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Book SynopsisDance Studies in China is a collection of articles selected from issues of the Journal of Beijing Dance Academy, translated for an English-speaking audience. Beijing Dance Academy is a full-time institution of higher learning with commitment to developing excellent professional dancers, choreographers and dance researchers. This collection includes an interview with Shen Wei, the Chinese-American choreographer, painter and director living in New York City, USA. Founded in 1954, the former Beijing Dance School was the first professional dance school ever established since the founding of People’s Republic of China. Beijing Dance Academy (BDA) officially established in 1978, it provides BA and MA degrees and has become the only institution of higher learning for professional dance education in China, as well as the largest prestigious dance school with comprehensive concentrations in the world. In recent years, BDA has committed to develop its research profile specialising in dance, the Journal of Beijing Dance Academy is one of such outcomes. The Academy is also actively engaging with international collaboration. The Intellect China Library is a series of new English translations of the latest scholarship in Chinese that have not previously been available. Subjects covered include visual arts, performing arts, popular culture, media and the broader creative industries. The series aims to foster intellectual debate and to promote closer cross-cultural knowledge exchange by introducing unique Chinese scholarship and ideas to our readers. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Dance Education in China Chapter 2: Interview with Dane Choreographer Chapter 3: Research on Dance Theories and Dance History Chapter 4: Research on Dance Culture Chapter 5: Research on Dance Creation and Dance Performance Chapter 6: Dance Science

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Book SynopsisChange is inevitable. This is the only constant in our lives. Yet, change is also something that we fear. We seek comfort in the familiar, in routines and in conventions. We are afraid of things that we don't know or we don’t understand. We fear change because we don’t know how change will affect us. Change, however, is necessary for progress. Sometimes, change happens naturally due to circumstances beyond our control, and sometimes we initiate change because we can or because we must. In 2020, we experienced the biggest change of our lifetimes. For a brief moment in history, the world came to a halt. Then, everything changed. Many things that we used to take for granted no longer applied. We experienced major disruptions to our daily lives. As if in some kind of perfect storm, so many things happened all at once – global pandemic, social inequalities, climate change, racial injustices, riots and unrests, gender struggles and rapid advances of new technologies. This book started to take shape in the midst of it all, and in a way, it is a time capsule of how we experienced the birth of what became known as the 'new normal'. Designers are the kind of people who thrive in times of change. In fact, it is their job to create change. The nature of their job is such that they have to take an existing situation and change it into a better, or a more preferred situation. Some do this by relying on their imagination and personal experiences, and some use evidence-based research to inform their work. Regardless of this, many share the belief that they can somehow make the world a better place – on a micro or a macro level. During this period of massive change, Gjoko Muratovski invited ten highly influential design figures – including iconic design leaders such as Carole Bilson, Karim Rashid, Bruce Mau, Steven Heller and Don Norman – to reflect on the state of things today. In return, each one of them shares a highly personal account on why change is good. The book also features a foreword written by the president of the World Design Organisation (WDO), Srini Srinisavan, and a conclusion by one of the greatest design philosophers of our time, Ken Friedman. By looking to the past and reflecting on the present, these designers project very personal images of the future that they would like to see. The conversations are very broad, and they cover highly diverse topics. From the effects of the pandemic, to issues of race and gender, notions of beauty, technology and industry, to global and local economies, politics, power, privilege and the importance of community. A 'must-read' for anyone interested in how designers and design can change the world. Gjoko Muratovski is a university executive, award-winning designer and innovation consultant working with leading organisations, Fortune 500 companies and governments from around the world, and a fellow of the Design Research Society. Trade ReviewWith societies and economies rapidly shifting in ways that we have never seen before; all our certainties may seem to be sliding away making us feel more vulnerable than ever. Designers play an important part in reshaping a ‘new normal’ during these challenging times. This book is a testament to how designers innovate and thrive in most circumstances. The perspectives of impressive designers and thought leaders, collected in this book, gives hope for a brighter future as informed by design. -- Lisa Scharoun, Professor and Head of the School of Design, Queensland University of Technology2020 put everyone on 'pause', interrupting fast-paced routines that left little time for reflection on forces shaping where design might and should go. Although conducted during a unique year, Muratovski’s interviews reveal an important paradigm shift from industrial to social; physical to intangible; singular to plural; and functional to meaningful. These interviewees are evidence that designers have a voice, asserting through their work visions of a future grounded in consequence rather than consumption. -- Meredith Davis, Professor Emerita, North Carolina State UniversityIn Design in the Age of Change, Muratovski has captured highly important insights and ideas from a diverse group of experts for these times of massive change. These viewpoints are valuable now and will be more so in the future as they guide us to find answers to future challenges. This book should be required reading for anyone questioning where the field(s) of design are going and where you will fit in. -- Lorraine Justice, Professor and Dean Emerita of the School of DesignTable of ContentsTime capsule – Foreword by Srini R. Srinivasan – President, World Design – Organization Acknowledgments Welcome to “The New Normal” – Introduction by Gjoko Muratovski What is the state of design today? – In conversation with Carole Bilson What is the future of design? – In conversation with Karim Rashid Why do we need creativity now more than ever? – In conversation with Natalie Nixon How can we change … everything? – In conversation with Bruce Mau What is the political power of design? – In conversation with Steven Heller Why do we fear gender-neutrality? – In conversation with Alok Vaid-Menon What’s it like to deal with racism? – In conversation with Randall Wilson What’s wrong with design education? – In conversation with Don Norman How can we create resilient economies? – In conversation with Ida Telalbasic How do we find comfort in unsettling times? – In conversation with Mark Boudreaux Survival by design – Afterword by Ken Friedman Notes on the contributors

