Ergebnis für "The Monument" in Kunst

As Hitler was attempting to conquer the western world, his armies were methodically pillaging the finest art in Europe, from Michelangelos to Vermeers, all stolen for the Führer. The Monuments Men had a mandate from President Roosevelt to find these artworks, but no vehicles, typewriters, or authority. In a race against time to save the world’s greatest cultural treasures from destruction at the hands of Nazi fanatics, each man constructed his own treasure map....

'I loved this book. What a joy to read a craftsman so clearly in love with his craft' SIMON JENKINS 'A wonderful read' DOUGALD O'REILLY 'Literary prize juries need look no further for a worthy winner' MAX HASTINGS 'In a world of AI, steel and concrete, books like this have never felt more...

Now a major motion film! At the same time Adolf Hitler was attempting to take over the western world, his armies were methodically seeking and hoarding the finest art treasures in Europe. The Fuehrer had begun cataloguing the art he planned to collect as well as the art he would destroy...

‘An exemplary work of investigative journalism that is also a wonderfully colourful book of history and travel’ Observer, Books of the Year ‘A piece of postmodern historiography of quite extraordinary sophistication and ingenuity… [written with] exceptional delicacy and restraint’ TLS...

Now a major motion film! At the same time Adolf Hitler was attempting to take over the western world, his armies were methodically seeking and hoarding the finest art treasures in Europe. The Fuehrer had begun cataloguing the art he planned to collect as well as the art he would destroy...

An urgent and fractious national debate over public monuments has erupted in America. Some people risk imprisonment to tear down long-ignored hunks of marble; others form armed patrols to defend them. Why do we care so much about statues? And who gets to decide which ones should stay up and which should come down? Erin L. Thompson, the country’s leading expert in the tangled aesthetic, legal, political, and social issues involved in such battles, brings much-needed clarity in Smashing Statues.

The “gripping and meticulously researched” (The Times, London) true story of the determined museum curators who saved the priceless treasures of China’s Forbidden City in the years leading up to World War II and beyond. Spring 1933: The silent courtyards and palaces of Peking’s Forbidden...

Journey into deep time to decode ancient Egypt's ultimate enigma, exploring the true archaeology behind a global icon. Whether you are seeking an adventurous escape during your daily commute or satisfying a curious mind, this immersive historical exploration transports you directly to the...

Monuments to Motherhood is a salon-style podcast series exploring the interconnected themes of motherhood, caregiving, artmaking, and monumentalization. Serving as a companion to artist Molly Gochman’s large-scale installation pieces of the same name, the podcast uses the sculpture series as a springboard for exploration. Much like the work, which celebrates the enduring support of caregivers across generations, host Molly Gochman expands our understanding of intimacy, care, play, and community through conversations with artists, activists, and caregivers.

Discover how staggering imperial grief fueled an architectural masterpiece of Indian history and eternal romance. Perfect for an educational commute or a relaxing weekend escape, this immersive historical journey transports you to the vibrant Mughal Empire. Experience the awe-inspiring collision...

Exploring places, spaces, people and purpose. Old and new, modern and forgotten. "Monument Podcast is enticingly creative"

This is the speech given by Fredrick Douglass at the unveiling of the Freedmen's Monument in Lincoln Park, Washington DC, April 14, 1876 along with the appendix which includes additional information about the order of the events and the story of the beginning of the collection of funds. - Summary by Edward Graham VThis show includes AI-generated content.

Et si nos monuments avaient visage humain ? Dans ce podcast du Centre des monuments nationaux, châteaux, abbayes, maisons d’illustres, villas, sites archéologiques et préhistoriques prennent le temps de se confier par l’entremise de ceux qui en sont les plus proches confidents : les agents du CMN. Personnalité, secrets, gloire passée ou projets futurs, entendez le cœur caché derrière la pierre. Alors, en attendant de venir en avoir plein les yeux, visitez, depuis où vous le voulez, les monuments à l’oreille ?!Les monuments sur le divan est un podcast produit par le Centre ...

Indiana Jones was a woman. Join host George Gavrilis as American archaeologist Laura Tedesco takes us on her 11-year journey to help save Afghanistan's cultural treasures from looters, earthquakes, and the Taliban.The making and release of the podcast took place during an intense time, from Summer 2021 during the U.S. and NATO troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, through the August 2021 Taliban takeover and the subsequent months.

Discover the awe-inspiring engineering and dramatic ancient history behind humanity's most legendary vanished monument. Perfect for an educational commute, this immersive deep dive transports armchair travelers straight into the heart of the Hellenistic Mediterranean. Experience the turbulent...

The gigantic covert wartime mission led by the men and women of London's museums and galleries to save the nation's priceless heritage. As Hitler prepared to invade Poland during the sweltering summer of 1939, men and women from across London's museums, galleries and archives formulated...