Iain Zaczek Livres

Offers a fresh approach to understanding the history of art, from cave painting to the modern day, with pivotal works of art examined in the context of history, culture and the lives of their creators. This book reveals the creative impulse behind every major art movement, from the Renaissance to Surrealism and abstract to pop art.

Tartan is one of the most enduring symbols of Scottish pride, in a fascinating history and directory, updated for this new edition.

This is a comprehensive directory of tartans, both ancient and modern, containing illustrations of up to 400 tartans. It details the cultural and historical development of Scotland, and her determination to maintain political independence and national identity.

An introduction to great painters, looking at their life story, techniques and collections, from well-known to unfamiliar works of art.

.,."exquisite...an excellent introduction to...the magnificent legends of the Celts. Over 120 photos and illustrations of relics, manuscripts and landscapes bring alive the mesmerizing stories...divided into three sections of Ireland, Wales, and Brittany. Each...contains a treasure trove of stories that transport you to a mysterious realm alive with invincible heroes, mystic warriors, faerie enchantresses, secret lovers and lost continents....invites the reader to see how the world of Celtic ideas and traditions influenced later epic literature..."--"Celtic Connection,"

The Book of Irish Legends presents a selection of enchanting tales and epic myths that lay at the heart of Celtic tradition. Legendary heroes such as Cú Chulainn, the Hound of Ulster, achieve superhuman feats; the warrior-philosopher, Fionn, wrestles with supernatural powers; Connla the Red, the son of a high king, is bewitched by a fairy who promises eternal youth; and the woeful children of Lir are trapped as swans until the ringing of church bells breaks a 300-year old spell. Specially commissioned paintings illustrate each tale, and a glossary of legendary characters further illuminates this charming and evocative collection.

Whether inspired by Classical legend, traditional tales or simply their own imagination, countless artists have been captivated by these heavenly and mythological creatures. "Angels and Fairies" is a beautiful reference book that takes a look at some of the art that has been produced as a result of a fascination with these mysterious beings.

"Art Deco emerged as an antidote to an era of economic slumps and depressions, social strife, hunger marches and political battle. It was against this troubled backdrop that the movement forged its own identity as an eclectic style concerned with modernity. With a comprehensive introduction, Art Deco looks as all aspects of the movement, from architecture to decorative arts, with detailed commentary on 120 works. Some of these are considered major pieces, others are less well known, but they are all essential to the philosophy of the Art Deco movement."--Publisher's description

With the blockbuster popularity of Pirates of the Caribbean, it seems everyone today is fascinated by these high sea bandits! So give a big yo-ho-ho and plunge into this enjoyable study of piracy from the ancient world to the present day—especially the “golden age” in the 16th-and 17th-century. Find out what sort of men became pirates, what types of ship they used, where they were active, and what measures authorities took to control them. Of course, the notorious names are all here, from Edward Teach (Blackbeard) and Captain Kidd to lady pirates such as Grace O’Malley and Anne Bonney.

A fresh take on the history of art, using cultural timelines to reveal little-known connections and influences between artworks and artistic movements.

This book is proving to be a delight to me. I didn't that Celtic goods have been found in the western part of Germany, not far from where my brother was born and I lived for close to ten years in the 1970s. This makes me more interested in finding out their history. One little statue has caught my eye as well, here called "Celtic craft god, found in East Anglia. At least I'm assuming he's small; he looks like a leprechaun. If you love beautiful objects of slightly differing styles going back several centuries B.C., you should love this book--unless, of course, your an old hand at Celtic art.

Provides reference to Celtic arts, religious manuscripts, Celtic tradition and art works representing religious life of the time.

All the different Scottish clans and their plaids and history.

An introduction to great painters, looking at their life story, techniques and collections, from well-known to unfamiliar works of art.

Masterworks is a survey of 60 masterpieces that are confirmed milestones in the history of art. The book features two spreads for each masterpiece -- one full-page, full-color spread for the piece itself, and a supplementary spread that uses enlarged details to discuss the technique and significance of each pointing, as well as its broader cultural context as on iconic work.

15 full-color and 1,500 b&w illus. 9 3/4 x 11.

Symbolen en motieven in de Keltische kunst.

Dieser reich bebilderte Kunstführer bietet einen Überblick über die Geschichte der bildenden Kunst anhand einer innovativen Zeitleiste. Mit über 500 Illustrationen und detaillierten Werkanalysen bedeutender und weniger bekannter Künstler_innen wird die Entwicklung der Kunststile und -strömungen anschaulich vermittelt.

Von den Verzierungen auf altertümlichen ägyptischen Sarkophagen bis hin zu denen auf modernen Textilien und Tapeten - Muster sind in so gut wie jeder Weltkultur verbreitet. Viele davon, wie die alte griechische Borte oder die verschlungenen Muster keltischer Schnitzereien, sind typisch für einen bestimmten Stil oder eine Epoche. Andere wiederum sind faszinierende Unikate, die den Horizont von Kunst und Design im jeweiligen Zeitalter erweitert haben. Als Schlüssel zu all diesen Designs öffnet 1000 Muster Kunstschaffenden, Designerinnen und Designern und allen weiteren Leserinnen und Lesern die Tür zu einer fesselnden Welt der Sprache der Muster. Das Buch zeigt jedes Muster in Farbe, beschreibt, wie und wo es verwendet wurde und was das Muster bedeutete. „1000 Muster“ ist nach Region, Zeitalter und Stilrichtung aufgeteilt, um auf einen Blick die typischen Muster einer Reihe von Epochen und Kulturen von der Antike bis in die heutige Zeit aufzuzeigen. Zusätzlich listet ein detailliertes Register, eine eigentliche Mustersuchhilfe, die verschiedenen Muster nach dargestelltem Inhalt auf, damit auch Muster unbekannter Herkunft leicht aufgespürt werden können. Wenn Sie also herausfinden möchten, wie Glückssymbole aussehen oder welche Kulturen das Wolkenmotiv verwendeten, so werden Sie in diesem Buch fündig.

Die Geschichte der Philosophie in über 100 Porträts • Prächtig bebildertes Lesebuch über berühmte Philosoph*innen von der Antike bis heute • Von Aristoteles bis Bell Hooks: Faszinierende Lebensgeschichten bekannter Philosoph*innen • Bahnbrechende Gedanken über unsere Welt, in den aktuellen Kontext gestellt • Aufwendig ausgestattet: Mit Originalmanuskripten, Notizbüchern, Briefen und vielen Fotos Lebensbilder großer Denker und Denkerinnen Das umfangreiche Philosophie-Buch bietet einen einzigartigen Einblick in das Leben der berühmtesten Denker*innen der Welt. Es enthält die faszinierenden Lebensgeschichten von über 100 bedeutenden Philosophen und Philosophinnen – von der Antike bis zur Gegenwart. Hier erfahren Sie alles über ihre Überzeugungen, ihre bahnbrechenden Theorien und ihre Bedeutung für die Gegenwart. Von Sokrates und Platon über Kant und Nietzsche bis zu Jürgen Habermas und Judith Butler : Der Philosophie-Band zeichnet Freundschaften, Liebschaften und Rivalitäten nach, die das Leben und Werk der Philosoph*innen inspiriert und beeinflusst haben. Ein spannender und unterhaltsamer Einblick in das Leben und die Gedankenwelt berühmter Philosoph*innen. Hier wird die Geschichte der Philosophie lebendig! Von Konfuzius bis Jean-Paul Sartre: Berühmte Philosophen und Philosophinnen der Welt in über 100 faszinierenden Porträts