Drag Sastra A Queer Lens on Natya Shastra for the Drag Artist
'Drag Sastra is a personal and powerful reimagining of the word Shastra as Sas-tra - where "Sas," taken from Patruni Sastry's drag name, becomes part of the theory itself. Inspired by classical texts like Natya Shastra and Abhinaya Darpanam, this book asks a simple but important question: what would a performance manual look like if it were written for drag artists?As a classical dancer who became a drag performer, Patruni explores how ideas like rasa (emotion), bhava (expression), costume, character types, and transformation can be understood through drag. The book explains that gender fluidity, exaggeration, and performance have always been part of Indian culture - in temple art, folk theatre, mythological stories, and devotional practices. Drag is not something new or foreign; it has always existed in different forms within our traditions.Written in clear and accessible language, Drag Sastra combines personal experiences with performance theory. It shows that drag is not just entertainment, but also discipline, art, storytelling, and even philosophy. This is Patruni Sastry's second solo book, after Life is DragSasta. While the first book focused on personal journey, Drag Sastra expands into a larger idea - placing drag and queerness within the long history of Indian performance traditions.
Emily Kam Kngwarray
A lush large-scale publication accompanying the major exhibition celebrating the monumental art of Emily Kam Kngwarray, one of the most significant painters of the twentieth century.Emily Kam Kngwarray (c.1914-1996) translated her lived experience and cultural engagement with her Anmatyerr homelands in Central Australia into vibrant batiks and monumental paintings on canvas.In her vast and astonishing oeuvre, Kngwarray embodied the majestic scope of her country and ancestral heritage. She layered motifs representing the plants, animals, and geological features that formed the desert ecosystems around her. Her unique style and powerful creative vision redefined aboriginal art and gained worldwide attention.Created in collaboration with the National Gallery of Australia (NGA), this is the first large-scale presentation of the artist's work ever held in Europe and a celebration of her astonishing career. Generously illustrated, the publication brings together Kngwarray's most significant works and includes archival material and a visual record of community consultations and visits to Kngwarray's country.The publication and exhibition has been organized by Tate Modern and the National Gallery of Australia based on an exhibition and curated by Kelli Cole, Warumungu and Luritja peoples, and Hetti Perkins, Arrernte and Kalkadoon peoples.
100 Challenges to Find Your Artistic Style
Answering every aspiring artists biggest question - how do I find my own artistic style? - this book provides 100 original ways to help!The 100 challenges in this book have been carefully formulated by expert artists from the fields of illustration, video-gaming, animation, concept art, and many more. Some quick and some more detailed, the activity suggestions will help readers to try out different styles with ease - and with practice lead them to the discovery of the style that feels right for them.Draw a tree using only triangles, create an illustration using no more than three colours, or design a character by combining your favourite and least favourite genres... these seemingly simple yet extremely useful creative tasks will challenge artists to expand beyond their usual processes and break free of the invisible limitations they may have set for themselves.Artists of all abilities will find the clear yet creative style of this book a great help, whether they are just starting to explore their art style or have been sticking to the same one for many years and want to try something new.
Character Design Essentials
Character Design Essentials brings together the best tutorials from the first thirty issues of Character Design Quarterly, a lively, creative magazine filled with inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character-art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, and readers can discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, DreamWorks, and Warner Brothers. Perfect for beginners to character illustration, and for experienced artists seeking to learn new tips and techniques from fellow industry professionals, Character Design Essentials is loaded with everything needed to support your character-design journey.
Greek in the Wind
Richard Gessner is a writer and artist with a unique and recognisable style that confronts the subterranean surrealism of the everyday and is predicated upon his skewed yet convincing vision of evolution and the interconnectedness of everything animate and inanimate. At once both drily droll and psychologically mind-blowing, his work comes highly recommended.
Mimosa Ultra Lined Softcover Journal, 176pg, 100gsm by Paperblanks (Poetry in Bloom)
The design reproduced on this cover centres around a sensitive plant surrounded by other richly hued flowers, foliage, and butterflies. The binding was used for The Sensitive Plant and Early Poems by Percy Bysshe Shelley and is a celebration of the creative spirit. Format: UltraSize: Width: 175mm (63/4") x Height: 225mm (83/4") x Depth: 12mm (1/2")Interior: LinedSpace between lines: 8.11mmLines Per Page: 25Page Count: 176PagesClosure: Elastic BandColour: PinkGSM (paper weight): 100Binding Type: Smyth SewnCover: SoftcoverEdge Printing: YesPouch Type: Back Cover PouchInterior Paper: SmoothRibbon Markers: 1Decorative printed cover paperFSC-certified text paperThreaded stitching and glue, as neededCloth headbandsAcid-free sustainable forest paperFlexible cover and spine
The River of Death Flows Up
Egypt & the Sudan, 1888.They tried to kill The Demonhuntress... and then they tried again, and again.Even within her dreams, knife-edge demonic fights at the brink of life and death keep menacing Faustina. With her family slain, the revelation of a lost unknown sister gives The Demonhuntress faint hope that she has one last living relative.The trail is 20 years cold. But to The Demonhuntress, there is no longer any difference between life and death.Faustina pushes resolutely into the Sahara desert, ever more deeply into a brutally damned land so cursed even the scorching sun refuses to set... and when it finally does...In this second instalment of the North African trilogy, The Demonhuntress and her friends navigate an ever more tangled corruption of the natural and unholy worlds intertwined.
