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"Art historian Suzanne Blier surveys over 150,000 years of African art, set against the changing history of the continent, customs and religions, postcolonial debates and the challenges of the present. Core themes in African visual and cultural expression are examined in detail, including trade, empire expansion, gender, the body and representations of power, across meaningful chapters spanning ancient art, the Middle Ages, Early Modern, the colonial...
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Esther Markstrom and her artist mother have always been proud of their ancestor, painter Francisco Vella. They even run a small museum and gallery dedicated to raising awareness of his scandalously underappreciated work. But when Esther reconnects with her former art history professor, she finds her once-solid family history on shaky ground as questions arise about Vella's greatest work--a portrait entitled The Lady with the Dark Hair .
In 1879,...
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An insightful account of a woman's perseverance through adoption secrecy and red tape, Shadows in Paradise traces Carolann Dowding's search for her biological family. Illuminated by compassion, tragedy and gratitude which span the generations, Shadows in Paradise reveals the breadth of our need for truth and connection.
This engaging novel spans two continents and a lifetime of hopes, fears, laughter, regrets, joys and agonies.
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Any tattoo is the outcome of an intimate, often hidden process. The people, bodies, and money that make tattooing what it is blend together and form a heady cocktail, something described by Matt, the owner of Oakland's Premium Tattoo, as "blood and lightning." Faced with the client's anticipation of pain and excitement, the tattooer must carefully perform calm authority to obscure a world of preparation and vigilance. "Blood and lightning, my dude"―the...
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"From Selfies to Satire" by Aaron Vick is an extraordinary digital art collection that delves deep into the fusion of technology and personal expression. Each artwork, available exclusively on the Tezos blockchain, represents Vick's innovative use of AI and post-editing techniques to transform personal selfies into thought-provoking pieces. These artworks are not mere visual spectacles; they carry a profound satirical commentary on modern digital...
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Richard Thompson is renowned among cartoonists as an "artist's" cartoonist. Little known to all but those close to him is the extent of his art talent. This is the book that will enlighten the rest of us and delight us with the sheer beauty of his work.
Divided into six sections, each beginning with an introductory conversation between Thompson and six well-known peers, including Bill Watterson, the book will present Thompson's illustration work,...
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In Grains, young readers will explore this food group and learn about its role in a healthy diet. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore the world of bread and pasta.
A labeled diagram helps introduce readers to a variety of grains, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about grains online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
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Closely associated with artists such as T. C. Steele and J. Ottis Adams, William J. Forsyth studied at the Royal Academy in Munich then returned home to paint what he knew best-the Indiana landscape. It proved a rewarding subject. His paintings were exhibited nationally and received major awards. With full-color reproductions of Forsyth's most important paintings and previously unpublished photographs of the artist and his work, this book showcases...
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Esta publicación presenta una amplia selección de obras de la artista argentina Hilda Zagaglia. Se analizan sus modos de creación y las simbolizaciones que remiten a creencias y relatos de esta parte del mundo que la artista configura y resignifica.
Lectores/espectadores percibirán colores y formas de pinturas, esculturas y cajas, con remisiones a la tierra y a lo que fructifica, junto a la sacralidad de lo mítico y aéreo. Se apreciarán valiosas...
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"As a child living in exile during the Cultural Revolution, Ai Weiwei often found himself with nothing to read but government-approved comic books. Although they were restricted by the confines of political propaganda, Ai Weiwei was struck by the artists'ability to express their thoughts on art and humanity through graphic storytelling. Now, decades later, Ai Weiwei and Italian comic artist Gianluca Costantini present Zodiac, Ai Weiwei's first graphic...
11) Derribando muros
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La artista de performance Marina Abramovic, ha pasado toda su vida derribando barreras, dolor, resistencia, miedo, en una exhaustiva búsqueda de transformación emocional y espiritual tanto en la vida como en el arte. En estas extraordinarias memorias relata su conmovedora y épica historia, desde su difícil y abusiva infancia en la Yugoslavia de la posguerra, pasando por la convulsa relación artística y amorosa con el fotógrafo y artista Ulay,...
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Tragic events can often be the catalyst and inspiration for the creation of meaningful works of art. In this case, it was the September 11th catastrophe of 2001 which provided the stimulus that would ultimately lead me down a totally unforeseen path, revealing an attitude never previously observed. Other than a proclivity for drawing geometric shapes, no artistic tendencies had even been evident.The one constant theme in my work is the recurring use...
13) The Art of Success: How Extraordinary Artists Can Help You Succeed in Business and Life (Leonardo
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Embark on a Life-Changing, Scientifically Proven Fast-Track to Happiness-in Only Minutes a Day!Tame anxiety, manage stress, overcome depression, change careers-and more. Success is living life on your terms and no one knows this better than the ultimate freedom-fighter Leonardo da Vinci. Bestselling author, award-winning artist, holistic therapist, and creativity expert Cassandra Gaisford (BCA, Dip Psych.) shares the success secrets of Leonardo da...
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The author of the acclaimed City Poet returns with a searing memoir of life in 1980s New York City-a colorful and atmospheric tale of wild bohemians, glamorous celebrity, and complicated passions-with cameo appearances by Madonna, Robert Mapplethorpe, William Burroughs, and a host of others legendary artists.
Brad Gooch arrived in New York in the late 1970s, yearning for artistic and personal freedom. Smash Cut is his bold and intimate memoir of...
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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...
16) Darling days
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Born into the beautiful bedlam of downtown New York in the eighties, iO Tillett Wright came of age at the intersection of punk, poverty, heroin, and art. This was a world of self-invented characters, glamorous superstars, and strung-out sufferers, ground zero of drag and performance art. Still, no personality was more vibrant and formidable than iO's mother's. Rhonna, a showgirl and young widow, was a mercurial, erratic glamazon. She was iO's fiercest...
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Some stories just beg to be told! This account is the true love story of a couple who commissioned a work of Christian art and a celebration of their journey of faith through grief and loss.
Art is usually sufficient visual language for storytelling. As an artist, painting or sculpting satisfies my desire for creative expression. I only put down my brush when I sense that the work is somewhat complete-definitely not perfect, merely that the art...
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The reader may already be acquainted with the Hoeidō edition (1833-34) of The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō. This was the most popular print series ever made in Japan.Hiroshige did two other editions, the Kyōka edition (abt 1838) and the Reisho (abt 1840) which is the focus in this book. We include thumbnails from the two other editions for comparison. It is a total view!There were 53 post stations along this important road, apart from the...
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Get the Summary of Edmund de Waal's The Hare with Amber Eyes in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Hare with Amber Eyes" chronicles the journey of the Ephrussi family's netsuke collection, set against the backdrop of the family's rise and fall. The Ephrussis, a wealthy Jewish banking dynasty, originated in Odessa and expanded their empire to Vienna and Paris. Charles Ephrussi, an art connoisseur in Paris, initially...
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