A Little Book of Birds
Fabric applique pictures of garden birds by Kate Findlay. Text about birds by Linda Seward. Two patterns with instructions to make two of the pictures included.
Manga Muscles
A must-have guide to drawing muscular physiques--from professional manga illustrators! Manga Muscles teaches you how to draw powerful male bodies in dynamic styles--from athletic to bodybuilder to fantasy superhero--in hundreds of different situations and from all possible angles. Plus, you'll learn to adjust the physical attributes of each character so they don't all look the same, and how to drape clothes on their bodies in a realistic way. Every muscular male body type you'll want to draw is described in great detail: Super-Fit Lean: "Spiderman" physiques for strong and agile charactersAthletic Muscular: Beefy "Special Forces" physiques with harnessed strength and balanceBodybuilder Ripped: Competitive heavyweight "Mr. Universe" physiques with high-definition musculatureFantasy Superhero: over-the-top "The Hulk" physiques that push the limits of anatomyThe authors--professional illustrators with deep anatomical knowledge--break down the skeletal and muscular systems to show how structure and posture work together to create bold, expressive figures. With over 500 detailed illustrations and tips on how to emphasize key muscle groups, vary character designs, and suggest different moods through physical form, this book offers both technical guidance and artistic inspiration. This is an essential reference for artists drawing strong, dynamic characters in manga and beyond!
Bruce Lee
A collection of photographs, articles, cinema adverts, and Big Boss MemorabiliaA4 hardback 100 pages total.photos, including his arrival at Don Mueang Airport in Thailand to start work on "The Big Boss"Arriving back at Kai Tak airport after completing filming.The Big Boss charity screening at Grand Ocean Cinema Theatre.Also, a feature on the urban myth of "The Saw in the Head" scene.Special thank you to Mike Nesbitt for his contribution to the memorabilia section
Threads of Expression
This book offers an introduction to the world of fashion art and design, blending creativity with practical knowledge. Covering topics from fashion illustration, textile behavior, and garment categories to design principles, and portfolio development, it equips readers with the core skills needed in today's fashion industry.It also explores fashion styling, forecasting, photography, smart textiles, and sustainable practices, along with insights into business and technology in fashion. Ideal for students, aspiring designers, and creative professionals, this book serves as a modern, all-in-one resource for mastering fashion from concept to creation.
Humor in Global Contemporary Art
Pursuing a new and timely line of research in world art studies, Humor in Global Contemporary Art is the first edited collection to examine the role of culturally specific humor in contemporary art from a global perspective. Since the 1960s, increasing numbers of artists from around the world have applied humor as a tool for observation, critique, transformation, and debate. Exploring how humorous art produced over the past six decades is anchored in local sociopolitical contexts and translated or misconstrued when exhibited abroad, this book opens new conversations regarding the functioning of humor and the ways in which art travels across the globe. With contributions by an impressive array of internationally based scholars covering six major continental regions, the book is organized into four distinct geographical sections: Africa and the Middle East, Asia and Oceania, South and North America, and Europe. This structure highlights the cultural specificity of each region while the book as a whole offers a critical perspective on the postcolonial, globalized art network. Reflecting on present-day processes of globalization and biennialization, which confront viewers with humorous art from a variety of cultures and countries, this book will provide readers with a culturally sensitive understanding of how humor has become vital to many contemporary artists working in an unprecedentedly interconnected world.
The Cult of the Virgin Mary in Medieval Italy
Late medieval Italy witnessed the widespread rise of the cult of the Virgin, as reflected in the profusion of paintings, sculptures, and fresco cycles created in her honor during this period. The cathedral of papal Orvieto especially reflects the strong Marian tradition through its fresco and stained-glass window narrative cycles. In this study, Sara James explores its complex narrative programs. She demonstrates how a papal plan for the cathedral to emulate the basilica of S. Maria Maggiore in Rome, together with Dominican and Franciscan texts, determined the choices and arrangement of scenes. The result is a tour de force of Marian devotion, superior artistry, and compelling story-telling. James also shows how the narratives promoted agendas tied to the city's history and principal religious feasts. Not only are these works more interesting, sophisticated, and theologically rich than previously realized, but, as James argues, each represents the acme in their respective media of their generation in central Italy.