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Book SynopsisThis book is the first to explore, in depth, major painters of the period and the factors that shaped their art. Accessible to both art novice and specialist, it is written in jargon-free, readable language, blending vignettes about the soaring art market of the eighties with illuminating interpretations of paintings by leading artists from around the world. Painting in the 1980s details where and how painting embodied the zeitgeist of the 1980s in original fusions of style and content. Erpf knows each artist’s work well, and her discussions of the individual paintings are vivid and insightful. They bring the vitality of the art world in this understudied period to the fore. The individual descriptions and discussions of paintings are lively, engaging and provocative. They infuse each chapter with the author’s passion for the subject and carry the reader along. The thematics – painting as puzzle, German history, Italian place – hold each chapter together and set the foundation for the author’s original thinking and point of view. This book explores painting by a broad swathe of artists who were at the heart of that painting resurgence. The many books that examine twentieth-century art tend to emphasize painting as part of European Modernism, American Abstract Expressionism, and Pop Art, with late twentieth-century painting often given short shrift. Excellent monographs and exhibition catalogues on individual artists exist, but Erpf’s intention is to counter the paucity of literature devoted to a larger group of painters. This is not a comprehensive look at all the artists who contributed to 1980s paintings revival. Gallerists, curators and art historians assigned labels such as New Image Painting, Neo-Expressionism, Italian Transavanguardia, Neo-Geo and the blanket designation Postmodernism to categorize painting in this era. Yet these classifications denote a false sense of homogeneity, which will be made clear in this book. This book’s narrative aims to excavate and analyse the art and ideas that shaped each artist’s style and their diverse and often ambiguous content. Works by the following artists are included: Nicolas Africano, Georg Baselitz, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Joseph Beuys, Francesco Clemente, Sandro Chia, George Condo, Enzo Cucchi, Marlene Dumas, Eric Fischl, Denise Green, Philip Guston, Peter Halley, Mary Heilmann, Neil Jenney, Donald Judd, Anselm Kiefer, Gordon Matta-Clark, Robert Moskowitz, Mimmo Paladino, A.R.Penck, Lari Pittman, Sigmar Polke, Gerhard Richter, Susan Rothenberg, David Salle, Julian Schnabel, Joel Shapiro, Frank Stella and David True. The artists discussed are all well known, but the surprises are in the innovative ways the artists insisted on returning to painting in a decade when it had been pronounced dead. Their courage and creativity comes through in the text. This will appeal to artists, art and cultural historians more broadly, and is suitable as a textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in twentieth-century and contemporary art history. Novice art historians, art enthusiasts and collectors will also find much to enjoy here – it has appeal well beyond simply those professionally involved in the art world.Trade Review'The re-emergence of painting in the 1980s in Europe and the United States is as exciting as it is confusing. In her in-depth analysis, Rosemary Erpf counters the false sense of homogeneity and problematic art historical labels attached to painterly practices of that era. Bypassing academic theories, hers is a human and empathic approach towards individual artists at work in the studio. Combining knowledge and passion, her book shines a clarifying light on the last great reset in the history of painting.' -- Dominic van den Boogerd is an art critic and Head of Research and Education at De Ateliers, Amsterdam, where he was director from 1995 to 2018.'As "indispensable" as Gerhard Richter described painting to life, this book brilliantly weaves together accounts of painting in its decade of resurgence. Featuring close analysis alongside interviews with key participants, the book makes for a crucial companion to understanding this vital period of art history.' -- Eleanor Nairne, curator at the Barbican Art Gallery and co-editor of Basquiat: Boom for Real (2017)'Rosemary Erpf energetically and cogently takes on the chaotic, polymorphous art scene of the 1980s where localism collided with the first inklings of globalism. Focusing on the three arenas familiar to denizens of the decade—the United States, Germany and Italy—she examines how abstraction and figuration jostled one another for primacy. What we see in hindsight is the active interconnection between these stylistic approaches, the role of the legacies of the immediate pasts in those areas in shaping the work, and how the work of artists she considers propelled art to new horizons, albeit not according to usual art historical orthodoxies and definitions. A distinctive aspect of this narrative, however, is Erpf’s focus on several women artists in these discourses—notably Mary Heilmann, Jennifer Bartlett, Susan Rothenberg and Marlene Dumas—whose presences in chronicles such as this, tend to be downplayed or marginalized despite the protean nature of the painterly enterprises.' -- Lowery Stokes Sims, Kress Beinecke Professor, 2021-22 The Center, National Gallery of Art and curator emerita at the Museum of Arts and Design, NY'During the tumultuous 1980s, nothing seemed more urgent inside the New York art world than the fate of painting, and many of the issues that burst into the open then are still important today. Unlike most overviews published at the time, Painting in the 1980s strikes a careful balance between the critical reception of the work and the artists’ own explanations for what they were doing. From Bad Painting to the Italian Transvangardia and beyond, Erpf pulls together over two dozen key painters of the period, introducing readers to a pre-global art milieu when ideas about image and surface were fervently debated, and painters were leading the way to a stylistic revolution.' -- Dan Cameron is a New York-based curator, author, and educator.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1. New Image Painting: A Prelude to the 1980s 2. Painting as Puzzle: The Downtown New York Art World of the 1980s 3. Abstraction: Ideas about the Thing and the Thing Itself 4. Addressing Germany’s Past: Painting in a Divided Nation 5. A Sense of Place: The Italian Transavanguardia 6. Worthy Misfits: Defying Categorization Conclusion Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis book looks at the representation of female characters in French comics from their first appearance in 1905. Organised into three sections, the book looks at the representation of women as main characters created by men, as secondary characters created by men, and as characters created by women. It focuses on female characters, both primary and secondary, in the francophone comic or bande dessinée, as well as the work of female bande dessinée creators more generally. Until now these characters and creators have received relatively little scholarly attention; this new book is set to change this status quo. Using feminist scholarship, especially from well-known film and literary theorists, the book asks what it means to draw women from within a phallocentric, male-dominated paradigm, as well as how the particular medium of bande dessinée, its form as well as its history, has shaped dominant representations of women. This is the first book to study the representation of women in the French-language drawn strip. There are no other works with this specific focus, either on women in Franco-Belgian comics, or on the drawn representation of women by men. This is a very useful addition to both general discussions of French-language comics, and to discussions of women’s comics, which are focused on comics by women only. As it is written in English, and due to the popularity of comic art in Britain and the United States, this book will primarily appeal to an Anglo-American market. However, the cultural and gender studies approach this text employs (theoretical frameworks still not widely seen in non-Anglophone studies of the bande dessinée) will ensure that the text is also of interest to a Franco-Belgian audience. With a focus on an art-form which also inspires a lot of public (non-academic) enthusiasm, it will also appeal to fans of the bande dessinée (or wider comic art medium) who are interested in the representation of women in comic art, and to comics scholars on a broad scale.Trade Review'[Invisible Presence] is a fundamental book for comics scholars, whether or not their research is focused on gender studies. Catriona MacLeod’s detailed analysis of BD, and its male and female authors, is a very valuable source of information especially the vast and varied descriptive level of characters, vignettes, plots and actions. [...] I have to highlight the importance of the vindicating aspect of this volume, namely highlighting the void regarding female characters and female authors that persists in encyclopedic and historiographical volumes on BD; the difficulty of creating genealogy about 20th-century pioneering female authors, and the gaps in the creation of female characters other than by straight white women.' -- María Márquez López, International Journal of Comic Art'Catriona MacLeod's work does not rely on archival funds: that is not her perspective. However, in terms of a culturalist method of analysis nourishing a history of representations, Invisible Presence appears to be exemplary of what gender studies can bring to the study of comics.' -- Sylvain Lesage, Genre & HistoireTable of ContentsIntroduction – Women Problems SECTION 1: PRIMARY WOMEN CHARACTERS Chapter 1 – Bécassine to Barbarella…But What Came in Between? An Introductory History of Female Primary Characters in the Francophone Bande Dessinée Chapter 2 – Bécassine: The First Lady of Bande Dessinée? Chapter 3 – Barbarella: Study of a Sex-Symbol Chapter 4 – Solving the Mystery of Adèle Blanc-Sec SECTION 2: SECONDARY WOMEN CHARACTERS Preface: A Brief Consideration of the Minor Chapter 5 – Beyond Bonemine: An Introductory History of Female Secondary Characters in the Francophone Bande Dessinée Chapter 6 – A Study of Stereotypes: The Secondary Female Characters of Astérix Chapter 7 – Secondary Women in Urban Realism: La Vie de ma mère Chapter 8 – Black Secondary Women in the Works of Warnauts and Raives: The Eroticization of Difference Chapter 9 – Secondary Women in the BD New Wave: The Female Figures of Le Combat ordinaire SECTION 3: WOMEN CHARACTERS BY WOMEN CREATORS Chapter 10 – The Women that Women Draw: An Introductory History of Female Characters Drawn by Women Artists in the Francophone Bande Dessinée Chapter 11 – The Rise and Fall of Ah! Nana: France’s first and only all-female illustré Chapter 12 – Murdering the Male Gaze: Chantal Montellier’s Odile et les crocodiles Chapter 13 – Everyday extremes: Aurélia Aurita’s Fraise et chocolat Conclusion – Problem Solved? Figures Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThe punk movement of the 1970s to early 1980s is examined as an art movement through archive research, interviews, and art historical analysis. It is about pop, pain, poetry, presence, and about a ‘no future’ generation refusing to be the next artworld avant-garde, instead choosing to be the ‘rear-guard’. Skov draws on personal interviews with punk art protagonists from London, New York, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Berlin, among others the members Die Tödliche Doris (The Deadly Doris), members of Værkstedet Værst (The Workshop Called Worst), Nina Sten-Knudsen, Marc Miller, Diana Ozon, Hugo Kaagman, as well as email correspondence with Jon Savage, Anna Banana, and Genesis Breyer P-Orridge. A large portion of the discussed materials stem from the protagonists' private archives, while some very public—scandalous and spectacular—events are discussed, too, such as the Prostitution exhibition at the ICA in London in 1976 and Die Große Untergangsshow (The Grand Downfall Show) in West-Berlin in 1981. The examined materials cover almost all media: paintings, drawings, bricolages, collages, booklets, posters, zines, installations, sculptures, Super 8 films, documentation of performances and happenings, body art, street art. What emerges is how crucial the concept of history was in punk at that point in time. The punk movement's rejection of the tale of progress and prosperity, as it was being propagated on both sides of the iron curtain, evidently manifested itself in punk visual art too. Central to the book is the thesis that punks placed themselves as the rear-guards, not the avant-gardes, a statement which was in made by Danish punks in 1981, when they called themselves “bagtropperne". Behind the rear-guard watchword was the rejection of the inherent notion of progress that the avant-garde name brings with it; how could a "no future" movement want to lead the way? Although aimed at students and scholars of art, design, music and performance history, the subject as well as the author’s accessible, occasionally playful style will no doubt draw readers with an interest in punk, music, and urban histories.Trade Review'Punk Art History is a dazzling and original exploration of punk’s relationship to contemporary art. Skov has produced a rigorously-researched, engaging, and accessible journey into punk’s art-historical foundations. Drawing on her PhD research, personal history, archival material, and interviews with those active within first-wave punk, Skov creates a tapestry of punk-art-history from Berlin, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, and London throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Her work is so rich it could be examined within a myriad of disciplines – art, music, subcultural studies, history, psychology – however, as a writer and researcher of punk and philosophy I found the philosophical threads running throughout Punk Art History the most fascinating and insightful aspect of her work. [...] Punk’s beauty lies in its ability to simultaneously embody both death and creation, and Skov demonstrates the plentiful ways in which punk-art captured this paradox. Furthermore, she eschews the ‘punk-as-postmodernism’ argument in favour of ‘punk-as-post-historical’, a reading which allows for a more fruitful discussion. [...] There is so much more to this work than I have managed to capture here – you’ll have to read it to find out.' Full review at Loud Women -- Grace Healy, Loud Women'Capturing the sharp, subversive energy that fueled punk art and music, Punk Art History is a blistering, scintillating chronicle of rebellious brilliance' -- Foreword'Skov describes incendiary punk artworks in vivid detail and with an eye for humor. The book is equally for scholars and for punk kids in cities with DIY music scenes.' -- Sarah Wolberg, Library Journal'What Skov has achieved with this book is to shine the light on a much-ignored part of punk, pulling on exemplary research and an insightful vision to illuminate an important art movement. It will be a sourcebook on the subject for many years to come. It is an essential addition to any serious punk library. Skov is a Danish art historian, author and curator based in Berlin. She works on the subjects of music, art and sexuality, with a historical focus on Surrealism and the punk movement of the 1970–80s. She is also an international affiliate of the Punk Scholars Network, and it’s clear from this book that she knows, and loves, her subject well' Full review at Louder Than War -- Mark Ray, Louder Than War“If you have ever wondered why you read about Marcel Duchamp in the morning, visit Kippenberger exhibitions in the afternoon, and listen to Black Flag or Suicide in a club at night, this is your book. It reveals the suspicion we’ve always had about the deep affinity between contemporary art and punk, that appropriation and do-it-yourself are the same, as much as the Sex Pistols’ ‘no future’ and Arthur Danto’s ‘The Death of Art.’ Marie Arleth Skov had that suspicion, because this is also a personal book: a story full of affinities shared in a wild cry that longs to destroy art in order to change life.” -- David G. Torres, art critic, curator, and professor, Barcelona“Punk Art History is an energetic, unique, and engaging exploration of punk’s relationship to both art and the associated discourse of art history. Marie Arleth Skov takes you along on a sometimes chaotic and dangerous journey, working the pressure points of her material focus with great detail, accuracy, and crossdisciplinary analysis.” -- Ian Trowell, independent scholar and writer, Cambridge“As an art historian who is both a fan and a scholar of punk, I have been waiting for someone to write this book! Punk Art History is the first real scholarly survey of both the art-historical influences and visual culture of the artists to emerge from punk in Europe and the United States. Rigorously researched and accessibly written, spanning Duchamp to Divine to Die Tödliche Doris, Marie Arleth Skov has finally written an art history that is truly punk AF.” -- Maria Elena Buszek, curator and professor, University of Colorado Denver'Punk Art History, which describes the history of artists, works and exhibitions that consciously stepped aside from the mainstream of art, is a refreshing reading experience precisely because it looks at Art history of the turn of the 1970s and 1980s from a fresh angle. Although the subculture formed around punk rock has already been studied in the 1970s, the areas of interest have recently expanded, as Skov brings out in this book, for example women's agency or scenes outside the Anglo-American context. Punk culture is also studied in new disciplines. Skov also reminds me that art history is a discipline where the study of punk culture is relatively new.' -- Riikka Niemelä, Tahiti - art history as a science [translated from Finnish through Google]Table of ContentsAcknowledgements 1 Prelude 1.1 What are we looking at? A punk art movement? 1.2 Negations, conflicts, and swindles: The elusiveness of punk 1.3 Case in point: The first Punk Art exhibition, 1978 1.4 Forty-five years of trying to capture the art in punk 2 Art Origins in the Story of Punk 2.1 The short version: From proto to post 2.2 Art school vs. hard school 2.3 Punk precursors: 1919, 1966, 1968 2.4 DIY: The DNA of punk 3 Pop Multiples, Camp Affirmations 3.1 Andy Warhol: "Hero of the Punks" 3.2 Hedonism as attack 3.3 Trash and travesty 4 The Weapons of the Underdog 4.1 Punk propaganda 4.2 Punk poetry 4.3 Crime as art, scandal as art 5 Art with No Future? 5.1 Originality and appropriation 5.2 Modernity in extremis 5.3 Avant-garde vs. rear-guard 6 Children Run Riot: The Art of the Infantile 6.1 Dead end kids 6.2 The Life of Sid Vicious: The sad, dead boy 6.3 "Infancy conforms to nobody" 7 Work vs. Play 7.1 Punk's homo ludens 7.2 Ingenious dilletantes 7.3 The Baby Wagner Lullaby, or: Brilliance blackout 8 SEX 8.1 Queer punks and dykes in high heels 8.2 Defiant prostitutes, porn artists & well-dressed whores 8.3 Sadism and submission 8.4 Punk feminism: Vamp up! 9 Pain and Presence 9.1 Performances and punches 9.2 "It hurts and looks cool!": Fetish fashion 9.3 Real romance? 10 Dystopian with a Twist 10.1 It's the end of the world 10.2 The Grand Downfall Show 10.3 Broken heroes, aces of failure 11 The Laws of the Lawless List of Interviews and Archives Notes Bibliography Index

