Ancient Plaster
Ancient Plaster: Casting Light on a Forgotten Sculptural Material offers a fresh exploration of plaster in the sculpture of the ancient Mediterranean and beyond. Challenging the traditional focus on marble and bronze, this volume reveals the crucial role of plaster both in the sculptor's workshop and as a medium for finished sculpture. Combining academic insights with contemporary artists' perspectives, the book also delves into the controversial topic of life-casting in antiquity and provides groundbreaking new interpretations of well-known plaster objects such as those from the Roman city of Baiae, near Naples. With chapters extending the chronological and geographical scope to early modern Europe and contemporary art school contexts, the book illuminates plaster's versatility and the continuity of its use across millennia. By rehabilitating this material, often overlooked or lost to the archaeological record, the volume offers a transformative view of ancient sculpture, appealing to both scholars and art enthusiasts alike.
Manga
A groundbreaking story of Japanese comics from their nineteenth-century origins to the present day The immensely popular art form of manga, or Japanese comics, has made its mark across global pop culture, influencing film, visual art, video games, and more. This book is the first to tell the history of comics in Japan as a single, continuous story, focusing on manga as multipanel cartoons that show stories rather than narrate them. Eike Exner traces these cartoons' gradual evolution from the 1890s until today, culminating in manga's explosion in global popularity in the 2000s and the current shift from print periodicals to digital media and smartphone apps. Over the course of this 130-year history, Exner answers questions about the origins of Japanese comics, the establishment of their distinctive visuals, and how they became such a fundamental part of the Japanese publishing industry, incorporating well-known examples such as Dragon Ball and Sailor Moon, as well as historical manga little known outside of Japan. The book pays special attention to manga's structural development, examining the roles played not only by star creators but also by editors and major publishers such as Kōdansha that embraced comics as a way of selling magazines to different, often gendered, readerships. This engaging narrative presents extensive new research, making it an essential read for enthusiasts and experts alike.
Velvet Curtains and Gilded Frames
Velvet Curtains and Gilded Frames explores the intermedial context of early cinema. It tackles the first European feature films' intricate relationship with its sister arts to reveal that the period referred to by historians as the "long nineteenth century" was one in which Bourgeois Realism reigned supreme. The nineteenth-century rise of the middle class coincided with realism becoming the dominant artistic mode in both form and content, leading to a revival of genre painting in the art academies; the supremacy of the social melodrama on the stage; and the advent of Pictorialism in photography. In its quest for artistic legitimacy, European filmmakers sought to win over middle-class audiences with films based on popular works of art - the first "art films" - by employing similar visual and narrative strategies as its artistic counterparts.
Beverly McIver
What can the lived experience of acclaimed painter Beverly McIver teach us about life as an African American woman artist raised in the American South, and what insights can we glean about the wider art world?Expanding on their original conversation stemming from the artists' retrospective exhibition, Full Circle, painter Beverly McIver and curator Kim Boganey delve into Beverly's life journey from her origins in Greensboro, North Carolina, to her struggles in education, her growth as an artist and caretaker, and her development as a professor. Exploring captivating, shared stories, the friends touch on themes of identity, race, caretaking, death, and depression, and how this has impacted Beverly's artistic practice.Offering thought-provoking insight into the art world, how it functions, the challenges artists of color in particular can face, and the opportunities there are for the next generation, this book is ideal reading for students of Art and Design, Art Practice, Art History, Black Studies, Gender Studies, and Disability Studies, as well as Art practitioners and curators.