Fmr Franco Maria Ricci
A brilliant anthology of the 40-plus year history of FMR, the Italian magazine that taught the world to see art, bound in silk and adorned with gold. "The most beautiful magazine in the world." --Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Founded by Franco Maria Ricci (FMR) in Italy in 1982, FMR is the ultimate art magazine, a treasure trove for art lovers and a touchstone in the formation of personal taste for the past half century. This gorgeous book, filled with the very best of FMR, is essential for art lovers seeking to expand their knowledge, taste, and imagination. Featuring some 400 images as well as articles drawn from the entire history of the sumptuous black-background magazine, this superbly produced book is printed on heavy, glossy paper with rich blacks and deep, saturated colors. With a distinctive black silk cover, adorned with gold and paired with elegant typography, it is itself a true collector's item. Ricci traversed the boundaries of art, architecture, and design, and his unprecedented magazine became an unequivocal success. FMR is cherished by curators and gallerists around the world for its presentation of daringly bold world art of every description and contributions from some of the world's greatest writers. Paused in 2009, the biannual publication was revived in 2022 and today its US, British, French, Spanish, and Italian editions combine to make it the world's largest art magazine. Sustainability is integral to Vendome's publishing process. All materials used in our books are 100% FSC-certified and we are proud to be a brand partner of Trees for the Future (https: //trees.org), supporting global communities through sustainable land use. By planting trees, we help create thriving regional economies, robust food systems, and a healthier planet.
Rise Up
Drawing on new research, centring Black voices and perspectives, and celebrating Black Cambridge history, Rise Up focuses on the period from 1750 to 1850, when Britain became the world's first industrialised nation and one of history's largest empires. At the same time, Britain played a central role in the Atlantic slave trade, trafficking more captive African people than any other European power. Millions were forcibly abducted and transported to work on British-owned plantations in the Caribbean and Americas. In Britain, Black and white anti-slaverygroups and individuals campaigned for abolition. Despite opposition, laws were gradually enacted to abolish the slave trade in 1807, and enslavement in 1833. However, other exploitative systems including apprenticeship and indentured labour took their place. Financial compensation was awarded to former enslavers while the formerly enslaved received nothing. This is the story of the fight to end Atlantic slavery, its aftermath and ongoing legacies. It is told through the stories of individuals from across the Black Atlantic - many silenced or pushed to the margins. It interrogates historic objects and artworks from collections across the University of Cambridge and beyond, in conversation with responses from contemporary artists. Despite the passing of almost two centuries since Britain outlawed slavery, the struggles for autonomy, equality and social justice continue today.
Autumn in Japan
This luxurious boxed set with exquisite accordion-fold pages and a booklet offers a captivating journey into the heart of autumn through the eyes of Japan's master printmakers. For centuries, autumn has held a central place in Japanese culture and folklore, celebrated for its vivid beauty and profound spiritual resonance. Featuring over seventy exquisite accordion-fold reproductions and an accompanying booklet with insightful texts, this edition beautifully captures the spirit and symbolism of autumn in Japan. It showcases works of iconic artists such as Hokusai, Hiroshige, Harunobu, and Hasui, whose prints reflect the country's intimate connection to nature and their attention to seasonal cycles. From luminous forests and vibrant maple trees to serene lakes and majestic mountains, each work is both a tribute to nature's fleeting splendor and an expression of the ephemeral poetry that defines the season. The unique accordion-fold design allows readers to experience these masterpieces in an immersive format. The accompanying booklet provides an engaging introduction to the works' historical and cultural significance. Perfect for seasoned collectors and those discovering Japanese art for the first time, this beautifully crafted edition highlights the profound connection between art and nature. Whether as a decorative object, a thoughtful gift, or a source of inspiration, this boxed set offers a stunning exploration of autumn's beauty and its lasting influence on one of the world's most revered art forms.
Energetic Perspectives
Energetic Perspectives features thirty Soul Essence Art [SEA] symbols that explore life's mystery in this unique time of individual and collective transformation. Connect to each symbol and consider Soul Activations Questions, then add color, your own soul doodles, and essential notes for a fuller reconnection to your essential self, journey, and truth and a whole new energetic perspective. Strengthen your intuition as you come more fully to your life and live in full expression through this one-of-a-kind stress-relieving, life-giving coloring experience for your soul.
