The Venetian School of Painting
The Venetian School of Painting, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Turner's Sketches and Drawings
Turner's Sketches and Drawings, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Veronese
Veronese, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Van Eyck
Van Eyck, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Velazquez
Velazquez, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Tuscan Sculpture of the Fifteenth Century A Collection of Sixteen Pictures Reproducing Works by Donatello, the Della Robia, Mino da Fiesole, and Others, with Introduction
Tuscan Sculpture of the Fifteenth Century A Collection of Sixteen Pictures Reproducing Works by Donatello, the Della Robia, Mino da Fiesole, and Others, with Introduction, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Van Dyck
Van Dyck, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Biblioflora
A stunning collection of botanical art, featuring nature's most beautiful blooms. Biblioflora is a captivating compendium that brings together an exquisite collection of floral masterpieces from botanical artists across the ages. Immerse yourself in the kaleidoscope of colors, shapes, and emotions as each page unveils the timeless allure of flowers through the eyes of artistic and scientific visionaries. This anthology celebrates the universal language of blossoms that has inspired and captivated the human spirit throughout history. Biblioflora is a visual feast that not only showcases the incredible diversity of flora but also pays homage to the enduring power of art to evoke joy, contemplation, and wonder. Let this enchanting volume adorn your living space and transport you to a world where petals tell stories and beauty transcends time.
Turner's Golden Visions
Turner's Golden Visions, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
The Prince of Wales and other famous Americans
The Prince of Wales and other famous Americans, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Turner
Turner, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Glory of the World: Color Field Painting
"Hofmann proved that the straightforward manipulation of pigment can create exalted art ... glory of the world this painting surely is." --Frank Stella"Color Field" became a convenient, albeit imperfect, term to describe paintings in which vast areas of color are the dominant force. It was not an art movement but rather a cohort of like-minded artists. While the American Abstract Expressionists cleared a path for abstract painting, their achievements also challenged others to create abstraction anew. Experimenting with nontraditional mediums and methods, as well as these artists' probing of painting's conventions, led to unprecedented works. The book's title, Glory of the World, takes its name from the writings of Frank Stella on the influential artist and teacher Hans Hofmann, whose exalted abstract paintings, produced solely through the straightforward manipulation of pigment, were revered by the Color Field painters.Artists include: Frank Bowling, Helen Frankenthaler, Sam Gilliam, Morris Louis, Kenneth Noland, Jules Olitski, Larry Poons, Frank Stella, Alma Thomas.
100 Emerging Artists of 2024
Experience the art world like never before with 100 Emerging Artists - 2024 Women's Edition. This annual publication highlights 100 talented women artists from around the globe.About the Series: 100 Emerging Artists is an annual book born from a global call for art. It showcases fresh, innovative, and thought-provoking works by women, shedding light on their contributions to the art world. Our mission is to support women in the arts, and this book reflects that commitment. A perfect resource for artists and art lovers alike, it features a diverse range of creators, from traditional painters and sculptors to cutting-edge digital artists. Each year, we aim to celebrate groundbreaking creativity and set a benchmark for the art world.Guest Curator: Kristin HjellegjerdeFeatured Artists: Abuk Lual, Agnes Harry Mills, Aileen Ng, Aleah Zerance, Alexandra Niculescu, Amelia Plumb, Anastasiya Levashova, Anita Clipston, Anna Mikhaela Reyes, Anna Rolskaya, Anne-Marie Roy, Annie Trowbridge, Anya Gudimova, April Byrd, Archanaa Manavalan, Asia Aveli, Candela Alconada, Carina Earl, Changyi Li, Chilu, Christa Hedwig Sturm, D'Shon McCarthy, Dasha Pogodina, Denise Reichenbach, Denise Shapiro, Diana Dău, Diane Chappalley, Drew Ruby-Howe, Dzvinya Podlyashetska, Eiman Adeil, Elizbeth Gorcey, Eunju Park, Filiz Yildiz Unal, Golnaz Jebelli, Hannah Lane, Hera Mysterium, Ioana Baltan, Irina Morisch, Ivy Case, Jasmine Mansbridge, Jasmine Veronique, Jeanne Xinjun Li, Jennifer Latour, Judith Geher, Kalin