Kategoria BISAC: Art >> Subjects & Themes - General

Ende des 16. Jahrhunderts ist in ganz Europa eine gewaltige Bildproduktion des christlichen Martyriums zu verzeichnen. Im Umkreis des Jesuitengenerals Claudio Acquaviva werden Kirchen und Kollegien mit grausamen Opfertoden ausgekleidet, die dann uber Druckwerke weltweite Verbreitung finden. Jene Bilder, die das Gesetz, die Entscheidung und die Handlungen tyrannischer Regime als Folterqualen der Martyrer visualisieren, warnen vor einer Bedrohung der eigenen Rechtsordnung. Die binare Opposition von Gut und Bose ist nicht allein konfessionell oder politisch zu deuten, sondern als Verhandlung...

In this beautifully illustrated book, eminent art historian John Rosenfield explores the life and art of the Japanese Buddhist monk Hozan Tankai (1629-1716). Through a close examination of sculptures, paintings, ritual implements, and primary documents, the book demonstrates how the Shingon prelate's artistic activities were central to his important place in the world of late-seventeenth-century Japanese Buddhism. At the same time, the book shows the richness of early modern Japanese Buddhist art, which has often been neglected and undervalued.

Tankai was firmly committed to the...

Principal curator Heidi Tan and a team of scholars produced this profusely illustrated catalogue to accompany the exhibition on Thai Buddhist art at the Asian Civilisations Museum. The book contains highly readable essays on diverse aspects of Thai art and culture, from the aesthetics of devotion and the iconic Sukhothai walking Buddha, to more recent aspects of popular Buddhism, like festivals and collecting amulets. Entries on each of the more than 150 objects on display enrich our understanding of the over 1,500 years of Buddhist art in Thailand covered in the volume.

Though the Drigung Kagyu was one of the most prominent and powerful schools of Tibetan Buddhism during its early period (12th - 14th century), its art is still relatively poorly known, even among Tibetans. With its mother monastery destroyed twice, once in the late 13th century and again during the Great Cultural Revolution, much of the art was lost or dispersed. The iconography of the Drigung School is examined with regard to its three main periods - early, middle, and late - in combination with the distinctive influences of the Sharri, Khyenri, and Driri styles. The book aims elucidate...

The humble sketch is the foundation of great art, where thoughts and concepts first come to life as an image--but rarely are sketches celebrated like they deserve to be for their power to explore, inspire, and entertain. In Sketching from the Imagination: Sci-fi, a selection of fifty talented traditional and digital artists, ranging from industry legends to talented up-and-comers, have been chosen to share their sketches and reveal the ideas, inspirations, and techniques behind their creative processes.

Continuing the high-quality format of 3dtotal Publishing's previous...