Obrist-Isms
A thought-provoking collection of quotations from one of the most influential figures in the contemporary art world Hans Ulrich Obrist is one of the most celebrated curators working today and has twice been ranked #1 on ArtReview's annual list of the most important people in the art world. As the primary or lead author of more than forty volumes of interviews with contemporary artists, of numerous exhibition catalogues for museums around the world, and of influential books on curation, he has established himself as a pivotal figure in contemporary art and culture. Drawn from Obrist's writings, interviews, and other sources, Obrist-isms gathers a wealth of fascinating quotations from across his career, offering insights on everything from his approach to curating and his affinity with philosopher ?douard Glissant to his interest in artists' unrealized projects. Obrist-isms is organized into seven thematic sections: Early Years; Curating and Exhibitions; Artists and Conversations; Archiving, Collecting, and Unrealized Projects; ?douard Glissant and Mondialit矇; On Sleep and Time; Art and the Environment; and Technology and the Future of Art. The book also features an introduction and a brief chronology of Obrist's life and career."Art is the highest form of hope.""The motor, the engine, is curiosity. Curating is connected to curiosity.""What is happening outside the museum is just as important as what's happening inside. Make the walls porous. Think beyond exhibitions. Foster alliances.""If there was ever a time that the world needed artists, it is now. We need their radical ideas, visions, and perspectives in society.""There are many amazing unrealized projects out there: forgotten projects, misunderstood projects, lost projects, desk-drawer projects, poetic-utopian dream projects, unrealizable projects, partially realized projects, censored projects and so on.""I believe in generosity as a medium."
The Tellurians
The Tellurians, a work of speculative fiction, sweeps us into a world of heroes... past, present, future and turns the reader into a problem-solver, a critical thinker, and a dreamer. "Kim Nguyen had applied to the Astronauts for the Colonization of Mars Program thinking that she had one chance in a million of being selected. The problem was that Kim had won that chance in a million."
Learn Quickly: Big Book of Watercolor
A compilation of practical guidance on everything you need to know about painting people and landscapes in watercolor, with simple exercises and step-by-step demonstrations to develop your masterpiece. Hazel Soan is a hugely successful painter and an outstanding teacher and author of art books, which have introduced the wonders of art to a generation of amateur artists. Here she collates her vast knowledge on painting in watercolor in easily digested steps that can be achieved in short bursts of time. In this extended compilation edition, Soan explains everything you need to know about painting people and landscapes in watercolor in an accessible and informative way. She advises on how to master brushstrokes and balance composition as well as dealing with the theories of color and light. She gives you the tools to create urban streets, woodland forests, and rocky coastlines and guides you through ways to insert people into your preexisting paintings to bring them to life. Bursting with easy-to-follow exercises and demonstrations, this comprehensive compendium of watercolor painting is an invaluable companion for beginners as well as a useful resource for more experienced painters.
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock the Making of the Classic Film
An in-depth look at the making of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, featuring rare and previously unseen production art and new and exclusive interviews. Over 40 years ago, in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Admiral Kirk and his crew embarked on a perilous mission to retrieve Spock's body and reunite his soul with his physical form, defying Starfleet orders and facing off against Klingon enemies to save their friend. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock - The Making of the Classic Film delves into the untold stories behind the making of one of the most pivotal films in the Star Trek saga. From the pressures of continuing the iconic story after The Wrath of Khan to Leonard Nimoy stepping into the director's chair, this book explores the creative challenges, technical innovations, and behind-the-scenes drama that shaped the film. Featuring interviews with cast, crew, and production staff, it uncovers the intricate world-building, the special effects that brought Klingon battles and Genesis Planet to life, and the emotional weight of Spock's resurrection. Featuring a foreword from Robin Curtis, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock - The Making of the Classic Film is a must-read for Trek fans and film enthusiasts alike, celebrating the legacy of a film that solidified the franchise's place in pop culture history.
Exploring Doctor Who Fandom Through Screenwriting Practice-As-Research
This book explores the diversity of fans and how they form and express their identity within fandom. Readers that would be interested in this book are scholars and students of fandom theory, screenwriting practice, and those interested in the development and expression of identity as a fan.