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Book Synopsis'The events of the first and second world wars are brought to vivid, startling life thanks to Amaral's skill at colourising contemporary images' Observer The epic, harrowing and world-changing story – in words and colourized images – of global conflict from the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the obliteration of Hiroshima by the dropping of the first atom bomb. The World Aflame embraces not only the total conflagrations of 1914–18 and 1939–45 and the international tensions, conflicting ideologies and malign economic forces that set them in train, but also the civil wars of the interwar period in Ireland and Spain, wars in Latin America, Britain's imperial travails in such places as Ireland, Somalia and Palestine, and events on the domestic 'fronts' of the belligerent nations. Like The Colour of Time, this is a collaboration between the gifted Brazilian artist Marina Amaral, and the leading British historian Dan Jones. A fusion of amazing pictures and well-chosen and informative words, The World Aflame offers a moving – and often terrifying – perspective on the bloodiest century in human history. 'A new perspective on the bloodiest half-century in history' Daily Mail 'Immensely vivid' Sunday Times 'Brings history to life in breaktaking technicolour' Financial Times 'Revelatory' Daily Express 'The past – even its grimmest, darkest hours – was not in black and white' GuardianTrade ReviewThe events of the first and second world wars are brought to vivid, startling life thanks to Amaral's skill at colourising contemporary images * Observer *Amaral's colourised images bring history to life in breathtaking technicolour. Although, actually, Amaral's palette is far more nuanced and beautiful than that * Financial Times *Frequently stark and sometimes bleak... but this is a testament to the quality of Amaral's work, and its effect on the human eye' * Military History *The past – even its grimmest, darkest hours – was not in black and white * Guardian *A new perspective to the bloodiest half-century in history * Daily Mail *For the first time, we are seeing the scenes in colour as images from a new book show how much changes but how much stays the same as history unfolds. Covering the years between 1914-1945, The World Aflame shows the planet gripped by wars, the rise of right-wing governments and a deadly pandemic * Sunday Post *You may need a strong stomach for some of the images, but they are immensely vivid, and Jones's text is crisp * Sunday Times *While many can claim to show you Winston Churchill as he's never been seen before, this photograph is perhaps a true first * Discover Britain *To see Winston Churchill's youthful freckly face in 1911 is revelatory. In a single image, we see how far the journey was from a somewhat gadabout sea lord to Our National Saviour * Daily Express *Stunning * People's Friend *Jones's commentaries are small miracles of compression... Amaral's achievement in bringing colour as 'an emotional enhancing agent' to these photographs is extraordinary' * World of Interiors *You may feel that you have seen it all before; this book triumphantly suggests otherwise * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisThe Wilton House sculptures constituted one of the largest and most celebrated collections of ancient art in Europe. Originally comprising some 340 works, the collection was formed around the late 1710s and 1720s by Thomas Herbert, the eccentric 8th Earl of Pembroke, who stubbornly ‘re-baptized’ his busts and statues with names of his own choosing. His sources included the famous collection of Cardinal Mazarin, assembled in Paris in the 1640s and 1650s, and recent discoveries on the Via Appia outside Rome. Earl Thomas regarded the sculptures as ancient – some of them among the oldest works of art in existence – but in fact much of the collection is modern and represents the neglected talents of sixteenth-and seventeenth-century artists, restorers and copyists who were inspired by Greek and Roman sculpture. About half of the original collection remains intact today, adorning the Gothic Cloisters that were built for it two centuries ago. After a long decline, accelerated by the impact of the Second World War, the sculptures have been rehabilitated in recent years. They include masterpieces of Roman and early modern art, which cast fresh light on Graeco-Roman antiquity, the classical tradition, and the history of collecting. Illustrated with specially commissioned photographs, this catalogue offers the first comprehensive publication of the 8th Earl’s collection, including an inventory of works dispersed from Wilton. It re-presents his personal vision of the collection recorded in contemporary manuscripts. At the same time, it dismantles some of the myths about it which originated with the earl himself, and provides an authoritative archaeological and art-historical analysis of the artefacts.Trade Review'This volume on the marbles at Wilton House forms an impressive addition to the literature on the privately owned collections of antiquities in Britain.' – Clare Hornsby, Journal of the History of Collections (2021)'This impressive book is the first comprehensive publication of the sculptures assembled in the early eighteenth century at Wilton House near Salisbury in Wiltshire by Thomas Herbert (1656–1733), eighth Earl of Pembroke... This book is a must for anyone interested in classical art and its subsequent artistic history, interpretation, and reception.' – Mark Merrony, Antiqvvs, Issue 9, Winter 2021/22'Attentive readers will glean that a number of pieces sold off in the last century have returned to Wilton, a poi­gnant demonstration of the current generation’s devo­tion to preserving the family’s important classical legacy. Stewart, too, advances this effort; his up-to-date, infor­mative catalogue admirably succeeds in introducing the 150 or so sculptures on view at Wilton today to a schol­arly audience. His work clears away the many cobwebs that have entangled the reception of Wilton’s antiquities and lays a solid foundation for future investigations.' – Elizabeth Bartman (2022): American Journal of Archaeology‘P. Stewart does not fail to capture the personality of Pembroke, to evoke its eccentricity – which has earned a number of works preposterous identifications – but also its culture, which was also reflected in an impressive collection old books and medals, successively sold between 1828 and 1920. What was undoubtedly the largest collection of antiques in the kingdom and a real tourist attraction of which the guides of the 18th century keep the memory had almost sunk into oblivion and it is all the credit of William, 18th Earl of Pembroke and 15th Earl of Montgomery, and the Wilton Trustees for restoring it to some luster by truly resuscitating it, at the price of redemptions in public sales where reappeared certain works and research in the various dependencies of the area where a few items had gone astray in conservation conditions often deplorable, to have carried out certain restorations and decided to entrust P. Stewart the task of producing this catalog, which he has done all the more exemplary that the difficulties were numerous. …this large volume is very well edited (beautiful matte paper, sturdy hardback and illustrated dust jacket) by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd.’ – translation of Jean-Charles Balty (2022): L’Antiquité Classique 90Table of ContentsPreface ; Image Credits ; Introduction ; Catalogue ; Statues, Statuettes, and Herms ; Busts and Heads ; Reliefs and Miscellaneous Objects ; Architectural Elements ; Plates ; Appendix 1 Works Formerly in the Collection ; Appendix 2 Concordance to Michaelis ; Index of Names and Places

