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Report copyright infringementby June King McFee (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important ...

Stuart Masques and the Renaissance Stage. With 197 Illus. --

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Report copyright infringementby Allardyce 1894- Nicoll (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is imp...

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Report copyright infringementby Edwin George Lutz (Author)Unlock the secrets to drawing with "What to Draw and How to Draw It," a timeless guide by E. G. Lutz. This comprehensive volume offers clear and accessible instruction in fundamental drawing techniques, making it perfect for aspiring artists of all ages. Whether you're interested in sketching, illustration, or cartooning, this book provides a solid foundation in the principles of art instruction. Explore a wealth of practical advice an...

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Report copyright infringementby Kimberly Brooks (Artist), Keith Martin (Editor), Brendan Constantine (Contribution by)In the fall of 2017, four poets, Brandon Constantine, Richard Ferguson, Luivette Resto and Marie Marandola, gathered for a closing reception of the works of Los Angeles-based Artist Kimberly Brooks on the occasion of her exhibition "Brazen". Curated and edited by Keith Martin, each poem was read by the poet in front of the painting that inspired it.Kimberly Brooks American Pai...

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Report copyright infringementby Ernest William 1884-1969 Watson (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this wo...

Dwelling in Possibility: Essays by Priscilla Wilson

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Report copyright infringementby Priscilla Wilson (Author)Table of ContentsThinking: Dwelling in Possibility; Life Challenges; One of God's Names is Murphy On Yonah: The Monument in our Midst; Spring on Yonah; Coming to Terms; New Beginnings Life-giving Waters: River of Ice; A Sight for Thirsty Eyes; Observations of a Night Intruder; Gourdzilla the Sea Serpent Wake-up Calls: Looking for Some Real Magic; Small Town Girl Tries to Leap into Fame; Window Looks out on Another World; The Times Th...

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Report copyright infringementby Denver Art Museum Dept of Indian Art (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, tha...

Masks of Origin: Regression in the Service of Omnipotence

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Report copyright infringementby Brian George (Author)We are, I believe, as supernatural as we are natural. Our home is the sum-total of all possible realities. When we act, we act both in this world and the next.Brian George's debut collection of personal essays invites readers on a journey beyond the normal categories of space, time, and narrative structure, toward a further shore of multidimensional and more-than-human experience. These are "essays" in the sense of attempts or exploration...

A Singing Approach to Horn Playing: Pitch, Rhythm, and Harmony Training for Horn

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Report copyright infringementby Natalie Douglass Grana (Author)In A Singing Approach to Horn Playing, author and renowned teacher-musician Natalie Douglass Grana develops the fundamental sense of pitch that is essential to play the horn. The book begins with simple songs to sing on solfège, buzz on the mouthpiece, and play on the horn, followed by inner hearing, transposition, and polyphonic exercises. Readers learn to fluidly hear the notes on the page before playing them, through sequential...

Thornclaw Manor: Monster Family Art Book

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Report copyright infringementby Ellis (Author)Welcome toThornclaw Manor This ancient labyrinthine house on the divide between dream and reality is the nexus point of the universe, the crossroads between our world and the worlds of myth and legend. Insidethe old mansion lives the Thornclaw Family, a very old and venerable extended family of Fairies, Demons, Lovecraftian horrors, Cryptids, and things from beyond.The Manor and all of its mystical power is controlled by the Dowager Thornclaw, the...

Defining Art, Creating the Canon: Artistic Value in an Era of Doubt

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Report copyright infringementby Paul Crowther (Author)What is art; why should we value it; and what allows us to say that one work is better than another? Traditional answers have emphasized aesthetic form. But this has been challenged by institutional definitions of art and postmodern critique. The idea of distinctively artistic value based on aesthetic criteria is at best doubted, and at worst, rejected. This book, however, champions the traditional notions. It restores the mimetic definiti...

