Art for Travellers Prague: The Essential Guide to Viewing Art in Prague - Couverture souple

MacDonald, Deanna

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1566566223 ISBN 13 : 9781566566223

Editeur : Interlink Books, 2006

Synopsis

It is no exaggeration to call Praha (Czech for Prague) one of the most beautiful cities in the world; few places possess such atmosphere and history, such magnificent art and architecture. Part of its allure comes from its extraordinarily eclectic layers: a single vista can encompass soaring Gothic turrets, voluted Baroque gables, colorful Art Nouveau mosaics and jutting Cubist facades. Its museums and galleries hold masterpieces from medieval paintings to the latest in contemporary art, and many are found in buildings as fascinating as their collections. This guide introduces travellers to Bohemian art and architecture in and around Prague. It provides a fascinating art historical context, explaining history, styles, patrons, and artists and suggests easy-to-follow trails that lead art lovers through different sections of the city and nearby towns.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Deanna MacDonald is an art historian and writer. She is the author of Art for Travellers Prague. Geoffrey Smith is a publisher and author of 100 Best Paintings in London.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Interlink Books
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1566566223
• ISBN 13: 9781566566223
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 298
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Simon and Schuster Netherlands BV, GPSR Europäische Union; info@simonandschuster.nl; ; Herculesplein 96; AA Utrecht; 3584; Pays-Bas