The Story of Art
The author presents this book as an introduction to the history of art for beginners, outlining the main lines without excessive detail or technical terms. Furthermore, he intends not to discuss a work...
History of Art
Mozart in motion. His work and his world in pieces
A disappointing biography if one is looking to learn about the composer’s life. It is more suitable for music lovers or scholars of the Salzburg composer’s music, as it attempts to explain Mozart’s life...
The sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel is undoubtedly one of the greatest achievements in the history of art. Its frescoes, particularly the famous ceiling painted by Michelangelo, dazzle with their beauty, complexity, and...
Sculpting in Time: Reflections on the Cinema
Sculpting in Time: Reflections on the Cinema (1986) is a book written by Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky, in which he reflects on the art of cinema and his philosophy. Through this essay, Tarkovsky...
Mona's eyes
Mona, a ten-year-old girl, experiences a brief episode of blindness. At first, it is unclear whether she will eventually lose her sight completely, as the progression of her condition remains uncertain. Her...
Journeys
Collection of journalistic stories, between 1902 and 1940. Stefan Zweig was a lover and an expert of European culture and he always emphasizes the cultural and social values of those places.
In his...
No Plan B
Another Jack Reacher thriller.
He beds a woman very early in the book. The scene has a minimal impact.
A month in Siena
Before reading the book it should be noted that it is more of an art book than a novel, although it does have a certain plot. Nice paintings of the Siena School are reproduced. It is a work that will appeal...
Creators. From Chaucer and Durer to Picasso and Disney
Brief portraits of those who –in the author's opinion– have been important in history for their genius, in art or science. Specifically, this book offers highlights of the intellectual merit of Chaucer,...
Edge of Order
Together with Frank Ghery, Zaha Hadid, and others, Libeskind is one of the leading architects in deconstructivist architecture, a further development of postmodernist architecture. This book is a mixture of...