Nature-inspired art activities and creative prompts for every day of the year

A bold reconsideration of women in art - from the 'Old Masters' to the posts of Instagram influencers.

Step into the world of Frida Kahlo: behind the portraits and the surrealist art discover the fascinating woman who has transfixed the world. Fridamania has made Frida Kahlo's image ubiquitous: she has been reborn as a Halloween costume, Barbie doll, children's book character, textile print, phone cover and the inspiration for everything from cocktails to fashion shoots. But it is more difficult to get a clear vision of this bold and brilliant, foul-mouthed, heavy-drinking, hard-smoking, husba...

A rich and evocative visual celebration of Christmas, from its religious beginnings to global festive cultural touchstones

With blockbuster exhibitions, record-breaking auctions, and packed museums, Impressionism remains a close contender for the world’s favorite period of painting. This comprehensive book covers the movement’s key innovations and pioneering artists, including oft-neglected practitioners such as Berthe Morisot, Lucien Pissarro, and Gustave Caillebotte.

Kunst und Architektur der islamischen Welt prägten die Entwicklung der westlichen Moderne entscheidend. Rund 170 Werke von der Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts bis heute veranschaulichen diesen spannenden Kulturaustausch. Faszinierende Objekte aus bildender und angewandter Kunst spiegeln die Vielfalt dieses lebendigen Transfers.Im 19. Jahrhundert setzt in Europa neben dem Orientalismus eine regelrechte »Islamophilie« ein. Bedeutende Sammlungen islamischer Künste entstehen. Mit der aufkommenden ...