Arkitektur og design

I anledning af 100-året for Finlands selvstændighed udgives Finlands nationalepos Kalevala som Finlands svar på den islandske Edda og Homers Iliaden og Odysseen forløser Kalevala den finske folkesjæl gennem mytologiske skildringer af bl.a. verdens skabelse, mægtige heltegerninger, stærk magi og vild natur. Kalevala består af 50 sange og blev nedskrevet efter mundtlig tradition og udgivet første gang i 1835 af den finske læge, folkemindesamler og sprogforsker Elias Lönnrot (1802–1884).Epossets mange temaer og personer udfolder sig i en mytisk verden, der udgøres af tre riger. I Kalevala bor heltene: gamle, vise Väinämöinen, muntert viltre Lemminkäinen og mestersmeden Ilmarinen. I riget mod nord, Pohjola, regerer Pohjagårdens magtfulde kone, Louhi. Mellem de to riger hersker en indædt strid, dels om kvinder, dels om vidunderkværnen Sampo, der maler penge, korn, salt og andre uundværlige goder. Stor betydning har også dødsriget, Tuonela, hvis grænse markeres af Tuonielven. Denne jubilæumsudgave er illustreret med værker af den finske kunster Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1865–1931), der gennem det meste af sit liv var dybt optaget af at fortolke Kalevalas righoldige emnekreds som et centralt element i det finske folks karakter og historie. Hendes Majestæt Dronning Margrethe II har skrevet bogens forord, i hvilket majestæten beskriver sit første møde med det finske nationalepos, sin fascination af digtet, sin glæde over, at det nu præsenteres i denne form, og sit ønske om, at det må finde mange nye danske læsere. Værket udgives i Hilkka og Bent Søndergaards prisbelønnede danske oversættelse fra 1994. Den 23. sang med formaninger til en ung kvinde, der skal giftes, er i denne nye udgave tilføjet i oversættelse af Erik Skyum-Nielsen. Desuden bringes en introduktion til Kalevalas verden af direktør for Kalevalaselskabet i Helsinki, Ulla Piela, samt en fyldig kunsthistorisk præsentation af Akseli Gallen-Kallelas œuvre ved Jens Fleischer.

An insightful and essential introduction to the work of Austrian artist Franz West (1947-2012), published to accompany major exhibitions at Tate Modern and Centre Pompidou. The catalogue explores the artist's 40-year career through three new essays and 30 interviews with the artist's closest associates.

Learn to use watercolor to soothe your soul with this beginner's guide to painting for relaxation. Many watercolor books focus on the result of your painting, but this approach looks at the process of painting as a means to de-stress, with easy exercises for absolute beginners. The aim is to create art that relaxes both the artist and the viewer.

WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A long overdue, revisionist history of art by the brilliant Katy Hessel . . . Never stuffy or supercilious, Hessel's book is a revelation and an important first step towards redressing the balance of an art world in which women have been sidelined, stepped over and trampled upon for far too long.' REFINERY29'An extraordinary achievement that will have a disruptive cultural legacy and help deter­mine the landscape for years to come.' HARPER'S BAZAAR'Katy Hessel is a brilliant chronicler of the overlooked. I am so thrilled this book exists as an empowering, enlightening guide to the unforgettable vision of these brilliant artists. Essential reading.' ELIZABETH DAY'Will change the history of art . . . thank God.' TRACEY EMIN'I was not aware how hungry I was for this book until I dropped everything and ate it from cover to cover. I was not aware how angry I was that this book did not exist until it existed. It's an urgently needed, un-put-downable, joyful, insightful, glorious, perspective-shifting revision of the Story of Art.' ES DEVLIN__________________________________How many women artists do you know? Who makes art history? Did women even work as artists before the twentieth century? And what is the Baroque anyway?Have your sense of art history overturned, and your eyes opened to many art forms often overlooked or dismissed. From the Cornish coast to Manhattan, Nigeria to Japan, this is the story of art for our times - one with women at its heart, brought together for the first time by the creator of @thegreatwomenartists.__________________________________'A spirited, inspiring, brilliantly illustrated history of female artistic endeavour . . . The Story of Art Without Men should be on the reading list of every A-level and university art history course and on the front table of every museum and gallery shop.' LAURA FREEMAN, THE TIMES'Passionate, enthusiastic and witty . . . I wish I had had this book as a teenager' THE I

Exotic plants, corals and crocodiles, birds and butterflies. Albertus Seba's extraordinary catalog of natural specimens is not only one of the 18th century's greatest natural history achievements but also one of the most prized natural history books of all time. It is a beautiful tribute to the abundance and diversity of Earth's creatures,...

This new, enlarged and updated edition gives readers an overview of fashion history from the first civilizations to today's most recent trends, through in-depth text, explanatory drawings, photographs and artworks.

Den Store bog om Krystallerer er blevet verdens populæreste opslagsbog om krystaller og er solgt på engelsk i mere end en million eksemplarer. Leksikonformatet gør dig straks i stand til at finde en kendt krystal eller identificere en krystal du ikke kender.Den dækker de praktiske og eksotiske egenskaber i hver krystal, herunder de mentale, psykologiske og fysiske effekter samt dens brug ved krystalhealing. Bogen indeholder traditionel og nutidig viden og trækker på Judy Halls 35 årige erfaringer på dette område. Det er en uundværlig opslagsbog for krystalelskere overalt.

This is the first major publication from popular visual development artist and character designer, Pernille Orum. It follows on from the success of Pernille's two previous showcase art books (Blush and Coral) but is a more ambitious volume filled with even more art, behind the scenes and plenty of tips and tutorials. An ideal read for any budding animation artist.

