In this chronological selection of 32 of the most notable houses of England and Wales, the authors present a panoramic history of the great house. The original photographs include examples of English art and architecture, from medieval stone to the excesses of High Victorian taste.
Focusing on David Hockney's vibrant career from 1975 onward, this volume delves into his artistic evolution, including his iconic swimming pool series and innovative set designs for operas. It highlights his engagement with new technologies like the Polaroid camera and iPad, reflecting his adaptability in the art world. The narrative also explores Hockney's dynamic personal life, revealing the glamorous circles he navigates and his complex relationships. With exclusive access to his works and insights from interviews, this account offers a captivating glimpse into the life of a legendary artist.
An authorized account of the life and work of the influential British artist covers his education at the Royal College of Art, the role of the 1960s in shaping his vision, and his relationship with Peter Schlesinger during the turbulent emergence of gay rights
1982 Chatto & Windus 1st ed.,pub. in England. Bad boys, villains,, cheats, spendthrifts- an entertaining history of rogues who disgraced their families by Christopher Sykes.
The astounding first volume, exploring the fascinating world of the most popular living artist in Britain today. David Hockney's career has spanned and epitomised the art movements of the last five decades. His story is one of precocious achievement at Bradford Art College, the Swinging 60s in London where he befriended many of the iconic cultural figures of the generation, to California and the cool of the swimming pool series of paintings, through the acclaimed set designs for countless operas around the world and major retrospective exhibitions at The Tate and The Royal Academy of Art. With unprecedented access to interviews, family and friends and Hockney's own notebooks and paintings, this volume will deliver an honest and revelatory account of the man who many believe to be Britain's greatest living artist.
This eagerly anticipated companion volume to "At Home with Books" contains beautiful color photographs and detailed advice about collecting, displaying, maintaining, and living with an art collection. 300 full-color photos.
In this astounding first volume of his authorised biography Christopher Sykes explores the fascinating world of the most popular living artist in the world today. David Hockney's career has spanned and epitomised the art movements of the last five decades; His story is one of precocious achievement at Bradford Art College, the Swinging 60s in London where he befriended many of the iconic cultural figures of the generation, to California and the cool of the swimming pool series of paintings, through the acclaimed set designs for countless operas around the world and major retrospective exhibitions. With unprecedented access to interviews, family and friends and Hockney's own notebooks and paintings, this volume will deliver as honest and revelatory account of the man who many believe to be Britain's greatest living artist.
Ikona hudobnej scény Eric Clapton v dojí¬mavom životopise otvorene a úprimne rozpráva o svojom dobrodružnom a inšpi¬ratívnom živote a po prvý raz mapuje svoju profesionálnu kariéru. Eric Clapton sa narodil v roku 1945 ako nemanželské dieťa. Vychovávali ho starí rodičia. Eric nevedel, kto je jeho otcom, a až ako deväťročný sa dozvedel, že žena, ktorú dosiaľ pokladal za sestru, je jeho matka. V puberte mu bola útechou gitara a vďaka mimoriadnemu talentu sa stal kultovou postavou britských klubov. Podieľal sa na vzniku formácie Cream a po jej vyhlásení za „superskupinu“ sa stal celosvetovo uznávanou hudobnou hviezdou. Po dvoch rokoch sa kapela pre konfliktné egá svojich členov rozpadla. Koncom šesťdesiatych rokov si ako hosť zahral s Jimim Hendrixom, Bobom Dylanom, ale aj s Beatles, Rolling Stones a s dlhoročným priateľom Georgom Harrisonom. Práve v čase spolupráce s Georgom sa Clapton zaľúbil do jeho manželky Pattie Boydovej. Táto zdanlivo neopätovaná láska ho uvrhla do hlbokého zúfalstva, dobrovoľnej izolácie a časom prepadol drogám. Začiatkom sedemdesiatych rokov sa mu podarilo závislosť prekonať a zároveň vydal mimoriadne úspešný album 461 Ocean Boulevard s ohromným hitom I Shot the Sheriff. Po ňom nasledoval platinový album Slowhand s dojemnou srdcovkou Wonderful Tonight, tú zložil pre Pattie, s ktorou sa napokon koncom roka 1979 oženil. No netrvalo dlho a Eric vymenil heroín za alkohol, čo uškodilo nielen jeho hudbe, ale prispelo aj k definitívnemu rozpadu manželstva. V osemdesiatych rokoch sa vzchopil, postupne sa zotavil z alkoholizmu a stal sa otcom. No zakrátko mu život uštedril ďalší úder – pri nehode prišiel o život jeho štvorročný syn Conor. Keby sa to stalo v inom období, asi by sa vrátil k drogám. V tom čase však už bol omnoho silnejší, hľadal útechu v hudbe a zložil bolestne nádhernú pieseň Tears in Heaven.
Approaching various alternative sources of energy, this book discusses the state of public policy, energy technology and the political, economic, and social feasibility of the alternative energy paradigm. It aims to help the less technically-minded become active participants in choosing the energy future for their community.
Ireland boasts an architectural treasure trove of 18th and 19th-century country houses. This text looks at 26 of these county seats, from Curraghmore in County Waterford and Ballywater Park in County Down, to Glin Castle in County Limerick.