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Book SynopsisIn a world of turmoil, art matters more than ever. Art can bring about political action, even social revolution. Art reminds us of the things that really matter. It lifts our eyes to eternity and show us the importance of the here and now. With illustration from contemporary art and reference to theatre and film, this book shows the importance of art for all, not just the professionals. Creativity helps humans to flourish and reflects the character of a creative God. This is a book to return to time and again for inspiration and encouragement. Illustrated by author Alastair Gordon, Why Art Matters encourages us to embrace creativity at home, church, in play and professionally in the creative arts and industries.Trade ReviewIn this marvellous and beautiful book, painter Alastair Gordon answers the question, not with a justification, but instead with a multifaceted celebration. Like the many genres of art and the myriad ways they enrich us, Gordon lets bloom a thousand and one answers to the question. And every one is an invitation--"Come and see!"--to a richer world and a better way to be human. -- James K.A. Smith, Calvin University; editor in chief, Image journal; author of 'You Are What You Love' and 'On the Road with Saint Augustine'A breath of fresh air! Ally's book and his art call us to reject the lies and see reality as it is: God’s reality. -- Mark Meynell, Director (Europe and Caribbean), Langham PreachingA timely appreciation of the importance and significance of the visual arts. -- Philip Archer, OBESuffused with wisdom, joy and wonder -- Makoto Fujimura, artist and author of 'Art+Faith: A Theology of Making'Deeply personal and heart-warming… a ‘must-read’ for creative students -- Lois M Adams, UCCF Arts Network CoordinatorThis is not just a book for lovers of art. This is a book for everyone ... beautifully crafted, Biblically rooted and, at times, painfully vulnerable. -- Phil Knox, author of Story Bearer and Head of Mission to young adults, Evangelical AllianceJust the book we need in these days when many of us are filled with self-doubt and pessimism -- James Paul, director of L’Abri Fellowship England and author of ‘What on Earth is Heaven?’

