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by Jason Hall (Author)If you have ever lived in Hong Kong for any length of time or just visited the city as a tourist, grab a cup of tea, sit down and take a trip down memory lane. Transport yourself back to 1980's Hong Kong and take a nostalgic journey to a truly unique place and time.'Caricatures of Hong Kong' brings together a collection of 100 cartoons in Jason Hall's own unique style. A wonderful collection of images that you will keep coming back to again and again. Number of Pages: 11...

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by Kale James (Author)Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of Art Nouveau with The Anton Seder Collection, a carefully curated archive of 100 exquisite illustrations by renowned artist and educator Anton Seder. This colourful collection is a treasure trove of meticulously restored Art Nouveau images inspired by the natural world-from delicate plant forms to intricate animal motifs-that reveal his unique ability to transform flora and fauna into timeless, ornamental designs.Image Downloa...

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Rendering in Pen and Ink: The Classic Book on Pen and Ink Techniques for Artists, Illustrators, Architects, and Designers - Paperback

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by Arthur L. Guptill (Author)Arthur L. Guptill's classic Rendering in Pen and Ink has long been regarded as the most comprehensive book ever published on the subject of ink drawing. This is a book designed to delight and instruct anyone who draws with pen and ink, from the professional artist to the amateur and hobbyist. It is of particular interest to architects, interior designers, landscape architects, industrial designers, illustrators, and renderers. Contents include a review of material...

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by Simone Fattal (Artist), Liberty Adrien (Editor), Carina Bukuts (Editor)Ancient and contemporary Middle Eastern histories fuse in Fattal's sculpture and collageInfluenced by her experiences of war and migration, Paris-based Syrian-American artist Simone Fattal (born 1942) has transcended boundaries like few other artists of her generation. Born in Damascus, she grew up in Lebanon. After studying philosophy at the École des Lettres in Beirut and the Sorbonne in Paris, she returned to Beirut ...

Theology in the Mode of Monk: An Aesthetics of Barth and Cone on Revelation and Freedom, Volume 3: Misterioso: Freedom for Liberation in Creation - Paperback

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by Raymond Carr (Author), Willie James Jennings (Foreword by)This captivating study engages two of the most influential theologians of the twentieth century: Karl Barth, the Swiss Protestant theologian, who constructed his theology "from above" and engaged the powers in the background of Nazi Germany, and James H. Cone, the father of Black Theology in America, who constructed his theology "from below" and confronted white racism--the most intractable issue in America's history. In this three-...

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by Inc Alabaster Creative (Author)A beautiful representation of The Gospel of Luke--an elegant, generous book showing us how Jesus invites all of humanity to the new family of God. In this book, Jesus declares that the Kingdom of God is first and foremost for the poor, oppressed, and marginalized--and he invites everyone to the table. Luke proclaims the deliverance and freedom of the Gospel, championing the justice and restoration found at the core of Jesus' words and work. Alabaster's approa...

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by Gisela Kirpicsenko (Editor), Susanne Meyer-B?ser (Editor)Featuring 100 works from throughout Chagall's career, this dazzling exhibition catalog focuses on the artist's engagement with life's most primal and universal themes. Steeped in tradition yet alive with imagination, Chagall's enormous body of work reflects a profound connection to cultural roots and to the boundless possibilities of creative expression. This monograph brings fresh eyes to the most relevant aspects of Chagall's oeuvr...

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Scene Change 2: The Five Real Responsibilities of Nonprofit Arts Boards - Paperback

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by Alan Harrison (Author)Today, nonprofit arts organizations are rushing into an elitist whirlpool of irrelevance. They're the only companies in the whole nonprofit sector where the beneficiary is also the donor. Donors donate so that donors may attend. In SCENE CHANGE, the first book in the series, we dived into the reasons that the arts have become simultaneously elitist and irrelevant in this Pre-Post-Pandemic Era in America. In SCENE CHANGE 2, we offer specific board responsibilities in o...