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The Forms of Silence [ street photography ]
The Forms of Silence: Street Photography began many years ago with a simple but life-changing piece of advice from three dear friends-Tim, Shaba, and Paul-all experienced artists, publishers, and photographers. They saw something in me I hadn't yet recognized: that I had "the eye" for photography. Their encouragement led me to pick up a small camera and wander the streets, capturing fragments of life and experimenting with the way light and shadow converse. This journey, now approaching a decade, has been sustained by the unwavering support of those closest to me-my parents, siblings, my wife, my children, and friends like Johannes and Dave of the CEC family, who have walked beside me through every stage. Their belief in me, through seasons of uncertainty and wonder alike, has been a quiet but constant anchor.As a sociologist and theologian, my professional life is rooted in listening to the struggles and hopes of marginalized communities-work that often brings me to the edges of human vulnerability and resilience. Amid this intensity, I found myself longing for silence. Street and urban photography became that silence: a way to stand still, to breathe, and to find beauty in the overlooked corners of the everyday. I have always been drawn to the quiet transformations of the city - the way rain turns streets into living paintings, or how fallen leaves scatter like the soft kisses of Mother Nature upon the earth. These are the gestures that remind me there is poetry hidden everywhere, waiting patiently to be noticed.I don't see this book-or my work-as a masterpiece, for there are true masters of photography from whom I still have much to learn. Rather, I see it as a trace of my search-a personal record of listening for stillness in a world that rarely stops shouting.Sam Lee
Yantra - An Encyclopedia - Volume 4
Yantra making is a sacred and special art that has innumerable and miraculous benefits. It is an ancient art form that has been practiced by saints and yogis to attain ultimate wisdom and balance.Regular practice of Yantra making not only improves decision making abilities but also heals our body and soul and allows us to find and understand the purpose of our birth. This book is volume 4 of a series of books that share ancient science and knowledge of Yantras and simplifies it for easy understanding and application.This book focuses on the prominent and powerful Yantras.This book contains detailed step by step instructions on how to make: Shree Yantra Gayatri Yantra Dhanvantri Yantra Ram Yantra Sita Yantra Krishna Yantra Radha Mahavidya Yantra Balram Yantra Hanuman Yantra Gita Yantra
The Short Story of Queer Art
The Short Story of Queer Art offers a fuller picture of the history of art - from the barriers broken and breakthroughs that queer artists have made, to the important contributions to key artistic movements, and the forgotten and obscured artists who are now being rediscovered and reassessed. Simply constructed, the book explores over 40 key works and artists, from across the world and throughout art history, and links them to the most important movements, themes and breakthroughs. An eclectic range of art is featured, including Aubrey Beardsley's The Peacock Skirt, Frida Kahlo's Self-portrait with Cropped Hair, Cecil Beaton's Stephen Tennant in Costume as Prince Charming and Tamara de Lempicka's Autoportrait. Accessible, concise and richly illustrated, the book reveals the connections between different periods, artists and styles, giving readers a thorough understanding and broad enjoyment of the full achievements that queer artists have made with genres that include Classical art, Art Nouveau, Pop art, Street art and Video installations.
In.Sight
The catalog 罈 IN.SIGHT - The Donation Schr繹 der to the Hamburger Kunsthalle竄 comprehensively publishes the 60 works by over 20 artists that Alexander Schr繹 der recently donated to the Hamburger Kunsthalle. This donation is considered one of the most extensive in the history of the Galerie der Gegenwart. Alexander Schr繹 der (*1968) grew up in Hamburg and founded the Gallery NEU in Berlin in 1994. The works in his collection provide an excellent overview of artistic positions from the 1970s to the immediate present, revealing perspectives and specifically questioning existing norms with regard to social spaces, architecture, institutions, gender, identity, sexuality, migration, national statehood, and racism. What is particularly striking is that Alexander Schr繹 der has focused his attention on contemporary art also beyond the artists represented at NEU and is entirely following his passion for social relevance.