Chroma
New discoveries of surviving color on sculpture spanning two millennia and across the globe, from ancient Greece to Tenochtitl獺n to Renaissance Europe Many ancient and early modern works that are viewed in monochrome today were once painted in vibrant colors. Lost to time until recently, the pigments and other surface treatments that originally adorned these objects offer a deeper appreciation of the cultures from which they originate. This handsome volume features new research by more than thirty international experts in polychromy, including art historians, conservators, scientists, and photographers. Identified through advanced technologies, scientific analyses, and in-depth research, their discoveries of surviving traces of color span the globe and vary in material, including an Archaic Greek marble sphinx, an ancient Near Eastern cloisonn矇 furniture plaque, Mexica (Aztec) limestone sculptures, and medieval and Renaissance European marbles and bronzes. This wide-ranging publication explores how these works further our understanding of ancient ideas around skin color, race, and gender; summarizes recent advances in the field; and considers polychromy's controversial rediscovery and modern reception--highlighting the role of reconstructions such as 3D-printed replicas and virtual animations in contemporary museum practice, as well as the resurgence of polychromy techniques in postmodern and contemporary European architecture. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press
The True Size of Africa
A fresh lens capturing the cosmos of Africa and its everlasting presence in our global societies. This lavishly illustrated volume approaches the vast continent of Africa from a variety of viewpoints; beyond prejudice and stereotypes, via cultural history and contemporary art: by means of permanent changes of perspective and a diversity of artistic voices. The history of humankind meets the colonial past and the omnipresence of aspects of Africa in many regions of the world. On the one hand, surprising views of Africa are focused on from Europe. And on the other, works and installations by Africans or protagonists from the diaspora present ideas, impulses and identities which all signify Africa. The texts illustrate the broad time frame from the first humans to Pan-Africanism and Afro-Futurism, as well as present literary and philosophical narratives. ARTISTS: DELE ADEYEMO, JOHN AKOMFRAH, JAMES GREGORY ATKINSON, SAMMY BALOJI, AR?B?NOR BASS?NE, MEMORY BIWA, MAR?A MAGDALENA CAMPOS-PONS, CATPC, OMAR VICTOR DIOP, SOKARI DOUGLAS CAMP, WILLIAM KENTRIDGE, KONGO ASTRONAUTS, SUSANA PILAR DELAHANTA MANTIENZO, ROM?O MIVEKANNIN, ZANELE MUHOLI, JOS?FA NTJAM, KALOKI NYAMAI, EMEKA, OGBOH, ZINEB SEDIRA, SANDRA SEGHIR, YINKA SHONIBARE, THE SINGH TWINS, G?RALDINE TOBE, KARA WALKER, CARRIE MAE WEEMS
Video Art in China 1985-2020
This is the first book that offers a comprehensive account of video art after the Cultural Revolution in China with a special emphasis on the way it progressed together with phenomenal socio-economic transformations that began in the 1980s. It examines its development against social changes and pressures, looking at such aspects as the growth of artistic and cultural groups, exhibition spaces and art schools. Charting these changes, it prizes out the many zones of influence by the dominant United States while also marking out the many independent features of Chinese video art and the conditions that shaped them.
The Costume of China; Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Chinese
Step into a vibrant world where history and culture intertwine with "The Costume of China: Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Chinese." This captivating book, now republished by Alpha Editions after decades of being out of print, offers an exquisite visual guide to the rich tapestry of traditional Chinese attire and the cultural heritage of China. Through stunning illustrations and insightful commentary, readers will explore the evolution of Chinese clothing styles, from the elaborate robes of emperors to the everyday garments of common folk. Each page reveals the intricate details of Chinese costume history, showcasing how fashion reflects the values, traditions, and manners of its time. This edition is not just a reprint; it s a cultural treasure meticulously restored for today s and future generations. Perfect for casual readers and classic literature collectors alike, it invites you to appreciate the artistry of costume design in China and the enduring legacy of its traditional dress. Don't miss your chance to own this remarkable piece of history, a true collector s item that celebrates the beauty and complexity of Chinese fashion. Dive into the enchanting world of Chinese cultural attire and discover the stories woven into every thread.