Marshall, Kate Quinn, Katharine Ryals, Katherine Perrins, Kelly Isaak, Keri Carnes, Kianne Hutchinson, Laura Grinberga, Lela Arruza, Libby Sipe, Lidia Dale-Mesaros, Margaux McAllister, Mari Keeler Cornwell, Maria-Alejandra Icaza Paredes, Meghna Sharma, Mehrnaz Khoshbakht, Melissa De Winter, Melissa Wilkinson, Michelle Reeves, Milena Guberinic, Molly Mansfield, Narmin Kassam, Natasha Malik, Nina van Alphen, Nisha Boehm, Olivia Springberg, Orn矇lie, Pamela Pachmayr, Paola Mondolfi, Petra Schott, Radhika Gupta-Buckley, Renee Kuharchuk, Robyn Wall, Roc穩o Gonz獺lez, Sandra Cavanagh, Sara De Pasquale, Sherri Carling, Sheryl Ruth Kolitsopoulos, Simge Vurtak, Sneha Bhosale, Stefani Bersinic, Stefanie Rapoza, Stuti Gupta Thomas, Susie McColgan, Tara Verkuil, Tara Yarzand, Taylor Pate, Teresa Shields, Toria Ya Tuo, Wen Liu, Yana Beylinson, Yana Chernikova, Yifan Qian, Yulia Lavrova, Zoe, Zoe Smythe.Book Details: Page Count: 220Paper Quality: Premium 70lbs coloredBook Type: HardcoverOther Editions: Premium Collectible Edition: Features gold foiling on the cover and paper edges, printed on luxurious 180GSM art paper. Available only at shop.artstoheartsproject.com.
Perspective Drawing
Perspective Drawing by Ernest Norling is a classic guide that simplifies the complex principles of perspective, making them accessible to artists of all skill levels. This book introduces readers to the fundamentals of one-, two-, and three-point perspective through clear explanations and practical examples. It dives deeper into various types of perspective and includes more detailed explanations and applications, making it a more comprehensive resource.Norling's step-by-step approach, combined with illustrations, teaches how to create depth, dimension, and realism in drawings, making it an essential resource for artists, architects, and illustrators. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this book provides the tools to improve spatial representation in your work.
Memory and Sensations
The popularisation of horror as an artistic genre is not a current phenomenon in our society. Since its emergence as a genre - through theatre, the visual arts and onto the silver screen - horror, whether through the violence of death, the pursuit of monsters or access to the world of spirits, has traversed our deepest fears and anxieties, intriguing its most diverse spectators. In this research, we will look at the relationship between the aesthetics of cinematic horror in the 21st century and the transformation of contemporary sensibility and memory, based on Walter Benjamin's studies of shock effects since Modernity. These transformations will affect the way subjects feel, perceive, remember and forget today. We will problematise the aesthetics of a new kind of horror cinema, which presents a greater intensity of violence than films produced in the 20th century, both in terms of content and form, as well as the relationship that is established between the viewer and the images, and the reason for viewers' progressive demand for this type of product.
Redefining arts and humanity in the 21st century, Nigeria
The Faculty of Arts Seminar series, is the Series publication of the Faculty of Arts, University of Maiduguri - Nigeria. The Series publications involve seminar papers presented by senior researchers, visiting professors, young researchers and doctoral students in the Faculty of Arts, other sister Faculties, Departments or affiliate colleges to the University of Maiduguri. The present series Volume NO. 5 as the title suggest: "Redefining Arts and Humanity in the 21st Century, Nigeria" has contributions on Health matters and interaction with language, Language education, Language politics, History politics, Literature Society and culture, History politics and economy, Religion politics and economy. All of these subjects and their interaction in real world are thoroughly discussed to give the volume content of interdisciplinary research approach in Arts and Humanity.
Archive in Open Sea
Arquivar em Mar Aberto (Archiving in the Open Sea), produced as a final project for the Bachelor's Degree in Visual Arts, is an essay on art and madness. Investigating the images from the Collection of the Creativity Workshop at the S瓊o Pedro Psychiatric Hospital, the author seeks to reflect on how we can relate to these images. Using notes from Jos矇 Saramago's Tale of the Unknown Island, among other works of literature, the author draws up a panorama with the idea of sailing through unknown seas in a search for what we still don't know. The text seeks to mix poetic and academic language, with the aim of investigating how we think and feel when we come across various forms of artistic manifestations.
