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The Story of Propaganda in 50 Images - Hardcover

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by David Welch (Author)From ancient Greek coinage to the sound bites of modern-day political spin doctors, propaganda has existed for thousands of years. But it was in the twentieth century that the art of persuasively communicating ideas truly came of age--when mass media meant that leaders could reach right into our living rooms to deliver their messages. Today, we live in a globalized "post-truth" era of social media and "fake news," in which lies and conspiracies can thrive--and many of u...

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The Brush of Insight: Artists and Agency at the Mughal Court - Hardcover

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by Yael Rice (Author)Over the course of the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, Mughal court painters evolved from illustrators of manuscripts and albums to active mediators of imperial visionary experience, cultivating their patrons' earthly and spiritual authority. Featuring over 80 color illustrations, The Brush of Insight traces this shift, demonstrating how royal artists created a new visual economy that featured highly naturalistic royal portraits and depictions of the emperors' ...

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Old Stacks, New Leaves: The Arts of the Book in South Asia - Hardcover

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by Sonal Khullar (Editor)In the twenty-first century, debates on the future of books and print culture have intensified with the rise of digital technologies, and the contemporary art world has witnessed an explosion of interest in the book form. Amid this artistic and intellectual activity, there has been little scrutiny of book arts in South Asia and their particular ontologies, histories, and genealogies. This volume weaves together scholarly essays, original artistic projects, and works o...

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The Ghost in the City: Luo Ping and the Craft of Painting in Eighteenth-Century China - Hardcover

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by Michele Matteini (Author)In 1771 the artist Luo Ping (1733-99) left his native Yangzhou to relocate to the burgeoning hub of Beijing's Southern City. Over two decades, he became the favored artist of a cosmopolitan community of scholars and officials who were at the forefront of the cultural life of the Qing-dynasty (1644-1911). From his spectacular ghost paintings to his later work exploring the city's complex history, compressed spatial layout, and unique social rituals, Luo Ping capture...

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Harmony of the Gospels with the Artwork of Carl Bloch - Hardcover

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by Ron Gibbs (Author)Bring the New Testament to life for your family . . . Follow in the Savior's footsteps with this chronological compilation of scriptures from the four gospels and the Joseph Smith Translation, accompanied by the beloved masterpieces of Carl Bloch. These glorious paintings depict the Savior's life with a depth and emotion that's enhanced by being placed within the same scripture passages that inspired Bloch's work. From Christ's birth in Bethlehem to the Sermon on the Mo...

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Robert Bateman: The Boy Who Painted Nature - Hardcover

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by Margriet Ruurs (Author), Robert Bateman (Artist)Celebrated artist Robert Bateman is renowned internationally for bringing the natural world to life on the canvas. A naturalist and painter from his youth, Robert has for decades used his recognition to shed light on environmental issues and advocate for animal welfare. Robert Bateman: The Boy Who Painted Nature is the story of how a young child achieved his dream of painting the world around him and became one of Canada's most famous artists...

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Picking Up the Pieces: Residential School Memories and the Making of the Witness Blanket - Hardcover

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by Carey Newman (Author), Kirstie Hudson (Author)"Will educate and enlighten Canadians for generations to come. It's a must-read for anyone seeking to understand Canada's residential-school saga. Most importantly, it's a touchstone of community for those survivors and their families still on the path to healing."--Waubgeshig Rice, journalist and author of Moon of the Crusted Snow Picking Up the Pieces tells the story of the making of the Witness Blanket, a living work of art conceived and cre...

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Walking with the Women of the Book of Mormon - Hardcover

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by Heather Farrell (Author), Mandy Williams (Artist)While the women in the Book of Mormon are mostly unnamed, there are surprisingly more women included than most people think. In this book you will meet 47 women, or groups of women, who teach valuable lessons about peacemaking, gaining a testimony, perseverance, discipleship, and creating lasting conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ. With gorgeous photographs and insightful analysis, add depth to your study of the Book of Mormon by disco...

Reflections: A Great Miracle Through the Storms - Hardcover

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by Patty P (Author)Reflections A great Miracle Through The Storm is a book of poetry about the different stages of life. This book also tells that regardless of the situations, life goes on and that Christ will carry you through it all if you will allow him. Some of these poems reflect youngsters and what they should do when coping with storms and hardships. Through it all there's sunshine after every storm. Be Blessed.Author BiographyPatricia Watford is a native of Hertford County, North Car...

Abstract Painting, A Practical Approach - Paperback

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by Hennie Reimer (Author)While many art how-to books offer explicit step-by-step instructions, Abstract Painting: A Practical Approach uses a less stringent strategy to teach you how to paint, which not only leaves ample room for your own creativity but also frees you to have plenty of fun with the process. Priming the canvas with a brief philosophy of art and overview of colors and the ways they relate, author and lifelong artist Hennie Reimer then invites you on a journey of observation and...