Impressionism and Paris 12-Month 2026 Engagement Calendar
Travel to Paris with the Impressionists with this spiral-bound weekly desk diary from The Metropolitan Museum of Art filled with 56 masterpieces showcasing the City of Lights during the Belle Epoque. The city of Paris and its parks and gardens, its boulevards and cafes, and the Parisians and their pursuits were the enduring subjects of the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists, all featured in this new engagement calendar from the MET. Visit a luxuriant garden in Monet's Parc Monceau. Stroll the broad, busy avenues with Pissarro's Boulevard Montmartre on a Winter Morning. Go behind the scenes at the ballet with Degas's Dance Class or spend a relaxing hour with Cassatt's Cup of Tea. These and other beautifully reproduced works by Renoir, Manet, Seurat, and more are accompanied by brief texts that provide insights about the works of art, while each page features ample space for notes and appointments. Features include: Cover painting by Camille Pissarro (French, 1830-1903) 7" x 9" (14" x 9" open) Spiral-bound paperback Printed on FSC-certified paper with soy-based ink Plastic-free packaging Packaged in a sturdy, full-color gift box Spans 12 months from January-December 2026 Sunday-Saturday weeks Pages alternate between glossy for images and matte for calendar pages for ease of writing Generous grid space for notes, appointments, and reminders Official major world holidays and observances Moon phases, based on Universal Time Year-at-a-glance pages for 2026 and 2027 Extra lined pages at back for notes, goals, and more An identifying caption and a brief descriptive historical text accompany each work of art
Impressionism and Post-Impressionism 2026 Mini Wall Calendar
Enjoy 13 stunning paintings by Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masters with this mini-sized 12-month calendar from The Metropolitan Museum of Art. From landscapes and seascapes to still lifes and portraits, this 12-month calendar highlights 13 vibrant paintings by renowned Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists, including Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Camille Pissarro, and Auguste Renoir. Throughout the year, journey from Paris to Provence and take pleasure in these breathtaking masterpieces. All of the works of art featured are from the world-famous collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Features include: 7" x 7" (7" x 14" open)--a great size for small spaces Printed on FSC-certified paper with soy-based ink Plastic-free packaging Planning spread for September-December 2025 Spans January-December 2026 Official major world holidays and observances Moon phases, based on Universal Time Information about each work of art shown
The Trembling Hand
A provocative, revelatory history of British Romanticism that examines the impact of the transatlantic slave economy on the lives and times of some of our most beloved poets--with urgent lessons for today A scrap of Coleridge's handwriting. The sugar that Wordsworth stirred into his teacup. A bracelet made of Mary Shelley's hair. Percy Shelley's gilded baby rattle. The death mask preserving Keats's calm face. Byron's silk-lined leather boot. Who would have known there could be vast worlds contained in these items? In a completely new interpretation of the Romantics and their context, Whiting Award-winning scholar and literary sleuth Mathelinda Nabugodi uses these items to frame her interrogation of the poets, leading us on an expansive journey through time and memory, situating us in depth of their world, and her own. "Freedom, liberty, autonomy are the period's favorite words," Nabugodi writes. Romantic poets sought truth in the depth of their souls and in the mind's unbounded regions. Ideals of free speech and human rights were being forged. And yet the period was defined by a relentless commitment to the displacement and stolen labor of millions. Romanticism, she argues, can no longer be discussed without the racial violence with which it was complicit. Still, rather than using this idea to rehash Black pain and subjugation, she mines the archives for instances of resistance, beauty, and joy. Nabugodi moves effortlessly between the past and present. She takes us into the physical archives, and, with startling clarity, unpacks her relationships with them: what they are and should be; who built them; how they are entwined with an industry that was the antithesis of freedom; and how she feels holding the materials needed to write this book, as a someone whose ancestry is largely absent from their ledgers. The Trembling Hand presents a dazzling new way of reading the past. This transfixing, evocative book reframes not only the lives of the legendary Romantics, but also their poetry and the very era in which they lived. It is a reckoning with art, archives, and academia bound to echo through the conversation for a long time to come.
Analysis of American Poster Art As a Medium of Communication During World War I
Impressionism and Paris 12-Month 2026 Deluxe Engagement Calendar