To End The Night
To End the Night: Julius Caesar's Secret War unearths a hidden chapter of history as Caesar faces a clandestine threat that could alter the course of the Roman Empire. As Caesar's power grows, a shadowy faction within Rome conspires to undermine him. Facing betrayal from within his inner circle and an elusive enemy outside, Caesar is forced into a secret war-one where political cunning and ruthless tactics mean survival. A gripping blend of historical intrigue and pulse-pounding suspense, this novel will captivate readers with its unexpected twists and vivid portrayal of ancient Rome's high-stakes power struggles.
Collections Management as Critical Museum Practice
A reframing of collections management in museums worldwide. Collections Management as Critical Museum Practice redefines collections management as a political, critical, and social project, contradicting its misperception as a set of fixed procedures and universal practices. Highlighting national museums and community-led heritage work worldwide, this book explores the complexities of numbering, digitization, and description alongside the realities of climate change, global pandemics, and natural disasters. The contributors draw on their local experiences to emphasize the varying practices, ethics, and workplace pragmatics defining this work.
Reading Ruskin's Cultural Heritage
John Ruskin's critical commentary on culture and society, transformative in his time, established him as a leading critic of the 19th century. His prescient thinking resonates with today's issues in cultural heritage conservation. This volume presents his ideas in context, extracts from his works and future directions for his foundational ideas.
Mandala Art Of The Wild Colouring Book
Description: Unleash your creativity and explore the beauty of nature with "Mandala Art Of The Wild Coloring Book." This captivating coloring book for adults combines the intricate beauty of mandalas with the majesty of the animal kingdom, offering a unique and relaxing artistic experience.Features: Intricate Animal Mandalas: Discover a stunning collection of mandalas featuring a diverse array of animals, from majestic lions and graceful deer to exotic birds and marine life. Each design intricately weaves the essence of the animal into mesmerizing mandala patterns.Stress-Relieving Designs: Engage in the therapeutic art of coloring as you immerse yourself in these detailed illustrations. The complexity of the mandalas provides a relaxing escape, helping to reduce stress and promote mindfulness.Nature-Inspired Themes: Celebrate the wild beauty of nature as you color your way through forests, oceans, and skies, capturing the spirit of the animal kingdom in vibrant hues.Purpose: "Mandala Art Of The Wild Colouring Book" is more than just a coloring book; it's a journey into the heart of nature's wonders. Ideal for personal relaxation or as a thoughtful gift for nature and art lovers, this book invites you to explore your artistic side while connecting with the wild. Let your imagination run wild as you bring these beautiful mandalas to life with color.
America
Discover the art book "America" through the Eyes of the artist Jens KaeumleIn AMERICA, Jens Kaeumle, a celebrated artist with roots in Germany and an international artistic journey, delves into the multifaceted history and identity of America. With a background shaped by studying under renowned painters and sculptors in Hamburg and the Royal College of Art in London, Kaeumle's approach is both deeply insightful and visually captivating.This compelling book offers a unique exploration of American history through a series of poignant chapters that reflect on the nation's evolving identity. Kaeumle masterfully captures the essence of the American Dream, intertwining the country's aspirations with the realities of its social fabric. Through his distinctive portraits and art, Kaeumle highlights themes such as Identity, youth, American football, and the symbolic power that unites and divides.AMERICA is more than just an artistic chronicle; it is a dialogue between history, philosophy, and the human condition. Kaeumle's work challenges traditional art forms by merging various mediums, creating a narrative that resonates with depth and emotion. This book is a must-read for those seeking to understand America's complex identity through the lens of an artist who views the world with both curiosity and reverence.
Tales of Urban Times
Tales of Urban Times is a short story collection containing diverse settings of different backgrounds and cultures. The author uses her own experience in story-making to create a rich, complex narrative in each story. Delve into the world of suspense and surprises as you read one-of-a-kind stories of unique, relatable settings and characters.
