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Margaret, Duchess of Parma
Margaret, Duchess of Parma (15221586), an extraordinarily fascinating figure, has slipped through the cracks of history until recently. As the illegitimate daughter of Charles V, she had a rather unusual start in life. In time, however, Margaret became one of the most powerful women in Italy, (...)
Categoría: Arte
Moode
Iconic portraits and fashion imagery of leading international photographer and filmmaker Anton Corbijn I photograph mostly personalities, but fashion is more and more part of it. We all make a decision in the morning about what to wear, even if it is just a hat or a black T-shirt. Fashion is not (...)
Categoría: Libros
Rembrandt Hoohstraten. Colour and Illusion
The book accompanying the once-in-a-lifetime exhibition in Vienna about Rembrandt van Rijn and his brilliant student Samuel van Hoogstraten Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn and his work are explored from the perspective of his most important and exceptionally innovative pupil Samuel van Hoogstraten. Van (...)
Categoría: Libros
The Rubens Garden
The garden of the Rubenshuis is a hidden gem in the heart of Antwerp. This is where the world-famous artist lived and relaxed with his family and entourage. Here Rubens chatted with Isabella and later with Helena. This is also where he welcomed his guests and where his children played, enveloped in (...)
Categoría: Arte
Titian's Hidden Double Portrait Unveiled after 500 Years
Topwerk van Titiaan ontleed door specialistenAl in zijn eigen tijd was de status van de Venetiaanse schilder Titiaan (1488-1576) legendarisch. Hij werkte op de grens tussen de renaissance en de barok en werd vereerd op gelijke voet met de groten der aarden. Zijn picturale stijl, buitengewone (...)
Categoría: Arte
Dirk Braeckman - Léon Spilliaert
An impressive publication in which celebrated photographer Dirk Braeckman (born 1958) and artist Léon Spilliaert (18811946) confront each other and engage in dialogue through their unique oeuvres. Braeckman Spilliaert, an impressive encounter, separated by more than half a century Although the two (...)
Categoría: Fotografía y Cine
Falling beauty
Innovative introduction to the iconic work of architect and designer Josef Hoffmann A rich, well-designed and useful pictorial resource for much of Hoffmans remarkable work as architect and designer. Mark Eastment, The Decorative Arts Society The Viennese architect and allround designer Josef (...)
Categoría: Decoración y Diseño
Rietveld Schoröder House
The official book marking the centenary of the Rietveld Schröder House tells the story of two lovers and radical innovators in modern architecture: Truus Schröder and Gerrit Rietveld ""The idea of living in the house like this essentially came from me."" Truus Schröder Rietveld Schröder House: A (...)
Categoría: Historia