A Symphony of Art and Nature
Discover the beauty of our world in A Symphony of Art and Nature as nature and wildlife artist Claudia Punter shares her paintings of nature, animals and beyond. Along with her beautiful collection of paintings, she also offers a peek behind the paintbrush as she explores the inspiration and journey behind each painting. At the turn of every page, Claudia also shares her artistic insights and observations, as well as enlightening descriptions of the animals and nature spotlighted in her work. Dedicated to art lovers, animal lovers and all who love our planet, this is an art book to both learn and delight in. God's love for His creation shines through Claudia's paintings, so she invites readers to join in this symphony of life.
A Symphony of Art and Nature
Discover the beauty of our world in A Symphony of Art and Nature as nature and wildlife artist Claudia Punter shares her paintings of nature, animals and beyond. Along with her beautiful collection of paintings, she also offers a peek behind the paintbrush as she explores the inspiration and journey behind each painting. At the turn of every page, Claudia also shares her artistic insights and observations, as well as enlightening descriptions of the animals and nature spotlighted in her work. Dedicated to art lovers, animal lovers and all who love our planet, this is an art book to both learn and delight in. God's love for His creation shines through Claudia's paintings, so she invites readers to join in this symphony of life.
The Joy of Clay
Discover the Transformative Power of PotteryImagine immersing yourself in the tactile joy of clay, shaping it with your own hands, and transforming it into art. The Joy of Clay: A Beginner's Guide to Pottery and Ceramics opens up a world where creativity meets tradition, offering a comprehensive path for beginners to embark on a pottery journey that could change the way they view the world around them.Begin your odyssey by diving into the rich history and significance of pottery, understanding the various types of clay, and their unique properties to find your perfect match. Our guide then smoothly transitions you into setting up your very own pottery studio, detailing the essential tools, equipment, and methodologies to create a safe and efficient workspace.Master the Ceramic Process from the ground up, exploring the crucial stages of clay and delving into the heart of pottery with hand-building techniques and the basics of the potter's wheel. Step-by-step, you will be guided through the creation of your first pot, embracing the mistakes and victories alike, as you journey towards becoming adept at wheel throwing, from crafting the simplest of cylinders to the most elaborate lidded vessels.But the journey doesn't end there. Learn how to breathe life into your creations with surface decoration techniques, glazes, and color explorations. Each chapter builds upon the last, ensuring a learning curve that is as rewarding as the stunning projects you will complete.Finally, discover the joy of sharing your creations, from the practicalities of selling your work to the emotional fulfillment of joining a pottery community. Alongside developing a fascinating hobby, experience the therapeutic benefits of pottery, from mindfulness to creativity and beyond.The Joy of Clay is not just a book; it's an invitation to embark on a journey of self-discovery, creativity, and eternal learning. Whether you're looking to decorate your home, gift something unique to your loved ones, or simply find a peaceful retreat in the rhythm of the wheel, this guide is your gateway to the mesmerizing world of ceramics.Are you ready to shape clay, creativity, and maybe even your future? Dive into The Joy of Clay and begin a journey where every page turned shapes the path to becoming the potter you've always dreamed of being.
Impressionism
The enduring popularity of Impressionism belies what the group of eponymous painters stood for. In the 1870s and 1880s, French artists dubbed the Impressionists, including Pissarro, Monet, Degas, Morisot, and Renoir, adopted a revolutionary style of technique and subject matter that defied the traditions of the French Academy and the salons. Rooted in anarchism, political radicalism, and a belief in science and individualism, their paintings captured modern life in ways never seen before.Acclaimed art historian Belinda Thomson's insightful study sheds light on the personal lives and creative thinking behind the great Impressionists, exploring the varied factors that shaped their masterpieces. From family backgrounds to the importance of the art market and the critical reception that challenged, yet ultimately defined their work, this introduction offers a nuanced exploration of one of the most transformative movements in art history.
Many Ways of Seeing
The first publication on the art collection of renowned photographer Alfred Stieglitz--including works by Picasso and C矇zanne, African masks, and his circle of modern American artists--which helped introduce and define modern art in America, entwined with issues of race and education. Gifted in 1949 by Georgia O'Keeffe to Fisk University, a historically Black university in Nashville, the Alfred Stieglitz Collection includes 101 works from the estate of Alfred Stieglitz, O'Keeffe's late husband. Part of his collection arriving at Fisk has long been a source of fascination in the field of American art, but this is the first publication to recount and analyze this complex and extraordinary history. The reverberations of the gift go far beyond O'Keeffe and Stieglitz, involving decades of students and faculty at Fisk, such as preeminent artists Aaron Douglas and David C. Driskell. This publication was collaboratively developed by Fisk University and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, co-owners of the collection since 2012. Highlights of the collection include nineteenth-century African masks and iconic paintings by Georgia O'Keeffe, Marsden Hartley, and Florine Stettheimer. The book is an essential source for the next generation of students, scholars, and museum professionals, providing fresh perspectives on the most important figures in American modern art.
