionising aims of corporate groups who subsidised production, often without regard for profit. The book also explores the economic and personal pressures and perils that accompanied specialist production, which was often a risk-laden enterprise that could end in financial and social ruin.
Author : Andrew Landale Drummond
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1498207553
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (982 download)
Download or read book German Protestantism Since Luther written by Andrew Landale Drummond and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2015-03-13 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Neville Walker
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
ISBN 13 : 1848362536
Total Pages : 932 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (483 download)
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Germany written by Neville Walker and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 932 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Germany is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions Germany has to offer. Discover the dynamic regions of Germany from the lively nightlife in Berlin, magnificent Baroque gardens in Northern Germany, medieval castles and historical towns, to the flavours of German cuisine. Packed with detailed, practical advice on what to see and do in Germany this guide provides reliable, up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels in Germany, German bars, recommended restaurants in Germany, and tips on the best shopping and festivals in Germany for all budgets. Featuring detailed coverage on a full range of attractions; from the spas of Baden-Baden and the galleries of Dresden, to boat trips in Hamburg and the jazz clubs of Munich, you'll find expert tips on exploring Germany's amazing attractions with an authoritative background on Germany's rich culture and history. Explore all corners of Germany with the clearest maps of any guide and practical German language tips. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Germany.
Author : A. R. Disney
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107717647
Total Pages : 387 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (77 download)
Download or read book A History of Portugal and the Portuguese Empire: Volume 1, Portugal written by A. R. Disney and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-04-13 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Kingdom of Portugal was created as a by-product of the Christian Reconquest of Hispania. With no geographical raison d'être and no obvious political roots in its Roman, Germanic, or Islamic pasts, it for long remained a small, struggling realm on Europe's outer fringe. Then, in the early fifteenth century, this unlikely springboard for Western expansion suddenly began to accumulate an empire of its own, eventually extending more than halfway around the globe. A History of Portugal and the Portuguese Empire, drawing particularly on historical scholarship postdating the 1974 Portuguese Revolution, offers readers a comprehensive overview and reinterpretation of how all this happened - the first such account to appear in English for more than a generation. Volume I concerns the history of Portugal itself from pre-Roman times to the climactic French invasion of 1807, and Volume II traces the history of the Portuguese overseas empire.
Author : Michelin
Publisher : Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
ISBN 13 : 2067208535
Total Pages : 710 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (672 download)
Download or read book Michelin Green Guide Spain written by Michelin and published by Michelin Travel & Lifestyle. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 710 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new eBook edition of the Green Guide Spain is a wide-ranging guide to the best of the country. Visit dynamic cities packed with world-class museums, superb dining and fantastic shopping, or enjoy Spain's stunning beaches and mountains. The guide takes the guesswork out of trip organization. Detailed maps, driving itineraries and Michelin’s famed star-rating system ensure a variety of attractions and activities from a winery visit to cycling along Madrid's riverbanks. This guide covers it all to suit every budget and expectation. This new eBook edition of the Green Guide Spain is a wide-ranging guide to the best of the country. Visit dynamic cities packed with world-class museums, superb dining and fantastic shopping, or enjoy Spain's stunning beaches and mountains. The guide takes the guesswork out of trip organization. Detailed maps, driving itineraries and Michelin’s famed star-rating system ensure a variety of attractions and activities from a winery visit to cycling along Madrid's riverbanks. This guide covers it all to suit every budget and expectation. In this eBook you’ll find: • Modern layout design, full-color photos, and plenty of detail travelers look for. • "Inspiration" section for exciting travel ideas. • Practical Information section, now split between "Before You Go" and "On Arrival" for quicker reference. • Attractions reviewed and rated, using Michelin's celebrated star-rating system, from the magnificent, 3-star Alhambra perched above Granada to the 1-star Rías Altas area, very popular during the summer season. • Walk-throughs of major museums, galleries, churches and attractions; includes illustrations and floor plans. • Michelin walking and driving tours for a more in-depth, personal experience of the country. Follow one of the 12 round-trip driving itineraries to discover one of Spain's diverse regions, or explore Segovia's Old Town by foot. • Comprehensive illustrated sections on modern-day Spain, its art, history and culture, all written by experts in their fields. • Sidebars throughout the guide on intriguing topics from news in the Spanish wine scene to Buñol's infamous tomato throwing festival. • Detailed visitor information given for every attraction, opening hours, tour times, parking fees, phone, website. • Michelin area and city maps. • Includes recommendations for places to eat and stay for every budget. Download onto any kind of eReader (tablet or smartphone), and you’re set to go. Use the guide to orient yourself at any time with a treasure trove of 50 detailed maps, even if you’re offline with no Wi-Fi or 3G connection. With the interactive navigation, it’s easy to move within the guide. Click from the index to a point of interest or from a sight description to its location on the map. With one touch, you can even phone an establishment directly from the page or click through to a website for more information. No matter what eReader you use, with the Green Guide Spain eBook in hand, you’reready to explore the country, see some beautiful sights, and create a truly memorable journey.
Author : James Proctor
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
ISBN 13 : 1409356450
Total Pages : 395 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Sweden written by James Proctor and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2014-01-30 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let The Rough Guide to Sweden show you the very best this unspoilt country has to offer: from the style-conscious capital, Stockholm, with its magnificent archipelago, to the vast pine forests of Swedish Lapland. Spend a night in the world-famous Icehotel inside the Arctic Circle or laze on the sunny, sandy beaches of the Baltic island of Gotland - Sweden is much more than flat-pack furniture and meatballs. The Rough Guide to Sweden includes full colour pictures to inspire your travels through this vast country of forests and lakes, detailed maps to help you on your way and expert background on everything from smorgasbords to saunas. With The Rough Guide to Sweden in your hand, you'll find that Sweden offers superb value for money and is a gem waiting to be discovered - where seemingly everyone speaks perfect English. Originally published in print in 2012. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Sweden. Now available in ePub format.
Author : Georgeta Raţă
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN 13 : 144385767X
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (438 download)
Download or read book Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Social Sciences written by Georgeta Raţă and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2014-03-17 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Social Sciences is a collection of essays on educational issues confronting educators and researchers from three continents (Africa, Asia, and Europe). The essays are grouped into three sections. The first, “Human Resources Management”, discusses issues such as consumer innovativeness, employee expectations, enterprise competitiveness, the global economy, human resources, internet advertising, job performance, the labour market, privatisation policies, profitability, transformational leadership, and work behaviour. The second part, “International Relations”, encompasses topics such as administrative reforms, elections, EU enlargement, mass media, migration, nationalism, and totalitarian thought, while the third, “Sociology”, looks at divorce, everyday life practices, the family structure, feminism, gender issues, the legalisation of prostitution, and women’s rights. The book will appeal to educators, researchers, and students involved in social sciences.
