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1) Rococo
Author
Series
Publisher
Parkstone
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
This volume charts the rise and fall of the Rococo movement, from the beginning of the 18th century to its plunge into obscurity, before being restored to the radiance of its golden age a century later.
Publisher
Kultur
Pub. Date
[2010?]
Language
English
Description
Art of the Renaissance: Exemplary masterpieces of architecture, sculpture and painting, together with the great artistic personalities of the era illustrate the achievements and accomplishments of the Renaissance; Baroque art The vast complex of St. Peter's provided a magnificent setting for papal pomp and pageantry; Rococo art: A new style emerged which was to characterize the epoch. The ornamental form of the rocaille became the leitmotiv of the...
Author
Publisher
Thames and Hudson
Pub. Date
©1964, 1974 printing
Language
English
Description
Baroque and Rococo art and architecture have become popular once more, after a century and a half of neglect, misunderstanding and scorn. This radical shift in taste has led to a rapid growth of detailed knowledge about the artists who created these exhilarating styles. The famous masters have been reassessed and whole areas of achievement - Italian Baroque painting, German Rococo architecture - have been brought to a new, enthusiastic public. Germain...
Publisher
Kultur
Pub. Date
c1999
Language
English
Description
This series presents a unique and masterly survey of the greatest achievements in the history of art from the medieval era to the post-impressionist world. This authoritative and thought-provoking series employs powerful graphic images to entertain and inform the student and the art lover. The collection also features expert commentary and analyses from leading authorities, art historians and scholars, new location footage and re-creations.
Author
Series
Propyläen-Kunstgeschichte volume 13
Publisher
Propyläen-Verlag
Pub. Date
[©1929]
Language
Deutsch
Publisher
Athena
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Waldemar Januszczak hosts these fascinating looks at two influential periods in art history. In Baroque, he traces this style from its inception in Rome to its later use in some of England's most famous buildings. In Rococo, he reexamines the critical reaction to the so-called frivolity of this pivotal era.
Publisher
Annenberg Media
Pub. Date
[200-?]
Language
English
Description
Magnificent masterpieces of the Western world are presented in their cultural and historical settings. From the restrained classical tradition to energetic and spontaneous modern art, each artistic movement is interpreted through its major paintings, sculptures, and works of architecture. Comments from internationally known art experts and critics assist in understanding and appreciation of the works. The series can be used to introduce students to...
Publisher
Ambrose Video
Pub. Date
c2001
Language
English
Description
This series presents a unique and masterly survey of the greatest achievements in the history of art from the medieval era to the post-impressionist world. This authoritative and thought-provoking series employs powerful graphic images to entertain and inform the student and the art lover. Spectacular landscapes set the backdrop for an emcompassing look at great moments in art history.
The programs focus on various artists highlighting the works...
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