AIDS, Art & the Origins of the Culture War
AIDS, Art & the Origins of the Culture War: Selected Writings of Robert Atkins presents three-and-a-half decades of articles and essays about contentious assaults on the rights of individuals, institutions and, by extension, all Americans. A staff columnist for the Village Voice during the 1980s and 90s, Atkins produced both eye-witness reporting and thoughtful analysis from 1987 and the debut of the AIDS Memorial Quilt in Washington DC to the most recent piece in the book, his 2019 review of Benjamin Moser's biography of Susan Sontag. The book is organized thematically and divided into three, sometimes overlapping sections: "AIDS: The Body Politic Under Pressure," "Making Sense of Censorship," and "Queer Expressions & Icons." A new and comprehensive essay, "When the Culture War Became the Culture," is a stunning survey of post-World War II, US society. With dozens of images of both controversial artworks and newsmakers, the book weaves a complex tapestry of social change. En masse, Atkins' acute readings of politics, media, technology and political struggle help account for the combative character of US society today and imply what we might learn from the past to help modify our fractious present.
Rebels with La Causa
The first comprehensive examination of work by the Sacramento-based collective known as the Royal Chicano Air Force. Featuring vibrantly colored, politically charged imagery, this stunning volume will be the first comprehensive examination of work by the Sacramento-based collective known as the Royal Chicano Air Force. The group produced lively posters and murals for educational, cultural, and political activities at the height of the Chicano Movement. Its art and activism influenced many artists and historians with images reflecting Latin American and Chicanx history, symbols of protest and union support, and celebrations of cultural touchstones such as lowriders, Cinco de Mayo, Day of the Dead, and other community events. With vivid illustrations and accessible text by scholars in the field contextualizing the Royal Chicano Air Force's legacy within Chicanx history, political activism, and American art, this striking book will help bring this heavily influential group and movement to life. It also accompanies an upcoming exhibition of the same name at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, California.
Notebook Floral Ski boot-Roses
A Notebook for Ski lovers! Also for flower enthousiast. Use for Journaling, junk journal or writing down your ski adventures.We all love snapping pics, using apps and all the other amazing things we can do with our phones, but nothing will ever replace that satisfying feeling of writing something down! Our beautiful notebooks are the perfect place for all your thoughts and plans.Perfect size to write down all your lists and bring with you where ever you go!.
Rockstar Revenue
Rockstar Revenue is a short, action-packed, and practical guide to transforming your creative skills into online income that actually pays the bills, without selling your soul, chasing exposure, or turning into a spammy marketer.Inside, you'll learn how to: Escape the time-for-money trap and build income streams that don't depend on constant client workTurn your creative expertise or teaching skills into digital products that sellOvercome imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and the myth that "real artists shouldn't care about money"Build a personal brand that stays true to you while building online authority and influenceCreate simple systems that generate revenue without working 80-hour weeksWritten by Bj繹rgvin Benediktsson-an Icelandic-American audio engineer who went from broke freelancer to six-figure online entrepreneur-this book blends real-world experience with practical business strategy. With two decades of experience, from backstage studios at Bonnaroo to blog posts that built a global brand, he shows you how to turn your passion into products that pay while you sleep.Whether you're a musician with a home studio, a burnt-out freelancer, or a multi-talented creative trying to make this work, Rockstar Revenue gives you a practical framework for building sustainable income on your own terms.Rockstar Revenue is a book for creators who are tired of being broke, stuck, and told they have to choose between making art and making money. If you're tired of inconsistent income and ready to build something sustainable, this book will show you how.
Brickell Brac
Brickell Brac is as instructive as it is liberating, irrepressibly funny and filled to the brim with surprise and possibility.Inspired in essence by groundbreaking New Zealand potter Barry Brickell, Brickell Brac is itself an experiment in breaking ground - carried forward with an ever-flexing band of artists and makers across Aotearoa.Observed, experienced, and recorded from the inside, the book traces the wild adventures of the Brickell Brac crew alongside the author's own wrestlings with writing, making, and letting go. Featuring disparate stylistic contributions from the participants of this silly art movement, Brickell Brac becomes a celebration of collaboration in all its abundance.Created with extremely serious silliness, Brickell Brac happens when expectations, boundaries, and preconceived ideas about what art can and should be are stripped away.It's brickells in your undies, in a cyclone, on Pot Rock at high tide.It's not the thing but how.