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Book SynopsisAn essential guide to making ceramic jewellery from sourcing or creating fittings and findings, combining other materials and avoiding potential design issues. Ceramic jewellery is an ever-growing area of the ceramic world. Although ceramic beads have been around for as long as pots have, the idea of ceramic jewellery has been making a comeback in a much more glamorous and professional form than ever before. This book shows you how ceramic can be combined with other materials such as silver, gold, feathers, leather, textiles or stone to create some unique and innovative pieces. It teaches you how to source or create your own fittings and findings, common design problems and the practicalities of joining the various elements to create a successful piece. The book is well illustrated both with practical images and beautiful photos of finished work from an international range of artists.Trade ReviewHot off the press, this book gives all the essential information to make ceramic jewellery plus an attractive colourful gallery of work by international artists. * Craftsman Magazine (July 2010) *A very useful book for the beginner and for those who wish to be inspired to produce more innovative pieces. * Kent Potters Association newsletter (Aug/Sept 2010) *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Design considerations for jewellery 2. Decorative clay surface techniques 3. Forming 4. Colour 5. Firings and kilns 6. Some simple metal techniques 7. Findings 8. Gallery Health & Safety Bibliography Suppliers Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisThis dazzling visual compendium highlights the work of designers and 3-D render artists around the globe who visualize utopian architectural, landscape, and interior designs set in dreamlike and futuristic environments. This compilation book is curated by London-based designer Charlotte Taylor, whose Instagram account @maison_de_sable features many of her own designs and collaborations with render artists as well as those of her contemporaries. Featured designers and artists include the following listed per their influential Instagram accounts: @sixnfive, @paulmilinski, @teaaalexis, @joemortell and many more. 3D architectural renderings were originally conceived as a communication tool between designers and clients to help them visualize a proposed buildable design. This genre continues to be extremely useful for this purpose but has now also become an art form in its own right that can convey dreamlike imaginary settings. This collection features many of the most prolific and skilled 3D artists that showcase a high-end, modern and futuristic aesthetic that blurs the line between reality and fantasy. In this virtual world, building and budget constraints do not impede the imagination of the creators. Design Dreams is an inspirational and aspirational volume for architects and designers as well as fans of high design in interiors, furniture, landscape, travel, and lifestyle. UNIQUE VIEWPOINT: This book captures the growing genre of architectural visualizations from an international roster of 3-D render artists around the world who create evocative and coveted dream homes and fantasy destinations. Perfect for: Digital design enthusiasts Design-savvy shoppers Decorators and interior design fans Architects Designers A distinctive special occasion, holiday, or birthday gift for someone interested in 3D render software, and design visualization. Instagram followers of @maison_de_sable and other influential accounts

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Book Synopsis Celebrate the iconic female actors and filmmakers of the French New Wave with a compelling new examination of their role as a vital part of cinema history, as well as their influence on attitudes and style in society at large.Legends of style, mystique, and individuality, actresses such as Anna Karina, Jeanne Moreau, Jean Seberg, Brigitte Bardot, and filmmaker Agnès Varda, stand out as emblems of the French New Wave who continue to fascinate audiences worldwide. Part of a larger group of “modern women” who revolutionized cinema, they broke out of the rigid representations that confined women to stereotypes and led the way toward more complex female roles. Their individual voices and undeniable presence brought authenticity to their characters that resonated both on screen and off.Nouvelles Femmes offers a fresh take on these compelling women, illuminated by quotes from the films, directors, and, most importantly, the women themselves. Film stills complementing the narrative showcase innovations in style and illustrate behind-the-scenes moments between actresses and directors. With accomplishments ranging from writing and directing to activism, women of the French New Wave paved the way for today’s most modern women in film and in society. Admired by cinephiles all over the world, their legacy lives on as they continue to stand as icons of one of the most innovative times in cinema. This beautifully crafted film history book captures their powerful influence and makes an essential gift for movie lovers and devotees of French film history.

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Book Synopsis The definitive, deluxe art book about Edward Gorey's theater work—from the iconic and Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Dracula to the wildly creative productions to which he devoted the last decade of his life. Edward Gorey (1925-2000) was a prodigious and original artist who published more than one hundred beloved works, including The Gashlycrumb Tinies, The Doubtful Guest, and Amphigorey, and illustrations that appeared regularly in such publications as The New Yorker and The New York Times and books by authors ranging from Charles Dickens and T.S. Eliot to John Updike and Virginia Woolf, among many others. His animated credits for the PBS Mystery! series introduced him to millions of television viewers. In addition to his intricate pen-and-ink drawings and darkly humorous storybooks, Gorey also nurtured a lifelong passion for the performing arts. This volume is th

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Book SynopsisCatherine Hyde follows the journey of the bee and the sun in a calendar of glorious full colour paintings that celebrate the sensory delights of herbs, seasoned with bee and plant lore. From the rising and setting of the Pleiades, from sunrise to sunset, the bee and the sun work in harmony, a miracle of nature, growth and new life. Beneath the shifting constellations, equinoxes and solstice markers, as the bee progresses from plant to flower, acclaimed artist Catherine Hyde pays tribute to the magic and mystery of nature. Snippets of ancient bee beliefs and plant folklore are complemented by paintings of wild thyme, saffron, meadow sweet, basil, mallow, lavender and many more delights. A book to treasure, and an ode to the wonder of nature. 'This is a treasure... Such a celebration of the wheel of the year' JACKIE MORRIS, CILIP Kate Greenaway winner of The Lost Words, on The Hare and the MoonTrade ReviewBlending beautifully vibrant paintings with the written word, this gorgeous calendar of art celebrates the magic of nature, as well as the sensory delights and etymology of herbs * Daily Mail *PRAISE FOR THE HARE AND THE MOON: 'This is a treasure by Catherine Hyde. It is a thing of beauty that traps time... Such a celebration of the wheel of the year' Jackie Morris, CILIP Kate Greenaway winner of The Lost Words. 'She is, if you will, a visual poet weaving images, symbols and archetypes into paintings that resonate in the subconscious and linger there like half-remembered dreams or the dark fairy stories with which she has such affiliation' Pip Palmer, Galleries Magazine. 'Share the joy of leafing through the beautiful book which contains a treasure trove of visual and oral language... Atmospheric, entrancing and sparing enough to act as stepping stones into endless daydreams' Cornwall Today. 'It is the vibrant and atmospheric paintings and the way they bring to life the flora and fauna of the British countryside that make this book one that resonates... A book to treasure' The Field. 'An absolutely exquisite calendar of paintings, it's gorgeous... A celebration of flora, fauna and country life, this simply stunning tome would make the perfect girft or coffee table book' * The Countryside *

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Book SynopsisFilled with space-saving storage and decorative details, these unique homes under 1,200 square feet prove that bigger is not always better. In recent years, many have turned our backs on the trend for oversized houses and embraced small-space living. Cosy, compact dwellings have so much to offer; they bring families closer together and make it easier than ever to express personal style. In Small Spaces, Big Appeal, Fifi O'Neill captures the zeitgeist by showcasing homes across a spectrum of styles and locations, and stories of contented homeowners who have created unique, imaginative spaces. Living in a small home doesn’t preclude having an elegant aesthetic. In fact, it allows you to focus on the elements you truly appreciate and the spaces you will use the most. Whether classically furnished or boasting a happy informality, the little gems featured in this book are more infused with a spirit than put together according to a set of rules. Rooms are airy yet intimate, with nooks and alcoves that offer daydreaming spots and built-in storage in spite of their modest footprints. Whatever your preferred look – nostalgic, romantic, modern, country, coastal, urban, minimalist or maximalist – living small has big advantages. It encourage us to live more simply and, best of all, to create spaces with style, grace and versatility that rival homes of many times their size.

