Nicholas Turner Livres

Featuring an impressive array of Roman Baroque drawings, this two-volume set showcases masterpieces from renowned artists like Bernini, Pietro da Cortona, and Domenichino, among others. The collection emphasizes finished compositional studies and figure drawings, providing a comprehensive catalogue and illustrations that highlight both major and lesser-known artists. It serves as a valuable resource for art enthusiasts and scholars interested in the richness of this artistic period.

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A unique photographic record of all living Nobel laureates In this handsome coffee-table book, photographer Peter Badge captures the likeness of every living Nobel laureate in a lasting black-and-white image -- more than 300 striking portraits in all. Brief biographical sketches accompanying the large-scale photographs pay homage to each laureate's singular contribution to science, literature or world peace. Bringing readers face-to-face with Nelson Mandela, Jimmy Carter, the Dalai Lama, James Watson, Gabriel García Márquez, Toni Morrison, Rita Levi-Montalcini, Linda Buck, and Paul Samuelson among many others, NOBELS offers an intimate and compelling look at well-known honorees as well as lesser-known recipients. A fascinating word/image tableau.