Project Africa 2050
Africa stands at a historic crossroads. By 2050, it will be home to the largest workforce on Earth, the fastest-growing cities, and one of the most decisive populations shaping the global economy. The question is no longer whether Africa will rise - but whether that rise will be guided by vision or left to chance. Project Africa 2050 is a bold continental strategy designed to answer that question. Part manifesto, part policy framework, and part development roadmap, this groundbreaking book lays out a comprehensive plan to reposition Africa as a unified force in global economics, technology, infrastructure, and cultural influence. Moving beyond aid-dependency models and fragmented national agendas, it proposes coordinated continental action - from industrial corridors and energy independence to education reform, diaspora capital mobilization, and sovereign innovation ecosystems. At the heart of the work is African Exceptionalism: the idea that Africa's demographic power, civilizational heritage, and untapped resources uniquely equip it to define the next era of global progress. Written for leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and a rising generation determined to reshape the narrative, Project Africa 2050 is not a prediction of the future - it is a call to design it. This is more than a book. It is a strategic vision for building the African Century.
Visions et apparitions au cin矇ma
Les visions et les apparitions au cin矇ma et dans les s矇ries sont nombreuses. Mais que d矇crivent-elles ? De quel bien ou mal sont-elles le signe ? Que signifient ces instants de r矇v矇lation ? ? quel r矇el invisible renvoient-elles ? Les diff矇rents contributeurs et contributrices de ce volume apportent, selon leur expertise, un 矇clairage sur un sujet complexe et ? beaucoup d'矇gards 矇nigmatique. Le livre permet ainsi de croiser autant les aspects esth矇tiques et narratifs qu'anthropologiques et th矇ologiques.
Le cin矇ma amazigh/berb癡re
Pour comprendre le langage cin矇matographique des films amazighs contemporains et savoir s'il est possible de parler de cin矇ma amazigh, il est essentiel d'矇tudier leur mise en sc癡ne. Ce volume pr矇sente ainsi des analyses portant sur les images et les couleurs, le cadrage et le son des films berb癡res, tout en explorant leur interaction avec la narration cin矇matographique. En outre, les articles 矇largissent le champ d'investigation des productions artistiques en amazigh ? celles dans d'autres langues du Maghreb et de sa diaspora. Ces travaux sont pour la plupart issus d'une recherche participante, leurs auteurs 矇tant souvent membres de jury des festivals de cin矇ma amazigh, ce qui enrichit leurs analyses et leurs interpr矇tations gr璽ce ? leur exp矇rience et leur contact avec le monde du cin矇ma amazigh et ses publics. Ce volume montre 矇galement que les films amazighs tendent ? se lib矇rer des repr矇sentations et des discours de la p矇riode coloniale.
Selling Art Online
Selling Art Online is a practical guide that examines how artists and creative professionals can present, distribute, and monetize their work through digital platforms. The book explores the evolution of online art sales, outlining the main channels available today, including personal storefronts, online marketplaces, print-on-demand services, curated platforms, creative communities, and stock imagery sites. It explains how these ecosystems function, what they require from creators, and how they differ in terms of control, visibility, and effort. The content is written in a clear, explanatory tone that focuses on understanding the online art economy rather than promoting specific outcomes.The book is intended for visual artists, designers, illustrators, photographers, and other creatives who want to understand how online environments can support the distribution and sale of their work. It is suitable for beginners who are new to online selling as well as for experienced creators seeking a structured overview of available options. The approach is informational and practical, combining contextual background with concrete explanations of platforms, workflows, and decision-making considerations, while emphasizing adaptability and long-term thinking in a constantly changing digital landscape.
The Creative Mythologist
Most creative blocks aren't about skillThey're about visionThis book is not about cameras, software, or technique.It's about capturing imagination.Rather than offering formulas or answers, we will focus on attention, intention, and asking better questions.This isn't a manual.It's a conversation about becoming an artist and learning how to stay one.
Mimosa Mini Lined Softcover Journal, 208pg, 80gsm by Paperblanks (Poetry in Bloom)
The design reproduced on this cover centres around a sensitive plant surrounded by other richly hued flowers, foliage, and butterflies. The binding was used for The Sensitive Plant and Early Poems by Percy Bysshe Shelley and is a celebration of the creative spirit.Format: MiniSize: Width: 90mm (31/2") x Height: 140mm (51/2") x Depth: 12mm (1/2")Interior: LinedSpace between lines: 6.60mmLines Per Page: 19Page Count: 208PagesClosure: Elastic BandColour: PinkGSM (paper weight): 80Binding Type: Smyth SewnCover: SoftcoverEdge Printing: YesPouch Type: Back Cover PouchInterior Paper: SmoothRibbon Markers: 1Decorative printed cover paperFSC-certified text paperThreaded stitching and glue, as neededCloth headbandsAcid-free sustainable forest paperFlexible cover and spine
Lotus River Mini Unlined Softcover Journal, 208pg, 80gsm by Paperblanks (Living with Yuko)
Featuring a lively contemporary work by Japanese American artist Yuko Shimizu, this Lotus River design brings a touch of whimsy to the Paperblanks collection. The illustration was originally created in 2015 to lend colour and life to the pages of a magazine article. Format: MiniSize: Width: 90mm (31/2") x Height: 140mm (51/2") x Depth: 12mm (1/2")Interior: UnlinedPage Count: 208PagesClosure: Elastic BandColour: BlueGSM (paper weight): 80Binding Type: Smyth SewnCover: SoftcoverEdge Printing: YesPouch Type: Back Cover PouchInterior Paper: SmoothRibbon Markers: 1Decorative printed cover paperFSC-certified text paperThreaded stitching and glue, as neededCloth headbandsAcid-free sustainable forest paperFlexible cover and spine
The Big Book of Tiny Painting
A complete outdoor painting course in ink and watercolour! Learn the art of painting big by going tiny. From building your pocket-sized art kit to conquering creative fears, acclaimed artist Leslie Stroz teaches you how to capture the essence of a place with just a few strokes of pen and brush.Packed with step-by-step guidance and expert tipsDiscover the key elements of tiny art: from Line and Value to Form and TextureGo beyond the basics and learn how to choose dynamic compositions, mix colours, and avoid common mistakesPractical advice on planning a trip to the great outdoors and how best to enjoy Plein Air PaintingFollow the progress of five art projects from start to finish to fully understand the practice, process and principles of tiny paintingBe inspired to find joy in the small, whether you're in your garden, a bustling cafe, or a seaswept beachFor beginners and seasoned artists alike, Leslie Stroz will show you how to see the world differently and to capture it, one pocket-sized masterpiece at a time.
