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by Frcrastre Frcrastre (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 enough to be preserved,...

The Livable House: Its Plan And Design - Hardcover

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by Aymar Embury (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 enough to be preserved, reprod...

Aristotle's Theory of Poetry and Fine Art - Paperback

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by S. H. 1850-1910 Butcher (Author), Aristotle Poetics (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 i...

Reminiscences of the Impressionist Painters - Paperback

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by George Moore (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 enough to be preserved, reprod...

60 Unknown Black Achievers: The Stories of Black Excellence Across the African Diaspora, Africa, Europe and America - Hardcover

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by Douglas Wavamunno (Author)The stories of Black excellence across three continents: Europe, the U.S., and Africa."I am not a professional writer. But out of curiosity, I started collecting information and articles about black inventors, teachers, activists, etc., whilst at university in Scotland. It became apparent there was a canon of information to be read and shared, especially about Black people who helped shape the world we live in. We live in a world with a myriad of ideas and achieve...

Learning About Butterflies: Illustrations of Butterflies & Moths - Paperback

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by B&m Publication (Author)Aesthetic value Butterflies and moths are part of our natural heritage and have been studied for over 300 years. Butterflies and moths are beautiful. Many are iconic and popular. People like butterflies. There are many references to butterflies and moths in literature, from the Bible through Shakespeare to modern day literature, and from poetry to musical lyrics. Butterflies are used by advertisers and illustrators the world over as way of indicating that someth...

The Age of universal Love hard - Hardcover

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by Keisha Renee Manijean (Author), Crystal City Publishing (Producer)The Age of Universal Love is a surreal art series which depicts love through spoons and fork. This 25 year old art series will take you on a journey to show you the importance of love. Food is nourishment to your Body and Love is nourishment to the soul which is essential in life. Everybody's gotta Eat Everybody's gotta Love. As an Artist I've encountered many different situations and had to go through several life lessons t...

Cubists and Post-Impressionism - Hardcover

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by Arthur Jerome Eddy (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 enough to be preserved, ...

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by Christian Alduen (Author)30 illustrations mixing Mandalas and Iconic Puertorican scenes. Great for coloring book lovers to add to their personal collection. Bilingual in English and Spanish. 30 Ilustraciones que combinan mandalas con escenas icónicas de la cultura puertorriqueña. Perfecto para personas que le encantan los libros de colorear lo añadan a su colección. Bilingüe en Español e Ingles. Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.13 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: November 18, 2022

Historia De Las Indias De Nueva-España Y Islas De Tierra Firme; Volume 1 - Hardcover

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by Diego Durán (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 enough to be preserved, reprodu...

John Constable's Sketches in oil and Water Colours - Hardcover

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by James Drogmole Linton (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 enough to be preserve...

Bal Gangadhar Tilak: His Writings and Speeches - Hardcover

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by Bal Gangadhar Tilak (Author), Babu Aurobindo Ghose (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 im...

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Seven Logics of Sculpture: Encountering Objects Through the Senses - Paperback

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by Ernst Van Alphen (Author)From architectural space to narrative dynamics: a brilliant new conception of sculpture's unique modalitiesWhile discussions about installation art or other three-dimensional art forms are widespread, the discourse on sculpture seems to be stuck in historical or thematic frameworks. Drawing from literature, philosophy, psychoanalysis and architecture, Ernst van Alphen explores "seven logics" of sculpture: the Logic of Inner Necessity; the Logic of Narration; the Lo...

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Productive Archiving: Artistic Strategies, Future Memories & Fluid Identities - Paperback

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by Ernst Van Alphen (Editor)How artists have devised creative solutions to the taxonomic constraints of the archiveThis critical anthology addresses three often-overlooked issues facing archival organizations: the question of inclusion in or exclusion from the archive; the loss of individuality and specificity in the archive; the danger of homogenization; and the risk that archiving may foster a form of pigeonholing. Since the archive is a fundamental symbolic entity, on the basis of which we...

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Johannes Vermeer: Faith, Light and Reflection - Paperback

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by Johannes Vermeer (Artist)An innovative reading of the influence of Catholicism on the great Dutch master of light and intimacyLittle is known about the personality of Johannes Vermeer (1632-75), one of the most famous Dutch painters of the 17th century. We do know, however, that he married a Catholic woman named Catharina Bolnes, whose family was closely associated with the Jesuit community in Delft. In this book, Gregor J.M. Weber shows that Vermeer himself actually pursued a Catholic way...

