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The Antiquities of Scotland by Francis Grose ... Volume 2 of 2 - Paperback

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by Francis Grose (Author)The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are avail...

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William Underhill: Casting a Legacy - Hardcover

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by Wayne Higby (Editor)- Monograph on William Underhill, one of the great talents of the modern American studio craft movement - Discover the sculptural vessels of the acclaimed master of lost-wax casting William Underhill (1933-2022) was one of the great talents and enigmas of the modern American studio craft movement. He became an acclaimed master of lost-wax casting, pursuing the sculptural potential of bronze vessels with unrivalled persistence and virtuosity. He "molded and scratched the...

The Architecture of A. Palladio; In Four Books. Containing a Short Treatise of the Five Orders, and Observations Concerning All Sorts of Building: As - Paperback

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by Andrea Palladio (Author)The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are ava...

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Beatriz Milhazes: Mistura Sagrada - Hardcover

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by Beatriz Milhazes (Artist)New works from the celebrated Brazilian virtuoso of joyously chromatic abstractionPublished in conjunction with the Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes' (born 1960) first solo exhibition at Pace since she joined the gallery in 2020, this book spotlights 10 vibrant, large-scale paintings she created during pandemic quarantine, as well as an immersive multimedia installation titled Gamboa III (2020), which incorporates materials found in carnival props. Including addit...

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James Turrell: A Retrospective - Hardcover

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by James Turrell (Artist), Michael Govan (Editor), Christine Y. Kim (Editor)The only comprehensive volume on James Turrell is back in print--from early prints and light projections to his monumental Roden Crater projectThis definitive book illuminates the origins and motivations of James Turrell's incredibly diverse and exciting body of work--from his Mendota studio days to his monumental work-in-progress Roden Crater. Whether projecting shapes on a flat wall or into the corner of a gallery s...

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by Tom Caggiano (Author)Tom Caggiano is an acclaimed fine art painter, award-winning graphic designer, watercolorist, illustrator, and cartoonist. The Art of Caggiano is a compilation and culmination of his art. It's an exhilarating ride!Author BiographyMy oil paintings, watercolors, and drawings have been influenced by Magritte and Dali is evident in my work, which has been shown and published nationally and displayed in the homes and offices of private collectors. As a photographer and musi...

Midjourney AI: Enhancing Art, Not Replacing Artists - Paperback

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by Cloud Knight (Author)In this thought-provoking novel, the author speaks directly to the reader about the rise of "Midjourney AI", an AI tool that creates artificial art based on prompts. As technology advances, many people are concerned that AI will take over traditional artists' jobs. However, the author argues that Midjourney AI should be seen as an enhancement to the art world, not a replacement for human artists. Through a series of compelling examples and personal anecdotes, the autho...

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by Elena Aiello (Illustrator), C. L. Reid (Author)It's time to try something new, and Emma loves art. But Emma has never tried pottery before. It's a lot harder than it looks! Will Emma keep trying or give up before her project is done? Emma is Deaf and often uses sign language to communicate, and this early chapter book includes an ASL fingerspelling chart and a sign language guide. Number of Pages: 32 Publication Date: August 01, 2023

Plocacosmos: Or the Whole Art of Hair Dressing; Wherein Is Contained, Ample Rules for the Young Artizan, More Particularly for Ladi - Paperback

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by James Stewart (Author) The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are avai...

The City and Country Builder's, and Workman's Treasury of Designs: Or, the Art of Drawing, and Working the Ornamental Parts of Architecture. Illustrat - Paperback

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by Batty Langley (Author)The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are avail...

A Catalogue and Description of the Etchings of Rembrandt Van-Rhyn, with Some Account of His Life. ... Written Originally by the Late M. Gersaint, and - Paperback

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by E. F. Gersaint (Author)The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are avai...

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The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Vol. 2: Deadtime Stories for Boos & Ghouls: Volume 2 - Hardcover

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by Matt Groening (Author), Lisa Simpson (Introduction by)The second of three volumes collecting the complete Simpsons Treehouse of Horror comics by creator Matt Groening--packaged in a deluxe, die-cut slipcase that glows in the dark The Treehouse of Horror started as an annual Halloween tradition on The Simpsons, beginning during the second season in 1990. In 1995, the first of 23 comics were produced by Bongo, and while some adapted the TV episodes, most told new stories written and illustr...