New Moon Tree Wisdom
New Moon Tree Wisdom is a heartfelt invitation into twelve stories co-authored with trees across a year of Lunar Cycles. From Birch to Pine, each Tree has gifted their unique voice and wisdom for navigating ecological collapse, holding grief with love, and a longing to belong to the living world. These intimate narratives kindle our capacity for sensory and emotional connection with all life. Each story begins with a haiku and can also be listened to by scanning the QR code. May these words open a portal back to remembering: We are Nature.Guided by Grandmother MoonSyntropic Storiesfor Staying Rooted in Loveand Trusting Life's Flow
Lorena B
In the world of beautiful girls, Lorena B is once seen, never forgotten!This Spanish sweetheart is not only spectacularly gorgeous, with a smile that's radiant and a body that's irresistible, but also possesses an energy and charisma that make every one of her appearances memora-ble and worth treasuring. Lorena is one of the most enduringly popular girls on the MetArt Network, with dozens of appearances on our flag-ship site MetArt, as well as featuring in some superb girl-girl movies on SexArt and also on VivThomas.com, our sister sites. She seems to become more and more stunning every day, and after seven years at the top of her game, members still clamour to see more of her. She brings an authentic sweetness and sexuality to the screen that make her seem less like an unattainable goddess but more a type of ideal girlfriend!I've been lucky enough to interview Lorena on more than one occasion, and she's always been a great pleasure to chat with. Her answers are so genuine, natural and warm! Discover the essence of beauty through the lens of Metart, an innova-tor in artistic nude photography and film for over two decades. With a passion for showcasing the world's most beautiful women, Metart pres-ents a collection of enchanting erotic models who radiate natural allure. Witness the unveiling of their beauty as they bare their souls before the camera. Immerse yourself in the world's premier destination for erotic photography and film at www.Metart.com.
Kelly Collins
Stunning blonde Kelly Collins is one of the hottest new erotic models to emerge in recent years. Since her debut in May 2022, this Russian beauty has been captivating MetArt members with her charming smile, gorgeous body and vivacious manner. She especially likes her breasts, and keeps in shape playing tennis and doing gymnastics. She is a ro-mantic person and she likes to have her hair played with. She has re-vealed that her nipples are very sensitive and even used to be pierced. Kelly has also made a considerable impression on our other sites, in-cluding MetArt X, SexArt, and VivThomas.com . With her boobs and sexy pussy lips, who can resist Kelly Collins?! And just to show you how bold she is, here is a selection of quotations taken from various interviews. Discover the essence of beauty through the lens of Metart, an innova-tor in artistic nude photography and film for over two decades. With a passion for showcasing the world's most beautiful women, Metart pres-ents a collection of enchanting erotic models who radiate natural allure. Witness the unveiling of their beauty as they bare their souls before the camera. Immerse yourself in the world's premier destination for erotic photography and film at www.Metart.com.
The Galleries Of The Exposition
The galleries of the exposition offers an interpretive look at an international art display, presenting a careful examination of how diverse works were assembled to illustrate shifting creative ideals. The text focuses on the exhibition's role in bringing together paintings, sculpture, and graphic arts that reflected the artistic ambitions of many regions, while also revealing how such a gathering allowed viewers to compare evolving methods of visual expression. Through a blend of critique and reflection, the narrative considers how organizers attempted to balance historical pieces with more recent approaches, creating a space where artistic progression could be clearly observed. It explores the challenges of arranging varied works in a coherent manner and emphasizes how thoughtful presentation can deepen public engagement. By highlighting contrasts in style, technique, and intention, the book encourages readers to look beyond the surface of each piece and consider the broader development of artistic practice, ultimately portraying the exposition as an influential moment in understanding creative innovation.
Notebook Floral Ski boots
A Notebook for Ski lovers! Also for flower enthousiast. Use for Journaling, junk journal or writing down your ski adventures.We all love snapping pics, using apps and all the other amazing things we can do with our phones, but nothing will ever replace that satisfying feeling of writing something down! Our beautiful notebooks are the perfect place for all your thoughts and plans.Perfect size to write down all your lists and bring with you where ever you go!.