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Process: Design Drawings from the Rijksmuseum 1500-1900 - Paperback

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by Reinier Baarsen (Text by (Art/Photo Books))A massive trove of drawings of chairs, clocks, vases and more across four centuriesPublished in conjunction with an exhibition at the Rijksmuseum, Process displays the museum's extensive collection of previously unseen drawings of artifacts from the 1500s to 1900. The book thoroughly discusses the artifacts--which include vases, chairs, clocks, stoves, sledges and carriages, among many others--investigating their origins and usage, as well as the ...

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Japan Modern: Japanese Prints from the Elise Wessels Collection - Hardcover

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by Marije Jansen (Text by (Art/Photo Books))Japan in the throes of modernity, depicted through an ancient mediumIn the early 20th century, Japan flourished under modernity's ascent: employment opportunities increased, conditions for women improved and optimism abounded. At the same time, many found themselves displaced and disoriented, longing for the former days of established order. Japan Modern documents the turbulence of this period as expressed through printmaking. Japanese artists gravi...

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Cinzia Ruggeri: Cinzia Says... - Paperback

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by Cinzia Ruggeri (Editor), Luca Lo Pinto (Editor), Maria Luisa Frisa (Text by (Art/Photo Books))"Cinzia Ruggeri's clothes refuse to be just clothes. They are better understood as genre-defying explorations of the human body." -Financial TimesThis is the first major survey of artist and fashion designer Cinzia Ruggeri (1942-2019), a unique figure of Italian postmodernism who moved freely across disciplines. From clothing and accessories to furniture and lighting--as well as sculptural install...

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Pietro Roccasalva: Chi È Che Ride - Paperback

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by Pietro Roccasalva (Artist), Bruna Roccasalva (Editor), Danna Olgiati (Foreword by)Eerie portraiture from an artist inspired by surrealism and religious iconographyItalian artist Pietro Roccasalva (born 1970) makes uncanny and gloomy paintings that are influenced by religious iconography, modernist collage and digital distortion. This exhibition catalog accompanies his recent solo show at MASI Lugano in Switzerland. Number of Pages: 132 Dimensions: 0.5 x 11.7 x 7.8 IN Publication Date: Apri...

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In Medias Res #2: Architecture in Motion - Paperback

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by Dennis Brzek (Editor), Junia Thiede (Editor), Julian Irlinger (Text by (Art/Photo Books))A museum in Berlin investigates the social, political and architectural history of its groundsThis book is the second volume in a series from Fluentum's ongoing investigation into the history of its grounds. Combining a selection of formal surveys, critical essays, artistic contributions and visual collages, the study focuses on the Berlin-based museum's architecture and surrounding material culture, b...

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C4: Nazgol Ansarinia, Mercedes Azpilicueta, Invernomuto, Diamond Stingily - Hardcover

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by Nazgol Ansarinia (Artist), Mercedes Azpilicueta (Artist), Invernomuto (Artist)Four artists in conversation with the permanent collection of a museum in SwitzerlandThis volume accompanies an exhibition in which four artists engage with the collection of the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein. Artists include: Nazgol Ansarinia (born 1979), Mercedes Azpilicueta (born 1981), Invernomuto (Simone Bertuzzi, born 1983 and Simone Trabucchi, born 1982) and Diamond Stingily (born 1990). Number of Pages: 196 D...

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Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the Kröller-Müller Museum - Hardcover

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by Vincent Van Gogh (Artist), Maria Teresa Benedetti (Editor), Francesca Villanti (Editor)Fifty exemplary works spanning the Post-Impressionist's career, from one of the world's foremost Van Gogh collectionsIn this volume, 50 masterpieces by Vincent van Gogh (1853-90) from the prestigious Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo--which houses one of the greatest Van Gogh collections--document the Dutch painter's entire career, on the eve of the 170th anniversary of his birth.Through reproductions of ...

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Lux Et Veritas: Pushing a White Wall - Hardcover

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by William Cordova (Introduction by), Bonnie Clearwater (Text by (Art/Photo Books))Documenting a student-led effort to counter Yale School of Art's diversity problemsThis book documents the exhibition Lux et Veritas, curated by Bonnie Clearwater in 2022 for NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, which addressed Yale School of Art's historical lack of diversity. This spurred students to form affiliations across the painting, graphic design, sculpture, photography and art history departments, counteri...

