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Art and Nuclear Power: The Role of Culture in the Environmental Debate - Paperback

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by Anna Volkmar (Author)In Art and Nuclear Power: The Role of Culture in the Environmental Debate, Anna Volkmar explores a radical new approach to engage with the environmental destruction and social change caused by modern technologies. With a focus on nuclear power, Volkmar demonstrates how art can suggest ways to muddle through these issues intelligently and ethically.Author BiographyAnna Volkmar is independent lecturer of art and technology. Number of Pages: 220 Dimensions: 0.46 x 9 x 6 I...

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Bohemian Glass: The Great Masters - Hardcover

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by Sylva Petrová (Editor), Caterina Tognon (Editor)Tracing the work of six modern Czech glassmakers from the Cold War to the present dayRealized in collaboration with the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague, Bohemian Glass highlights the work of six major Czech glass artists born in the 1920s and '30s. These great masters nurtured a new mode of artistic glass, while drawing upon Bohemia's historical relationship with other European glassmaking centers. Number of Pages: 200 Dimensions: 1 x 12....

Attachment Film, Emotion, and Cognition - Hardcover

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by Mette Kramer (Author)Attachment Film, Emotion, and Cognition is a bold intervention that seeks to center the bodily and affective dimensions of film traditionally regarded as "feminine".The author uses attachment theory in an interdisciplinary framework with an emphasis on biology and a species-based understanding of pro-social behavior to approach films about attachment motivations. By blending affective and cognitive neuroscience research with tendencies deeply embedded in the humanities...

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by Daniel Lehner (Author), Mirna Lturbe (Artist), Joey Dalcin (Artist)A World Without Borders (Un Mundo Sin Fronteras) is a collection of poetry by Daniel Lehner and art created by several contributors, with a focus on the situation happening at the US southern border. All the poems are also translated into Spanish. Other contributors include Mirna Lturbe, Joey Dalcin, Jack Grine, Kathryn Bencriscutto, Luis Lopez, Dora Rodriguez and Barbara With.Proceeds from the sale of this book go direcly ...

A Bridge Between Maths and Art - Paperback

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by Özer Mumcu (Author) In this study, mathematical substructure of works of Dutch graphic artistM.C.Escher is examined. Mathematical effects in Escher's works can be classified in certain topics. Most important of them can be put in order as regular division of the plane, visual paradoxes and fictions on structure of perspective and geometrical topology. For each of these topics, it can be said that Escher is influenced by some certain names as well. Most important of them are Harold Coxeter,...

The Specificity of the Aesthetic, Volume 1 - Paperback

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by György Lukács (Author), Erik M. Bachman (Editor), Erik M. Bachman (Translator)The second volume in the Luk?cs library, collecting and translating for the first time previously unavailable pieces of the Hungarian philosopher's works. How is it possible that works of art exist? How do we become receptive aesthetic subjects? The Specificity of the Aesthetic extends these fundamental ontological and phenomenological questions around which Luk?cs's theory of art was oragnized. This late work of...

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Rebecca Merlic: The City as a House: How the Network of 即席 Spaces Abolishes the Private Apartment - Paperback

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by Rebecca Merlic (Artist), Andreas Spiegl (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Dominik Strzelec (Text by (Art/Photo Books))A record of the artist's nomadic living digital experiment in TokyoIn this interactive video art piece-turned-book, the German digital artist and architect Rebecca Merlic (born 1989) challenges the concept of the private home, taking her own nomadic lifestyle in Tokyo as her catalyst for inquiry. The book showcases various forms of data collected during her experiment. Number of...

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Structure and Form: The Art of B. L. Hyde - Hardcover

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by David F. Martin (Author) A major rediscovery in the history of Northwest art Beulah Loomis Hyde (1886-1983) was an important cultural figure in Tacoma, Washington, as both a contemporary painter and a patron of the arts. Growing up in the rugged Northwest environment, Hyde was an athletic individualist who defied the societal restrictions of her time. She signed her paintings with initials to conceal her gender from possible limitations or exclusionary practices. Her early painting career ...

Modernism and the Idea of India - Hardcover

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by Judith Brown (Author)In his 1909 manifesto Hind Swaraj, Gandhi made an impassioned call for passive resistance that he soon retracted. 'Passive resistance' didn't, in the end, serve his overarching aims, but was troubled on multiple grounds from its use of the English phrase to the weakness implied by passivity. Modernism and the Idea of India: The Art of Passive Resistance claims that the difficulty embedded in the phrase 'passive resistance', from its seeming internal contradiction to th...

