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The Severe Style of Ancient Greek Art - Art History for Kids Children's Art Books - Hardcover

$36.70

by Baby Professor (Author)The Ancient Greeks didn't just excel in math and philosophy. They also soared when it came to art. Art history is a refreshing way of knowing the local culture customs and traditions. It details the truths of the world and myths too. Without art history will be boring and handing it down from one generation to the next will prove to be a challenge. Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.25 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: September 01, 2024

Kids Drawing Books. Step by Step Drawing for Children with Fun Coloring Exercises for Budding Artists. Special Activity Book Designed to Improve Knowl - Hardcover

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by Speedy Kids (Author)There are over 100 exercises in this drawing and coloring activity book for children. All of them are entirely doable. Drawing is a universal communication tool that all kids should use. When words fail them drawing will help kids better express opinions feelings and emotions. The purpose of this drawing book is to help kids become used to the process of drawing lines forms and shapes to create visual representations of the world. This activity book is filled with step-...

Messengers of Infinity: On the Pictorial Logic of Leonardo da Vinci - Hardcover

$171.00

by Eyal Peretz (Author)The first philosophical engagement with the pictorial work of Leonardo, seen as a systematic whole.Presented here is the first philosophical engagement with the pictorial work of Leonardo, seen as a systematic whole. It is not written from the point of view of an art historian, even as it tries to benefit from art historical insights and procedures, but that of contemporary continental philosophy and theories of modern artistic media. Author Eyal Peretz's main objective...

The First Manifesto of Surrealism - Paperback

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by Yvan Goll (Author), Martin Firrell (Author)On 15th October 1924, Andr? Breton published his now-famous Manifeste du surr?alisme.Less widely known is Yvan Goll's manifesto of surrealism, the movement's very first document, published 14 days earlier on 1st October 1924.This volume explores the distinctive character of Yvan Goll's surrealism, less fanciful than Breton's, rooted in the fundamental nature of reality, rather than the world of dreams and chance.The First Manifesto of Surrealism i...

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The Long Desired Medium: The History of Oil Painting - Hardcover

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by Anthony Apesos (Author)Creamy and thick impastos; sheer veils of color; rough, skittering strokes: these are some of the effects that can be created with oil paint. Emerging in Northern Europe in the decades around 1400, this simple yet revolutionary mixture of dry pigments and linseed oil transformed Western painting. In many ways, the history of art in Europe is a history of the unfolding potential of oil to manifest artistic visions. Despite the centrality of oil painting to Western art...

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Color with Brian Clarke: Collages 2 - Paperback

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by Brian Clarke (Author)Let your imagination run wild in this coloring book inspired by Brian Clarke's prismatic collagesDesigned in close collaboration with Brian Clarke (born 1953), this coloring book is the second volume to feature his stained glass-inspired collages, which can be filled in with crayon, pencil, pastel, felt marker or paint. Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.3 x 11.6 x 8.1 IN Publication Date: February 25, 2025

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Damien Hirst: The Light That Shines - Hardcover

$75.00

by Damien Hirst (Artist), Ellen Mara De Wachter (Introduction by)A splendid array of classic and previously unseen works by the British master, set among architectural gemsThis striking catalog documents one of British artist Damien Hirst's (born 1965) most ambitious exhibitions, spanning the entire 500-acre estate of Ch?teau La Coste in Provence and its five exhibition pavilions--each designed by some of the world's most renowned architects, including Renzo Piano, Richard Rogers and Oscar Ni...

Body on the Barricades: Life, Art and Resistance in Contemporary India - Paperback

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by Brahma Prakash (Author)'This set of essays is a series of meditations on hatred, tenderness, grief, mourning, labour, resistance, social justice and the possibilities of meaning and solidarity, all viewed through the lens of some traumatic events that have convulsed India in recent years. It is an insightful, unusual guidebook that illuminates the path that we as a country and as a people took, to arrive at the dangerous place in which we are now.' - ARUNDHATI ROY, Author of 'The God of Sm...

