Tento autor sa vymanil z umeleckého sveta, aby sa zaoberal témami triednej nerovnosti a kultúrnej deprivácie, ktoré ovplyvnili jeho raný život. Po kariére v múzeách a galériách, kde skúmal, ako umenie a ľudia interagujú, sa jeho práca stala praktickou filozofiou zameranou na zlepšenie umeleckých ponúk pre verejnosť. Jeho neskorší výskum a iniciatívy podčiarkli hlboké presvedčenie o hodnote umenia a kreativity v každodennom živote. Dnes sa venuje písaniu, pričom skúma a sprostredkúva tieto kľúčové myšlienky prostredníctvom svojho diela.
Julian Spalding öffnet uns die Augen für die elementaren Beweggründe, warum Menschen unterschiedlichster Kulturen schon vor Jahrtausenden Kunstwerke schufen: um die Sonne als Quelle des Lebens zu feiern, den Einklang mit den Jahreszeiten zu begehen, um dem allgegenwärtigen Tod die Würde des Menschseins entgegenzusetzen. Das Prinzip "L'art pour l'art" hingegen ist erst eine neuzeitliche Erfindung.
A short, readable, original and compelling account of how and why societies evolved as they did over the last 35,000 years. And of the crucial, and changing, role of art and architecture in this evolution.
One of the art world's most outspoken critics explores the modern public's alienation from contemporary art and makes a powerful plea for the revival of communication, accessibility, and traditional skills in this field.
Set against the backdrop of the Renaissance, this novel delves into the life of Botticelli, exploring the emotions and thoughts behind his iconic paintings. Drawing from limited historical facts, the narrative offers an imaginative portrayal of the artist, revealing his creative process and the influences that shaped his work. Through vivid storytelling, it highlights the intersection of art and personal experience, providing insight into the mind of one of history's most celebrated painters.
Witty, illuminating, coruscating essays on art and museums from the late twentieth century to now, by one of Britain's leading curators and agitators.