Commons Museums
This chapbook centres pedagogy within a new model of museum practice that prioritizes community. It focuses on two cultural institutions in Indonesia, the Pagesangan School in Yogyakarta and the Lakoat Kujawas in Mollo, East Nusa Tenggara, and uses the concept of the 'commons museums', which encompasses heritage, memory, and knowledge production to shape futures. The historical theft of cultural heritage and the extraction of natural resources are situated in Indonesia's post-Reformation context, with collective archives becoming methodologies for survival. The commons museum expands perspectives around restitution, foregrounding collective research and community struggles as instruments for restoring justice and recovering knowledge.
Toward a New Culture of the Material
What happens when we begin treating multi-stable, ambivalent and adaptive behaviors of active matter as a formative principle? The contributions of this volume investigate the potential of the processual and untamable - ranging from microbial co-designing, morphogenetic experimentation and atmospheric creation to plasticity and liveliness in architecture, history of art and scientific concepts. Walking the line between analog and digital forms, the 19 perspectives from the Cluster of Excellence "Matters of Activity" not only cross disciplinary and methodological boundaries, but also aim at installing a new material paradigm between the epistemic cultures of sciences, humanities and design. Investigating a new culture of the material Interdisciplinary views on active structures, adaptive materials and sustainability
Dreamtime
Published just once before in 1988, this book contains over sixty paintings and sixty drawings by Ainslie Roberts based on Aboriginal Mythology, with texts by Melva Jean Roberts and Charles Mountford. Introduced by Dale Roberts.Quite apart from their artistic worth the paintings add a great deal to our understanding and appreciation of the myths they illustrate; and Roberts delivers them with a real sense of background, whether this is the harsh hot Centre or the green waves of the Southern Ocean.- The AustralianThe artist's evocation of these myths is often extremely dramatic and imaginative; this volume is valuable both for its material on Aboriginal mythology and as an example of contemporary Australian art.- British Book News
Singing Stream's Tarot
A book of a collection of new Tarot Cards with individual readings of each card and discussion on how to use the card and follow the readings to best advantage of the individual. The artist has created 40 new designs and the card set is available separately
I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes
As the author of both the paintings and the narrative, I find that some of my own story is intertwined within this book. Each painting is accompanied by a story. Although each painting really stands alone; you will notice that they portray what appears to be the same young woman in varying difficult circumstances. The young woman's identity is a mystery, but you may find that you can easily insert your name into her life experiences. Life can be very hard at times. I expect everyone can testify to that! My hope, however, is that as you ride the waves and walk the narrow twisting paths of the sometimes desperate situations of life, that you too can lift up your eyes and find a place of shelter, strength and victory.
The Big Book of Drawing Anime
Everything You Need to Know About How to DrawAmazing Anime & Manga Characters from the best-selling author of the MasterGuide to Drawing Anime series The Big Book of Drawing Anime is the ultimate reference on creating and drawing your own unique anime characters. It covers the basics you need to know for a solid foundation on how to draw anime, from anime heads and faces to poses, including a 101 on figure drawing that will have you creating unforgettable characters in no time. Every aspect of anime is covered--expressions (as well as facial details like different types of eyes and hairstyles), outfits (from the classic schoolgirl uniform to the bohemian), and character design (with tips on how to draw the most popular types of anime personalities). You'll learn how to create anime scenes, to increase emotional intensity, and to convey characters' personalities and how they feel about each other by how you draw them. Everything is shown in easy-to-follow detail, step by step. Author Christopher Hart also includes two trouble-shooting sections--The Do's and Don'ts of Figure Drawing and Solutions for Common Drawing Problems. All along the way you'll learn fun and invaluable lessons on how to create your own uniquely memorable anime characters and stories.
How to Draw Super Cute
This ultimate step-by-step guide from popularInstagram artist Jane Maday makes drawing incredibly simple and crazy cute! Special features: Perfect for Beginners: Includes a quick-start chapter on drawing basics and easy-to-follow step-by-step visual directions for how to draw 270 cute things. A Wonderful Gift: Over 1,200 drawings printed on premium quality paper with a sewn binding that allows you to open it flat to follow along.Bonus! 29 thematic worksheets with even simpler step-by-steps that include a space for you to give it a try How to Draw Super Cute makes drawingsuper simple. If you can pick up a pencil, you can be drawing adorable doodlesin minutes. Author and popular Instagrammer Jane Maday is a master of breaking cuteimages down into extremely easy steps that start with shapes (like circles)that are simple to draw, perfect for beginners. Jane gets you started right with a chapter on basic drawingtechniques. Then pick your category of cuteness and dive in, with her short-and-sweettutorials on drawing flowers, woodland and farm animals, birds, pets, and allthe other things in life that bring happiness and make us smile. The book also includes quick-draw thematic worksheets (PrettyPosies, Little Critters, Mushrooms & Toadstools). Each contains 5 supereasy step-by-steps with a final blank space for you to try your hand at it! Whether you are a daydreaming doodler who wants to up theirgame, a creative journaler who wants to add images to words, or simply acute-a-holic, How to Draw Super Cute will have you covered in cutenessand drawing in no time!