Pictures & Drawings Comprising About 300 Pictures and Drawings; one Hundred Pictures by Well-known English and Foreign Artists
A comprehensive catalog of pictures and drawings, "Pictures & Drawings Comprising About 300 Pictures and Drawings; one Hundred Pictures by Well-known English and Foreign Artists" offers a glimpse into the art market of the late 19th century. Compiled by Manson and Woods Christie in 1881, this catalogue features a wide array of artworks, highlighting both established and emerging artists of the time. The collection includes diverse subjects and styles, reflecting the artistic tastes and trends of the period. This volume serves as a valuable resource for art historians, collectors, and anyone interested in the art world of the 1880s. It provides insight into the valuation and availability of art during this era, as well as offering a snapshot of the cultural landscape that shaped artistic production and consumption.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Haney's Manual of Sign, Carriage, and Decorative Painting ..
"Haney's Manual of Sign, Carriage, and Decorative Painting" is a comprehensive guide to the techniques and practices of decorative painting as they were understood in the late 19th century. This manual provides detailed instructions and illustrations for sign painters, carriage decorators, and anyone interested in the art of adding decorative elements to various surfaces. From basic brushstrokes to elaborate designs, the book covers a wide range of topics, offering practical advice and insights into the materials, tools, and methods used in the trade.Originally published in 1870, this book offers a glimpse into the artistic and commercial landscape of the time. It is a valuable resource for historians, artists, and craftspeople interested in preserving and understanding traditional painting techniques.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A Group of Theatrical Caricatures..
"A Group of Theatrical Caricatures" offers a glimpse into the vibrant world of late 19th-century British theatre through the art of caricature. Penned by Louis Evan Shipman, this collection captures the essence of theatrical personalities and productions with wit and artistic flair. Each caricature provides a unique perspective on the actors, playwrights, and performances that defined the era. These artistic renderings serve not only as amusing portraits but also as historical documents, reflecting the cultural trends and social attitudes of the time. Readers interested in theatre history, caricature art, or British cultural history will find this collection both entertaining and insightful.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A Familiar Treatise On Perspective
A Familiar Treatise On Perspective, subtitled 'Designed For Ladies, And Those Who Are Unacquainted With The Principles Of Optics And Geometry, ' offers an accessible introduction to the art of perspective drawing. Authored by William Daniel, this treatise simplifies complex concepts, making them understandable for beginners and those without a background in optics or geometry. This book guides the reader through the fundamental principles of creating realistic and visually appealing drawings. Focusing on clarity and ease of use, "A Familiar Treatise On Perspective" serves as an invaluable resource for anyone looking to learn the basics of perspective drawing, regardless of their prior experience. Whether you are an aspiring artist, a student of architecture, or simply interested in enhancing your drawing skills, this book provides a solid foundation in the essential techniques.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Artist's Vade Mecum
"The Artist's Vade Mecum," originally published in 1762, offers a comprehensive guide to the art of drawing. This elegantly engraved work, featuring one hundred folio copper plates, presents a wide array of examples across various artistic disciplines. Aspiring artists will find detailed instruction on rendering facial features, heads, hands, feet, and other essential elements of the human form. The book serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the techniques and styles prevalent during the 18th century. Robert Sayer's work provides not only practical guidance but also a historical perspective on artistic education, making it a treasured addition to any artist's library and a fascinating glimpse into the artistic practices of the past. Discover the enduring principles of drawing through this meticulously crafted and historically significant volume.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Yolŋu Power
Offers a comprehensive insight into a group of world-recognized and celebrated artistsThe art of Yirrkala is inextricably intertwined with its cultural, political, and social history. For almost one hundred years, artists from this small community in north-east Arnhem Land in Australia's Northern Territory have shared art as a means of cultural diplomacy--as a respectful assertion of power in its diverse forms, from sovereignty to influence, authority, and control, to energy, strength, and pride.Published in association with a major survey at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney, Yolŋu Power features over two hundred works from the 1940s to the present day. It considers the significant moments in Yirrkala's history when artists have consciously altered their practice, developed new styles, or embraced new mediums. It also contextualizes the work of individual artists within the broader school of artists from Yirrkala and surrounding Miwatj Country. An essay by the exhibition's curator, Cara Pinchbeck, provides an overview of the various innovative art practices in Yirrkala, examining the influence of inheritance, family connections, and acts of diplomacy and activism. Djambawa Mariwili and Kade McDonald discuss the nuances of speaking for Country (land, sea, and sky), and Will Stubbs writes on the power embodied in Yolŋu art. The plates are interspersed with voices from Yirrkala, past and present, offering a range of perspectives on the visual culture of this important art center.Exhibition Dates: June 21-October 6, 2025 Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