Textilepedia is an extensive textile dictionary that covers all essential fabric knowledge, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers

Hvordan får man blik for det vigtige i livet? Hvordan genvinder man sit livsmod, når det er gået tabt? Og hvor finder man trøst midt i sorgen og fortvivlelsen?Skuespiller Bodil Jørgensen og præst Mikkel Wold viser os veje tilbage til tilværelsens vidunderlighed gennem varme og livskloge samtaler.De to venner griber selv ud efter både Gud og bogreolen, når kriser viser sig. For de ved, hvilke skatte man kan finde i troen, kunsten og naturen – med forundring og selvforglemmelse som vigtige tilgange til livet.Gå med fred er både en velsignelse og livsopfordring, når man bliver sendt ud af kirken eller en god sjælesorgssamtale med nyt håb. Sådan går man også ud af denne bog med mere mod på det hele.

Bestiarium er en bogserie med kærlighed til litterære kortformer, skitser, poetikker og laboratorier af enhver art. Tekster, hvor den største forestillingskraft og tænkning rummes på nogle få sider. Marcel Proust (1871-1922), fransk romanforfatter, kritiker og essayist.

Travel the world to investigate one of the greatest renaissances in architecture: wood. How has this elemental material come to steal the show at luxury hot spring structures and cutting-edge urban renewal schemes?

A guide to paintings and sculpture from around the world. It helps you to bring a gallery of more than 2,500 of the world's most influential paintings and sculptures and learn what you need to know about art history. It enables you to learn how to 'read' composition, subject matter, technique and style as key paintings are examined.

En super underholdende, en kende grotesk og ret klam Graphic novel/tegneserie om venskab og fjendskab. For teenageren SIVERT og hans udspekulerede kat, MØGMIS, elsker hinanden. Eller elsker at hade hinanden.Sivert og hans kat MØGMIS ligger i evig krig om skyld og hævn. Kan de inderst inde godt lide hinanden og tolerere hinanden, eller er det dømt til at mislykkes?Teenageren Sivert fik hverken en lillebror eller lillesøster. Han måtte nøjes med en kat. Men måske var det heller ikke helt skidt! For en kat kan ikke sladre og gøre gengæld, hvis man giver den skylden for noget. Eller kan den?Sivert var glad for sin kat. I hvert fald i cirka 5 minutter. Men efter at den tog fejl afSiverts seng og kattebakken kom den til at hedde MØGMIS.MØGMIS vil tage hævn og få Sivert ud af verden. Helst helt af planeten. Men Sivert er en klog dreng, der ved, at man ikke må lege midt på vejen, uanset hvor mange gange MØGMIS triller hans fodbold derud.´Men MØGMIS giver ikke op. Mest fordi MØGMIS i smug elsker Sivert. Eller i hvert fald elsker at hade Sivert.Der er både almindelige tegneserie-sider og tekst med illustrationer, der passer til handlingen. Stregen er grov, men det passer godt til den historie der fortælles. Anbefales til bredt indkøb.LEKTØRUDTALELSEN

To win the job of her dreams, a relationship-prone journalist needs to learn how to stay single in this heartwarming and hilarious new romantic comedy from the beloved author of Lease on Love.Lana Parker is an expert girlfriend. After a disastrous breakup with her high school boyfriend, she's bounced from long-term relationship to long-term relationhip and even works as the dating and relationships columnist for one of Los Angeles's trendiest websites. But when Lana suddenly finds herself single, she's ready to take a break, both personally and professionally. That is, until her high school ex, Seth Carson, takes an assignment at Lana's site. Having spent years traveling the world as a freelance journalist, Seth's finally ready to put down roots. Seth and Lana's chemistry is just as combative—and undeniable—as ever and quickly leads to a competition that could shape both of their careers. Pitted against each other by Lana's boss, they are each tasked with writing an article series that goes against their usual dating type: Lana needs to write about being single and staying single, while Seth must learn to settle down and become boyfriend material. Whoever's series is most popular wins a highly coveted dream job. But when the two square off, it's not only their careers on the line—it’s also their hearts.

From Lukov with Love is the sensational TikTok hit that is captivating readers all over the world! No one writes slow burn like Mariana Zapata and her millions of fans agree!'The slow-burn queen' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'This book was EVERYTHING!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'I will forever read everything Mariana writes she is amazing' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'I freakin' love this author' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'A perfect enemies-to-lovers, with a delicious slow burn' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'This book, just smacked me right in the feels' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'This book means the world to me. I'll never get over this' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'There hasn't been a book of Mariana's that I didn't love' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Wow, this is one of the best romances I've read in a LOOOOONG time' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review.........................................They're the coldest of enemies off the ice . . . But could their shared passion on the ice turn to unexpected heat?If someone were to ask Jasmine Santos to describe the last few years of her life with a single word, it would definitely be a four-letter one.After seventeen years of figure skating - and countless broken bones and broken promises - she knows her window to compete is coming to a close. But when the offer of a lifetime comes from the arrogant idiot she's spent the last decade dreaming about pushing in front of a moving bus, Jasmine might have to reconsider everything.Including Ivan Lukov..........................................Want more of Mariana's delicious slow burn? Why not read Ruby's story in Dear Aaron next, and don't miss any of her romances beloved by millions of readers!LingusRhythm, Chord & MalykhinThe Best ThingUnder LockeKultiThe Wall of Winnipeg and MeWait for ItLuna and the LieHands DownAll Rhodes Lead Here