Ovartaci
Ovartaci (Louis Marcussen) (1894-1985) is one of the most enthralling Danish artists of the 20th century. Ovartaci lived at a mental institution from 1929 and to the end of his life. In 1979 his work was presented at the exhibition "Outsiders" at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Denmark, alongside Adolf Wolfi and others. Ovartaci worked with papier-mache dolls, magical smoking devices, mechanical objects, with large-scale decoration, on walls and curtains, as well as on the smallest of objects, and he did traditional painting. Ovartaci's objects and paintings mixes with his personal insights and fantasies to form a swirl of visions. The oeuvre is not only a work of art, but something more. Ovartaci stands for an agitated aesthetic sensibility. "I have been one hell of a fantasist", he stated late in his life. Ovartaci. The Master Madman explores the universe of Ovartaci and analyses the trauma, beauty, and strength of his work and the way he invented a life for himself through art. The book is the first international monograph on Ovartaci, and it is the first research-based book on the artist.
Anatomy and Drawing
2024 Reprint of 1936 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. This instructive book presents excellent annotated line drawings of anatomical structure for the beginning artist. Explaining the subject in simple terms and with an extensive series of dynamic illustrations, the author identifies parts of the body and demonstrates a wide array of physical activities through his sketches. Following notes on proportion and drawing, chapters cover the human skeleton, head and neck, torso, arm, hand, leg, foot, and musculature. Numerous illustrations depict various views of these structures, movements of the human figure, as well as changes in the relative proportions of features at different ages. One of the best books in its field, Anatomy and Drawing helps demystify a complex subject by enabling students to visualize the muscles and bones under the skin, and covers just about everything a beginner needs to know about drawing the human anatomy. Its fullness of information is given in simple clear form, in the manner of the accomplished draftsman. The human figure, under its various condition of age, sex and action has been so completely recorded, in its larger aspects as with details; the mechanism of the body-its bone structure, sinews and muscles so thoroughly studied and presented, that your work is nothing short of an encyclopedia; and all this within reasonable limits and in excellent form.REVIEWS: I am astonished at the amount of study, research and orderly execution that was required for the making of your "Anatomy and Drawing."A very instructive book is Victor Perard's "Anatomy and Drawing.Its numerous and explicit drawings are of great value to the art student; to the beginner it serves to stimulate the interest and to realize the need of anatomical knowledge-for the advanced student and the artist it refreshes the memory in a vivid and thorough way.Mr. Victor Perard has given to artists and art students a very fine book on human anatomy.I have strongly recommended it to students attending lectures on anatomy as it is clear, definite, and very workable. The author thoroughly understands the muscles and bone structure, and also knows how to present the subject most interestingly to beginners and students.At last the mystery of drawing has been unfolded to future artists through the simple, carefully systematized methods of your book "Anatomy and Drawing."The knowledge you impart renders the artist's effort easier, gives his drawing more freedom, character and interest, thus enabling him to dispose more readily of his work.
Dick Watkins
Dick Watkins belongs to the generation of artists whose careers were launched at the high-flying end of American-based Abstraction. Almost immediately he faced up to the abrupt end of the Modern era. Culture was no longer to be framed by 'progress'. In 1970, taking stock of the situation, he announced that he was a copyist, there being no such thing as a new creation in art, shaped as it was by visual languages. Nor did he intend to limit his curiosity about the relation of art to life by restricting himself to a 'personal' style. There followed a long and passionately adventurous exploration into many subjects and styles, during which Watkins was often the first to signal changes taking place in Western culture. The result is that for half a century he has been a major, if controversial figure in Australian art.