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by Eddie Reynolds (Author), Emily Ritson (Illustrator)Everybody worries. This book is a way to help you put your unwanted thoughts to one side and focus on the here and now instead, by simply sweeping a wet paintbrush over the pages and watching them burst into color. Sixteen detailed pictures include under the sea, meadow and rainforest scenes, plus calming patterns and mandalas to color. With a handy fold-out back cover to prevent colors running through to the page beneath. Number of Pages:...

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Escuela de Dibujo Manga (Manga Drawing School) - Hardcover

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by Mei Yu (Author) Aprende a dibujar manga con m?s de 50 clases de dibujo, desde caras f?ciles y poses sorprendentes hasta escenas llenas de acci?n! Escuela de dibujo manga te trae todos los consejos, trucos y conocimientos imprescindibles para desarrollar tus habilidades como dibujante de acuerdo con las nuevas tendencias en el arte manga. En el interior de este libro de manga para todas las edades, encontrar?s: Instrucciones paso a paso sobre c?mo dibujar manga de la mano de la estrella d...

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by Giovanni Aloi (Editor in Chief), Spela Petrič (Author), Chris Hunter (Author)Notwithstanding its significance, data presents a great deal of uncertainty. From a material standpoint, it is both real and invisible; it is something that, in the process of being understood, both shapes and renders the world. Some see it as the pinnacle of human intellect, while others regard it as nothing more than an exploitative and monitoring system.Antennae's 'Dataism' focuses on the impact AI and other fo...

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by Inc Alabaster Creative (Author)A beautiful representation of The Book of Proverbs--a book on wisdom, teaching humans how to live well in the world.This ancient book is not just a list of how-tos. It is a poetic art, using metaphor and figurative language to teach the reader about the nature of wisdom. Alabaster's approach reimagines the entire experience of the book. Incorporating images that illuminate the themes and messages of the text, this book will help the reader engage scripture in...

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by Marissa Lorenzana Wallace (Author)Marissa Lorenzana Wallace sacrificed her career as a teacher to help her son, Ethan. Ethan was a premature baby of twenty-eight weeks and weighed two pounds and was fourteen inches long at birth. He had many sensory and speech problems, which resulted in many, many years of therapy. This book is about the many challenges of autism he had encountered over his life, coping with everyday issues. Wallace has written little episodes of day-to-day struggles: som...

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by Inc Alabaster Creative (Author)A beautiful representation of The Book of Exodus--an epic and dynamic book presenting a vibrant picture of God's care for humanity. This book seeks to answer the question, "Who?" Who is the God of the Bible and who are the people of Israel? As the character of God is revealed, the people of Israel are defined inextricably by their relationship with God--rescued, protected, and provided for in every instance. Reading the text today, the message of miraculous h...

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Handmade Culture: Raku Potters, Patrons, and Tea Practitioners in Japan - Paperback

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by Morgan Pitelka (Author)Handmade Culture is the first comprehensive and cohesive study in any language to examine Raku, one of Japan's most famous arts and a pottery technique practiced around the world. More than a history of ceramics, this innovative work considers four centuries of cultural invention and reinvention during times of both political stasis and socioeconomic upheaval. It combines scholarly erudition with an accessible story through its lively and lucid prose and its generous...

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by Ann Craven (Artist), Susan Howe (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Richard Kalina (Text by (Art/Photo Books))New compositions of earthly delights under the veil of night, from the painter known for her joyful depictions of birds, trees, flowers and moreThis catalog, accompanying Karma's three-part exhibition of new paintings by Ann Craven (born 1967), surveys major motifs of the artist's nearly 30-year-long practice. For the first time, she has set all of her scenes in the darkness of evening, c...

