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Focusing on the lives and contributions of 101 pivotal Surrealists, this work by Desmond Morris offers a unique perspective from one of the last surviving members of the movement. With personal insights and anecdotes about several key figures, the book serves as both a historical account and a celebration of the Surrealist movement, highlighting its impact on art and culture. Morris's firsthand knowledge enriches the narrative, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intricacies of Surrealism.

Ta bogato ilustrowana książka autorstwa Desmonda Morrisa jest pionierską i ożywczą analizą znaczenia mowy ciała w rozumieniu sztuki. Za każdym razem, gdy artysta portretuje człowieka, musi podjąć decyzję o postawie postaci. Czy będą stać, siedzieć czy leżeć? Uśmiechać się, krzyczeć czy płakać? Chociaż często przeoczane, ignorowane albo niedocenione, Morris dowodzi, że pozy i gesty odzwierciedlają obyczaje danego okresu historycznego, zwyczaje określonej kultury lub modę w stylach artystycznych. Badając je z mistrzowskim wyczuciem, Morris, znany artysta i antropolog, dokonuje fascynujących spostrzeżeń na temat zmieniających się postaw i społecznych konwencji na przestrzeni wieków, znajdując zarówno zaskakujące podobieństwa, jak i znaczące różnice. Szeroki wybór gestów dokonany przez Morrisa – od uścisku dłoni po rzucenie rękawicy – jest analizowany w kontekście kulturowych form komunikacji: pozdrowienia, groźby, obelgi i innych. Wszystkie omówienia ilustrowane są kolorowymi dziełami, od prehistorycznych masek i greckich posągów po współczesne obrazy i rzeźby. Mowa ciała w niepowtarzalny sposób łączy erudycję autora z dziedzin artystycznych i nauk społecznych, przez co rzuca zupełnie nowe światło na nawet najbardziej znane obrazy.

Desmond may have given me an insight into human behaviour, but he's given me lots of laughs, too. We think the same things are funny, and he's a brilliant raconteur. --Sir David Attenborough This is a book about the joys of watching the world. It is autobiographical, but it is not about me; it is about what I have observed. There is no agonised soul-searching, no sneaky kiss-and-tell, no pretentious journey to find the 'real me'. I am not interested in myself. But I am fascinated by the world around me and what I have been able to see and record over a period of six decades of professional observation, first as a student of animal behaviour, and then as a student of human behaviour. Desmond Morris was born in 1928. Educated at Birmingham and Oxford universities, he became the Curator of Mammals at London Zoo in 1959, a post he held for eight years. In 1967 he published The Naked Ape which has sold over 10 million copies worldwide and has changed the way we view our own species forever. An accomplished artist, TV presenter, film maker and writer, Desmond Morris's books have been published in over thirty-six countries.

The lives, loves, and works of key British Surrealists revealed by one of the last surviving members of this movement, best-selling author and artist Desmond Morris. Honored for their idiosyncratic and imaginative works, the surrealists marked a pivotal moment in the history of modern art in Britain— pioneering the Surrealist movement between World War I and II. Many artists banded together to form the British Surrealist Group, while others carved their own, independent paths. Here, best-selling author and surrealist artist Desmond Morris—one of the last surviving members of this important art movement—draws on his personal memories and experiences to present the intriguing life stories, complex love lives, and groundbreaking works of this wild and curious set of artists. From the rebelliousness of Leonora Carrington to the beguiling Eileen Agar and the “brilliant” Ceri Richards, Morris brings his subjects’ triumphs as well as their shortcomings to the fore. Laced with his inimitable wit, and profusely illustrated by images of the artists and their artworks, Morris’s vivid account reflects the movement’s strange, rebellious, and imaginative nature. Featuring thirty- four surrealists—some famous, some now largely forgotten—Morris’s intimate book takes us back in time to a generation that allowed its creative unconscious to drive their passions in both art and life.

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This copiously illustrated book, by the ever-provocative Desmond Morris, is a pioneering and lively exploration of the importance of body language in how we understand art.

From ancient Babylon to Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat and the grandiloquent, absent-minded Wol from Winnie-the-Pooh to David Lynch's Twin Peaks, owls have woven themselves into the fabric of human culture from earliest times. Beautiful, silent, pitiless predators of the night, possessing contradictory qualities of good and evil, they are enigmatic creatures that dwell throughout the world yet barely make their presence known. In this classic Reaktion title, now available in paperback, bestselling author and broadcaster Desmond Morris explores the natural and cultural history of one of nature's most popular creatures. He describes the evolution, the many species and the wide spread of owls around the world, as well as their appearance in folk tales, myths and legends, art, film, literature and popular culture. Originally published in 2009, this new format edition features many telling illustrations from nature and culture and will appeal to the many devotees of this emblematic bird.

Der Surrealismus begann als gemeinsame Rebellion gegen all jene Mächte, die die Welt in den Krieg geführt hatten. Ein Aufstand auch gegen verlogene Religion, Demagogie, Prüderie und usurpierte Autoritäten. Wie lebten sie wirklich, diese inzwischen so berühmten Künstlerinnen und Künstler? Desmond Morris, selbst surrealistischer Künstler, kann davon berichten wie kein Zweiter. Er gehörte zu ihrem Kreis und kannte sie alle. Ihre Vorlieben und Macken. Ihre Arbeitsweisen und ihre Geheimnisse. Ihre Freundschaften, Feindschaften, Liebschaften, Frivolitäten und dramatischen Zerwürfnisse. Er porträtiert einsame Wölfe, rebellische Vorkämpferinnen, brillante Exzentriker. Geistreich und unterhaltsam erzählt Desmond Morris von den wirklichen Menschen, die Kunstgeschichte schrieben. Seine zweiunddreißig Lebensbilder der Surrealisten sind selbst Geschichte.

In this eye-catching, beautifully illustrated book, bestselling author Desmond Morris tells the compelling story of cats in art, from prehistory until the present day.

Focusing on the painted fishing boats of the Maltese Islands, this book explores their vibrant colors and unique patterns, highlighting each boat as a distinctive work of art. It emphasizes the dual role of boat owners as both practical fishermen and artists, showcasing the rich local art form that enhances Malta's coastline. Additionally, the book delves into the design and historical significance of these boats, providing a comprehensive study of this cherished cultural heritage.