Art for Traveller's Prague
The Essential Guide to Viewing Art in Prague
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2006
Chastleton Travel (Verlag)
978-1-905214-09-9 (ISBN)
Chastleton Travel (Verlag)
978-1-905214-09-9 (ISBN)
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Introduces travellers to Bohemian art and architecture in and around Prague. This book provides an 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.
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.
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.
Deanna MacDonald first went to Prague in 1990 spending three years there studying for 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.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.8.2006 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Art for Travellers S. |
| Zusatzinfo | colour illustrations |
| Verlagsort | Moreton-in-Marsh |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 128 x 197 mm |
| Gewicht | 544 g |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Kunstgeschichte / Kunststile |
| Reiseführer ► Europa ► Tschechien | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-905214-09-X / 190521409X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-905214-09-9 / 9781905214099 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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