Anime Coloring Book for Adults: Featuring Cute and Unique Manga Characters - A Relaxing Art Collection for Teens, Girls, and Grown-Ups with Beautiful - Paperback

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by Luka Poe (Author)Anime Coloring Book for Adults: Featuring Cute and Unique Manga Characters - A Relaxing Art Collection for Teens, Girls, and Grown-Ups with Beautiful Designs, Cozy Stories, and Stress-Relief Scenes - Perfect Gift for Every OccasionImmerse yourself in a world of creativity, relaxation, and storytelling with this Anime Coloring Book for Adults. Whether you're looking to de-stress, spark your imagination, or find the perfect gift for someone special, this coloring book offer...

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Sarah Maloney's Pleasure Ground: A Feminist Take on the Natural World - Hardcover

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by Laura Ritchie (Editor)Sarah Maloney's Pleasure Ground: A Feminist Take on the Natural World is the first major survey of contemporary sculptor and textile artist Sarah Maloney, RCA. Recognized for her representations of botanicals and the human body, Maloney uses media ranging from embroidery to bronze to challenge ideas of "women's work," craft, and artistic labour. Maloney looks at Western history and culture through a feminist lens, and the results are depictions of plants, bones, and o...

The Romantic Chronicles of a Manic Depressive - Paperback

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by Emily Ann Carroo (Author)A rebellious blend of poetry, art, and photos that captures the gritty, untamed spirit of NYC. This book offers an inside look into the creative chaos of Emily Carroo-bold, unapologetic, and anything but ordinary. Dive into The Romantic Chronicles of a Manic Depressive, an audacious collection that weaves together poetry, art, and striking photographs to create an intimate portrait of New York City like no other. Emily Carroo's unique vision brings to life the grit...

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by Teresa Pr?auer (Author), K?ri Driscoll (Translator)An unveiling of the presence of captivating figures and creatures throughout history. In this gripping philosophical and cultural exploration, Teresa Präauer sets out to investigate figures of transformation, transmission, and translation--across languages, cultures, genres, media, species, and spaces. Hybrids, chimeras, monsters, and liminal creatures of all sorts inhabit these pages, as indeed they do the pages of the cultural archive f...

Nordic Art and Way of Life: Art World, Artists and Themes - Hardcover

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by Susanna Pettersson (Editor), Anna-Maria Von Bonsdorff (Editor)An exploration of the development of the art scene, its socio-political context, and the role of the fine arts in nineteenth-century Nordic society This book captures for the first time the full story of Nordic art and its corresponding way of life from 1820 to 1920. Amply illustrated, this publication discusses a wide range of artists, regardless of gender, and how they related to the European art scene. The authors convey the...

Beloved Cayman Islands: Heroes and Symbols Illustrated Activity Book - Paperback

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by Christopher C. Murray (Author), Richard H. Wildman (Author), Owen Harris (Illustrator)Thank you for exploring the exciting world of Cayman's heroes and symbols with us! In this coloring book, you explored the fascinating symbols and brave individuals that make our beautiful islands special. We hope that as you have colored the pages of this book and engaged in the activities, you will remember the stories and meanings behind these heroes and symbols. We hope that your imagination soared as...

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by Sam Baer (Author), Nilesh Mistry (Illustrator), Alice Reese (Designed by)Packed with action scenes of T. Rexes hunting, eating, nesting and sleeping among primeval forests, scalding deserts and erupting volcanoes. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant colors magically appear! A mess-free way to keep children busy, perfect for travel. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book....

More Than the Eyes: Art, Food and the Senses - Paperback

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by Ellen Mara De Wachter (Author), Ellen Mara De Wachter (Editor), Lucy Kingett (Editor)Food as social ritual, personal liberation and spiritual alchemy: from Alison Knowles and Adrian Piper to Agnes Denes and Andy WarholIn More Than the Eyes, writer Ellen Mara De Wachter considers the ways in which food, when used as a material in contemporary art, confronts, subverts and ultimately brings us to our senses. Focusing on artists working between 1960 and 2000, the book shows how we have become ...