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by Elsie Olson (Author)In the past, people could only imagine how artificial intelligence might impact humanity. These days we're seeing AI in action. AI can be used in many forms of art, from music to poetry. AI's creative potential can be exciting, but some also have ethical concerns. Check out how AI is changing the art world, sparking both new artistic possibilities and complex ethical questions. Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.08 x 8.82 x 6.54 IN Publication Date: January 01, 2025

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Hans Arp & Sophie Taeuber-Arp: Friends, Lovers, Partners - Hardcover

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by Walburga Krupp (Author)As pioneers of abstract art Hans (Jean) Arp and Sophie Taeuber-Arp created a unique body of work. They met in Zurich in 1915 and never left each other's side, from drawing to construction, from textile to wall paintings. Sophie Taeuber-Arp and Hans (Jean) Arp gave rhythm to their lives, opening up geometric and organic abstraction to dance, decor, architecture, sculpture, and the applied arts. Thanks to new research and sources, this publication follows in the coupl...

Art by Clinton Airheart, Hustlers Volume: Tattoo Art, Realism and Lettering - Hardcover

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by Clinton Airheart (Author)This unique collection of jaw-dropping girls and mind-blowing images is essential for all artists and tattoo studios. This volume provides the ultimate refernce for artists with each custom art piece displayed with the line art. Fully illustrated in color. Number of Pages: 162 Dimensions: 0.56 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: June 27, 2024

The Routledge Handbook of Museums, Heritage, and Death - Paperback

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by Trish Biers (Editor), Katie Stringer Clary (Editor)The Routledge Handbook of Museums, Heritage, and Death provides a comprehensive examination of death, dying and human remains in museums and heritage sites around the world.Author BiographyTrish Biers curates the Duckworth Laboratory (human and non-human primate remains) in the Centre for Human Evolutionary Studies in the Department of Archaeology at the University of Cambridge.Katie Stringer Clary is an Assistant Professor of Interdiscipl...

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by Rachael Barnes (Author)Accessories can complete a look and give functional pieces a splash of personal style! Each of the eight crafts in this instructional title teaches the reader to make a unique accessory, including a tote bag, a personalized bookmark, and more. An introduction gives insight into the history behind each craft. Clear photos accompany step-by-step instructions and show an example of the finished product. Tips throughout the book encourage the reader to make their own cre...

Unearthing Inner Gold: A collection of poems - Paperback

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by Tristen Vieaux (Author)Complex and constant, a woman's heart is layered and ever-changing. Much like the various conditions nature places on display through its seasons, the terrain is rich with beauty, movement, and depth. Come share with me in this soulful journey of introspection, rebirth, growth and gratitude through the transformation of every season.The poetry of Unearthing Inner Gold illuminates a complex journey of finding love and self-compassion in every season.Through life's sea...

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by Inc Alabaster Creative (Author)A beautiful representation of The Book of Romans--a history-shaping text on experiencing unity, family, and righteousness within the early Church. Throughout this book, vast and lofty theological concepts are described and illuminated in an approachable way, demonstrating that the good news of Jesus is for all people. Romans was written to a community of believers as an encouragement--a springboard into a life spent in pursuit of the beauty and peace God de...

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Book of Philippians (Sc, Nlt) - Paperback

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by Inc Alabaster Creative (Author)A beautiful representation of The Book of Philippians--a pastoral and caring letter inviting all of humanity to live with humility and perseverance. This book paints the quality of humility, not merely as modesty or shyness, but as deep care for other people--doing nothing out of selfish ambition but instead holding others' interests over our own and valuing others above ourselves. It acknowledges living a humble life is not easy; it first and foremost requir...

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by Candice Ransom (Author)Music is an art form where people create sounds using musical instruments or their voices. The Art of Music explores the many styles, people, and events that make up the world of music. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an i...

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by Mary Shaw (Author)Film is an art form where people capture moving pictures to tell a story. The Art of Film explores the many styles, people, and events that make up the world of film. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishin...

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by K. A. Hale (Author)Theater is an artform where people perform plays or musicals in front of an audience. The Art of Theater explores the many styles, people, and events that make up the world of theater. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprin...

The Fire Still Burns: Music inspired by the post-punk message - Paperback

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by David Gamage (Author)'The Fire Still Burns' is a story of post-punk adventure, packed full of anecdotes, inspiration and tales from the road with an insightful narrative on what keeps over eighty bands plugging away, gigging, touring, recording and playing in a rough and ready scene.With a brief history of the independent, alternative label, Engineer Records, and input from many of it's bands. You'll read about Canaan and Crosstide, Fat Heaven and Flyswatter, Kid You Not, Kover and Kyoto D...

What Paul Made - A story about a young Paul Klee. - Hardcover

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by Valerie Downs (Author), Downs (Illustrator)A story inspired by artist Paul Klee's quote, "A line is a dot that went for a walk" WHAT PAUL MADE is a story about friendship, creativity, and the innocence of a child's imagination. Readers will follow a young Paul on a visual journey turning a simple stroll into an adventure full of color, nature, curiosity, and joy. Together with his dot, Paul returns home to discover his imagination created something wonderful. The story ends with an informa...