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Book SynopsisMany people crave a creative outlet, but more often than not, don't know where to start. In Colours, Giovanna Ranaldi invites you to nurture your creativity and build your confidence by taking inspiration from famous works of art that celebrate colour.Each section explores a particular aspect of colour, from basics such as the history of the colour wheel and using complementary colours, to understanding the impact colour has on our emotions and dreams. Throughout the book, Giovanna provides creative and fun prompts that will encourage you to draw or paint on the pages using various techniques. Colours is full of information on how to see colour and use it in your own artwork and is packed with inspiration from the world's most celebrated artists, including Paul Klee, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Sonia Delaunay and more.Colours is a short course in unlocking your creative self – perfect for budding artists of all ages who are keen to try out different artistic techniques and materials, and begin their artistic journey.Table of ContentsIllustrated text - Exploring the world of colour through the eyes of great artists and their masterpieces.Exercises - Questions and practical challenges for the reader to discover the effect and impact in the way we observe and play with colour.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated exploration of the art of calligraphy in Hebrew, from the Sacred Scrolls to modern Hebrew graffiti. Calligrapher and scribe Izzy Pludwinski is in love with letters, and this love shines through in this ground-breaking book. Here you will find examples of writing and design from Biblical times to the present day that showcase the art of lettering as well as the beauty inherent in the forms themselves. Individual chapters look at historical manuscripts and their influence, traditional calligraphy and lettering, aleph-bets and individual letters, abstract and decorative calligraphy, the use of Hebrew calligraphy in fine art and street art, with a final a section on scripts from sacred objects. With more than 200 illustrations that span the history of the Hebrew alephbet over three millennia, this book will engage, delight, and surprise.Trade ReviewThis is one superbly beautiful book, and an important one. * Alphabet Journal *A treat for the eyes and mind * Publishers Weekly *Izzy Pludwinski has an artist's eyes and the disciplined hands of a master scribe. In this beautiful book he writes from the heart with deep understanding of the techniques and rhythms of traditional and modern Hebrew letterforms and shows us how the aleph-bet continues to evolve, versatile and beautiful, as a vitally expressive contemporary art form. -- Donald JacksonIzzy Pludwinski is an artist, an artisan, and a master teacher. His letterforms sing and soar ... This work is a gift that deserves to be given to all whom we love, and to all whom we wish to introduce to the breathtaking beauty of Hebrew script. -- Marc Michael Epstein... profusely illustrated with examples from thousands of years ago to the present day; running the gamut from polished, consistent letterforms to wildly abstract expressions of the alphabet - including three dimensional carved examples and even street graffiti. For an overview of the possibilities for beauty offered by Hebrew letters there is no better resource than this book. -- Jerry Kelly... this is a book for font enthusiasts, lovers of Judaica, and those passionate about the minutiae and range of the written form. * Hyperallergic *[a] magisterial examination of the evolution and practice of the Hebrew letter and its calligraphy -- David A. Andelman * The Fellowship of American Bibliographic Societies Journal *

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Book SynopsisAccomplished artist Marion Kaiser brings you this fun, beautiful and quirky guide to creating cute stone art. Getting started couldn’t be easier. It doesn’t require expensive materials or complicated techniques – all you need is a stone, some acrylic paints and varnish! It’s great for beginners, and more seasoned artists alike, and is the perfect family craft. Discover 20 fun designs in a variety of styles. Projects include animals such as a panda, elephant and lizard, insects such as a ladybird and dragonfly, and birds such as a swan and a penguin. There are other lovely things to create too, such as a cottage, a mandala and a feather. With clear step-by-step instructions accompanying each design, and beautiful photographs to inspire you, Painting Stones will soon have you on your way to creating your own rock art collection. You can even share the fun by creating a quirky treasure trail around your neighbourhood for passers-by to discover!Trade ReviewThe beauty of the front cover indicates the quality of the contents, every page filled with incredible photographs, all Marion's work. For novices, through to real artists, the book is a true inspiration, vibrant, exciting, a step-by-step guide to achieving true pieces of art. The excitement of my granddaughters on seeing the book and the equipment I had bought, all listed clearly in the book, was a joy to see but it was at least an hour before we could get started. They were so entranced with the photographs they had to see each page first of all and then their personal thoughts of Marion had to be read and discussed. This is so much more than a guide, it is a thing of beauty in itself. The three of us decided to start with the first design, the Ladybird which we sketched the basic design but then added our own decoration which the girls loved doing and achieved an excellent result. The instructions are so easy to follow, very clear, and in simple language for all to follow. I honestly cannot praise this book enough and am certain it is going to be referred to many, many times in our craft sessions. Painting stones has never been such fun. All three of us, 6-year-old, 9-year-old, and 73-year-old all gave it 10/10 and at £9.99 is one of the best value books I have owned. -- Jean Vaughan * Customer Review *In four decades of writing about art books, this is only the second one I have seen that is about the well-established practice of painting stones. I may have missed a few smaller ones, but it's not something that's troubled the mainstream. Where the previous one (also published by Search Press) concentrated on animals, this takes a general approach that offers the opportunity to suit subject matter to shape. While Michelangelo's remark about finding out what's in the block might be taking it a bit too far, the principle is not dissimilar. The book is project-based, something bedevilled by the now de rigeur funky typeface used for the headings. The materials list is clear and concise and the stage instructions are very much to the point. The illustrations are sharp and well-sized, which is to be welcomed, and you should have little trouble producing results like the examples Marion provides. -- Henry Malt * The Artist *Getting started doesn't need expensive materials or complicated techniques. These 20 fun designs use just a stone, some acrylic paints and varnish. Clear step-by-step instructions and beautiful photos are ideal for beginners or more seasoned artists and this is the perfect family craft. * Machine Knitting Monthly *Table of ContentsForeword 2 The basics 4 Stones 6 Paints 8 Brushes 9 Painting techniques 10 Projects 12 Ladybird 14, Clownfish 18, Lizard 22, Goldfish 26, Bee 30, Cottage 34, Feather 38, Swan 42, Dragonfly 46, Yellow Mandala 50, Guardian Angel 54, Panda 58, Elephant 62, Penguin 66, Blue Mandala 70, Dandelion 76, Cat 80, Dragon 84, Turtle 88, Mouse 92.