The Moon Shall Not Give Her Light - Paperback

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by David Starkey (Author), Rafael Perea de la Cabada (Drawings by)"Powerful, personal, and purifying." Heather Sellers, author of Field Notes from the Flood ZoneBased on iconic representations of Bible scenes, David Starkey's poems in The Moon Shall Not Give Her Light attempt to recapture some of the strangeness of great Italian painters like Giotto, Fillipo Lippi, Bellini, Caravaggio and Gentileschi, while incorporating elements of contemporary life into work that is by turns witty, wild, sa...

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La Gran Desaparición (Novela de Misterio) / The Great Disappearance (a Mystery Novel) - Paperback

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by León Krauze (Author)Un guardia, una pintura y un misterio que cambiará la historia del arte para siempre.Un extraño suceso paraliza al museo más famoso del mundo cuando los personajes de todos los cuadros comienzan a desvanecerse.La resolución de este misterio recaerá en André, un joven y solitario guardia de seguridad del Louvre que observa con frustración cómo los visitantes prefieren capturar los cuadros a través de las pantallas de sus teléfonos en lugar de apreciarlos. Conforme reúne ...

How to Draw Everything for Beginners: A step-by-step guide to drawing everything you ever wanted to including animals, cars, backgrounds, flowers, but - Paperback

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by Psychbite (Author)How to Draw Everything for BeginnersUnlock your child's creativity and watch their confidence grow with How to Draw Everything for Beginners!Imagine this: Your child running up to you, bursting with excitement, eager to show off their latest drawing. What could be more rewarding than sharing in their joy and creativity? This book is more than just a guide to drawing-it's a gateway to priceless shared experiences and meaningful moments.Dr. James P. Manning, an award-winnin...

Charming & Cute: A Bold and Easy Coloring Book Full of Sweet Designs - Paperback

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by Hue Coloring (Author)Step into a world of charm and creativity with Charming & Cute! Whether you're young or young at heart, this coloring book is bursting with delightful designs that are perfect for relaxing and exploring your artistic side. From cuddly animals and whimsical treats to magical icons and playful patterns, every page is designed to bring joy and spark your imagination.The bold, simple outlines make it easy for beginners, kids, and even experienced colorists to bring eac...

Celadon Skies Over Porcelain Meadows: A Ceramicist's Odyssey Through Form, Texture, and Translucence - Paperback

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by Brennan Hartigan (Author)Celadon Skies Over Porcelain Meadows: A Ceramicist's Odyssey Through Form, Texture, and Translucence is an immersive exploration of the art of ceramics.Delving into the profound connection between the artist, the material, and the transformative power of fire and glaze. This book is a journey through the entire ceramic process, from the raw earth to the ethereal beauty of finished porcelain pieces. The book begins with an intimate look at clay, the fundamental elem...

WowwArt - Artist Patrick Faure: Interview with Andrés Janacua, Matt Gondek, Elise Ansel, Jasmin Lai, BettinaWiss, Niki Singleton, Matt Frock, Chenxi S - Paperback

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by Wowwart Magazine (Editor)Welcome to the second issue of WOWwART magazine, your gateway to the vibrant and ever-evolving world of art. It is with immense pride and excitement that we continue this journey of celebrating creativity, innovation, and the boundless talent of artists from across the globe. Art has always been a universal language, transcending borders, cultures, and time. At WOWwART, we are committed to illuminating the voices and visions of artists and art professionals, foster...

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Dataphonics [With CD (Audio)] - Paperback

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by Ryoji Ikeda (Artist)A star of minimalist electronica and sound art, Ryoji Ikeda (born 1966) focuses on the building blocks of sound and aural minutiae, often deploying frequencies at the very edges of human hearing--sound that, as he puts it, "the listener becomes aware of only upon its disappearance." His albums +/- (1997) and Matrix (2001) spread this soundworld of sine waves and ambient glitchery to a wider audience; since then, he has exhibited and collaborated (notably with Carsten Ni...

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Expert Level Paper Airplanes - Library Binding

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by Jennifer Sanderson (Author)Expert paper folders only! This title teaches readers how to fold some of the most difficult paper airplanes out there. These planes may use special cuts, tricky folds, and even two separate pieces of paper. Step-by-step instructions and clear photos guide readers through folding eight different models in this makerspace title. An introduction offers a history of paper airplanes, outlines supplies needed, and introduces folds and symbols found throughout the book...

