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The book “From the Ancient World to the Renaissance” combines three volumes of the “Bridge Over the Abyss” series - the legendary series of lectures by Paola...

A classic of American graphic and advertising illustration, Andrew Loomis, teaches his readers the basics of nude drawing. Witty and energetic, he talks abou...

The author chose cartoons to teach beginners the art of pencil drawing, so that from the very beginning students will feel the joy of creativity, even if the...

This is a shortened version of the first part of the work of the German researcher Wilhelm Mangardt (1831-1880), dedicated to the cults of forests and fields...

This is an abridged version of Wilhelm Mangardt's academic work on forest spirits from Germany to Russia.

Do not artists create in order to depict perfect harmony, to instill peace in the hearts of people and allow them to enjoy the contemplation of truly beautif...

This book continues the series of translations of German materials from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The main theme that unites them relates to the anc...

Living in nature, which was not diluted by urban amenities or technology, the ancient Germans created a miraculous monument of their relationship to the mate...

In 1495, Leonardo da Vinci began work on The Last Supper, a mural that was destined to become one of the most famous and influential works in the history of ...

Korea is a country of amazing but forgotten mythical creatures. It has long been inhabited by formidable dragons, the nine-tailed fox Gumiho, the phoenix Pon...

The relevance of this work is due to the fact that in order to understand the history of a people, it is important to know not only the material, but also th...