Code-Switching in Arts
Incorporating more than one linguistic code or mode of expression in literary and artistic productions has quickly grown over the last two decades. This volume pays special attention to the dynamic rise of code-switching especially in literature and performative arts, and explores strategies used by contemporary artists to compose their multilingual narratives as well as moves beyond the linguistic level in the direction of multimodality. The innovative frameworks and descriptions intend to highlight the different ways in which art, unlike ordinary language use, manifests language mixing and switching. Besides the papers by both young and established scholars, the volume includes a section of valuable contributions from multilingual authors and artists to bridge the gap between academic approaches and creative professional practices.
Spring in Japan
This elegant box set invites readers into the heart of Japan's most poetic season through a curated collection of woodblock prints by the great masters of ukiyo-e. Presented in a luxurious two-volume slipcased set, this edition pairs timeless art with expert commentary in a format designed for reflection, appreciation, and beauty. The main volume showcases a selection of prints that capture Hanami (the appreciation of the fleeting wonder of spring): blossoming cherry trees, riverside picnics, moonlit gardens, and the quiet rituals of seasonal change.Highlights include Hiroshige's Plum Garden at Kameido and Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom at Arashiyama, Hokusai's Viewing Cherry Blossoms by the Sumida River, and Yoshitoshi's elegant Yayoi from the series Flowers of the Twelve Months. The works unfold in a striking accordion format, allowing readers to experience them as immersive, panoramic compositions.Alongside this visual journey, a separate booklet by Japan scholar Jocelyn Bouquillard provides insightful background on each image. Her commentary illuminates the symbolism, historical context, and enduring cultural meanings of spring in Japanese life and art, every page enriching the reader's understanding with a deeper sense of connection.Also featuring prints by artists such as Kyōsai and Kunisada, Spring in Japan is a tribute to the elegance and emotional resonance of Japanese printmaking. Perfect for lovers of Japanese aesthetics, collectors, or anyone drawn to the passing beauty of nature, this set offers a charming glimpse into a world where art, tradition, and the rhythms of the natural world are exquisitely entwined.
Flora Indica
For the first time, Kew's recovered collections of Indian botanical art are brought together with the remarkable stories of the artists who painted them, the colonial context in which they were made, and their essential role in the development of botanical knowledge. Featuring a representative selection of one hundred artworks from the previously fractured, uncatalogued, and largely inaccessible collection of over seven thousand Indian illustrations in Kew's archives, Flora Indica foregrounds the vital role of Indian artists in helping to advance both scientific knowledge and the aesthetics of botanical art. The botanical watercolors, created between 1790 and 1850, were commissioned by British botanists, many of whom were employed by the East India Company to document India's rich plant diversity. The text by leading expert Henry Noltie reveals the lost stories of how these illustrations came to be, exploring the work of twenty Indian artists from eleven collections, with nineteen named individuals and thirty previously unseen illustrations. Noltie's extensive research into these hidden histories features plants native to South Asia alongside exotics introduced from the then-emerging international network of botanical gardens, taking readers on a journey that explores the environments in which these master artists worked. The style of the works represents a unique fusion of traditional Indian artistry and techniques with botanists' demands for naturalism and scientific specificity from an Indo-British perspective. Presented with a foreword by art historian William Dalrymple, Flora Indica illuminates Kew's beautiful Indian botanical art collection, through which readers are invited to discover the important lost histories of Indian botanical art from the age of empire.
Caravaggio's Last Journey (June-July 1610)
The studies gathered in this issue reshape scholarship on the final days of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio by reassembling, contextualising and cross-reading documentary evidence that has too often been treated in isolation. Diplomatic correspondence, administrative papers, military records and notarial material are integrated within a single analytical framework, yielding a reconstruction that departs decisively from centuries of biographical simplification and narrative accretion.The enquiry begins with Carla Rossi's annotated critical edition of the letter sent on 29 July 1610 by Deodato Gentile, Apostolic Nuncio in Naples, to the Papal Secretariat of State. Long known yet never subjected to rigorous philological and palaeographical scrutiny, this earliest contemporary testimony is reassessed in its evidentiary status: imprecise readings are corrected, indirect reports are distinguished from verifiable facts, and the document's cautious formulations are restored to their institutional meaning. Rossi's analysis demonstrates that the letter is not a summary note, but a politically situated administrative text, presupposing procedures, local expertise and an official reconstruction of events. Within this sequence, the episode of the "restato pregione" emerges as a decisive junction.A further advance comes from the documentation concerning the Fortress of Palo, including the identification of the captain named by the nuncio, which anchors Merisi's arrest within a defined network of responsibilities and coastal controls, with concrete implications for timing, physical condition and subsequent mobility. The issue then reconstructs the painter's last movements through documented itineraries of the Colonna household, while L. Fusini's topographical and cartographic study of Porto Ercole redefines the constraints of a rigorously monitored military space. The dossier is completed by V. Minniti's discovery of the late-August purchase of crespone by the Marchesa of Caravaggio, confirming the formal elaboration of mourning.Beyond new findings, the core novelty lies in method: documents read within their administrative context, networks reconstructed, events restored to their historical density.
