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Jacques Joseph or James Tissot, lived a splendid life between Paris and London during the Belle Epoque. He cannot be assigned to either the English or the French tradition. The first name James - which he adopted in 1859 - and his years in London (1871-1882) made him an artist between both worlds. The difficulty of categorizing Tissot is also reflected in his work. A continuity between his glamorous social portraits and the biblical illustrations - between the dandy and the businessman, the "ingenious merchant", as the painter John Singer Sargent called him - is difficult to establish.

From the lavish abundance of the late Baroque court and epoch-making painters like Bartolomé Esteban Murillo and Francisco de Goya, to the appearance of Romanticism and Classicism in the age of the art academies, and the innovative and sometimes scandalous achievements of modernism, Spanish painting offers an extraordinary panorama of outstanding artists, styles, and themes. With around 450 illustrations, Spanish Painting (1665–1920) illuminates the developments from the end of the Golden Age in the 17th century to the early 20th century, and thus serves as a companion to the equally opulent volume Spanish Painting 1200–1665 from Romanesque to the Baroque.

In the late Middle Ages and in the Renaissance, Florence was a capital of the arts, in the 15th century (Quattrocento) the greatest art metropolis of all. Here the wishes of rich merchants and bankers met with the skills of artists such as Brunelleschi, Masaccio or Donatello. Even in Florence today, the past is present through art, from the Cathedral, whose dome rises above the city, to the squares, churches and palaces, to the sculptures in public space.

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In the 1860s, a style of painting emerged in Paris which fundamentally called into question the artistic concepts that had been prevalent in academies up to that time. Impressionist artists such as Monet, Renoir, and Degas now focused on their impression of the moment, which was captured in paintings depicting moods and light at certain times of the day and of the season, as well as in snapshots of modern life. This new kind of artistic worldview spread to other countries in Europe and the United States, which in turn produced numerous Impressionist painters. With more than 450 works, Impressionism 1860-1910 presents an overview of the most important Impressionist paintings.

The work, which the early deceased master from Urbino left behind after almost 20 years of work, continues to fascinate the viewer to this day. His harmoniously balanced compositions and lovely Madonnas have become famous in painting. But also his architectural designs still impress 500 years later. Until the 19th century, Raphael was considered the greatest painter of all times.

Tintoretto shaped the artistic appearance of his hometown, Venice, like no other Renaissance artist. His works remain foundational for the European aesthetic. More than 180 pieces offer a fascinating insight into this artist's genius.

Gently rolling hills and golden sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, brown-red peat bogs and crystal clear lakes and rivers teeming with salmon and trout: The 84,079 km2 (32,599sq miles) Atlantic island in north-western Europe has immense attractions. It also justifiably bears the title "Emerald Isle": lush green fields and pastures characterize the landscape, with spots of color from yellow broom or red rhododendron setting accents. And yes, sometimes it even rains. In Dublin, Galway, Cork and Belfast, the famous rapid weather changes are taken with composure: "Just wait a minute!" Only a short time later, sunrays breaking through the clouds bathe the island in an even more fascinating, mystically beautiful light. The Republic of Ireland covers five sixths of the island, the rest being Northern Ireland, which has been separated again by the EU's external border since 2020. Ireland's accession to the EU in 1973 in particular brought prosperity to the Republic: even the economic crisis of 2008 only slowed down the "Celtic Tiger" decade of success. In 2018, per capita income made the Republic the second richest nation in Europe and the fifth richest in the world. And Northern Ireland also experienced a huge upswing despite the civil war-like troubles. Gone are the days of poverty and need. What remains are the Irish people's wistfulness and pride in their history: myths and romantic legends live on in literature and music, which resound in pubs with whiskey. And of course Gaelic is spoken again on the island: "Failte", "Welcome" to the Emerald Isle!

The beauty and grace of full-blooded Arabians have captured hearts for centuries. These are intelligent, fleet-footed, noble, curious, sensitive creatures who work hard and enjoy close relationships with humans. These horses are also of special importance to Gabrielle Boiselle, because it was a magical encounter with an Arabian stallion that convinced her to pursue her passion for equestrian photography. Boiselle has a unique way of capturing the mystical charisma and elegance of the Arabian breed in her photos.

La arquitectura de Antonio Gaudí es única, y ha sido declarada patrimonio universal. Una impresionante riqueza de forma y colores, junto con soluciones constructivas geniales, crean síntesis entre inspiración natural e innovación técnica, entre estilos actuales e históricos y una invención originalísima.

Viewed from space, the Earth appears as a "blue planet"; its surface is covered to a large extent by water. The regions around the South and North Pole are particularly striking. The Antarctic is almost completely covered by an ice shield up to several thousand meters (several miles) thick, and in the Arctic, large areas around the North Pole and Greenland are covered by ice. The huge ice shelf areas in Antarctica are particularly impressive, but there is also ice in other parts of the world: even at the equator high peaks are glaciated. In the mountains, glaciers represent an essential freshwater reserve that feeds many rivers. Water is a very special liquid, as it at its highest density and smallest volume at 4 °C (39 °C). This property, described by physicists as the anomaly of water, means that ice is lighter than water, which is why icebergs float on water and lakes freeze on the surface. Ice forms a hostile environment, but humans and animals have adapted to life on the ice. Indigenous peoples such as the Inuit in the Arctic have developed survival strategies over thousands of years. However, the traditional way of life of Arctic inhabitants is changing, and they are being forced to adapt. Some species such as the polar bear are threatened with extinction. This is due to climate change, which is causing temperatures to rise worldwide, particularly rapidly in the Arctic and Antarctic. As a result, glaciers are melting ever more quickly. Ice, which has always fascinated people with its bizarre beauty, is disappearing, and the effects on the environment and the economy are serious.

Renaissance - Renaissance - Renacimiento 1420-1600

Gustav Klimt, nejkontroverznější umělec své doby, se doposud těší nevídané oblibě. Tato kniha nabízí fascinující přehled rozsáhlého díla tohoto pozoruhodného umělce.

Norway is known for its mountains, glaciers and deeply cut coastal fjords. Bergen, with its typical colorful wooden houses, is a popular starting point for boat trips into the dramatic Sognefjord. This book shows in almost 500 pictures the Scandinavian country in its scenic variety but also in its seasonal diversity. Snow, ice, and polar lights in winter—the special light of the midnight sun in summer.

Greek artist Domínikos Theotokópoulos, usually referred to as El Greco, is considered one of the most outstanding artists of the late sixteenth century. He became the main representative of Mannerism in Spain with an individual style that was unusual and groundbreaking for his time and provided inspiration for modernists centuries later.

Imagine a sea of sand dunes the size of a European country, a world in motion, exquisite ridge lines perfectly sculpted by the winds and stretching to a layered horizon. Or a remote mountain massif in black rock or sandstone, hewn by the elements and marked in red ochre with the passage of ancient rock artists. Or a salt pan shimmering to a seemingly endless horizon. Welcome to the world's deserts, a realm of astonishing and dramatic beauty, as much places of the soul and the imagination as actual physical terrain.