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Book SynopsisLearn to paint 50 vibrant watercolour flowers in seven simple stages, with award-winning artist Penny Brown. Paint 50: Watercolour Flowers is the second title in a new beginner-friendly 'how-to-paint' series, following the same step-by-step formula as the mega-selling How to Draw series. This book focuses on a range of flowers, from rambling roses to elaborate orchids. This clear, large-format book covers classic cottage garden favourites to exciting exotics, ensuring that you're sure to find your favourite. The book will teach you how to paint over the course of 50 simple watercolour projects. Each can be completed in just 7 simple steps from initial line drawing to finished creation, using a small selection of colours and a handful of easy-to-follow watercolour techniques. Whether you want to create a hand-painted card, decorate your wall or maybe you simply want to learn the relaxing art of painting with watercolours, with 50 motifs to choose from, you’ll easily find something to inspire you. No prior knowledge of watercolour techniques needed –This book contains a short list of tools and materials needed to get started and a clear and informative guide to the basic techniques needed to paint this varied collection of flowers. No drawing skills required – The line drawings are provided at full size, ready to copy or trace – and all the information on how to do so is also included. The line drawings are also available to download for free from Bookmarked Hub. Suitable for artists of all levels – With a laser-focus on just the essential colours and techniques, Penny Brown's years of artistic and teaching experience cut through to give you exactly what you need to succeed.Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 Columbine 12, Snapdragon 14, Indian Mallow 16, Camellia 18, Himalayan Clematis 20, Coneflower 22, Perennial Cornflower 24, Crane’s-bill 26, Crocus 28, Dog Tooth Violet 30, Early Spider Orchid 32, Sunflower 34, Waterlily 36, Witch Hazel 38, Rose 40, Arum Lily 42, Canna Lily 44, Slipper Orchid 46, Forget-me-not 48, Gorse 50, Marigold 52, Red Passion Flower 54, Peanut Cactus 56, Pink Orchid Tree 58, Rambling Rose 60, Siam Tulip 62, Siberian Iris 64, Yellow Skunk Cabbage 66, Cyclamen 68, Mexican Sunflower 70, Water Hyacinth 72, Geum 74, Lobster Claws 76, Trumpet Vine 78, Balkan Anemone 80, Bird of Paradise 82, Bird Orchid 84, Siberian Squill 86, Lotus 88, Pasqueflower 90

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Book Synopsis30 fabulous projects for beginners? get comfortable with watercolor, using only 3 colors at a time!Create neat and pretty watercolor projects with only 3 colors at a time! With this book you''ll be able to paint animals, flowers, plants, baked goods and more in swift and quick strokes, using minimal yet distinctive color palettes.Artist Katie Putt, New Designers "One to Watch" (London, 2019) uses a simple, fun process to explain how color mixing works for beginners. Using just 3 colors at a time, you can discover how the colors interact and gain confidence with easy ?mini masterpieces? to paint.The book includes 10 sections, each one based around a different set of 3 watercolors. Within each section you will find: The three colors shown on a simple color wheel A comprehensive mixing chart showing how each color will interact with another of the 3. 3 mini masterpieces?simple painting projects to create using colors from the mixing palette, with easy mixing instructions and simple stages to follow. The book includes 30 projects and 10 color schemes overall.The colors chosen for the palettes are all easily available, and large swatches of each pure color will make matching it easy, even if your paint shop doesn?t happen to stock that particular brand or shade.This is the perfect book for beginners as well as more developed artists who want to play around with more limited color designs.

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Book SynopsisDiscover a wealth of innovative and inspiring ideas for using colour in crewelwork, from one of the world's leading embroiderers, Tatiana Popova.

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Book SynopsisPaul Gauguin is commonly regarded as one of the greatest modern artists. He is renowned for resplendent, mythic imagery from Oceania, for a life of restless travel and for his supposed immersion in Polynesian life. But he has long been regarded ambivalently, and in recent years both Gauguin's sexual behaviour, and his paintings, have been considered exploitative. Gauguin and Polynesia offers a fresh view on the artist, not from the perspective of European art history, but from the contemporary vantage point of the region – Oceania – which he so famously moved to. Gauguin's art is revealed, for the first time, to be richer and more eclectic than has been recognised. The artist indeed did invent enigmatic and symbolic images, but he also depicted Polynesia's colonial modernity, acknowledging the life of the time and the dignity and power of some of the Islanders he encountered. Gauguin and Polynesia neither celebrates nor condemns an extraordinary painter, who at times denounced and at other times affirmed the French empire that shaped his own life and the places he moved between. It is a revelation, of a formative artist of modern life, and of multicultural worlds in the making.Trade ReviewImagine a book about Gauguin written by someone who truly knows, first hand, the Pacific islands, their history, their cultures. Imagine an author capable of looking at Gauguin’s paintings not as illustrations of ‘primitivism’ or ‘colonialism’ but as attempts – failures, successes, improbabilities – to come to terms with another way of life. This is the book. There is no other like it. * T. J. Clark, art historian and author of The Painting of Modern Life *Refreshingly original, Gauguin and Polynesia is an impressive and deeply engaging dive into aspects of Gauguin’s oeuvre that have largely evaded discussion and analysis. Guiding the reader through a crisscrossing series of historical trajectories and personal encounters, the author leans confidently into the puzzling contradictions and ambiguities that have intrigued Gauguin’s admirers and detractors alike, deploying paintings, people and places as sites of connection. A crucial addition to the literature, this remarkable volume draws on the unique vantage point of Indigenous histories and the powerful spiritual agency of the Islands to reveal a penetrating glimpse of life in Polynesia as it might have been for Paul Gauguin. Pointing to saliences and possible confluences, Thomas offers readers a compelling and imaginative analysis of Gauguin – one that illuminates and heightens our understandings yet leaves things open, fugitive and deliciously unresolved (just as the artist himself would have it). * Maia Nuku, Metropolitan Museum of Art *This brilliantly argued book by a distinguished anthropologist and historian of Oceania offers new perspectives on a figure until now understood through a Western-centred history of art. Drawing on ethnographic and historical sources, local knowledges and the experiences of Pacific artists, he reopens our response to many familiar paintings, complicating the ideas of primitivism, cultural appropriation, and sexual exploitation that currently frame discussions of Gauguin. By showing both Europe and Oceania in transformation, their histories dialectically linked, Thomas crafts a complex realism – a model for studies of travelling art and artists in an uneven modernity. * James Clifford, author of The Predicament of Culture *PRAISE FOR VOYAGERS 'Takes readers on a narrative odyssey' Wall Street Journal, Books of the Year 'Highlights a dizzying burst of new research' The Economist 'A refreshing addition to the canon of literature that contemplates Oceanic navigation' Noelle Kahanu 'I would not be surprised if, after reading this masterpiece, many readers are compelled to take up voyaging themselves' Science Magazine ‘An elucidating, accessible, and well-illustrated guide to the long history of Oceanic settlement and connections' * Minerva Magazine *

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Book SynopsisFrom the author? s extensive collection given to Trinity College in 1996, 105 caricatures, political and social, have been selected that poke fun at the Irish during London? s golden age of caricature. Some of them lampoon (or, occasionally, stand up for) celebrated or notorious individuals, among them Edmund Burke, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, the duke of Wellington, John Philpot Curran, Thomas Moore, Viscount Castlereagh and Lady Caroline Lamb. Others target the sturdily built Irish labourers who migrated to London in search of work, and whose undercutting of local wages was much resented. Many prints, too, were published in Dublin, where plagiarism was rife, alleviated occasionally by witty adaptations.

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Book SynopsisA compact, accessible guide to 37 of Wales''s celebrated castles detailing their construction, ownership and uses. Each entry is accompanied by superb photography of the castle, key points of interest and character and their position in the landscape.

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Book SynopsisLiberty is the last word in bohemian luxury, a destination and brand celebrated for its unique blend of avant-garde design and expert craftsmanship.Liberty: The History celebrates the historic beginnings of the iconic store as well as their contemporary vision from their ''Eastern Bazaar'' of objets d''art, rugs and textiles from Japan and the East to the brand''s association with the developing Art Nouveau movement, their whimsical window displays and quintessential Art Fabrics, to the innovations in design and printmaking and the savvy collaborations and creative direction that have kept Liberty at the forefront of the fashion world.With treasures from the Liberty archives including classic silk scarves, designs spanning over a century and original sketches for Liberty Art Fabrics, this is the official invitation into a London institution and a global icon.This deluxe edition features a cloth-bound hardback book, 10 exquisite art prints and a stunning collectible gift box.

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Book SynopsisFully revised and updated.Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-serving monarch in British history, with a reign even longer than Queen Victoria. Her extraordinary life is expertly portrayed by Jennie Bond, former BBC royal correspondent, in this magnificent visually led biography. On February 6, 1952, Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, became Queen on the death of her father, King George VI. The reign that was to see major changes both in the country and Commonwealth and in the role of the monarchy began far away from Britain in a game reserve in Kenya.Elizabeth: A Celebration in Photographs, looks at this remarkable period in the history of Britain's monarchy in lavish and fascinating detail, featuring over 250 photographs. Constantly under scrutiny the entire time she was on the throne, this book presents a balanced and absorbing account of the Queen's life and of her role as the head of state in a country and a world that have changed almost beyond recognition in the seventy years she held the throne.Table of ContentsFamily Tree • Introduction • Princess Elizabeth • New Queen • First Decade • The Second Decade • The Third Decade • The Fourth Decade • The Fifth Decade • The Sixth Decade • Chronology • Index • Acknowledgements.

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Book SynopsisIn the mid-1980s, one of British Rail's major customers of heavy block trains, Foster Yeoman, suggested the unusual arrangement of running its services with locomotives owned by them, rather than BR. Disappointment in the Class 56s on its routes led Foster Yeoman to look elsewhere for locomotives. They eventually agreed a deal with the US firm General Motors to provide them with the locos designated as Class 59s. The Class 59s surpassed everyone's expectations and other customers unhappy with the Class 56s decided to purchase the Class 59s as well. The locos are now over 30 years old and are still performing the work they were designed for. With over 230 images, this book shows the Class 59s through the years across the United Kingdom.

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Book SynopsisVictorian furnishers and decorators Collinson & Lock were a model of the art furniture business of the last quarter of the nineteenth century. This book is the first wide-ranging study of this once highly important company. It will give insights into the workings and productions of a London furnishing business in the period. It also provides information on a wide variety of topics including furniture design developments, interior design styles, business practices, working practices and techniques, and the firm’s customers and competitors. Clive Edwards first considers the structure of the London ‘art furniture’ trade and its development to locate the firm in its community. He then traces the growth of the firm’s business, its involvement with important international exhibitions, the designers they worked with, and the furniture and interiors they produced. This important book then outlines and discusses Collinson & Lock’s creations ranging from seminal pieces that were designed for an exclusive clientele, to those displayed at national and international exhibitions between 1871 and 1900, through to batch produced objects that still maintained the quality and design that the firm was famous for. The involvement of the firm with both public and private interior decoration commissions is also examined through case studies, including those in the Anglo-Japanese, Queen Anne, Old English, and Renaissance styles used in the later Victorian period. Drawing on the author's extensive knowledge of nineteenth-century furniture and interiors, this book meets a need for a fully researched and illustrated reference work on this famous firm. If you have an interest in the history of furniture and interior design, if you are involved with furniture collections either on a private basis or professionally, or you simply have an interest in the decorative arts and culture of the period, this book should be on your shelves.

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Book SynopsisReFashion a conscious lifestyle starting with your wardrobe

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Book SynopsisUsing the watercolour pencils and paintbrush included, create unique pieces of Disneyland art

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Book SynopsisFounded in 1916 by William E. Boeing, a wealthy timber merchant, the mighty Boeing Company’s long history spans decades of rich achievement and technological development. Beginning with the manufacture of seaplanes, fighters and, from the 1930s onwards, huge bombers, Boeing pioneered innovative transports – gigantic airliners, missiles, rockets and, most recently, vehicles for space exploration and satellites.Constantly evolving, Boeing set out to develop an entirely new jet transport, and in 1954 the innovative 707 appeared. The 727 and 737 airliners quickly followed and in 1969 the revolutionary 747. By 1975 the ‘Jumbo Jet’ was being produced in seven different models and new versions continue to be developed to this day.Boeing in Photographs is a glorious photographic history, detailing the story of the company from its humble side-project beginnings to its ascent into being one of the world’s largest aircraft manufacturers.

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Book SynopsisThe 1990s was the last golden era' of motorcycling in Britain particularly for today's nostalgia-driven, 50-something bikers. Ground-breaking sports bikes included the likes of Honda's original FireBlade, Yamaha's R1 and Ducati's iconic 916, with Britain's Carl Foggy' Fogarty taking the latter to glory in the new World Superbike championship. A new breed of hyperbike', first led by Kawasaki's 178mph ZZR1100 then Honda's CBR1100XX Super Blackbird and Suzuki's Hayabusa, took performance higher than ever before.It was also the decade that saw the return of historic British brand Triumph, Ducati's novel Monster 900, Honda's oval-pistoned NR750 and Yamaha's wacky hub-centre GTS1000. All of these and many more are remembered and celebrated in Motorcycles We Loved in the 1990s.

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Book SynopsisWhen 22-year-old Richard Blanshard arrived at the Cannes Film Festival in 1976, he had no idea that he would become an official photographer for the UK and US film industry for the next two decades. His first assignment was to photograph Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly as they promoted their movie That's Entertainment, Part II. It was to be the first of many.Today the only images we see are from the red carpet. Smartphones and social media have made it difficult for the talent to relax, but during his time there Blanshard had unfettered access to the stars and industry greats as they worked, partied and relaxed throughout their time at Cannes. His photographs were designed to document candid, personal moments alongside glitz and glamour to create international publicity. Not only that, but they showcase the unique atmosphere of Cannes and the festival.Through his remarkable collection, spanning stars and celebrities from the Golden Age of Hollywoo

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Book SynopsisFocusing on Art Deco graphic art and illustration, this gorgeous new book features fascinating text on the movement in general, fashion and advertising, accompanied by beautiful reproductions of work by talents such as Barbier, Erté, Cassandre and Colin. Sympathetic examples of other forms of Art Deco are also included.

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Book SynopsisGustav Klimt, well known for his sensual, arresting depictions of women (The Kiss, Fulfillment, The Tree of Life), was a founder of the Viennese Secession movement at the turn of the 20th century, Vienna's own Art Nouveau. His extravagant work, was an obsessive manifestation of the dazzling intellectual society of his time and he painted very large canvases combining oils with gold foil. This beautiful new book brings together a wide selection of Klimt’s magnificent work.

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Book SynopsisPart of a new series of beautiful gift art books, Pierre-Auguste Renoir Masterpieces of Art features the popular works of this insightful artist, from his love of the female nude form to becoming one of the leaders of the Impressionist style. With a fresh and thoughtful introduction to the life and art of one of the most famous artists in the world, the book goes on to showcase his key works in all their glory.

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Book SynopsisIn his latest book, Bill Hare offers a comprehensive view of Scottish art from 1945 to the present day.

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Book SynopsisRising out of the depths of the North Atlantic, the great cathedral-like sea stacks of Stac Lee and Stac an Armin and the jagged outlines of the islands of Hirta, Dùn, Levenish, Borerary and Soay make up one of the most famous groups of islands in the world, the archipelago of St Kilda.The names we have given to the islands reflect our own impressions of a place which in the minds of many lie far off in the west, 100 miles distant from mainland Scotland, surrounded by the treacherous waters of the North Atlantic. From Britain's Loneliest Islands' to the Islands at the Edge of the World', the archipelago is often considered to be an outlier both physically and culturally from the British Isles, a place where a separate, supposedly more basic existence took place in an environment whose stark natural beauty is matched by its harsh and unforgiving location.

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