A fascinating new look at an extraordinary artist whose deafness led to an acute visual awareness and near photographic memory
A dynamic new look at the legendary college that was a major incubator of the arts in midcentury America
Helps you in understanding the history of late ancient and medieval Christianity and the history of Christian piety. This title reveals highly developed... Læs mere
How the last years of Stalin's rule led to an imperial Soviet consciousness
A major new collection of stories by one of the most exciting and creative voices in contemporary Chinese literature
A primer to the New Testament for those new to the material or those seeking deeper insights, from a master biblical scholar
A guide to the lichens of North America, presenting colour photographs, descriptions, distribution maps and keys for identification. It focuses on 805 foliose, fruticose and... Læs mere
A survey of the history of Irish painting, encompassing the entire span from the Middle Ages to the mid-20th century. The volume includes both well-known and virtually... Læs mere
Drawing on a rich array of primary documents, including Malinowski's letters and unpublished diaries and manuscripts, Michael Young provides new information about the anthropologist's personality, private life and career.
Provides a study on one of England's influential classical architects. This book surveys architecture in Italy, Germany, France and Netherlands, and... Læs mere
A fresh and engaging look at the controversial work of Jeff Koons, with insightful analyses and illustrations of all of his iconic pieces alongside preparatory works and historical photographs