The Call
A personal reflection on fragmentation, language, and place. Following one of the Turfan archaeological expeditions in the early 1900s, a fragment of a Manichaean text written in Uighur and Old Turkic found its way to the Asian Art Museum in Berlin. Originating from the Northern Silk Road region (now the Xinjiang Uighur Region in China), these "loose leaves" became a source of inspiration for Rawi Hage. Hage writes, "I was born near Byblos in Lebanon. The ancient city of Byblos is believed to be the place where the first alphabet was invented." Encountering this rare and precious manuscript, with its layered and multicolored words, Hage reflects on the movement, uprooting, displacement, and migration of both objects and people.
The manufacture of earth colours
A handful of ochre dust, the shimmer of sienna, the earthy scent of minerals ground by hand-these are the roots of European pigment industry, where artistry and alchemy once intertwined. In an era when colour was coaxed from the earth itself, knowledge of natural pigment production was both a closely guarded secret and a vital craft, shaping the palettes of nineteenth century art and the masterpieces that endure today. This remarkable volume, out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, opens a window onto the world of pigment manufacturing history, revealing the meticulous processes by which earth pigment techniques transformed humble minerals into vibrant, lasting hues. With thirty-one detailed illustrations, the text serves as both an art material reference and a testament to the ingenuity of artists, restorers, and conservation professionals who sought purity and permanence in every shade. Readers will find themselves immersed in historical paint recipes and the lore of mineral colour sources, drawn into the tactile, sensory world of those who crafted the colours that defined an age. Its pages are a vital resource for anyone fascinated by the intersection of science and creativity, from the student of natural dye books to the practitioner searching for authentic george field pigments. Restored for today's and future generations, this edition is not just a reprint-it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Its literary and historical significance lies in preserving the techniques and traditions that underpin our visual heritage, ensuring that the artistry of pigment and paint is never lost to time. Whether you are a casual reader enchanted by the romance of old-world craftsmanship or a classic-collection buyer seeking a cornerstone for your library, this volume offers a rare and vivid journey into the heart of art's most elemental secrets.
Maiolica
In the flicker of a kiln's flame, centuries of artistry and aspiration are forged into luminous beauty-yet few artefacts capture the spirit of Renaissance ceramics as vividly as those shaped by the hands of Italian maiolica potters. Here, the story of tin glazed earthenware unfolds in all its intricate splendour, inviting readers to traverse the bustling workshops of sixteenth century Italy and the sunlit courts of Mediterranean decorative arts. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions, an act of cultural restoration that breathes new life into a foundational work of ceramic art history. With a scholar's precision and a connoisseur's eye, the text explores the evolution of pottery techniques in Europe, illuminating the technical mastery and imaginative flair that set Italian maiolica pottery apart. Museum curators and art historians alike will find in these pages a reference of enduring value-one that bridges the worlds of Victorian art scholarship and modern decorative arts reference. The narrative is steeped in historical context, tracing the influence of Renaissance workshops on contemporary design and revealing how these ceramics became both objects of daily use and emblems of artistic ambition. Restored for today's and future generations, this edition stands as more than a reprint-it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Its meticulous detail and evocative prose render it indispensable for classic-collection buyers, while its accessible storytelling welcomes casual readers to the wonders of Mediterranean craftsmanship. Whether you are drawn by the allure of Bernard Rackham ceramics or seek a museum curators guide to the era's finest works, this volume offers a window into the world where pigment, glaze, and fire converge to create enduring beauty.
Mastering Digital Sculpting with ZBrush 2025
Master 3D Modeling with ZBrush - The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Experts Are you ready to unlock your creative potential and dive into the world of 3D modeling? Whether you're new to 3D art or looking to level up your skills, this complete ZBrush guide is exactly what you need to get started. Say goodbye to confusion and overwhelm - we'll walk you through each step with easy-to-follow instructions and practical tips that will have you creating stunning 3D models in no time. In this book, you'll explore everything from setting up ZBrush to mastering its powerful tools. You'll learn how to navigate the interface, experiment with materials and colors, and bring your models to life with dynamic poses. This guide is designed to help beginners quickly get up to speed, but even experienced 3D artists will find advanced techniques and tips to elevate their work. Whether you want to create realistic characters or stunning environments, this book has got you covered. What you'll learn: ✓ A Complete Overview of ZBrush: Discover the history and evolution of ZBrush, and understand its crucial role in digital art creation.✓ ZBrush in the Entertainment Industry: Learn how ZBrush is used in film, games, and animation to create stunning visuals.✓ ZBrush 2025 Features & Updates: Dive into the latest features and tools available in the 2025 version of ZBrush to enhance your workflow.✓ System Setup: Easy-to-follow steps for installation and configuration of ZBrush 2025 on your system, including checking system requirements.✓ Master the Interface: Navigate through panels, palettes, and controls with ease while customizing your workspace for maximum efficiency.✓ Brushes and Modes: Explore ZBrush's powerful brushes and brush modes, and learn how to use them to create intricate details in your models.✓ Customizing the User Interface: Learn how to customize the ZBrush interface to suit your personal workflow, making it easier to work on complex projects.✓ Advanced Sculpting Techniques: Discover advanced sculpting techniques for more realistic and detailed models, with expert tips on improving your craft.✓ Using Layers and Subtools: Learn how to work with layers and subtools to create complex, multi-dimensional models without losing control.✓ Exporting Models for Rendering: Tips on how to export your models for rendering and optimizing them for different formats.✓ Optimizing Your Workflow: Learn how to streamline your workflow with ZBrush's powerful tools, saving time and making your creative process more efficient.✓ Troubleshooting Guides: Quick solutions to common issues, ensuring a smooth experience while working with ZBrush. Start your 3D art journey today and take your skills to new heights with ZBrush! No matter if you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this guide is your key to mastering 3D modeling. Why wait? Dive into the world of ZBrush and start creating breathtaking 3D art now!