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by Marino Barovier (Editor), Carla Sonego (Editor)A massive survey of the famed glass firm's unparalleled lighting designs The Italian glass firm Venini, founded in 1921, is famed for its virtuoso uses of Murano glass. Created with a soda-lime "metal" sourced from the beaches of Venice, Murano is unparalleled in quality. Venini elevates this material to exquisite heights, shaping it into beautiful art objects emblazoned with engravings, enamel paint details and intricate folds.This volume is ...

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Yokai: The Ancient Prints of Japanese Monsters - Hardcover

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by Paolo Linetti (Editor)Celebrating Japan's unique print culture of monsters and ghoulsDuring the Pax Tokugawa--Japan's 300-year period of prosperity and peace from 1600 to 1900--epic tales about the wars of the past circulated and were adapted into spine-tingling games. One Hundred Candles, in which a group of friends swap scary stories on the eve of a full moon in the summer, is perhaps the most famous of the genre; legend dictates that the storytelling culminates in the appearance of a sp...

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by Enzo Mari (Artist), Francesca Giacomelli (Editor), Irina Zucca Alessandrelli (Text by (Art/Photo Books))On the little-known "alogrithmic" art of the late Italian polymath designerThe late Italian artist and writer Enzo Mari (1932-2020) is perhaps most famed for his modernist and industrial furniture designs, such as the box chair and the "sof sof" chair, but he produced an expansive oeuvre in art across various mediums. This catalog, published for an exhibition at Galleria Massimo Minini, ...

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Aelita Andre: Prodigy of Colour - Hardcover

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by Aelita Andre (Artist), Rosa Maria Falvo (Editor), Suy Kang (Preface by)Abstract paintings from an Australian child prodigyMelbourne-based artist Aelita Andre (born 2007) began experimenting with paint at nine months old and has since exhibited worldwide to great critical acclaim. Her abstract compositions break away from the conventions of contemporary art, demonstrating creativity in its purist form--in the artistic imagination of a child. Number of Pages: 208 Dimensions: 0.9 x 11.3 x 9.6...

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by Darrel Ellis (Artist), Antonio Sergio Bessa (Editor), Leslie Cozzi (Editor)On Ellis' ingenious, heartfelt explorations of memory and disillusion through multimedia photographyDuring his short career, Bronx-born Darrel Ellis (1958-92) created a multifaceted and expansive body of work merging painting, printmaking, photography and drawing before his premature death due to AIDS-related causes. During his early 20s, Ellis was given a group of negatives shot by his father. The young Ellis' uniq...

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The Many Lives and Deaths of Louise Brunet: Manifesto of Fragility - Hardcover

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by Sam Bardaouil (Editor), Till Fellrath (Editor)A multimedia excavation of the life of a forgotten revolutionaryThis volume accompanies an exhibition chronicling the story of Louise Brunet, a French silk spinner who embarked on an arduous journey of self-reinvention after joining the revolution of the canuts (silk weavers) in 1834. Number of Pages: 168 Dimensions: 0.79 x 10.47 x 8.74 IN Publication Date: May 30, 2023

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by Aurelien Lemonier (Editor), Maryam Al Thani (Editor)A look inside the construction of an exciting new museum in Doha, to open in 2030Due to open in 2030, the Art Mill Museum will transform an industrial flour mill located on Qatar's stunning Doha Corniche. This volume presents the vision behind this exciting new project, conceived by Catherine Grenier alongside the architectural studio Elemental, led by the Pritzker Prize-winning architect Alejandro Aravena. The Art Mill Museum will house ...

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Pietro Consagra: Sculpture in Connection: Works 1947-2004 - Hardcover

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by Pietro Consagra (Artist), Francesca Pola (Editor)A close look at the wide-ranging practice of an influential Italian sculptorItalian sculptor Pietro Consagra (1920-2005) was a seminal figure in 20th-century European art. This volume compares different moments in his career, offering a varied panorama of his material experimentations and reinventions of forms. Number of Pages: 208 Dimensions: 0.94 x 11.65 x 9.92 IN Publication Date: May 30, 2023

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Collecting Impressionism: The Role of Collectors in Establishing and Spreading the Movement - Hardcover

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by Segolene Le Men (Editor), Felicie Faizand (Editor)A homage to the collectors who took a chance on the burgeoning movementMany people know that Impressionism initially encountered severe censure from the art establishment. Fewer people, however, know the pivotal role that a group of collectors played in defending and championing the burgeoning movement. These select collectors not only purchased pieces from Impressionist artists but also displayed the works in private gatherings, publicized...