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Richard Pousette-Dart (1916–1992) ist neben Künstlern wie Jackson Pollock und Mark Rothko einer der bedeutendsten Wegbereiter des Abstrakten Expressionismus. Sechzig herausragende Werke aus allen Schaffensphasen lassen uns in das farbgewaltige und facettenreiche Œuvre dieses Ausnahmekünstlers eintauchen.Die amerikanische Avantgardebewegung des Abstrakten Expressionismus veränderte die Entwicklung der modernen Malerei radikal. Wie viele seiner Mitstreiter:innen beschäftigte sich auch Pousette-Dart intensiv mit Themen wie Mythos, Archaik und Spiritualität. Viele seiner lichtdurchflutenden Arbeiten rufen die Idee transzendentaler Kräfte hervor, oft in motivischer Anlehnung an die Schönheit des Firmaments oder die aufgeladene Energie leuchtender Himmelskörper. Eindrucksvoll zeigt der opulente Band Pousette-Darts Kunst als eine Poesie des Lichts.

A definitive biography of the life of Sophie, The Duchess of Edinburgh written by bestselling royal and celebrity biographer Sean Smith

You may know the Bible as a testament of faith. But within this sacred book are also the world's first horror stories.

This is the story of US cricket in the 21st century, a game that was once a proud part of American sports, lost its way and is now returning. Along the way we meet its players, movers, shakers, dreamers and schemers, its romantic souls and lost causes and, as the sport - and nation - stand at a crossroads, we look at what lies ahead.

Play hide-and-seek with every toddler's favourite teacher and rock star to the under 4's Ms Rachel, in this fun-filled, lift-the-flap book. Join the fun and help Ms Rachel search for her friend Herbie as they play a wonderful game of hide-and-seek! Can you count to five while Herbie hides? Now see if you can find him! Is he behind the green plant? Or under the purple chair?Little ones will love lifting the six flaps and turning the pages as they search for Herbie. With colourful and bright illustrations and lots of surprises along the way, this interactive board book is perfect for reading fun with little ones. Don't miss these other brilliant books by Ms Rachel:Ms Rachel: Potty Time with BeanMs Rachel: 100 First WordsMs Rachel: My First Colouring Book

Count down to Christmas with Bear and his woodland friends in this spectacular advent calendar book - with surprises hidden under 24 doors, festive activities to enjoy as a family and a magical fold-out village to display.

A thrilling fictionalised narrative based on the real-life exploits of three brothers caught up in the First World War. It was inspired by the life, and diaries, of a 98-year-old American the author met who had lived most of the story during the First World War.

Including tales of ghosts, mermaids, crafty witches, mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends and more, these stories span centuries, styles, tones, and types of narrator, making them perfect for bedtimes, reading by torchlight, telling to the fairies at the bottom of the garden, or curling up on the sofa to enjoy with a mug of something hot.

Wall Painting, Civic Ceremony and Sacred Space in Early Renaissance Italy investigates how mural paintings affirmed civic identities by visualizing ideas, experiences, memory, and history. Jean Cadogan focuses on four large mural decorations created by celebrated Florentine artists between 1377 and 1484. The paintings adorn important sacred spaces- the chapel of the Holy Belt in the cathedral of Prato, the monumental cemetery in Pisa's cathedral square, and the cathedral of Spoleto -- yet extoll civic virtues. Building on previously unpublished archival documents, primary sources, and recent scholarship, Cadogan relates the architectural and institutional histories of these sites, reconstructs the ceremonies that unfolded within them, and demonstrates how these sacred spaces were central to the historical, institutional, and religious identities of the host cities. She also offers new insights into the motives and mechanics of patronage and artistic production. Cadogan's study shows how images  reflected and shaped civic identity, even as they impressed through their scale and artistry.

Constitutional courts are democracy's guardians, yet their ability to withstand challenges to their authority is tenuous. Using surveys fielded in the US, Germany, Poland, and Hungary, this book demonstrates that a court's efficacy depends crucially on both its independence and citizens' support for the rule of law.