Watercolor Artist's Index of the Urban Landscape
A brilliant new manual of practical techniques for the urban landscape watercolor artistintroductory section provides expert insight and guidance on materials, perspective, paint effects, light, and shadearranged by urban location and then by type of feature for quick reference in the field or home studioprovides step-by-step techniques to capture the majesty, charm, or granular detail of a chosen subject: from paving cracks to rusted street signslearn how to achieve a greater sense of shape, texture and form in your paintingsfeatures stunning artwork from expert artist, author, and tutor Richard TaylorTake a whirlwind tour and explore greater range and depth in your art: from the soaring towers of New York City to the vibrant street life of London.
Watercolor Artist's Index of the Natural Landscape
A brilliant new manual of practical techniques for the nature and landscape watercolor artistintroductory section provides expert insight and guidance on materials, techniques, and color mixingarranged by terrain location and then by type of feature for quick reference in the field or home studioprovides step-by-step techniques to capture the majesty, charm, or granular detail of a chosen subject: from fallen leaves to glacial mountainslearn how to achieve a greater sense of shape, texture and form in your paintingsfeatures stunning artwork from expert artist, author, and tutor Johannes VloothuisTake a whirlwind grand tour and explore greater range and depth in your art: from the Great Plains of North America to the turbulent seas of the Atlantic.
Bird Photography & My Hiking
This book is good for bird lovers. This book is not published for study or research purpose. I try to understand bird more personally. Hope you enjoy this book and birds.I used few different cameras in different time. In many occasions I stop walk and wait for a good shot for hours. Most of the birds are wild and few are in cage.Australia and its offshore islands and territories have 898 recorded bird species as of 2014. Australian species range from the tiny 8 cm (3.1 in) weebill to the huge, flightless emu. It has been suggested that up to 10% of Australian bird species may go extinct by the year 2100 as a result of climate change. Many of them have specific beauty, character and habitat.Australia is the home of the best views in the world. The remarkable country road, conservation parks, cliffs, rocks, deserts, farm lands and many more. Hiking/Walking and Bird Watch is closely related. Hiking brings me joy.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: White Rabbit Artisan Art Sketch Book
New title in the colourful Artisan Art Sketch Book collection by Flame Tree Studio, in a range of hues to suit the mood, crafted with decorated page edges and embellished with beautiful tactile art on the cover. Perfect for all artists, sketchers and doodlers. Artisan Art Sketch Books from Flame Tree come in a range of hues to suit the moment and are embellished with a wide variety of well-known art on their tactile, vegan leather covers. They're carefully crafted with decorated page edges overflowing with petals, teasing vines and patterns. A unique blend of the practical and beautiful, with two ribbons and thick white FSC-certified paper stock that makes them ideal for sketching and drawing. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for artists, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. And with robust flexi covers they're a pleasure to use. Simply, they feel good! This illustration features The White Rabbit as Herald at the trial, after the design by Sir John Tenniel for the first edition of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Carroll's novel remains one of the best-loved fantasy tales, with his characters enjoying an enduring legacy in popular imagination. Flame Tree: The Art of Fine Gifts.
Utagawa Hiroshige: The Sea at Satta Artisan Art Sketch Book
New title in the colourful Artisan Art Sketch Book collection by Flame Tree Studio, in a range of hues to suit the mood, crafted with decorated page edges and embellished with beautiful tactile art on the cover. Perfect for all artists, sketchers and doodlers. Artisan Art Sketch Books from Flame Tree come in a range of hues to suit the moment and are embellished with a wide variety of well-known art on their tactile, vegan leather covers. They're carefully crafted with decorated page edges overflowing with petals, teasing vines and patterns. A unique blend of the practical and beautiful, with two ribbons and thick white FSC-certified paper stock that makes them ideal for sketching and drawing. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for artists, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. And with robust flexi covers they're a pleasure to use. Simply, they feel good! Utagawa (n矇e Andō) Hiroshige is best known for his evocative landscapes. What Hiroshige managed to achieve in these landscapes was a unique blend of realism and romanticism, together with his use of unusual vantage points that set him apart from others. Flame Tree: The Art of Fine Gifts.