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Amalia Mesa-Bains: Rituals of Memory, Migration, and Cultural Space - Hardcover

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by Tom?s Ybarra-Frausto (Author), Chon A. Noriega (Foreword by)The life and work of a celebrated multimedia artist, cultural and feminist theorist, and community organizer Amalia Mesa-Bains has garnered international recognition for multimedia installations that evoke the Chicana experience. This lively book recounts pivotal moments from her life, career, and collaborations, examining the intertwined worlds of Latinx culture, social movements, and contemporary art. Esteemed cultural histori...

The Routledge Companion to African American Theatre and Performance - Paperback

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by Kathy A. Perkins (Editor), Sandra L. Richards (Editor), Renée Alexander Craft (Editor)The Routledge Companion to African American Theatre and Performance is an outstanding collection of specially written essays that charts the emergence, development, and diversity of African American Theatre and Performance-from the nineteenth-century African Grove Theatre to Afrofuturism. Alongside chapters from scholars are contributions from theatre makers, including producers, theatre managers, choreog...

Cute & Comfy - Coloring Book for Adults - Paperback

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by Camelot Editora (Author)If painting is your hobby, the Cute & Comfy - Coloring Book for Adults is the perfect choice for you!This coloring style, a hit on TikTok, features 32 charming illustrations to bring to life with colored pencils or markers. An ideal gift for yourself, family members, or that friend who loves to color too.Highlights of the Cute & Comfy - Coloring Book for Adults: 32 original illustrations: each page is hand-drawn and ready for coloring Wide and easy-to-fil...

A Little Book about Art: Quotes for the Aesthete in Your Life - Hardcover

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by Orange Hippo! (Author)"Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable..." - Cesar A. CruzAcross the centuries, art has held up a mirror to humanity's evolving culture and creativity. Ancient civilizations left us mysterious sculptures while Renaissance artists produced iconic masterpieces. The Impressionists captured fleeting moments of beauty, while the Surrealists explored dreams and the subconscious. In recent decades, artists such as Frida Kahlo, Jackson Pollock and Banks...

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by Christoph Niemann (Text by (Art/Photo Books))Tour the world through the vibrant travel drawings of New Yorker illustrator Christoph NiemannBerlin-based Christoph Niemann (born 1970) simply can't resist traveling. Luckily for us, he's not just a standard globetrotter but an artist who masterfully captures his surroundings, wherever they may be, in his characteristically vibrant brush and ink drawings. "As an artist," he says, "I'm conscious of the limitations that come from seeing the world...

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by Inc Alabaster Creative (Author)A beautiful representation of The Book of Acts--an active, moving historical account of the beginnings of the early church and how its message was received by the world. Acts is the bridge between past and future--between the historical accounts of the Gospels and what is to happen next for the followers of Jesus. It is a good and necessary book for our modern lives. Communities and societies today are continually divided and scattered. Hope, joy, and delight...

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by Antonia Hoerschelmann (Editor), Klaus Albrecht Schr?der (Editor)An exciting retrospective on Austrian artist and sculptor Erwin Wurm. With his sculptures of fat cars, tiny houses, cucumbers, bread rolls, and sausages, Erwin Wurm shines a critical spotlight on consumer society's manipulative mechanisms and their effects. Published to coincide with the artist's seventieth birthday, this extensive catalog documents the important stations of Erwin Wurm's artistic career to date. Wurm uses sh...

Art and Museum in Africa: A decolonial perspective - Paperback

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by Emery Patrick Effiboley (Author)This book is a collection of essays on the history of museums and art in Africa. The publication addresses the decolonization of African museums before analysing forms and encounter, a major aspect in the African artistic creation. The issue of repatriation is also addressed not only in the complexity of the phenomenon but also as resulting to conflicting sovereignties in Africa. The collection in the end discusses the role of art in nation building in the c...