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by DK (Author)From works by Botticelli and Raphael to Salvador Dali and Frida Kahlo, discover the paintings that have shaken the art world through the centuries and across continents. Great Paintings presents over 60 amazing paintings - both familiar and new. It not only lists some of the greatest works of art but brings them to life with the help of more than 700 photographs and descriptive text. Understand the key features, composition, and techniques that have made these paintings stand o...

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Art: The Definitive Visual Guide - Hardcover

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by Andrew Graham Dixon (Author), DK (Author), Ross King (Foreword by)Discover more than 2,500 of the world's most influential paintings and sculptures in this beautifully- illustrated guide to the history of art. Introducing Art: The Definitive Visual Guide - an invaluable reference book that spans 30,000 years of global art history, from cave paintings to contemporary art, and showcases the works of over 700 artists in striking detail to truly bring the artwork to life. Each artistic movemen...

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by Jonny Lambert (Author), Jonny Lambert (Illustrator)A charming illustrated picture book with animals for every number An illustrated lift-the-flap baby book that helps preschoolers learn to count. 1 chameleon, 2 hippos, and 10... you'll have to lift the flap and see Children and adults will delight in this magical menagerie of animals from all around the world. Renowned author and artist Jonny Lambert brings the animal kingdom to life with his charming and expressive illustrations, making ...

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by DK (Author)A children's step-by-step guide to drawing that is practical, inspirational, educational, and fun. Beginning with simple skill instruction and building to more challenging projects, it is packed with practical activities and techniques, including how to draw lines, shade, sketch, and trace. A cutout jacket even lets kids draw their own cover so the book really is their own unique piece of art.Once they've learned the basics, kids can follow the step-by-step instructions to draw ...

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by Avery T. Clemmons (Author) Number of Pages: 28 Dimensions: 0.07 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: August 31, 2011

The Arts: A Visual Encyclopedia - Paperback

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by DK (Author)Open your eyes to the wonderful world of art inside this beautiful book. The entire history of the greatest works in painting, sculpture, and photography are included on this comprehensive and colourful tour through time.   From the first strokes of paint on prehistoric caves to contemporary street art in the 21st century, every artistic style and movement is explored and explained in stunning detail. Special features celebrate the lives of groundbreaking painters, sculptors, an...

Graphic Design for Everyone: Understand the Building Blocks So You Can Do It Yourself - Hardcover

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by Cath Caldwell (Author)Transform your ideas into powerful visuals--to connect with your audience, define your brand, and take your project to the next level. This highly practical design book takes you through the building blocks of design--type, photography, illustration, color--and shows you how to combine these tools to create visuals that inform, influence, and enthral. Grasp the key principles through in-depth how-to articles, hands-on workshops, and inspirational galleries of great de...

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The Arts: A Visual Encyclopedia - Hardcover

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by DK (Author)This beautiful art encyclopedia charts the evolution of the greatest cultural achievements in painting, sculpture, and photography. The greatest art exhibition at your fingertips! Packed with fascinating facts, clear explanations, and stunning photography, this awe-inspiring art encyclopedia for kids aged 9-12 years takes you on a magical tour through time exploring every artistic style and movement in stunning detail. From Leonardo da Vinci's iconic Mona Lisa to Vincent van Gog...

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Remarkable Books: The World's Most Historic and Significant Works - Hardcover

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by DK (Author)Imagine a world without Principia Mathematica, Rights of Man, the Bible, Shakespeare, or the Mahabharata. Remarkable Books features 75 of the world's most momentous titles - from The Art of War to Anne Frank's Diary - and reveals their far-ranging impact. Books are the medium through which scientists, storytellers, and philosophers introduce their ideas. Discover seminal religious and political titles, cornerstones of science such as On the Origin of Species, and ancient texts ...

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by DK (Author)With more than 40 fun ideas to try out, this book is the perfect starting point for little ones who want to discover all types of art. A child will love getting to grips with the basics of painting (using non-toxic food-safe paint), print making, drawing, paper crafting, and more. For each different creative media, there are 6+ easy projects to try - so you don't have to keep putting things away and getting out something new All the projects feed a child's imagination and encou...

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Complete Pottery Techniques: Design, Form, Throw, Decorate and More, with Workshops from Professional Makers - Hardcover

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by DK (Author)Discover how to develop your pottery design skills and bring your ideas to life from start to finish. Covering every technique from throwing pottery to firing, glazing to sgraffito, this pottery book is perfect for both hand-building beginners and potting pros. Step-by-step photographs - some from the potter's perspective - show you exactly where to place your hands when throwing so you can master every technique you need to know. Plus, expert tips help you rescue your pots when...

