Keonemann – förlag

In the late Middle Ages and in the Renaissance, Florence was a capital of the arts, and in the 15th century (Quattrocento), the art metropolis of all. Here the wishes of rich merchants and bankers met the skills of artists such as Brunelleschi, Masaccio, or Donatello. Even in Florence today, the past is present through art - from the Cathedral, whose dome rises above the city, to the squares, churches, and palaces, to the sculptures in public space. Museums such as Uffizi, Palazzo Pitti, Bargello, and many other collections are world-class and attract millions of visitors every year. With over 450 illustrations, this volume offers a richly illustrated art history of the city of Florence.

From Iceland's Vatnajökull National Park with its fascinating glacier, Norway's Nordre-Isfjorden National Park in the far north, to Denmark's Wadden Sea National Park – the Scandinavian national parks could hardly be more diverse. But one thing they have in common is that they inspire everyone. 400 spectacular photos show the beauty of Scandinavian nature.

From the rough Breton Atlantic coast in the west, to the apple culture of Normandy and the cosy Winstub in Alsace, to the cultural metropolis of Paris, the scent of lavender and thyme in Provence, the snow-capped summit of Mont Blanc, or the green hills of Burgundy; France is rich in contrasts. It is a country with many culinary and cultural facets. Experience the French savoir vivre in 850 fascinating pictures.

Rugged coasts and lonely moors, enchanted castles – Scotland's wild soul can be felt in its incredibly beautiful nature. This volume shows the uniqueness of this small country from the offshore islands of the Outer Hebrides and Shetlands to the magical landscape of the Highlands.

The land of unlimited possibilities; a country could hardly be more different and diverse. Deserts, the mighty Rocky Mountains, snow-capped mountains, dramatic canyons, the endless prairie, and megacities such as Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and of course New York. Over 800 impressive pictures show the land of superlatives.

With national parks including the Bavarian Forest, fairytale castles such as Neuschwanstein, and the highest mountain in Germany, the Zugspitze, Bavaria is a dream destination. Tradition and urban lifestyle go hand in hand in Munich. Bavaria is home to both alpine landscape and numerous lakes, including part of the shoreline of Germany's largest lake, Lake Constance.

Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida achieved wide international recognition with his light-flooded plein air paintings of Mediterranean beach life. He became one of the most popular and economically successful painters of the turn of the century. He influenced Spanish Impressionism like no other.