| Art for Travellers Prague: The Essential Guide to Viewing Art in Prague Contributor(s): MacDonald, Deanna (Author) |
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ISBN: 1566566223 ISBN-13: 9781566566223 Publisher: Interlink Publishing Group OUR PRICE: $17.00 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2006 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Full-color illustrations--and maps highlighting places to visit--are hallmarks of this essential guide, which is designed to entertain and inform the seasoned cultural traveler as well as the amateur art buff. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | European - Art | History - General - Travel | Museums, Tours, Points Of Interest |
| Dewey: 709.437 |
| LCCN: 2005013186 |
| Series: Art for Travellers |
| Physical Information: 0.72" H x 5.08" W x 7.72" (1.13 lbs) 298 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Eastern Europe |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: It is no exaggeration to call Praha (Czech for Prague) one of the most beautiful cities in the world; few places possess such atmosphere and history, such magnificent art and architecture. Part of its allure comes from its extraordinarily eclectic layers: a single vista can encompass soaring Gothic turrets, voluted Baroque gables, colorful Art Nouveau mosaics and jutting Cubist facades. Its museums and galleries hold masterpieces from medieval paintings to the latest in contemporary art, and many are found in buildings as fascinating as their collections. This guide introduces travellers to Bohemian art and architecture in and around Prague. It provides a fascinating art historical context, explaining history, styles, patrons, and artists and suggests easy-to-follow trails that lead art lovers through different sections of the city and nearby towns. |