Pictures & Drawings Comprising About 300 Pictures and Drawings; one Hundred Pictures by Well-known English and Foreign Artists
A comprehensive catalog of pictures and drawings, "Pictures & Drawings Comprising About 300 Pictures and Drawings; one Hundred Pictures by Well-known English and Foreign Artists" offers a glimpse into the art market of the late 19th century. Compiled by Manson and Woods Christie in 1881, this catalogue features a wide array of artworks, highlighting both established and emerging artists of the time. The collection includes diverse subjects and styles, reflecting the artistic tastes and trends of the period. This volume serves as a valuable resource for art historians, collectors, and anyone interested in the art world of the 1880s. It provides insight into the valuation and availability of art during this era, as well as offering a snapshot of the cultural landscape that shaped artistic production and consumption.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Commentary on Approximations to the Object
For designers, typographers and curious minds--Bernstein's take on an obscure 19th-century treatise reestablishes the semiotic connections between design and literaturePedro Bernstein's commentary on the oeuvre of Approximations to the Object, a 19th-century treatise attributed to Edmund Stone, leads to a fundamental question: how does the flux between design and literature produce a distinct engagement with meaning?
Saints and Santos: Picturing the Holy in New Spain
An exploration of how sacred art evolved in early Mexico, adapting to local cultures and featuring over sixty breathtaking paintings, sculptures, and engravings. This beautifully illustrated book reveals the importance of saints in New Spain, a viceroyalty that was part of the Spanish Empire from 1521 to 1821, covering modern-day Mexico, Central America, and the US Southwest. In the late sixteenth century, Rome's attempts to manage sanctity as an official process had a profound impact throughout Spain and the Spanish viceroyalties. Saintly devotions traveled to Mexico and circulated within the vast territory as images or print, then to be transformed by New Spain's own communities. Published in collaboration with the New Mexico Museum of Art and drawing on collections from Mexico and the United States, this book examines the role of images in the construction of the holy. The relationship between sanctity and the pictorial is a long, revered tradition that continues in the work of New Mexico's santero artists today.
Los Artistas del Pueblo
In this study of four Argentine artists who helped make up Los Artistas del Pueblo (The People's Artists), Patrick Frank examines social realism in that country's art. He contends their work constituted the first movement of social realism in Latin American art. Los Artistas del Pueblo includes art history as well as the historical context in which the group worked. In Argentina, the years 1912 to 1930 are generally regarded as a "Golden Age," when the country was among the world's most developed. Yet Los Artistas saw many gaps: poor working conditions, restrictive labor legislation, dilapidated housing, and disenfranchised immigrants who made up half of the capital city's population. The artists shunned the formal circuit of galleries, preferring to show their solidarity with the workers through displays of protest art in union halls, community centers, and Socialist party libraries. Their prints were intended to stir sympathy for the less fortunate and to motivate workers themselves to action.Frank places a major focus on how the movement began and how their rejection of modern art was based in their conviction that the function of art was to speak directly to the masses, emotionally and politically.
Linda J. Ging: Paintings
Linda J Ging, born in 1941 in Hutchinson, Kansas, is an American transcendentalist who has worked in quiet obscurity for nearly thirty years. Her paintings, rooted in the immense spaces and changing skies of rural Kansas, are not landscapes. They are not about things. They are dust, astral dust. Linda Ging rigorously eradicates all suggestions of place, material existence, and especially her own presence. She brushes on color washes in scores of translucent layers with a touch so light as to seem uncanny. She never arrives at opacity. Some suspect the use of an airbrush. The suggestion is as preposterous to her as using the wings of insects.Her mature work pushes abstraction beyond Abstract Expressionism's cult of personality, beyond the geometry of Rothko's shimmering squares. Her selfless art, "beyond is and is not," as the poet Rumi wrote, explores the gorgeous mysteries of nothingness, the rewards of uncertainty, the marvelous fullness of the Void. Linda Ging's paintings are loved and collected worldwide. This first publication of her work reproduces in color more than forty of her mature pieces. It includes an essay by Eugenia Parry and a foreword by Stuart Ashman.