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by Robin R. Salmon (Author)Railroad and shipyard heir Archer Milton Huntington and his sculptor wife, Anna Hyatt Huntington, bought four former rice plantations on the northeastern coast of South Carolina in 1930 to create a winter home. The special nature of the 9,000-acre property, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Waccamaw River, prompted the couple to establish Brookgreen Gardens, the first public sculpture garden in America and a sanctuary for southeastern plants and animals. Arc...

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El Libro del Arte (the Art Book) - Hardcover

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by DK (Author)Grandes ideas, explicaciones sencillas Con un lenguaje claro, El libro del arte desbroza la jerga de la historia y la teor a del arte y ofrece im genes de las mayores obras de arte del mundo, adem s de ingeniosos diagramas que explican las ideas subyacentes. De las figurillas de fertilidad prehist ricas a las videoinstalaciones, este es el manual perfecto para iniciarse en el conocimiento del arte. Qu convierte a algo en una obra de arte? C mo dieron forma los antiguos griego...

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by Charlotte Milner (Author), Charlotte Milner (Illustrator)Go on an adventure in the shadows with award-winning author and illustrator Charlotte Milner. Discover why these mammals are essential to the world we live in, learn just how much they matter, why they are under threat, and what we can do to help. Bright, bold, and beautiful illustrations accompany fascinating fun facts about these furry flying mammals in this adorable kids' book. Did you know that there are two main groupings of bat...

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by Geoff Edwards (Author), Cameron Kitchin (Foreword by)Founded in 1881, the Cincinnati Art Museum is one of the oldest art museums in the United States. Public art museums were still rare, especially as far west as Cincinnati. But the city had emerged as a thriving cultural center and calls for an art museum grew, led by the passionate and determined members of the Women's Art Museum Association. Thanks largely to their efforts, a public subscription attracted the contributions required for ...

Exploring da Vinci's Last Supper - Paperback

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by Catherine McGrew Jaime (Author)For just a few dollars more, you may also be interested in the new, larger size, full-cover edition of "Exploring da Vinci's Last Supper." When most of us hear the term "The Last Supper" we think immediately of Leonardo da Vinci's painting. In fact, it would appear on most people's "most famous paintings in the world" lists - often just above or below the Mona Lisa. And yet, most of us don't know much more about it than that Leonardo da Vinci painted it. Here...

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by Robert Raczka (Author), Simone Shin (Illustrator)Niko loves to draw his world: the ring-a-ling of the ice cream truck, the warmth of sun on his face. But no one appreciates his art. Until one day, Niko meets Iris . . . This imaginative and tender story explores the creative process, abstract art, friendship, and the universal desire to feel understood. A Junior Library Guild selection, Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book, Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of t...

Maiden Of Dreams: Illustrated tales of fantasy and wonder - Paperback

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by Frank Granados (Author)Illustrated erotic fantasy female art by artist Frank Granados . Filled with over a dozen full color illustrations, paintings and tales of beautiful maidens inspired by dreams . Number of Pages: 54 Dimensions: 0.14 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: August 25, 2011

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Hitler and the Power of Aesthetics - Paperback

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by Frederic Spotts (Author)A startling reassessment of Hitler's aims and motivations, Frederic Spotts's Hitler and the Power of Aesthetics is a deftly argued and highly original work that provides a key to fuller understanding of the Third Reich. In this acclaimed work, Spotts convincingly demonstrates that contrary to the traditional view that Hitler had no life outside of politics, Hitler's interest in the arts was as intense as his racism--and that he used the arts to disguise the heinous ...

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by Kathy L. Augustine Mfa (Editor), New Art Review (Author)Outsider Art by new and emerging artists in all mediums. Learn about their unique processes and inspirations for this personal style of art. Full color images to explore over and over again Number of Pages: 56 Dimensions: 0.15 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: February 23, 2012

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by Linda Lissack (Illustrator), Linda Lissack (Author), Selwyn Lissack (Illustrator)Dali in Holographic Space is an epic journey into holographic space with the legendary 20th century Spanish artist Salvador Dali. It is a distinct translation of the magical blend of art and science as they collide, revealing the vast and intricate workings of Dali's mind and talents. Many books have been written about Dali's prolific art and his eccentric personality. A lessor known fact is in the twilight of...

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by Alexei Biryukoff (Author)This art book is a collection of works by Russian artist Alexei Biryukoff, including some personal notes by the artist about his career, life experiences and thoughts about art, written in a fun and casual way, giving an insight about the painter as a person, who stands behind his work exploring and revealing the beauty of the "average man" next door. This book is being published in association with Black Centaur Inc.Author BiographyAlexei Biryukoff is a figurative...