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Monstrous Beauty: A Feminist Revision of Chinoiserie

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Report copyright infringementby Iris Moon (Author), Marlise Brown (Contribution by), Patty Chang (Contribution by)Curiosity and critique foreground this novel history of porcelain that unravels the cultural myths of Chinoiserie, Europe's fantasy of the East Monstrous Beauty presents a bold cross-cultural history of porcelain told through a feminist lens. Prized for its delicate quality and whiteness, porcelain was first imported to Europe from China in the early modern period and gained lasti...

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Report copyright infringementby Oxford (Author) Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.2 x 8.31 x 5.89 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: January 12, 2013

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Report copyright infringementby Hashim Akib (Author)Your pocket-sized, one-stop, catch-all guide to contemporary acrylics - inspiration, practical exercises, and ideas for all levels of artist. In this innovative, ideas-led mini guide, master artist and best-selling author Hashim Akib showcases the versatility and vibrancy of acrylic painting. Featuring 64 practical exercises and inspiring insights, on a wide range of subjects, from portraiture to the urban landscape and using a variety of ap...

Stained Glass Color by Number For Adults: Coloring Book Featuring Flowers, Landscapes, Birds and More - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Color Questopia (Author)25 Stunning Stained Glass ImagesBeautiful Color By Number Coloring Book of detailed stained glass pictures that are fun to color!Enjoy hours of therapeutic coloring with gorgeous stained glass mosaic images that you will love! This book includes flowers, landscapes, birds, windows and more - with lots of detail to color! If you're looking for a soothing way to relieve stress and lower anxiety, then this is the book for you!Our talented a...

Ravenna Mosaics; With an Introduction and Notes - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Bernard S. 1908-1993 Myers (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this wor...

Walt Disney's Trains: A Grand Circle Tour Through His Life and Legacy

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Campbell (Author), Kirsten Komoroske (Foreword by)Walt Disney was a man of many passions; art, storytelling, family, and entrepreneurship. But not many people knew about his love affair with the titan of transportation: the train. Walt Disney's Trains: A Grand Circle Tour Through His Life and Legacy reveals a part of Walt's life that, although not widely known, is nevertheless well documented, exploring how railroading influenced Walt's films, theme par...

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Report copyright infringementby R. L. (Robert Lockhart) Hobson (Author)Delve into the captivating world of Chinese ceramics with Robert L. Hobson's "Chinese Pottery and Porcelain, Vol. 2: An account of the potter's art in China from primitive times to the present day." This meticulously researched volume offers a comprehensive exploration of Chinese porcelain, tracing its evolution from humble beginnings to exquisite artistry. Explore the history and techniques behind these treasured objects,...

Art Fraud: 50 Fakes That Fooled the Art World

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Report copyright infringementby Susie Hodge (Author)Step inside the astonishing world of art forgery, where masterpieces are faked, fortunes are made, and almost no one is who they seem. Art Fraud reveals the true stories behind some of the greatest scams in art history, where con artists forged their way to fame, fortune or infamy. Discover the motivations and methods of master forgers, from Eric Hebborn's faked Old masters to Han van Meegeren's deception of the Nazis. Meet eccentric copyist...

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Report copyright infringementby Amanda Cachia (Author)Hospital aesthetics: Disability, medicine, activism argues that contemporary disabled artists are offering a new hospital aesthetics, where health and care are being taken into their own hands and body-minds. Hospital aesthetics is defined as artwork that explores the ever-subjective experience of illness, set apart from and outside of a clinical or therapeutic setting, and in opposition to the medical model of disability. The author exami...

Pretty Ugly: A Visual World of the Wonderfully Weird

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Report copyright infringementby Viction (Author)Illustrators have a tough job catching the attention of distracted viewers today. The firehose of images we encounter in today's visual landscape bombards us non-stop. This book features the work of creators that are making work unique enough to break through. Brace yourself as you dive into PRETTY UGLY -- a provocative collection that pushes the boundaries of illustration into the realm of the grotesque and the bizarre, featuring pages packed w...

Artists' Journeys That Shaped Our World: The Travels That Inspired the Artistic Greats

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Report copyright infringementby Travis Elborough (Author)From epic road trips and voyages into the most remote lands to culture-soaked, tranquil stays in the world's finest hotels, Artists' Journeys that Shaped Our World promises you an unforgettable journey. Join award-winning author Travis Elborough as he explores 30 paths to inspiration taken by some of the greatest artists in history. Some of the most awe-inspiring works of art have been created by artists who stepped beyond their usual s...

