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Flatiron Books
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2024.
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"Who gets to leave a legacy? 1985. Anita de Monte, a rising star in the art world, is found dead in New York City; her tragic death is the talk of the town. Until it isn't. By 1998 Anita's name has been all but forgotten--certainly by the time Raquel, a third-year art history student is preparing her final thesis. On College Hill, surrounded by progeny of film producers, C-Suite executives, and international art-dealers, most of whom float through...
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Este libro brinda un conjunto de observaciones y herramientas para leer la fecunda historia del teatro argentino entre aproximadamente 1910 y 2010. Parte de la idea de que no hay un teatro argentino sino teatro(s) argentino(s), según el fenómeno que se focalice geográficamente. Por la naturaleza de su acontecer, el teatro no se deja desterritorializar a través de la mediación tecnológica y exige la presencia de los cuerpos de quienes lo hacen:...
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Expressive Painting is the ultimate beginner's guide to watercolor painting using dynamic, vibrant colors.
Following the same clean, contemporary, easy-to-read, and easy-to-follow layout and design of the other books in Walter Foster Publishing's popular Portfolio series, Expressive Painting gives beginning and aspiring artists the information they need to paint colorful watercolors that convey mood and emotion on canvas.
The book covers...
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There is immeasurable beauty in stillness, special tranquility in silence, and indescribable enrichment in a calm and peaceful spirit.
In the deepest part of us, we strive to live in that blessed state where earthly troubles are dissolved and have lost their power over us.
Our challenge is to capture these blissful moments by listening to the peace, calm, and stillness deep within us to discover what is ready to be revealed.
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When it comes to images, we are all animists. Deep down, we all know that images can – at least potentially – be alive or come to life. Nowadays, we may tend to rationalize our ingrained animism and explain it away as a mere projection only happening in the space between image and viewer. In the Middle Ages, however, imagery made enthusiastic use of magical, miraculous and mechanical means of animation, empowered and ensouled by both natural and...
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The work of T. C. Steele, William Forsyth, J. Ottis Adams, Otto Stark, and Richard Gruelle, known collectively as the Hoosier Group, established plein air ("in the open air") painting as a major art form in Indiana. The vitality of this style is represented in Painting Indiana III: Heritage of Place which includes 100 juried works by current Indiana plein air artists, along with paintings by the Hoosier Group, all featuring notable Indiana landmarks....
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San Quentin State Prison Death Row Art Book gives an inside view through art and images by prisoners awaiting execution at San Quentin State Prison (death row). The body of work was generated by three death row prisoners and will show the general public art and images that are rarely seen before now. These prisoners who are awaiting execution open their minds, and you'll see how some of these prisoners express some of their innermost thoughts through...
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In this study, mathematical substructure of works of Dutch graphic artistM.C.Escher is examined. Mathematical effects in Escher's works can be classified in certain topics. Most important of them can be put in order as regular division of the plane, visual paradoxes and fictions on structure of perspective and geometrical topology. For each of these topics, it can be said that Escher is influenced by some certain names as well. Most important of...
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Dive into the mesmerizing world of Art Nouveau through the life of one of its most influential figures, Alphonse Mucha, in the summarized biography, "Art Nouveau: Alphonse Mucha's Path Towards Fame and Misfortune." This beautifully written book invites readers on a journey through the remarkable life of Mucha, whose artistic vision transformed not just the world of art but also left an indelible mark on popular culture.Discover the story of Mucha's...
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Este libro analiza la radical propuesta estético-política de la Asociación Arte Concreto-Invención liderada por Tomás Maldonado en la década de 1940, a partir de la recuperación de sus vínculos con el Partido Comunista Argentino y el gobierno peronista. Con este objetivo, las producciones y acciones de los artistas concretos son abordadas en el marco de una trama de relaciones y posiciones compleja, atravesada por los debates en el comunismo...
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The definitive artist's reference guide and comprehensive sourcebook of art materials and painting techniques, now available in a modern ebook edition.
The Complete Artist's Manual covers all the elements of painting and drawing from materials to techniques, color composition and media - the ultimate artist's bible.
In addition, it contains a structured painting course with simple exercises developing into more advanced projects, with demonstrations...
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Get the Summary of Matthew Perry's Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: So begins the riveting story of acclaimed actor Matthew Perry, taking us along on his journey from childhood ambition to fame to addiction and recovery in the aftermath of a life-threatening health scare. Before the frequent hospital visits and stints in rehab, there was five-year-old...
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"For years, there have been whispers that, before his death, Van Gogh completed a final self-portrait. Curators and art historians have savored this rumor, hoping it could illuminate some of the troubled artist's many secrets, but even they have to concede that the missing painting is likely lost forever. But when Luke Perrone, artist and great-grandson of the man who stole the Mona Lisa, and Alexis Verde, daughter of a notorious art thief, discover...
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Siblings, Kate, and Jack Hill, lose everything when the family Wall Street business collapses in corruption and their father's suicide seals their fate. Starting anew without the accustomed wealth, Jack finds a new life in a small midwestern town and rescues the business that supports the township of Shadow Leaf. He uncovers his real father and unknowingly falls in love with his half-brother as a new verdant world unfurls.
Kate, a budding clairvoyant...
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Tracey Warr's art texts have been developed as an 'embedded' writer, writing with rather than about artists. Throughout her various modes of art writing, she argues against binaries and focuses on the stream of consciousness, the more than human, and remoteness.Her essays tangle with punk art, art and ecology, endurance art, performance art, site-specific art, and women's art. Warr's writing engages with the making processes of contemporary artists,...
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Bienvenue à La migration de l'art entre l'histoire et la géographie, un livre qui explore le concept fascinant de la migration des arts à travers l'histoire et la géographie. Dans ce livre, nous irons dans un voyage qui explore comment l'art a voyagé à travers le temps et l'espace, d'une région à l'autre, se transformant et s'adaptant à mesure qu'il migre.Nous examinerons les influences culturelles, sociales et politiques qui façonnent la...
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"Embark on a riveting journey into the mystical realms of Hindu mythology with 'Kal Bhairav: A Fierce Manifestation of Shiva.' Unveil the untold tales of this formidable deity, exploring the cosmic dance of destruction and creation. As ancient prophecies unfold, a gripping narrative weaves through the sacred landscapes, delving into the profound significance of Kal Bhairav. Brace yourself for an immersive odyssey where divine power clashes with mortal...
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Dive into the enchanting world of "The Enchanted Realms: The Existence and Origins of Fairies" ebook and embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of folklore and magic. At approximately 38 pages this captivating digital treasure trove is your key to unlocking the secrets of the ethereal beings that have fascinated humanity for centuries. Delve deep into the rich tapestry of fairy folklore from cultures around the world. Uncover the origins...
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Step into a literary experiment like no other, where the boundaries of repetition are pushed to their limits. "Fortnite: A Million Echoes" immerses you in a mesmerizing journey through the power of words. This groundbreaking book features a single chapter-an audacious symphony of language that stretches the limits of human endurance and perception.Within these pages, the reader will embark on an epic exploration of the word that has captivated millions...
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