Michelangelo's place in the world of art is altogether unique. His supremacy is acknowledged by all, but is understood by a few only. In the presence of his works none can stand unimpressed, yet few dare to claim any intimate knowledge of his art…Michael Angelo was twenty-two years younger than Leonardo da Vinci, but the more severe and reflective cast of his mind rendered their difference of age far less in effect than in reality. It is usual to compare Michael Angelo with Raphael,...

Oscillating between the majesty of the Greco-Byzantine tradition and the modernity predicted by Giotto, Early Italian Painting addresses the first important aesthetic movement that would lead to the Renaissance, the Italian Primitives. Trying new mediums and techniques, these revolutionary artists no longer painted frescos on walls, but created the first mobile paintings on wooden panels. The faces of the figures were painted to shock the spectator in order to emphasise the divinity of the...

Delve into the rich tapestry of human experience with "Commonplace Book of Thoughts, Memories, and Fancies" by Anna Jameson. This enchanting collection invites you to explore the musings and reflections of a brilliant mind, weaving together thoughts that resonate across time.What if a single thought could spark a journey through the heart of creativity and introspection? Could these memories and fancies change your perspective on life?James...

Oscillating between the majesty of the Greco-Byzantine tradition and the modernity predicted by Giotto, Early Italian Painting addresses the first important aesthetic movement that would lead to the Renaissance, the Italian Primitives. Trying new mediums and techniques, these revolutionary artists no longer painted frescoes on walls, but created the first mobile paintings on wooden panels. The visages of the figures were painted to shock the spectator in order to emphasise the divinity of ...

In 'The Alienated Intellectual – 5 Classic Existential Novels,' the reader is introduced to a profound exploration of existential themes, woven through a tapestry of distinct literary styles and contexts. The collection captures the essence of intellectual estrangement and the timeless quest for meaning in an indifferent world. The works arrayed within span both the breadth and depth of existential discourse, with standouts that grapple with the simple, yet profound human questions about i...

In preparing for the press a new edition of this little work, the author has endeavored to render it more worthy of the approbation and kindly feeling with which it has been received; she cannot better express her sense of both than by justifying, as far as it is in her power, the cordial and flattering tone of all the public criticisms. It is to the great name of Shakspeare, that bond of sympathy among all who speak his language, and to the subject of the work, not to its own merits, that...

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The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents the complete works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, with beautiful illustrations, rare texts and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Barrett Browning's life and works* Concise introductions to the poetry and other works* Images of how the poetry books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste...

In "Zanoni," Edward Bulwer-Lytton intertwines the realms of mysticism and romance, delivering a narrative dense with philosophical inquiry and esoteric themes. Set against the backdrop of 18th-century Europe, the novel follows the eternal Rosicrucian, Zanoni, exploring the tension between personal enlightenment and societal constraints. Lytton's prose blends poetic elegance with the Gothic tradition, crafting a work that critiques materialism and celebrates the transcendent power of the hu...

Early in 1495, Leonardo da Vinci began work in Milan on what would become one of history's most influential and beloved works of art--The Last Supper. After a dozen years at the court of Lodovico Sforza, the Duke of Milan, Leonardo was at a low point personally and professionally: at 43, in an era when he had almost reached the average life expectancy, he had failed, despite a number of prestigious commissions, to complete anything that truly fulfilled his astonishing promise. His latest f...

Finally, the world’s greatest writer receives the scholarly Delphi treatment. This incredible eBook offers every Shakespearean play, poem, apocryphal work and much, much more! Now you can truly own all of Shakespeare’s works and a wealth of BONUS material on your eReader, and all in ONE well-organised file. (Version 6)* concise introductions to the plays and other works* images of how the plays first appeared in print, giving your eReader a taste of the Elizabethan texts