Comrades in Art: Artists Against Fascism 1933-1943

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Report copyright infringementby Andy Friend (Author), Frances Spalding (Foreword by)From the Great Depression to World War II, the lives and work of British artists intersected with a world in crisis. A compelling group biography, Comrades in Art explores the political forces that shaped the development of modern art in Britain, tracing how artists set aside aesthetic differences to mobilize on an unprecedented scale to resist fascism and campaign for cultural freedom and democracy.Featuring ...

Modern Art in 1940s Cuba: Havana's Artists, Critics, and Exhibitions

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Report copyright infringementby Alejandro Anreus (Author)The first book to explore the work ofavant-garde artists in Cuba during the nation's years as a democracy Providing the first comprehensive historyof modern Cuban art during the 1940s, this book contextualizes the artisticpractices, values, and contributions of the first and second generations ofavant-garde artists on the island within the framework of the nation's onlydemocratic period. Between 1940 and the 1952 coup byFulgencio Bat...

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Report copyright infringementby Diana Taylor (Author)"Performance" has multiple and often overlapping meanings that signify a wide variety of social behaviors. In this invitation to reflect on the power of performance, Diana Taylor explores many of its uses and iterations: artistic, economic, sexual, political, and technological performance; the performance of everyday life; and the gendered, sexed, and racialized performance of bodies. This book performs its argument. Images and texts intera...

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Report copyright infringementby Mestre Didi (Artist), Chloë Courtney (Editor), Ayrson Heráclito (Editor)New interpretations of the Brazilian master's symbolic repertoire and towering sculptural achievementsThis richly illustrated volume explores the work of the Afro-Brazilian sculptor, writer and cultural advocate Mestre Didi (1917-2013), uniting more than 60 of his sculptures, offering a rare view of his far-reaching spiritual and artistic legacy, and contextualizing his aesthetic innovation...

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Report copyright infringementby Cecil Lee (Author) Number of Pages: 92 Dimensions: 0.38 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: October 06, 2025 Large Print: Yes

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Report copyright infringementby Mazen Kerbaj (Author)Gaza in My Phone presents the powerful art of Lebanese cartoonist Mazen Kerbaj, drawn in response to social media images of Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza.Gaza is the first genocide to be captured in real-time images on devices we hold in our hands. Two days after October 7, the Lebanese comic artist Mazen Kerbaj began drawing in reaction to what was appearing in his phone. This powerful and original book brings together that work.Maze...

The Maid Of The Oaks: A New Dramatic Entertainment. As It Is Performed At The Theatre-royal, In Drury-lane

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Report copyright infringementby John Burgoyne (Author)A one-act comic play by John Burgoyne, a late 18th century British playwright and politician. The play explores themes of love and class struggle, and was well-received in its time.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you m...

Seeing Foucault's Pendulum: Between Science, Politics, and Art

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Hagner (Author), Robert Savage (Translator)An investigation of a cosmic experiment In 1851, the physicist Léon Foucault performed an unforgettable experiment. By suspending a large pendulum inside the dome of Paris' Pantheon, Foucault provided the first simple, direct empirical evidence of the Earth's rotation--an undeniable demonstration of heliocentrism. This experiment, conducted long after the Copernican Revolution and using a laboratory apparatus r...

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May Morris Designs: The Essence and Soul of Beautiful Embroidery

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Report copyright infringementby Lynn Hulse (Author)The art embroidery of May Morris, daughter of the Arts & Crafts master William Morris, with important information on patterns and techniques for high level embroiderers. May Morris (1862-1938) is recognised today as a pioneer of the Arts and Crafts movement, a leading exponent of decorative needlework and a campaigner for women artists. Despite being one of the foremost practitioners of her generation, it was design that May described as...

The Arts: A Comparative Approach to the Arts of Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, Music and Drama

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas A. Walters (Author) Number of Pages: 114 Dimensions: 0.44 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 22, 2011