"The Luxury of BeautyGebundenes BuchDieses Buch enthält Werke der berühmten Wiener Werkstätte und umfasst sämtliche bedeutenden Künstler des Kollektivs. Die von Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser und Fritz Waerndorfer gegründete Wiener Werkstätte war ein Kollektiv von Künstlern und Kunsthandwerkern, das von 1903 bis 1932 in Wien tätig war. Ziel der Künstler war es, alle Lebensbereiche mit hochwertigem Design und Kunsthandwerk auszustatten und ..."
"Gebundenes BuchEntdecken Sie das Werk Ernst Ludwig Kirchners, einem der bedeutendsten deutschen Maler des Expressionismus im 20. Jahrhundert. Das Buch zur groß angelegten Ausstellung in der Neuen Galerie in New York bietet einen großartigen Überblick über das Werk Ernst Ludwig Kirchners und eine tiefgreifende Analyse der verschiedenen Aspekte seiner Kunst. Kirchners gesamtes Schaffen zeichnet sich durch seinen innovativen und zugleich o ..."
"1909-1914Gebundenes BuchEine besondere Künstlerfreundschaft Im Mittelpunkt dieses großzügig bebilderten Bandes steht die enge Freundschaft zwischen Franz Marc und August Macke, den beiden bekannten Künstlern des Blauen Reiters. Die Künstlerfreundschaft von Franz Marc und August Macke währte fünf Jahre und hatte tiefen Einfluss auf beider Werk. Dieses Buch geht den Spuren ihrer Freundschaft und dem Verbindenden in der Kunst der beiden Ma ..."
"The jewelry of the Wiener Werkstätte blurs the lines between gorgeous ornament and miniature sculptureThe Wiener Werkstätte, or Vienna Workshops, was founded in 1903. The firm’s artistic cofounders, Josef Hoffmann and Koloman Moser, subscribed to the English Arts and Crafts ideal of exceptionally well-made objects designed by artists and executed by specialized craftsmen. Following the example of near contemporaries René Lalique and Lou ..."
"The World Jewish Congress, 1936-2016 details the dramatic diplomatic efforts and achievements of this preeminent international Jewish organization, from its founding in Geneva 80 years ago through the present. In his foreword, World Jewish Congress (WJC) President Ronald S. Lauder writes that “this book reminds us not only what the WJC did in the past, but why the Jewish people need this vital organization now more than ever and will co ..."
"Known for his modern take on classic Austrian cuisine, Chef Kurt Gutenbrunner shares his favorite contemporary and traditional recipes, and the cultural heritage that has inspired him. Internationally acclaimed Austrian chef Kurt Gutenbrunner, whose New York City restaurants include Cafe Sabarsky, Wallse, and Blaue Gans, brings to the home kitchen the fascinating Viennese cafe and restaurant traditions from the fin de siecle to today. N ..."
"This lavishly illustrated book examines Berlin in depth during a period of explosive growth between the two world wars. Between 1871 and 1919, the population of Berlin quadrupled, and the city became the political center of Germany, as well as the turbulent crossroads of the modern age. This was reflected in the work of artists, directors, writers, and critics of the time. As an imperial capital, Berlin was the site of violent political ..."
"This book explores the direct connections and collaborations of German and Russian artists and the affinities between both countries' artistic development. Russian Modernism maps the Russian version of expressionism and puts it in the context of the history of 20th century art. Russian Modernism is dedicated to the radical modernist movements in Russian and German art during the early years of the 20th century. Their development was par ..."
"Breathtaking paintings and drawings from the Neue Galerie New York, which holds the largest collection of works by Egon Schiele in any American public museum, are included in this sumptuously illustrated book. Austrian Expressionist painter Egon Schiele was one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century. While his explicit nudes and self-portraits created controversy in Europe and America, his skill as a draftsman and his arti ..."
"Suggests business techniques which could be adapted for crime prevention, describes promising computer applications, and discusses juvenile crime, prison, reform, restitution for victims, and neighborhood crime watches"
"Starke Emotionen und malerische VirtuositätDieser aufwendig gestaltete Band versammelt Werke voll starker Emotionen und malerischer Virtuosität und gibt faszinierende Einblicke in das Leben eines begnadeten Künstlers.Egon Schiele (1890–1918) gehört zu den wichtigsten Künstlern des 20. Jahrhunderts. Als meisterhafter Kolorist und Zeichner schuf er dem Vorbild seines Lehrers Gustav Klimt folgend Bilder von beeindruckender emotionaler Kraf ..."
"Providing a rare glimpse into one of the finest private art collections in the world, this book presents the extraordinary collection of the Neue Galerie's co-founder, Ronald S. Lauder. This book accompanies an exhibition of the Lauder collection at the Neue Galerie, which celebrates its tenth anniversary in the fall of 2011. The book focuses on six areas: medieval art, arms and armor, Old Master paintings, nineteenth- and twentieth cen ..."
"This visually stunning volume offers perceptive examinations of several renowned German and Austrian Expressionist artists who redefined modern self-portraiture.The self-portrait has been a vital aspect of artistic expression throughout history. Neo-Classical painters such as El Greco and Rembrandt formalized the practice, and the first half of the 20th century saw a dramatic transformation in the self-portrait's style and context, espe ..."
"Focusing on one of the lesser known Expressionist artists of the Blue Rider movement, this richly illustrated book presents the colorful paintings of Alexei Jawlensky. Alexei Jawlensky (1864 1941) was Russian, but lived in Germany much of his life and obtained German citizenship in 1934. He was a friend of Vasily Kandinsky, who he met in Munich when studying painting with Anton Azbe, and had close ties to the German Expressionist artist ..."
"Examining Edvard Munch's influence on his Austrian and German contemporaries, this book offers a fascinating new look at the Norwegian artist, whose painting The Scream has become a symbol of modern angst. Edvard Munch came of age during an artistic period that celebrated beauty and design. But in his own art, Munch explored darker themes--alienation, sin, and human vulnerability. His resulting work incorporated the vivid colors of prev ..."
"The legendary names include Rothschild, Mendelssohn, Bloch-Bauer--distinguished bankers, industrialists, diplomats, and art collectors. Their diverse taste ranged from manuscripts and musical instru-ments to paintings by Old Masters and the avant-garde. But their stigma as Jews in Nazi Germany and occupied Europe doomed them to exile or death in Hitler's concentration camps. Here, after years of meticulous research, Melissa Muller ("Ann ..."
"Published in conjunction with an exciting exhibition at the Neue Galerie New York, opening in Autumn 2007, this beautifully produced book features more than one hundred colour plates in a generous layout that allows close viewing of the artist's paintings and drawings. Admirers of Klimt will discover fascinating essays by leading scholars, many containing new research and fresh insights. The essays' subjects include Klimt's earliest pat ..."
"The distinguished curator, critic, collector, art historian, and teacher William Rubin was a forceful presence for over two decades at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) from the late 1960s through the 1980s. He was extraordinarily successful at acquiring for the collection such monuments of modern art as "Pollock's One: Number 31, 1950" and Picasso's 1914 sheet-metal "Guitar." The exhibitions he mounted as Chief Curator and later Director ..."