Parkstone International

Angels, those mystical, winged figures of religion and myth, have inspired writers and artists for centuries. Included in this book are pictures of angels by the greatest classical and contemporary artists, from delicate, whimsical cupids to majestic depictions of the archangel Michael. Featuring images of these mysterious creatures that are half-child, half-supernatural being, in a convenient, portable size, Mega Square Angels will make the ideal gift.

Paul Klee is one of those artists you can hardly classify in one movement of art history. Close to Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc, he was an important member of Der Blaue Reiter, an expressionist group of painters. Later he went on to be involved in the Bauhaus and even gave painting lessons in Dessau's school. According to him, art had nothing to do with production, but was all about making things clearly visible. In his paintings, Klee's subtlety combined the tendencies of the beginning of the 20th century. To German Expressionism, he injected elements of Cubism and Orphism, sprinkling his works with a surrealistic and melancholic poetry. The author leads us through the marvels of Klee's world where each brush stroke echoes the power of colors.

Studying nature with passion, and all the independence proper to his character, he could not fail to combine precision with liberty, and truth with beauty. It is in this final emancipation, this perfect mastery of modelling, of illumination, and of expression, this breadth and freedom, that the masters raison dtre and glory consist. Others may have struck out new paths also; but none travelled further or mounted higher than he.

What is your favourite animal? Now kids can get their hands on the extraordinary animals that caught the attention of famous artists! Children will love these colourful jigsaw puzzles, each made from a well-known painting of an animal. They can imagine themselves playing with these familiar creatures or discover a new favourite pet, all while having a hands-on experience with fine art.

Discover the work of Paul Cézanne, whose exploration of technique and form defined the Post-Impressionism movement in painting and set the artistic stage for the advent of Cubism. His bold use of strong colours influenced artists for generations to come and continues to surprise and delight us today. In Mega Square of this important French painter are collected in a compact volume-the perfect gift for any art enthusiast.

Gustav Klimt was born in Austria in 1862. In his early career he received a public commission to paint a series of frescoes. He received the Gold Cross for Artistic Merit for his Burgtheater murals. However it is to the Viennese Secession that Klimt's name will most enduringly be linked. This revolutionary movement separated itself definitively from public, academic art. The artistic chaos which reigned in Vienna at the time made it an extraordinary place to live. The atmosphere of Klimt s Nuda Veritas could be likened to the slow languor of Strauss operas or to the theatre productions of Schnitzler. His paintings and the few of his drawings which were not destroyed by fire demonstrate a sensuality of rare delicacy. For Klimt All art is erotic , whether expressed through the extravagant Byzantine deco-ration of his Judith I, or through pure nudity. This book brings together Klimt's finest paintings, along with a text that demonstrates the extraordinary eclecticism of this great artist.

A beautiful display of Impressionist work, "Monet" explores the extraordinary paintings of one of the masters of the 19th century. It makes an ideal gift for those interested in learning about the Impressionist movement.

What places would you sail to if you had a boat? Now kids can get their hands on the wonderful water vessels that caught the attention of famous artists! Children will love these colourful jigsaw puzzles, each made from a well-known painting of boats. They can imagine sailing to the far corners of the world on a mighty ship or floating peacefully on a barge under the trees, all while having a hands-on experience with fine art.

The Mega Square Kama Sutra is a homage to the magic of love and a universal educational manual. Thanks to the rafinement of the frescos and delicate prints, this edition is tastefully illustrated. The Mega Squares small and practical format is bound to make the perfect gift.

With text by the great Bohemian poet Rainer Maria Rilke and a wealth of beautiful images, this book explores the creative power of one of history s greatest sculptors. Mega Square Rodin features the best-known masterpieces of this genius of bronze and marble, who immortalised his revolutionary approach to sculptural subjects and the human body in figures that seem ready to come to life. This gift-sized book about a popular, brilliant sculptor is sure to appeal to a wide audience.

A jeweler with an established reputation through the world, Louis Comfort Tiffany was the spearhead of the Art Nouveau movement in the United States. At a time and in a country in perpetual growth, Tiffany succeeded in elevating the decorative to the rank of fine art. Glass was the field of expertise of Tiffany's workshops. There they developed groundbreaking techniques of treatment which produced beautiful effects on glass. Following the examples of Gallé or Daum, Tiffany made the most of this material: playing with colors, opaqueness and transparency... However, his most famous success is his lamps in mosaic of glass, similar to the cathedral's stained glass window. Diving into this prism of colors, the author makes us dream again of the birth of this enduring company.

What kind of flowers are in your garden? Now kids can get their hands on the dazzling blossoms that caught the attention of famous artists! Children will love these colourful jigsaw puzzles, each made from a well-known painting of flowers.They can enjoy the bright colours and make their own bouquets, all while having a hands-on experience with fine art.