Marguerite Derricourt Artist
Sydney based sculptor Marguerite Derricourt is known as a creator of diverse works which embody a synthesis of movement and rest, turbulence and peace. Focussing primarily on subject matter drawn from the natural world, she has worked in a broad variety of media, from cast bronze to melted wax and hessian, from welded aluminium to neon and fibre glass, from moulded paper to chicken wire. The breadth of styles and media in her work attests to a career of inspiration and craftsmanship which sees her continue to experiment and innovate. This book presents a range of her work in sculpture and selected paintings and drawings, together with a biography, and an introductory essay by Elizabeth Fortescue, art writer for the Australian Financial Review, The Australian and The Art Newspaper.
The journey of depression
The Depression Journey explores how art and faith can be healing tools in times of darkness. The book offers insight into how art can express and transform suffering, and how spirituality can guide readers toward hope and beauty. Through testimonials and practical tools, the book invites you to discover how creativity and faith can light the way in the fight against depression.
How to Survive
Find hope to heal the relationship between our planet and all of its inhabitants, including humans, animals, and plants. Essays, visual narratives, and interviews explore practices of care and present possibilities for living differently in a fragile age. Artists and culture bearers consider bonds of love, responsibility, and reciprocity, encouraging consideration of our inherent interdependence with one another, with other creatures, and with the planet itself. This anthology looks at how life, including plant, animal, and human life, can thrive through acts of harmony. In How to Survive, women and non-binary voices present ideas of interdependence, place-based knowledge, attentiveness, liberatory imagination, mending, repair, and activism offering visions of hope and adaptation, as well as novel ways of understanding our responsibilities to the planet.
Colourful Floral Notebook
Colourful Floral Notebook: The Floral Notebook110 Unlined pages of unique watercolour floral pastel designs5.5 x 8.5 inchesHigh quality matte coverPremium white pagesLet the creativity flourish with this 110-page unlined notebook with over 40 unique floral designs and plenty of space to write, draw, jot and create. Visually stunning with high resolution graphics will make it a joy to write, create and plan.A perfect gift for school, studies, universities, work, writing and art. Or simply a perfect notebook for the everyday notetaker, dreamer, inspirer or artist!Small enough to take everywhere. Large enough to let your creativity run free.
Perspective Drawing
Perspective Drawing by Ernest Norling is a classic guide that simplifies the complex principles of perspective, making them accessible to artists of all skill levels. This book introduces readers to the fundamentals of one-, two-, and three-point perspective through clear explanations and practical examples. It dives deeper into various types of perspective and includes more detailed explanations and applications, making it a more comprehensive resource.Norling's step-by-step approach, combined with illustrations, teaches how to create depth, dimension, and realism in drawings, making it an essential resource for artists, architects, and illustrators. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this book provides the tools to improve spatial representation in your work.
The Universe in 100 Colors
At the intersection of science, art, and design, this must-have coffee table book highlights 100 mind-blowing colors that you've likely never seen before. From Instagram sensation and self-described "mad scientist artist" Tyler Thrasher and creator of the popular Matter subscription box Terry Mudge, this book comes with a foreword by Hank Green. This gorgeous compendium contains 100 amazing colors that you might otherwise live your whole life unaware of. These colors exist in the strangest of places, and serve extremely specific functions in nature, or were human-made with one goal in mind. In this oversized, design-forward book you'll find entries for each of the 100 colors, organized in gradient order, with structural and impossible colors set at the end. Each entry has a 2-page spread with a full-page image of the color plus snappy descriptions, and easy-to-understand category symbols. Some entries include diagrams. Even includes structural colors and colors outside the range of human visibility! Also included is a brief introduction to color theory, a myth-busting section, plus index, glossary, and notes. Here is your universe in living color: Cosmic Latte: The average color of the universe.Dragon's Blood A tropical tree that bleeds red resin with incredible medicinal potential.Sonoluminescence: A color created by sound!Eigengrau: The color we perceive in the absence of light (and no, it's not "pitch black"). Perfect for anyone who loves science or art, and bursting with astonishing facts and stunning photography, The Universe in 100 Colors is a wonder for the senses.
Children are Artists
This book explores how we can better understand and support children's learning identity as artists. It discusses an innovative pedagogical approach that outlines parents' and educators' roles in developing and supporting children as artists.