Art and the Historical Film: Between Realism and the Sublime - Paperback

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by Gillian McIver (Author)Art and the Historical Filmprovides an important examination of fine art's impact on filmmaking, grappling with the question of authenticity.From Eugene Delacroix's interpretation of the 1830 French revolution to Uli Edel's version of the Baader-Meinhof Gang, artistic representations of historical subjects are appealing and pervasive. Movies often adapt imagery from art history, including paintings of historical events. Films and art shape the past for us and continu...

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Nigel Hall: Sculpture & Drawings - Hardcover

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by Jon Wood (Author)Nigel Hall: Sculpture & Drawings is an ambitious monograph which looks at his work in relation to sculptural developments in Britain, Europe and North America. It presents the two main strands of Hall's practice - sculpture and drawing - as distinct but also interrelated.Line and space are central to Hall's work, with the artist creating highly refined two- and three-dimensional works that deploy a range of geometrical forms. The works he makes are always meticulous an...

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Olivia Erlanger: If Today Were Tomorrow - Paperback

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by Olivia Erlanger (Artist), Patricia Restrepo (Editor), Mark Von Schlegell (Text by (Art/Photo Books))Outer space-inspired sculptures reckon with the structures of suburbiaIn our age of "polycrisis," wherein multiple seismic events occur simultaneously, how do we visualize our place in a world that is no longer recognizable? If Today Were Tomorrow reimagines what it means to inhabit a planet. Shifting between notions of home--as an architecture, a neighborhood, a world or a feeling--American...

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by Michael Elmgreen (Artist), Ingar Dragset (Artist), Yookyung Sohn (Introduction by)The first comprehensive publication to focus solely on Elmgreen & Dragset's spatial alterationsSince the early days of their collaboration, Elmgreen & Dragset have reconfigured conventional exhibition spaces, transforming them into uncanny settings within a gallery context. Populated with their sculptural works, these environments invite exploration and allow visitors to complete the narrative fragmen...

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Lena Henke: P7340lh: Owner's Manual Model '82/2023 - Paperback

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by Lena Henke (Artist), Hiji Nam (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Kathleen Rahn (Text by (Art/Photo Books))This unique artistic manual combines a kitchen brochure with a car catalogCars and kitchens collide with one another in Lena Henke's (born 1982) installation P7340LH, combining a Poggenpohl Company kitchen with a Porsche car design. The catalog, presented as a "manual," embeds Henke's works in the visual worlds of 1980s West Germany. Number of Pages: 112 Dimensions: 0.5 x 9.4 x 6.4 IN Public...

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Aleksandar Denic: Exposition Coloniale: Serbian Pavilion: 60th International Art Exhibition, La Biennale Di Venezia - Hardcover

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by Aleksandar Denic (Artist), Jelena Medakovic (Editor), Frank Castorf (Text by (Art/Photo Books))Eerie recreations of buildings transform the streets of Serbia into an "uncanny valley" for foreigners and natives alikeDrawing on his experience in stage design, Aleksandar Denic (born 1963) transforms the Serbian Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale into a village of commonplace yet unfamiliar buildings and storefronts, designed to make his fellow Balkan natives feel like strangers in their own...

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Resist, Reclaim, Retrieve: The Long History of the Struggle for the Restitution of Cultural Heritage and Ancestral Remains Taken Under Colonial Condit - Paperback

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by Larissa F?rster (Editor), Jan H?sgen (Editor), Sarah Fr?ndt (Editor)Die Debatte um die R?ckgabe von Kulturg?tern an ehemalige Kolonialgebiete ist hoch aktuell und zugleich viel ?lter als den meisten bekannt. Im vorliegenden Band beleuchten Autor*innen aus L?ndern des Globalen S?dens und Nordens die lange Geschichte der Forderungen nach der R?ckgabe von Kulturg?tern und menschlichen ?berresten aus kolonisierten L?ndern. Sie zeichnen oft jahrzehntelange Auseinandersetzungen ?ber Restitutione...