The Art of Graving and Etching. Wherein Is Express'd the True Way of Graving in Copper. Also the Manner and Method of the Famous Callot, and Mr. Bosse - Paperback

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by William Faithorne (Author)The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are a...

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Janamsakhi: Paintings of Guru Nanak in Early Sikh Art - Hardcover

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by Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh (Author)Janamsakhis are stories about the life of Guru Nanak (1469-1539). B40 is one such documented artistic expression held at the British Library in London. Its 57 beautiful iconotexts narrate the life of the first Sikh Guru from his first day at school to his final moments.Author BiographyDr Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh was born in India and went to America to attend Stuart Hall, a girls' preparatory school in the USA. She received her BA in Philosophy and Religi...

The Temple of the Muses; Or, the Principal Histories of Fabulous Antiquity, Represented in Sixty Sculptures; Designed and Ingraved by Bernard Picart L - Paperback

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by MR De La Barre De Beaumarchais (Author) The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century man...

A New Era for the Distribution of Media Art - Paperback

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by Gaby Wijers (Editor), Rachel Somers Miles (Editor), Stefan Glowacki (Author)In recent years, media art distributors have seen their distribution and revenue models eroded. The focus on shareability and mass distribution - rooted in the ideals of early video art - was always at odds with the scarcity-based model of the art world but is now also challenged by emerging digital economies. Profound shifts in artistic practice over the past decades have also posed challenges to existing distribu...

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Hiroshige. One Hundred Famous Views of EDO - Hardcover

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by Lorenz Bichler (Author), Melanie Trede (Author)Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) was one of the last great artists in the ukiyo-e tradition. Literally meaning "pictures of the floating world," ukiyo-e was a particular genre of art that flourished between the 17th and 19th centuries and came to characterize the Western world's visual idea of Japan. In many ways images of hedonism, ukiyo-e scenes often represented the bright lights and attractions of Edo (modern-day Tokyo): beautiful women, acto...

Their Portraits in My Books: The Fiction of George Gissing - Paperback

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by James Haydock (Author)George Gissing's books, published during the last two decades of the nineteenth century, are memorable for their portraits of women. Only a few women played active roles in his life, but those who did exerted a lasting influence. In each of his novels he portrayed women vividly and with unerring realism. He worried, in fact, that some might see themselves in his books and rebuke him. His portraits of women are warm and human, revealing an essential sympathy that makes...

Following My Spirit Home: A Collection of Paintings and Stories - Paperback

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by Sam Zimmerman (Author)Artist Sam Zimmerman / Zhaawanoogiizhik explores nature, family, and Ojibwe culture through his glorious paintings, accompanied by personal stories and those handed down through generations. When Sam Zimmerman decided to rededicate his energy and focus to painting in the late 2010s, he found himself drawn to the stories of his family and Ojibwe community. He wanted to capture these stories in images as well as words, and he began working with an Ojibwemowin language ...

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Phantasmagoria: The Artistic World of Sohr - Hardcover

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by Mary Rickard (Author)"Phantasmagoria" is a retrospective look at the enigmatic artwork of Jim Sohr, a New Orleans artist who learned to paint while imprisoned at Louisiana State Penitentiary for selling marijuana. Ironically, lockdown offered unlimited time and freedom to explore his inner workings. Sequestered in the art room, Sohr discovered the masters of 20th century art. As his girlfriend messengered artwork to New Orleans art galleries, he became a celebrated artist behind bars, cont...

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Visual Feast: The Tantalizing Artwork of Justin Hampton - Hardcover

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by Justin Hampton (Author), Art Chantry (Foreword by), Mark Lanegan (Introduction by)Clocking in at over 400 pages, Visual Feast contains ALL of the posters ever designed by this prolific artist. Sketches, and behind the scenes photos capture what went into the artwork are given further context through the stories about working with the many bands he's created posters for. Soundgarden, Queens of the Stone Age, Motörhead, Pearl Jam, Mark Lanegan, Nick Cave, Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails and count...

