Art for Traveller's Prague: The Essential Guide to Viewing Art in Prague - Couverture souple

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ISBN 10 : 190521409X ISBN 13 : 9781905214099

Editeur : Chastleton Travel, 2006

Synopsis

It is no exaggeration to say that Prague is 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. This book provides a fascinating art historical context, explaining history, styles, patrons, and artists to give a sense of Prague's artistic development and character, as well as a taste of the post-modern mix of the contemporary city. Easy-to-follow itineraries lead through different sections of the city and nearby towns, pointing out and discussing outstanding art, architecture, galleries, and museums along the most evocative and interesting routes.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Deanna MacDonald first went to Prague in 1990 and spent three years living there, where she earned an MA in art history at the Central European University s Prague campus. She has a Ph.D. in art history from McGill University in Montreal, where she now lives. Her writing has appeared in the Toronto Globe and Mail, Montreal Gazette, and the Los Angeles Times.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Chastleton Travel
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 190521409X
• ISBN 13: 9781905214099
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 384
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible