Noah Charney is een academicus wiens academische achtergrond in kunstgeschiedenis van prestigieuze instellingen zijn onderscheidende literaire stem vormt. Zijn werk duikt in de ingewikkelde relatie tussen kunst, cultuur en de donkerdere aspecten van menselijk gedrag, waarbij thema's als authenticiteit, misleiding en de waarde die we aan objecten hechten worden onderzocht. Door zijn schrijven nodigt Charney lezers uit om hun perceptie van schoonheid en bezit opnieuw te overwegen, en biedt hij een uniek perspectief dat geworteld is in een diep begrip van de kunstwereld en zijn verborgen stromingen. Zijn unieke benadering combineert wetenschappelijke inzichten met meeslepende verhalen.
'S werelds meest begeerde meesterwerk. Het Gents altaarstuk van Van Eyck
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Geschiedenis van het Gents altaarstuk 'Het lam Gods'. Verdwenen, buitgemaakt in drie verschillende oorlogen, door brand bedreigd, uit elkaar gehaald, gekopieerd, vervalst, gesmokkeld, illegaal verkocht, gecensureerd, aangevallen door beeldenstormers, verborgen, vrijgekocht, gered en keer op keer gestolen... sinds het Gentse altaarstuk in 1432 door Van Eyck werd voltooid, is geen kunstwerk zo belaagd en begeerd als Het Lam Gods. Volgens sommige bewonderaars scholen in het werk schatten van tastbare aard, anderen zagen er filosofische en theologische waarheden in over de menselijke staat en de aard van het Opperwezen. Enkelen schreven het een concrete macht toe en dachten dat ontcijfering van het schilderij de loop van de Tweede Wereldoorlog kon veranderen. Weer anderen vonden juist dat de symbolische macht van het werk zo'n groot gevaar vormde dat het maar beter verwoest kon worden. En als u vandaag de dag voor het schilderij staat en het in al zijn pracht bewondert, weet u dan zeker dat u naar het origineel kijkt?
A narrative of intrigue, gossip and colourful artistic rivalry, The Collector
of Lives presents a lively introduction to a seminal figure in the very human
story of art itself.
Winner of the Gourmand Award for Best Chef Book; a love-letter to the region, by internationally-renowned chef and father of modern Slovenian cuisine. First published in Slovenian in 2018, this long-awaited, award-winning book has finally been translated to English. With beautifully written introductory essays for each new stop and robust narrative elements, it follows a road trip around Slovenia in search of the finest ingredients in the country, and the best producers of them. Each chapter profiles an ingredient key to the culture, and the passionate producer or farmer who supplies it, before delving into two select recipes for each--one interpretation of a traditional Slovenian dish and one modern presentation--which highlight the product and showcase its versatility. The reason for this format is simple. For JB, the ingredient is paramount--the source of inspiration. Every dish in his restaurant is created from completely fresh ingredients, which he always hand selects and likes to trace back to their source. So it is only natural that his cookbook would be organized in the same way. It's very much a reflection of the chef himself: an innovator rooted in local tradition and ingredients. Featuring carefully-chosen ingredients like Adriatic fish, beef, game, fleur de sel, olive oil, prosciutto, wild herbs, goat cheese, and cabbage, you'll find recipes such as: Soft red polenta with chanterelle sauce and sour cream Creamed Jerusalem artichoke soup with truffles, fried Jerusalem artichoke peels, olive oil, and red peppercorns Red deer fillet with juniper berry sauce, tarragon roll, red Swiss chard stems, celeriac, and cranberry jam Hazelnut ice cream with olive oil, dark chocolate, and fleur de sel Fried and cooked beef tendons with honey in wild garlic sauce, with cold-pressed sunflower oil, vinegar, and wild herbs Chicken in white wine with root vegetables and new potatoes Prosciutto-wrapped monkfish with celeriac puree, peach cream, and olive oil jelly Fellow Slovenian Ana Ros (named the best female chef in the world in 2017) told CNN: Every country has 'The Chef.' In Slovenia, this is him. Chef Janez Bratovz is the father of modern Slovenian cuisine. With the country being awarded the title of European Region of Gastronomy in 2021, it's clear that Slovenia and its beautiful and diverse cuisine is fast becoming the next major culinary destination, and its time in the spotlight is overdue
The Art of Forgery: Case Studies in Deception explores the stories, dramas and human intrigues surrounding the world’s most famous forgeries – investigating the motivations of the artists and criminals who have faked great works of art, and in doing so conned the public and the art establishment alike.
Slovenology is part memoir, part essay collection, part travel writing, and part guidebook. It is meant to act as a guide-in-hand while visiting Slovenia, but it can be read just as well from the comfort of your own home to give you a deeper and more colorful sense of what it’s like to live in this remarkable, little-known country.
"His novel, The Art Thief, was a bestseller in five countries and is translated into 17 languages. His The Art of Forgery, Stealing the Mystic Lamb and Slovenology were international bestsellers. His book Collector of Lives: Giorgio Vasari and the Invention of Art was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. Charney is now a professor at University of Ljubljana in Slovenia, where Charney has lived for many years"--
The Devil in the Gallery is a guided tour of the history of art through it
scandals, rivalries, and shocking acts. Award-winning art historian shares
dozens of stories, lavishly illustrated in full color, of such dramatic
moments and arguing how they not only affected the history of art but affected
it for the better.
Charney crafts an intellectual masterpiece--the mystery of three missing masterpieces that sends criminals and curators alike on a rollicking chase through the art galleries and auction houses of Europe.
Focusing on the intricacies of art crime, this handbook serves as an essential resource for various art-world professionals, including museum staff, auction house employees, and collectors. It covers a wide range of topics related to art crime and offers practical advice on collecting, making it a comprehensive guide for anyone involved in the art market.