Roxanne Swentzell
The fourth title in New Mexico Magazine's Artist Series showcases the work of Roxanne Swentzell, one of the most intriguing and acclaimed contemporary sculptors in the Southwest. Roxanne was born in 1962, the daughter of Rina Swentzell, a potter, architect, writer, and scholar from Santa Clara Pueblo, and Ralph Swentzell, a New Jersey-born philosophy professor at St. John's College in Santa Fe. For her last two years of high school Roxanne attended the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, where she was given the first exhibition of her clay figures. Later she studied at the Portland Museum Art School in Oregon. Today Roxanne's work, much of which is also produced in bronze limited editions, is collected internationally. It has earned numerous honors, including many first place and best of class awards at Santa Fe Indian Market and the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Market. Her work is extensively exhibited in museums and galleries, and in 1997, Emergence of the Clowns was part of an exhibition of Native American sculpture at the White House.In this generously illustrated art book, Santa Fe writer Gussie Fauntleroy explores with Roxanne the ideals and beliefs that underpin her work. Her sculptures of human figures capture beauty that is unspoiled by glamour and enhanced by dignity, self-awareness, and humor. Along with her Pueblo community, she cherishes memory--the continuum of the ancestral past with present and future--which nourishes the wisdom to look beyond contemporary pop-culture idolatry and choose a more fundamental humanity. Her figures exalt the small, ordinary, everyday choices we make that define our integrity and enable us to become extra-ordinary.Roxanne's many admirers love her art for its simplicity, humanity, humor and superior craftsmanship. This book enables readers to enjoy Roxanne's artwork in the company of her quiet and observant spirit.
Art and Faith in Mexico
Nineteenth-century Mexico was a period of unprecedented political turmoil. One result of this instability was that many religious practices moved from the church to the home, and the retablo art form--sacred paintings on tin--flourished.With over 1,700 objects, New Mexico State University holds the largest collection of retablos of any museum in the United States. Eleven eminent Latin Americanists from the U.S. and Mexico have studied this collection and placed it in a broad cultural context. They have looked at the retablos from the standpoint of art history, history, anthropology, folk art, and religion to bring a new understanding of and appreciation for these paintings. This interdisciplinary approach brings together multiple influences in considering, for example, Baroque images as popular icons, Aztec gods and home altars, popular images in nineteenth-century Mexico, European and viceregal paintings, and bultos and santos from New Mexico. The richly varied retablo tradition continues to the present, making this volume a much-needed addition to the literature on the complex society that formed along the Camino Real between Mexico City and Santa Fe.In addition to the essays, the book includes restoration philosophy and conservation methods, a glossary, chronology, maps, and a comprehensive section on the art and iconography of each object in the Art Gallery collection.
Climate Action in the Art World
Annabel Keenan's timely and urgent book reviews the work that has been undertaken to date to create a more sustainable art world and proposes the next steps in system-wide change. It identifies the main sustainability issues for the art industry, arguing that artists and art activists have led the way in creating awareness of climate change, and evaluates progress to date on climate-action commitments by the various sectors of the art world, offering examples of best practice.Uncompromising in its messages, Climate Action in the Art World is essential reading for all art professionals, from artists to curators to art handlers, as well as for anyone seeking an accessible entry-point to a topic which is unfortunately only getting (literally) hotter.
Tenet
TENET is a text-image artifact compiled from 100 nested tensors, multi-dimensional mesostic mosaics, "writ-10" in custom alphanumeric source code by 10-tentacled antenna. TENET was not so much written as channeled from analog alien transmissions (namely the "10-itus" in the receiver's otherwise deaf right ear) + digitally decrypted + typed by the author's 10 digits in the year 2025, where 2025 "equills" the sum of 10 digits squared, (0 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9) ? (0 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9). As the matrices cycle in 10 increments of 10, they "decim8 + disentegr8 in2" recursive feedback loops, decomposing into a sort of tactile braille "in-10-ded 2 B red" in multiple directions as if the eyes were tentacular digits stereophonically projecting through the page to render its own interpretation.
