Bøger af Kenneth Clark

Kenneth Clark's sweeping narrative looks at how Western Europe evolved in the wake of the collapse of the Roman Empire, to produce the ideas, books, buildings, works of art and great individuals that make up our civilisation.The author takes us from Iona in the ninth century to France in the twelfth, from Florence to Urbino, from Germany to Rome, England, Holland and America. Against these historical backgrounds he sketches an extraordinary cast of characters -- the men and women who gave new energy to civilisation and expanded our understanding of the world and of ourselves. He also highlights the works of genius they produced -- in architecture, sculpture and painting, in philosophy, poetry and music, and in science and engineering, from Raphael's School of Athens to the bridges of Brunel.

Leonardo Da Vinci: An Account Of His Development As An Artist is a comprehensive and insightful book written by Kenneth Clark. This book provides a detailed account of the life and work of one of the most famous artists of all time, Leonardo Da Vinci. The author explores Da Vinci's artistic development and provides a thorough analysis of his paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Clark begins by examining Da Vinci's early life and education, exploring the influences that shaped his artistic style. He then delves into Da Vinci's early paintings and sketches, analyzing the techniques and themes that emerged in his work. The author also explores Da Vinci's later works, including his famous paintings such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. Throughout the book, Clark provides a wealth of information about Da Vinci's life and work. He discusses the artist's techniques and materials, as well as his use of perspective and composition. The author also explores the historical context of Da Vinci's work, discussing the cultural and political events that shaped his artistic vision. Overall, Leonardo Da Vinci: An Account Of His Development As An Artist is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of this iconic artist. With its detailed analysis and insightful commentary, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest artists of all time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

From the art of the Greeks to that of Renoir and Moore, this work surveys the ever-changing fashions in what has constituted the ideal nude as a basis of humanist form.