The Story of Sassy How my bullies became my friends - Hardcover

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by Josie Hampton (Author)It does not matter if you are an animal or human, we all have feelings. We all have different features and personalities. We are all one of a kind. You never know how anyone may be feeling inside. We should be nice and treat everyone with respect. If you see someone feeling down, say a kind and uplifting word to make him or her feel better. Sometimes a simple smile will suffice. A kind word or gesture can make someone feel better. Bullying can be very hurtful and can ...

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With a die-cut cover and lay-flat binding, this specially designed retrospective of Yang's work includes a graphic essay on her multimedia, cross-cultural workIncorporating quotidian objects such as Venetian blinds, tin cans, straw and graph paper, South Korean artist Haegue Yang (born 1971) creates installations, wall hangings, anthropomorphic sculptures and light installations combining folk traditions and modernism. Leap Year surveys three decades of her practice. Dimensions: 0.7 x 10.8 x ...

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Marina Apollonio: Beyond the Circle - Paperback

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by Marina Apollonio (Artist), Marianna Gelussi (Editor), Cecilia Alemani (Text by (Art/Photo Books))Enshrining the legacy of one of Op art's few female protagonists, whose scintillating spirals are some of the most recognizable images of the movement Marina Apollonio (born 1940) was one of the main exponents of the international Op art and kinetic art movements. Her dizzying, scintillating works, almost always rendered in black and white, were made in several scales: from hanging canvases to ...

History Of Russia For Kids: A History Series - Children Explore Histories Of The World Edition - Paperback

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by Baby Professor (Author)If you were to visit the Old Russia, what would you see? Open this educational book to find out! This book is filled with information that has been stripped down to the core to facilitate faster learning. It s a cool book to have when the subject is being discussed in schools, too. Keep a copy today! Number of Pages: 42 Dimensions: 0.09 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: January 11, 2025

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by Philipp Rupprecht (Author), Robert Penman (Author), Thomas Dalton (Editor)Beginning in the 1920s, a man named Julius Streicher published a small weekly German newspaper called Der St?rmer. Its mission was straightforward: to warn the German people about the threats posed by foreign and domestic Jews. The dangers were very real, and Streicher's stories gave a blunt and direct account of them.A key feature of Der St?rmer was its political cartoons. The cover of almost every issue, and severa...

Cultivate Creativity: In the Garden of Enlightenment - Hardcover

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by Linda Richichi (Author)Expanding your dormant creativity allows you to deconstruct old ideas and habits, encourage better problem-solving skills to emerge, and create a space for a novel narrative that's empowering, kind, and in tune with your greatest desires. In Cultivate Creativity, author Linda Richichi helps you quiet your inner critic so you can reclaim your dormant creativity by forming new and inspiring stories to live by. She introduces a Chi-Doodle, an easy, simple, and effective...

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Painting from the Collection of the Sheldon Museum of Art - Hardcover

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by Gregory Nosan (Editor), Brandon K. Ruud (Editor), Jorge Daniel Veneciano (Foreword by)In honor of the 50th birthday of the Sheldon Museum of Art's Philip Johnson-designed building and the 125th anniversary of the Sheldon Art Association and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln art collection, Painting from the Collection of the Sheldon Museum of Art showcases the Sheldon's impressive collection, featuring reproductions of 125 major works along with smart, engaging entries by a team of respec...

Faith in Art: Religion, Aesthetics, and Early Abstraction - Paperback

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by Joseph Masheck (Author), David Carrier (Editor), Tiziana Andina (Editor)Metaphysical thought has been excluded from much of the discourse on modern art, especially abstract painting. By connecting ideas about faith with the initiators of abstract painting, Joseph Masheck reveals how an underlying religiosity informed some of our most important abstract painters. Covering Wassily Kandinsky, Kazimir Malevich, Piet Mondrian, and El Lissitzky, Masheck shows how 'revealed religion' has been an ...

The Visual Worlds of Life Writing: Portraits and Biographies in England, C. 1660 to 1750 - Paperback

$107.98

by Kerstin Maria Pahl (Author)An Open Access edition of this book is available on the Liverpool University Press website and the OAPEN library.Early modern life writing extended far beyond the written word. People were painted, drawn, and sculpted; their biographies were illustrated, their pictures inscribed, and their signatures considered akin to self-portraits.The Visual Worlds of Life Writing explores representations of individuals in the visual and literary culture of early Enlightenment...