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Mwili, Akili Na Roho / Body, Mind, and Spirit: Ten Figurative Painters from East Africa - Hardcover

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by Don Handa (Author), Lutivini Majanja (Author), George Kyeyune (Author)This catalogue showcases a multigenerational group of African artists varied in their backgrounds, thematic concerns, and formal strategies and offers a starting point for critical engagement with the history of painting in East Africa. Mwili, Akili Na Roho: Ten Figurative Painters from East Africa features the work of ten artists from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, including Sam Ntiro, Elimo Njau, Asaph Ng'ethe Macua, Jak...

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by Sane Wadu (Author), Mukami Kuria (Author), Rosie Olang' Odhiambo (Author)The first retrospective monograph on one of Kenya's foremost living artists I Hope So: Sane Wadu follows the expansion and development of Wadu's conceptual preoccupations, beginning with an early interest in bucolic scenes of pastoral life which has evolved into incisive social commentary, a complex exploration of the intersection of faith and politics, and an ongoing critique of societal contradictions. An illuminati...

The Patchwork House of Night - Paperback - Paperback

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by Ujwal Mantha (Author) Ujwal Mantha is an interdisciplinary artist currently based in Toronto. His work prioritizes concepts over mediums and revolves around stories. He's also the one writing this bio and feels a bit pretentious for using the third person. So I won't. As I was saying, I like stories and I'm especially interested in how they can be used as ways to discuss identity, culture and imagination. I'm currently working on a large project, of which the Patchwork House is a small par...

The Patchwork House of Night - Hardback - Hardcover

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Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse. the Ultimate History - Hardcover

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by David Gerstein (Author), J. B. Kaufman (Author), Daniel Kothenschulte (Editor)On November 18, 1928, the world's most famous mouse made his very first public debut. Today, we celebrate 90+ years of Mickey in one of the most expansive illustrated publications on the Disney universe. Starting with the first sketches of a character who was almost named Mortimer, we trace the career of Walt Disney's and Ub Iwerks's most famous creation, one met with an explosion of worldwide popularity preceded...

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The Lyrical Artwork of Jim Denomie - Paperback

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by Nicole E. Soukup (Author), Robert Cozzolino (Contribution by), Jim Denomie (Contribution by)The first posthumous survey of Ojibwe artist Jim Denomie's paintings, which invite further conversation about American history, memory, and place A prolific artist, Jim Denomie (La Courte Oreilles Band, Ojibwe, 1955-2022) did not begin his art career until the age of 35. Over the course of three decades, his award-winning work has been featured in national and international exhibitions and found in...

The Illustrator. the Best from Around the World - Hardcover

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by Julius Wiedemann (Editor), Steven Heller (Editor)For the last couple of years, Steven Heller and Julius Wiedemann have traced the latest developments in illustration around the globe--and for all those who thought digital heralded the end of an era, they're here to set the record straight.There were extraordinary eras before mass media changed our viewing habits, back in the day when illustration was the primary means of illuminating the word on paper--all the way to today, when we get our...

A Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations, Antient and Modern. Particularly Old English Dresses. After the Designs of Holbein, Vandyke, Hollar, - Paperback

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by Multiple Contributors (Author)The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts a...

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Club Flyers: The Rave and Nightclub Flyer Phenomenon of the 90's and Early 2000's - Paperback

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by Darryl Dennis (Author)In a time before events were promoted solely on social media; before raves and nightclub entertainment promotions became corporate; before large nightclubs and warehouses were demolished and turned into high-rise buildings; there was a period when rave and nightclub flyers thrived as the main visual language for the underground nightlife culture. Nightclubs and promoters sought to grab partygoers' attention while trying to outdo each other in creating the most elabora...

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ABCs of Art: A Book of Art Terms from a - Z - Paperback

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by Tanyia Bowlding (Author), Tsquare Designs (Illustrator)"ABCs of Art" is an extraordinary alphabet book filled with an explosion of colorfully illustrated letters created in the Fauvism style that teach early readers their ABCs and art terms from A is for Artist to F is for Foreshorten to K is for Kiln to P is for Perspective to Z is for Zentangle.Author BiographyTanyia L. Bowlding is a native New Yorker and currently resides in Canarsie Brooklyn. She received a B.A. in Art from Marymount M...

The British housewife: or, the cook, housekeeper's, and gardiner's companion. Containing a general account of fresh provisions a bill of fare for each - Paperback

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by Martha Bradley (Author) The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are ava...