The Museum
Celebrates the resilience of American cultural institutions in the face of national crises and challenges On an afternoon in January 1865, a roaring fire swept through the Smithsonian Institution. Dazed soldiers and worried citizens could only watch as the flames engulfed the museum's castle. Rare objects and valuable paintings were destroyed. The flames at the Smithsonian were not the first--and certainly would not be the last-- disaster to upend a museum in the United States. Beset by challenges ranging from pandemic and war to fire and economic uncertainty, museums have sought ways to emerge from crisis periods stronger than before, occasionally carving important new paths forward in the process. The Museum explores the concepts of "crisis" as it relates to museums, and how these historic institutions have dealt with challenges ranging from depression and war to pandemic and philosophical uncertainty. Fires, floods, and hurricanes have all upended museum plans and forced people to ask difficult questions about American cultural life. With chapters exploring World War I and the 1918 influenza pandemic, the Great Depression, World War II, the 1970 Art Strike in New York City, and recent controversies in American museums, this book takes a new approach to understanding museum history. By diving deeper into the changes that emerged from these key challenges, Samuel J. Redman argues that cultural institutions can--and should-- use their history to prepare for challenges and solidify their identity going forward. A captivating examination of crisis moments in US museum history from the early years of the twentieth century to the present day, The Museum offers inspiration in the resilience and longevity of America's most prized cultural institutions.
The history of geishas in Japan
Delve into the rich and mysterious history of geishas with our latest book: "The History of Geishas in Japan - A Excursion through Japan's Cultural History". This book offers an in-depth and comprehensive look into the world of geishas and highlights their significant role in Japanese culture and history. Why you should read this book: Learn all about the origins of geishas, their development over the centuries and their role in modern Japanese society. Discover the diverse arts of geishas, from the tea ceremony to classical dance to music and ikebana. Be enchanted by fascinating details and historical events that bring the world of geishas to life. Learn how geishas operate in the modern world, adapt and preserve their traditions through innovative methods. Who is this book for? This book is a must for culture buffs, Japan enthusiasts, historians, students of Japanese studies and anyone who is enthusiastic about traditional arts and exotic stories. It is perfect for travelers who want to discover Japan, as well as for academics and researchers who are looking for deeper insights into Japanese cultural history. Your journey begins here Let yourself be enchanted by the mystical aura of the geishas and embark on an unforgettable journey through Japan's cultural history. "The History of the Geishas in Japan - An Excursion Through Japan's Cultural History" is more than just a book - it is a gateway to a world full of grace, art and tradition. Discover the timeless fascination of the geishas! Your Hermann Candahashi
Museums, Art and Inclusion in a Climate Emergency
Museums, Art and Inclusion in a Climate Emergency considers the impact of the Anthropocene on history and memory, approaches to objects and agency, and the incommensurability of western and Indigenous ontologies.
Understanding Authenticity in Chinese Cultural Heritage
Understanding Authenticity in Chinese Cultural Heritage explores the construction of "authenticity" and its consequences in relation to Chinese cultural heritage - those objects, texts, and intangible practices concerned with China's past.
The Business of Television
In this expanded and updated second edition, esteemed television executive and Harvard lecturer Ken Basin offers a comprehensive and readable overview of the business, financial, and legal structure of the U.S. television industry, as well as its deal-making norms.The Business of Television explores the basic structure and recent history of the television and streaming business, rights and talent negotiations, intellectual property, backend deals, licensing, international production, and much more. This expanded and updated second edition also features an in-depth exploration of the evolution of the streaming business, offers valuable new insights about negotiation, reflects the historic impacts of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic and 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, addresses the intersection of artificial intelligence technology and intellectual property law, and provides a greater breadth and depth of technical material about a wide variety of common television deals. The book also includes breakdowns after each chapter summarizing major deal terms and points of negotiation, a significantly expanded glossary, an extensive list of referenced articles and cases, and a wealth of real-world examples to help readers put the material into context.Written for a diverse audience of working or aspiring creative professionals, executives, agents, managers, lawyers, and students, The Business of Television is the definitive reference guide for the ever-changing television industry.
Curating with Care
This book presents over twenty authors' reflections on 'curating care' - and presents a call to give curatorial attention to the primacy of care for all life, and for more 'caring curating' that responds to the social, ecological and political analysis of curatorial caregiving.
