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63 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm
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"A time-traveling trip through a whole world of art. Even before they could write, people have always told stories with pictures and sculptures. And though art is universal, the story we know about it is not. Join two young adventurers on a truly global journey through thousands of years of art history. Discover treasure in Ancient Greece, marvel at bronze sculptures in Benin, decode messages hidden in Frida Kahlo's self-portraits, and think about...
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"At her San Francisco art school, Joey enrolls in a film elective that requires her to complete what seems like a straightforward assignment: create a self-portrait. Joey inexplicably decides to remake Wes Anderson's Rushmore despite having never seen the movie. As Tell Me I'm An Artist unfolds over the course of the semester, the assignment hangs over her as she struggles to exist in a well-heeled world that is hugely different from any she has known....
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
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"Art is everywhere. It's in our galleries, on our streets and even in our homes. Under the playful guidance of Keith, a world-renowned art historian (who also happens to be an ostrich), this book encourages young readers to use the basic tools of visual analysis when studying art, giving them the eyes to see art outside of the restrictions of a gallery. This book aims to show that art isn't always about classical paintings and knowing the right answers....
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"Who gets to leave a legacy? 1985. Anita de Monte, a rising star in the art world, is found dead in New York City; her tragic death is the talk of the town. Until it isn't. By 1998 Anita's name has been all but forgotten--certainly by the time Raquel, a third-year art history student is preparing her final thesis. On College Hill, surrounded by progeny of film producers, C-Suite executives, and international art-dealers, most of whom float through...
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In this study, mathematical substructure of works of Dutch graphic artistM.C.Escher is examined. Mathematical effects in Escher's works can be classified in certain topics. Most important of them can be put in order as regular division of the plane, visual paradoxes and fictions on structure of perspective and geometrical topology. For each of these topics, it can be said that Escher is influenced by some certain names as well. Most important of...
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There is immeasurable beauty in stillness, special tranquility in silence, and indescribable enrichment in a calm and peaceful spirit.
In the deepest part of us, we strive to live in that blessed state where earthly troubles are dissolved and have lost their power over us.
Our challenge is to capture these blissful moments by listening to the peace, calm, and stillness deep within us to discover what is ready to be revealed.
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Dive into the mesmerizing world of Art Nouveau through the life of one of its most influential figures, Alphonse Mucha, in the summarized biography, "Art Nouveau: Alphonse Mucha's Path Towards Fame and Misfortune." This beautifully written book invites readers on a journey through the remarkable life of Mucha, whose artistic vision transformed not just the world of art but also left an indelible mark on popular culture.Discover the story of Mucha's...
8) Rich
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Siblings, Kate, and Jack Hill, lose everything when the family Wall Street business collapses in corruption and their father's suicide seals their fate. Starting anew without the accustomed wealth, Jack finds a new life in a small midwestern town and rescues the business that supports the township of Shadow Leaf. He uncovers his real father and unknowingly falls in love with his half-brother as a new verdant world unfurls.
Kate, a budding clairvoyant...
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Tracey Warr's art texts have been developed as an 'embedded' writer, writing with rather than about artists. Throughout her various modes of art writing, she argues against binaries and focuses on the stream of consciousness, the more than human, and remoteness.Her essays tangle with punk art, art and ecology, endurance art, performance art, site-specific art, and women's art. Warr's writing engages with the making processes of contemporary artists,...
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"The New York Times bestselling author of Cork Dork takes readers on another fascinating, hilarious, and revelatory journey -- this time burrowing deep inside the impassioned, secretive world of art and artists. An award-winning journalist obsessed with obsession, Bianca Bosker's existence was upended when she wandered into the art world -- and couldn't look away. Intrigued by artists who hyperventilate around their favorite colors and art fiends...
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Dive into the enchanting world of "The Enchanted Realms: The Existence and Origins of Fairies" ebook and embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of folklore and magic. At approximately 38 pages this captivating digital treasure trove is your key to unlocking the secrets of the ethereal beings that have fascinated humanity for centuries. Delve deep into the rich tapestry of fairy folklore from cultures around the world. Uncover the origins...
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"Embark on a riveting journey into the mystical realms of Hindu mythology with 'Kal Bhairav: A Fierce Manifestation of Shiva.' Unveil the untold tales of this formidable deity, exploring the cosmic dance of destruction and creation. As ancient prophecies unfold, a gripping narrative weaves through the sacred landscapes, delving into the profound significance of Kal Bhairav. Brace yourself for an immersive odyssey where divine power clashes with mortal...
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Lithuanian-born artist Ben Shahn learned fresco painting as an assistant to Diego Rivera in the 1930s and created his own visually powerful, technically sophisticated, and stylistically innovative artworks as part of the New Deal Arts Project's national mural program. In Ben Shahn's New Deal Murals: Jewish Identity in the American Scene author Diana L. Linden demonstrates that Shahn mined his Jewish heritage and left-leaning politics for his style...
14) Picasso's lovers
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334 pages ; 21 cm
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"A lushly drawn drama of Pablo Picasso's muses, the secret love affairs that inspired some of his greatest works, and the enduring influence of love and art Alana Olson always felt connected to Pablo Picasso. Sure, as a recently graduated art historian and aspiring writer in 1950s New York, Alana was bound to encounter the most renowned artist of the era, but it was her late Italian mother's particular fascination with the man that inspired Alana's...
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xvi, 215 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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"How many female artists can you name? Artemisia Gentileschi, Frida Kahlo, Georgia O'Keefe? Here's a 360-degree look at the role women have played in art history, including the influence and empowerment of women through art beyond those who have taken up a brush or a chisel"--
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Get the Summary of Richard Thompson Ford's Dress Codes in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Dress Codes" by Richard Thompson Ford explores the historical and social significance of fashion, particularly how clothing has been used to signify social status, enforce social hierarchies, and express individual identity. The book delves into the Elizabethan era's sumptuary laws, which regulated clothing based on social...
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Get the Summary of Olivia Laing's The Lonely City in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Lonely City" by Olivia Laing is a profound exploration of loneliness in urban environments, particularly New York City. Laing, feeling isolated after a breakup, examines her own loneliness alongside the experiences of artists like Edward Hopper, Andy Warhol, Henry Darger, and David Wojnarowicz. She finds resonance in Hopper's...
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"(...) La belleza del ajedrez se asemeja a la de la poesía. Las figuras del ajedrez son un alfabeto que da forma a los pensamientos, y estos pensamientos se expresan abstractamente a través del diseño visual que ocurre en el tablero de ajedrez, al igual que en la poesía... Después de años de cercanía con jugadores de ajedrez y artistas, puedo decir honestamente que no todos los jugadores de ajedrez son artistas, mientras que no todos los artistas...
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I Justyn first started photographing the Fire while living with his good friend Hans Schmitt, one of his best friends. He is the owner of Dance Boulevard, located in San Jose California, and a Champion Dancer. They would sit on the back patio and enjoy food, drink and discuss all matters of life and existence. During one such evening Justyn felt the spirit beckoning him to photograph the flames of the fire pit. While doing this, he found that the...
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Get the Summary of Katy Hessel's The Story of Art Without Men in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Story of Art Without Men" by Katy Hessel chronicles the contributions of female artists throughout history, often overshadowed in a male-dominated art world. From the Renaissance to the present, Hessel highlights women who broke barriers and created influential works despite societal constraints. The book covers...
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