Books published by Hirmer Verlag

Roland Fischer was inspired by the current political and social events relating t o the topic of refugees to create a collective portrait consisting of over 1,000 separate photographs. Central questions about identity and solidarity, which are the subject of discussion in the socio - political debate, are raised and treated in an artistic manner.

The Great Masters in Art

A colourful and fascinating artist personality is presented by Thorsten Sadowsky, the author of this volume, in a knowledgeable and lucid manner through examples of his works and the stations of his life.

How do we want to live? How shall we build? Where can we find ideas for the houses and cities of the future? Niklas Maak and Johanna Diehl focus their attention on these highly topical questions in their joint project "Eurotopians". In times of change this volume casts its backward gaze on the work of European utopians in order to find visions for the present.

From 19th-century studio practice through the independence era, African photography has been known for modes of portraiture that crystallize the sitter's identity and social milieu. This title reconsiders African contemporary photographic portraiture by presenting four practitioners whose concerns range well beyond questions of social identity.

The painter Peter Schermuly (1927-2007) created works of an artful reality whose meticulously detailed concreteness is the expression of pure painting. This catalogue raisonne makes accessible his entire oeuvre of oil paintings and sketches as well as wall designs. It presents an art that carved out space for itself contrary to all trends.

From 1904 until 1914, the painter Hans Hofmann (1880-1966), who was a friend of Picasso, Braque, Matisse, the Fauves and Robert and Sonia Delaunay, witnessed and absorbed the new art in Paris, the centre of European art. In 1932 he emigrated to the US and opened the Hans Hofmann School of Fine Arts in New York. This book tells his story.

A catalogue that presents the rich Tibetan artistic heritage through the collection of Michael and Justyna Buddeberg: carpet manufacture, craftwork in metal and the manufacture of furniture. It explores various aspects of everyday Tibetan culture and includes masterpieces of Tibetan art in textile and metal work.

Helene B. Grossmann draws on a great tradition of light painting. She creates works of light and color whose impact unfolds far from any representationalism. This volume presents for the first time a comprehensive overview of her oeuvre and shows how th e artist arrives at her powerful compositions.

As its centenary year gets underway, ARRI looks back at its rich history, assesses the values and principles that have helped it reach this milestone anniversary, and sets its sights firmly on the future.

This book will feature paintings, drawings, photographs, and ephemera from the extra - ord inary collections of the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin, and also from other museums and libraries throughout the United States and Mexico.

Henry Moore (1898-1986), known as the "Picasso of Sculpture", is regarded as one of the most important sculptors of the twentieth century and the epitome of the modern artist. This volume presents Moore as the dominant personality of modern sculpture in collaboration with the members of the younger generation of artists.