Travel to Paris with the Impressionists with this elegant, cloth-spine weekly desk diaryfrom The Metropolitan Museum of Art filled with 56 masterpieces showcasing the City of Lights during the Belle Epoque. The city of Paris and its parks and gardens, its boulevards and cafes, and the Parisians and their pursuits were the enduring subjects of the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists, all featured in this new engagement calendar from the MET. Visit a luxuriant garden in Monet's Parc Monceau. Stroll the broad, busy avenues with Pissarro's Boulevard Montmartre on a Winter Morning. Go behind the scenes at the ballet with Degas's Dance Class or spend a relaxing hour with Cassatt's Cup of Tea. These and other beautifully reproduced works by Renoir, Manet, Seurat, and more are accompanied by brief texts that provide insights about the works of art, while each page features ample space for notes and appointments. Features include: Cover painting by Camille Pissarro (French, 1830-1903) 7" x 9" (14" x 9" open) Hardcover with enclosed spiral binding and durable cloth spine Printed on FSC-certified paper with soy-based ink Plastic-free packaging Black ribbon page marker Spans 12 months from January-December 2026 Sunday-Saturday weeks Pages alternate between glossy for images and matte for calendar pages for ease of writing Generous grid space for notes, appointments, and reminders Official major world holidays and observances Moon phases, based on Universal Time Year-at-a-glance pages for 2026 and 2027 Extra lined pages at back for notes An identifying caption and a brief descriptive historical text accompany each work of art
Analysis of American Poster Art As a Medium of Communication During World War I
Descriptive Catalogue Of The Museum Of Art And Antiquities, In The University Of Michigan
Descriptive Catalogue Of The Museum Of Art And Antiquities, In The University Of Michigan
Historische Erkl瓣rungen Der Gem瓣lde, Welche Herr Gottfried Winkler In Leipzig Gesammlet
Historische Erkl瓣rungen Der Gem瓣lde, Welche Herr Gottfried Winkler In Leipzig Gesammlet
Early English, Dutch, And Flemish Paintings At The Blakeslee Galleries
The Rock Art of Moab, Utah
The image of the desert bighorn sheep everywhere adorns the canyon walls of the American Southwest. Whether painted or pecked onto the rock, these sheep can take on an amazing variety of box-like or streamlined designs. There are, for instance, sheep with heads that have short horns, sweeping rainbow horns, and, sometimes, iconic, curling ram horns. Sheep have legs that are shown with simple extremities, with bent legs as if they are running, with cloven hooves facing front or back, and even sheep with no legs at all. Are the long-gone artists trying to hint at a hidden code, or are the differences simply a preference in artistic style? We will probably never know the full story, but insights are to be had after a thorough inventory of rock art images are catalogued and studied. This is a matter of increased importance as our heritage of petroglyphs and pictographs is being lost to time and vandalism.
Pedagogical aspects of the development of Ukrainian musical culture
The monograph describes the main concepts, trends and features of the development of the general and of music pedagogy in Ukraine. In a single complex, the issues of the formation of the conceptual and terminological apparatus of musical education and the activities of outstanding specialists in musical culture in historical and epistemological aspects are considered.For students of musical specialties of higher educational institutions.
Marble Statuettes of the Roman Period
The excavations of the Athenian Agora have played a major role in bringing to light the rich sculptural legacy of ancient Athens. The project's storerooms boast one of the most important bodies of sculpture from classical antiquity, covering the complete range and history of output in a storied center of artistic production. This volume presents, for the first time, the marble statuettes and statuette fragments, carved between the 1st century BCE and the 4th century CE, that have been excavated from the Agora since 1931. Comprising one in six figural sculptures found at the site, these works are testament to a thriving demand for small divine images in Roman-period Greece that has been insufficiently recognized until now. Among these broken and battered figures are the portraits of polytheistic Athens: naked Aphrodite at her bath, winged Eros assisting his mother, tired Herakles after a labor, teenage Artemis aiming her bow, attentive Asklepios dispatching cures. The author marshals a detailed and heavily illustrated catalogue of 672 objects to offer new data to the study of Greek iconography and sculptural production. Taken as a collective whole, the statuettes document the vibrant religion, society, and art of Athens and beyond.
The Kingdom of Pylos
Presenting archaeological objects from the rich tombs of warrior-princes and the best-preserved Bronze Age palace on the Greek mainland, this volume features the latest discoveries from the dynamic world of Mycenaean Messenia. Ancient Pylos has long captivated travelers, archaeologists, and historians familiar with Homer's Iliad and his account of the kingdom of Nestor, the prudent elder counselor in the Trojan War. Excavations begun in 1939 unearthed the storied Palace of Nestor in Messenia, an epicenter of Mycenaean civilization at a crossroads between Crete, Mesopotamia, the Levant, and Egypt. The Kingdom of Pylos features spectacular works of art and craft, many recently excavated at sites across Messenia, including goldwork of unparalleled artistry, masterfully carved sealstones, weapons, and wall paintings. Essays by an international team of archaeologists examine key discoveries, including the Linear B tablets--the earliest written form of the Greek language--which document the political, religious, and economic organization of the prosperous Pylian community. New research and cutting-edge science cast light on the 2015 find of the Grave of the Griffin Warrior, an extraordinary, intact burial that preserved thousands of artifacts, including the celebrated Pylos Combat Agate, one of the finest works of the Aegean Bronze Age. With over 300 illustrations, The Kingdom of Pylos is the first major publication in English to reconstruct life in the kingdom of Pylos during the Late Bronze Age. This volume is published to accompany an exhibition on view at the Archaeological Museum of Messenia from February 15 to April 27, 2025, the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa from June 25, 2025, to January 12, 2026, and the National Archaeological Museum of Athens from March 1 to June 30, 2026.