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by E. Yolland (Author), Gina R. Collia (Author)According to family legend, in every generation of the Ainslie family one child is born heartless, 'in sad and bitter memory of a beautiful ancestress' who 'played fast and loose with men's hearts' and so neglected her baby daughter that the poor infant died.Clarice Ainslie is utterly heartless; she cares for nobody but herself. She is also terrified of everything old and determined to remain young forever, so she agrees to become the guinea pig ...

Face Book / The 2nd Chapter / The Architect - Paperback

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by Historian Brother Kelly Tavares Montez (Author)This book is a book of books with opening and closing chapters based on a young man's role as a historian here in America to preserve a union under attack and restore communities in need to the rightful luster and beauty of precious humanity intended by God, the creator in the beginning. If you enjoy reading the Holy Scripture, try the experience of reading these short tales based on one's struggles with God and man here in America before and ...

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Caillebotte: Painting Is a Serious Game - Hardcover

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by Amaury Chardeau (Author) An illustrated biography of Gustave Caillebotte, with previously unpublished archive material Published to accompany the Gustave Caillebotte, Painting Men exhibition at the Mus?e d'Orsay, Paris, from 8 October, 2024, to 19 January, 2025, and at the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles from 25 February to 25 May 2025 and at the Art Institute of Chicago from 22 June to 5 October 2025 The life of Gustave Caillebotte is shrouded in legend - untimely death, hidden genius, ...

Shaping the Space: Teaching the Arts in Lower Secondary Years - Paperback

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by Lisa Paris (Author), Geoffrey Lowe (Author), Christina Gray (Author)There is growing recognition of the value of the Arts in helping shape understandings and capabilities for life essential for meeting the challenges of the 21st century. Consequently, in Australia, the Arts are now mandated for all students from kindergarten to year 9. In the lower secondary setting, this has led to a high demand for educators with specialized teaching skills and knowledge, as well as Arts practice skills....

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by Elena Karaytcheva (Author)This debut work weaves personal essays and short stories into a tapestry of raw emotion, tinged with surrealism and poetic reflection. Edited by Eileen Myles, FUNNY/SAD captures the essence of life's duality in every line. Perfect for readers who find joy in life's contradictions, this collection is both deeply introspective and wildly imaginative, pulling you into a space where reality feels just a little bit stranger, and far more beautiful. Paired with access t...

Manicure Color by Number: Mystery Mosaics - Paperback

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by Wintersberger (Author)This book is perfect for ages 4-8. Kids will feel they are in a nail salon as they enjoy the excitement of discovering the nail polish colors on each page of this mystery mosaic color by number book. The designs are simple and cute with the added bonus of fine motor skill development and number recognition. Number of Pages: 106 Dimensions: 0.22 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: November 27, 2024

Monsters and Monstrosity in Media: Reflections on Vulnerability - Paperback

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by Yeojin Kim (Editor), Shane Carreon (Editor)As monstrous bodies on-screen signal a wide range of subversive destabilization of the notions of identity and community, this anthology asks what meanings monsters and monstrosity convey in relation to our recent circumstances shaped by neoliberalism and the pandemic that have led to the intensified tightening of border controls by nation-states, the intensive categorization of (un)identifiable bodies, and subsequent forms of isolations and detac...

Simple Face: Colouring Book for Teens Featuring Bold Designs, Rock Music Themes, and Fun Graffiti-Style Pages for Relaxation and Stress Relief - Paperback

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by Luka Poe (Author)Simple Face. Colouring Book for Teens & Adults Featuring Bold, Iconic Designs Inspired by British Rock, Punk, and Pop Culture ✅ Unleash Your Creativity & Rock the Colours!Discover a unique and rebellious journey through British music, art, and culture with Simple Faces, the ultimate colouring book for teens, grown-ups, and everyone in between! Designed to inspire creativity, relaxation, and self-expression, this book features bold line-art portraits of rock stars, ...

Olly: Race, Class, and Gender in the Invention of a Rustic Modernity - Hardcover

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by Patricia Reinheimer (Author)Olly emerged in the artistic field in the late 1950s. The artist amassed positive reviews about her production. However, in the artistic universe, claiming quality is not enough. It was necessary that her work had some dialogue with the proposals that were being designed as significant for that universe: they had to make sense. What was that sense? Why is the status of clothing today so controversial yet at the time it was recognized as art? Patricia Reinheimer ...

Postcards from the Border: Poems and Watercolor Meditations - Paperback

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by Nancy Arbuthnot (Author)The watercolor sketches and poetic meditations in Postcards from the Border document the sometimes poignant, sometimes joyful, always profound encounters with the land and its inhabitants that author and artist Nancy Arbuthnot experienced on her recent visit to the U.S.-Mexico border. With striking verbal and visual images, she carries readers on a riveting journey to the border and across, and finally back again. Number of Pages: 58 Dimensions: 0.15 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN ...