History of art Books
Anness Publishing Degas His Life and Works in 500 Images
Book SynopsisA comprehensive new reference book on the influential impressionist artist Edgar Degas, providing a detailed exploration of his life and the times in which he lived as well as a gallery of his best-known and most-loved works.
£15.29
Anness Publishing Velazquez Life Works in 500 Images
Book SynopsisAn in-depth study of the artist in context, with a gallery of 300 celebrated paintings.
£15.29
Anness Publishing Raphael
Book SynopsisAn account of the Italian painter, architect and draughtsman, Raphael, one of the most influential artists of the High Renaissance. It explores his style and his compassionate depictions of Madonna and child groups, his portraits and his works based on Bible stories and myths.
£15.29
Anness Publishing Manet His Life and Work in 500 Images
Book SynopsisA lively and expert account of Edouard Manet, one of the greatest French artists, whose striking realism has led to him being called the first modern painter. Vivid biography is combined with a superb gallery of his work, with 500 stunning reproductions and photographs.
£15.29
Anness Publishing Gauguin His Life and Works in 500 Images An
Book SynopsisAn expert account of the post-Impressionist artist, Paul Gaughin, who defied convention to pursue his art in the South Seas; stunning illustrated throughout.
£15.29
Anness Publishing Goya His Life Works in 500 Images
Book SynopsisA biography and gallery of one of Spain's great masters, stunningly illustrated throughout.
£15.29
Anness Publishing Rubens His Life and Works in 500 Images An
Book SynopsisAn insightful biography and showcase of the celebrated and influential Baroque painter, sumptuously illustrated throughout.
£24.74
Anness Publishing Titian His Life and Works
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Lorenz Books Durer His Life and Works in 500 Images
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Black Power and the American People
Book SynopsisRafael Torrubia is a Lecturer in the Department of Modern History at the University of St.Andrew's, UK.Trade ReviewWith eloquent prose and analytical precision, Rafael Torrubia brilliantly illustrates the significance of Black Power as a “revolutionary cultural concept”. Challenging conventional periodisations and narratives, Black Power and the American People connects a diverse range of individuals, movements and moments to show how self-determination has always been a central demand of the African American freedom struggle. This is essential reading for anyone wanting to better understand the complexity of Black Power and how the movement continues to resonate today. * Nicholas Grant, University of East Anglia, UK *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Hotheads and Demagogues: What is Black Power? 2. Why Black Power? 3. A Nation of Militants? 4. ‘Dramas-of-Aggression’: Black Power in Sports 5. Behind Bars and Under Fire 6. Chariots to the Stars 7. Culture from the Midnight Hour Conclusion The Long History of Black Power Notes Bibliography Index
£32.16
Rlpg/Galleys Bones of the Ancestors
Book SynopsisThe 3,000-year-old Ambum Stone, from Papua New Guinea, is the focus of several archaeological stories. The stone itself is an interesting artifact, an important piece of art history that tells us something about the ancient Papuans. The stone is also at the center of controversies over the provenance and ownership of ancient artifacts, as it was excavated on the island of New Guinea, transferred out of the country, and sold on the antiquities market. In telling the story of the Ambum Stone, Brian Egloff raises questions about what can be learned from ancient works of art, about cultural property and the ownership of the past, about the complex and at times shadowy world of art dealers and collectors, and about the role ancient artifacts can play in forming the identities of modern peoples.Trade ReviewReading this book was like going on a walk with the promise of finding an exciting treasure....Every university library and anyone concerned with the anthropology, archaeology and cultural heritage of Papua New Guinea, or indeed of the Pacific should possess a copy....There is a great deal of information about illegal export of cultural material from Papau New Guinea but little has been published and it is to Egloff's credit that he has risked an almost certain backlash from dealers, collectors and museums to draw a few examples to our attention. His research on the Ambum stone demonstrates that due diligence can provide the information that is so carefully concealed by those wanting to circumvent cultural property legislation....This fine achievement of Egloff's brings the adventures and misadventures of the Ambum stone to our awareness. Every university library and anyone concerned with the anthropology, archaeology, and cultural heritage of Papau New Guinea, or indeed of the Pacific, should possess a copy. -- Barry Craig x * Archaeology In Oceania, Spring 2010 *Egloff presents the complexity and challenges of protecting cultural heritage and negotiating multiple regimes of value among drastically different societies and contexts....The author is especially well qualified to unravel this tale of negotiation and sometimes intrigue....These are important arguments, compellingly presented as a case study....This book will be a useful read for museum professionals and scholars of Pacific cultures....It is an important contribution to the larger discussion of the worldwide trade in art, cultureal heritage preservation, and the tensions between global and local perspectives on these issues. -- Kathleen Barlow, 2010 * Museum Anthropology *There are two threads to Brian Egloff's story of the Ambum Stone, a 3,500-year-old sandstone carving from Papua New Guinea that appeared on the ancient art market in London in the mid -1960s. One is the story of the stone itself, which resembles carvings found in more recent times by Papuan villagers and assimilated into local cults as stones of power. The other is the story of the legal and financial complexities of the international trade in antiquities, as the stone was removed from Papua New Guinea in the early 1960s and bought by the National Gallery of Australia in 1977. Egloff tells these riveting stories with fine balance, showing how the gnarled histories of objects like the Ambum Stone are manifestations of modern concerns with the protection of cultural heritage. -- Jack Golson, Emeritus Professor, Department of Archaeology and Natural History, Australian National UniversityTable of ContentsChapter 1 From Samting Bilong Tumbuna to Treasure Chapter 2 Contested Landscapes and Mind-scapes Chapter 3 Emotions and Responses Chapter 4 Laws, Museums, and Galleries Chapter 5 Romancing the Stone Chapter 6 Fitting the Pieces Together Chapter 7 Had Enough Romance?
£36.00
AltaMira Press,U.S. The Furniture of John Shearer 17901820
Book SynopsisA full-color catalog of the furniture made by John Shearer, one of the most accomplished furniture makers of the post-Revolutionary period. This publication is co-sponsored by the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts at Old Salem, the Daughters of the American Revolution Museum, and the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley.Trade ReviewThe curious, message-laden inlays and inscriptions that are almost always found on the furniture of joiner John Shearer make him one of the early South?s most fascinating and enigmatic artisans. Scholars have sought the meaning of these words and images for more than thirty years, but with little success. Author Elizabeth Davidson has at last cracked the code on Shearer?s communiqués, revealing him as a passionate and well informed follower of international events. Her book on the subject will be requiredreading for any serious student of southern furniture... -- Ronald L. Hurst, Colonial Williamsburg FoundationIconography is a word that doesn't faze Elizabeth Davison. In The Furniture of John Shearer, 1790-1820, her meticulous research records not only what he made, but also unlocks the mind-set of that craftsman in his choice of ornamentation found on so much of his furniture. This is a first-rate study of an aspect of American material culture often neglected, the world of rural craftsmen. -- Charles F. Hummel, Winterthur Museum, Garden, & LibraryThe curious, message-laden inlays and inscriptions that are almost always found on the furniture of joiner John Shearer make him one of the early South’s most fascinating and enigmatic artisans. Scholars have sought the meaning of these words and images for more than thirty years, but with little success. Author Elizabeth Davison has at last cracked the code on Shearer’s communiqués, revealing him as a passionate and well informed follower of international events. Her book on the subject will be required reading for any serious student of southern furniture. -- Ronald L. Hurst, Colonial Williamsburg FoundationTable of ContentsChapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Preface: John Shearer: Lost and Found Chapter 3 Acknowledgments Part 4 Part I. John Shearer and His Furniture Chapter 5 Introduction Chapter 6 Chapter 1. Who Was John Shearer? Chapter 7 Chapter 2. Inlay and Inscriptions-Reflections of Loyalism, Heritage and Style Chapter 8 Chapter 3. Observations on John Shearer's Work Part 9 Part II. Catalog of Known Shearer Furniture Chapter 10 Note to the Reader Chapter 11 1. Chest of Drawers, 1801 Chapter 12 2. Chest of Drawers, January 27, 1803 Chapter 13 3. Three-Quarter-High Chest of Drawers, 1803 Chapter 14 4. Two-Drawer Chest of Drawers, May 2, 1804 with Van Meter Two-Drawer Chest of Drawers, 1800 Chapter 15 5. Salome Kramer Chest of Drawers, September, 1809 Chapter 16 6. Christina Kramer Chest of Drawers, November, 1809 Chapter 17 7. Mrs. Elizabeth Richards Chest of Drawers, circa 1808-1814 Chapter 18 8. Bureau Table, January, 1804 Chapter 19 9. Desk-on-Stand, circa. 1790-1801 Chapter 20 10. Desk, circa 1790-1803 Chapter 21 11. Desk, 1798 Chapter 22 12. Desk, circa 1801-1808 Chapter 23 13. Desk-and-Bookcase, 1801 and 1806 Chapter 24 14. Desk, circa 1790-1805 Chapter 25 15. Mr. and Mrs. Emely Dixon Desk, circa 1808-1810 Chapter 26 16. Robert McFarland Presentation Desk, circa 1808-1810 with Samuel Luckett Desk, 1810 Chapter 27 17. Alfred Belt Desk, 1817 with British Burned Desk, 1815 Chapter 28 18. The Order of the Thistle Desk, 1818 Chapter 29 19. Sideboard, circa 1806-1817 Chapter 30 20. Cellaret, 1801 Chapter 31 21. Dressing Glass, circa 1790-1818 Chapter 32 22. Tall Case Clock, 1805 with Tall Case Clock, 1802 Chapter 33 23. Isaac Steere Tall Case Clock, 1814 Chapter 34 24. Dining Table, Six-Leg Marlborough, circa 1790-1808 Chapter 35 25. Dining Table, Molded Six-Leg Marlborough, circa 1790-1808 Chapter 36 26. Dining Table, Compass Design, circa 1790-1818 with Dining Table, circa 1790-1818 Chapter 37 27. Bedroom Table, July 27, 1798 Chapter 38 28. Pembroke Table, circa 1790-1801 Chapter 39 29. Pembroke Table, circa 1790-1818 Chapter 40 30. Pier Table, circa 1802-1810 with Miss Elizabeth Filler Pier Table, circa 1804-1806 Chapter 41 31. One-Drawer Table Stand, circa 1790-1808 Chapter 42 32. Mary Piles Table Stand, 1818 with Table Stands, circa 1790-1818 Part 43 Appendices Chapter 44 Appendix I: Shear Madness: The Shearer Collectors by Oscar P. Fitzgerald Chapter 45 Appendix II: John Shearer's Tool Kit, circa 1800-1806 by Brian Coe Chapter 46 Bibliography Chapter 47 Index
£133.00
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Hippy Trippy Art
Book SynopsisTransport yourself back to the ’60s with Hippy & Trippy Art, a black-light poster book filled with psychedelic art.
£13.49
Workman Publishing Shoes
Book SynopsisThe Marabou Mule. The Chanel toe. Jackie O''s pump. Marilyn''s stiletto. And lotus shoes and fetish shoes, shoes made for coronations and inaugurations, Cinderella''s slipper, shoes of tulle, brocade, rhinestone, python, fish scales, and feathers, and much, much, more, including the two-foot-high wooden chopines of the 16th century and their resurgence as the platform shoes of the 1960s and 1970s.Shoes, now with over 357,000 copies in print, is an obsessive, over-the-top extravaganza-chunky, full-color, and irresistible, it contains page after page of seductive photographs and information about women''s shoes.Created for the woman who''s a passionate shoe lover-and what woman isn''t?--Shoes features over 1,000 glorious photographs, most of them taken for the book. Includes Footnotes (fascinating facts about shoes); Foot Soldiers (profiles of master shoemakers from David Little to Andrea Pfister); and The Shoe that Left an Imprint, focusing on one shoe that changed history-remember Cour
£10.44
Workman Publishing You Are Doing a Freaking Great Job.
Book Synopsis“We are made of star stuff.”—Carl Sagan Give someone you know a pat on the back. A special thank-you. A big thumbs-up! In dozens of inspiring, uplifting quotes rendered as beautiful hand-lettered art by more than 30 popular graphic designers and artists, this little book of great thoughts is motivation and affirmation made timeless. Plus there are playlists, book and movie recommendations, upbeat activities—even recipes for sweet pick-me-ups.
£7.99
University Press of America The Ideas of Richard Wagner
Book SynopsisThis book presents composer Richard Wagner's formative ideas in a systematic and coherent manner and examines their development and evolution as reflected in his prose, poetry , letters, and music-dramas.Trade ReviewIt is a fascinating and comprehensive treatment of a very wide range of Wagner's ideas, and its approach will capture the serious Wagner scholar as much as it will capture the passionate opera-lover. -- Heather Lees * Wagner Society Of Nz Newsletter *In aiming to define Richard Wagner's fundamental convictions and intellectual positions, Alan David Aberbach has set himself a Herculean task. Taking the measure of all this literature, one recognizes how unmanageable a mass of material Aberbach has successfully commanded. . . . Aberbach does just what he had intended- to 'let Wagner speak for himself'- but his skill at paraphrasing and interweaving his sources gives added coherence and consistency to the thoughts the composer first set forth. The resulting study throws a bright light on its subject and thus stands ready to serve the needs of those who have wanted to know all about Wagner's ideas but feared they had no time to find out. -- Christopher Hatch * Opera Quarterly *In aiming to define Richard Wagner's fundamental convictions and intellectual positions, Alan David Aberbach has set himself a Herculean task. Taking the measure of all this literature, one recognizes how unmanageable a mass of material Aberbach has successfully commanded. . . . Aberbach does just what he had intended- to 'let Wagner speak for himself'- but his skill at paraphrasing and interweaving his sources gives added coherence and consistency to the thoughts the composer first set forth. The resulting study throws a bright light on its subject and thus stands ready to serve the needs of those who have wanted to know all about Wagner's ideas but feared they had no time to find out. -- Christopher Hatch * Opera Quarterly *It is a fascinating and comprehensive treatment of a very wide range of Wagner's ideas, and its approach will capture the serious Wagner scholar as much as it will capture the passionate opera-lover. -- Heather Lees * Wagner Society Of Nz Newsletter *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgements Chapter 3 A Brief Time Line Chapter 4 The Political Stage: From Radical to Revolutionary to Political Outcast; Politics, the Ring, and the End of the Old Order; "The German Spirit"; Hans Sachs: The German Spirit and the Thinking Man Chapter 5 The Spiritual and Religious Stage: Early Thoughts on Religion; Spiritual Dimensions in The Flying Dutchman, Tannhäuser, and Lohengrin; Jesus of Nazareth, the Universal God-man, "Judaism in Music" and Wagner's Jewish Associates; Mystical Chapter 6 The Artistic Stage: Innovation and Creativity; The Future of German Music Chapter 7 Epilogue Chapter 8 Notes Chapter 9 Bibliography Chapter 10 Index
£74.70
Rlpg/Galleys Image of the Singing Air
Book SynopsisIn an unprecedented combination of autobiographical cultural criticism and performance analysis, internationally recognized dancer, dance-maker, and musician Eva Gholson presents a personal and theoretical account of music and dance collaboration. In very lively and readable prose, Professor Gholson elucidates how to develop a highly individualistic yet systematic course of discovery as a choreographer dedicated to the use of music. The book offers hands-on approaches for analyzing scores as well as problem-solving questions of form. Gholson analyzes the musical and choreographic structure of her dances within the context of changing political ideals for black artistry in late twentieth century performing arts. Gholson''s insights bring new meaning to the words teaching by example in the practical and theoretical study of performance. Blending personal insights with detailed compositional analyses, this unique book will resonate with scholars and students in Cultural, Performance, and African Studies.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Introduction: Presence and Conscience Chapter 4 Rhythmic Analysis Chapter 5 Coda: Practical Concepts with Illustrations Chapter 6 Choreomusical Analysis Chapter 7 Compositional Analysis Chapter 8 Coda: The Dance Technique Class and the Partnership of Choreographer-Teacher and Musician-Accompanist Chapter 9 Afterword Chapter 10 About the Author
£34.20
University Press of America Dialogues on the Beauty of Nature and Moral
Book SynopsisSwiss critic Johann Georg Sulzer''s Dialogues on the Beauty of Nature (1750) and Reflections on Certain Topics of Natural History (1745) are exemplary specimens of eighteenth-century European theology, philosophy, natural history, and aesthetics. Sulzer''s contemporaries-notably Goethe-read him with attention. Eric Miller''s elegant translation comes with a vivid, informative, and strongly contextualizing introduction. Sulzer''s early works are a curio cabinet of the philosophical and theological arguments that exercised and enticed the intelligentsia of his period. These topics and arguments have by no means forfeited pertinence today.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Acknowledgments: Dialogues on the Beauty of Nature Chapter 4 Reflection on This New Edition Chapter 5 First Dialogue: The first dialogue details the sensory beauties of nature.; They comprise:; A morning view; Natural pleasure; Change in natural beauty; Gentle effects of nature; Order and harmony of nature; Beauty of the vegetable kingdom; Beauty of Chapter 6 Second Dialogue: Origin of the arts in nature; Comparison of nature and art; Agreeable engagement of the spirit; Nature's consummate art manifest in the eye; Wisdom in the works of nature; Wisdom in individual kinds; Exceptional example of the above Chapter 7 Third Dialogue: An evening prospect; Evening thoughts; Champions of arbitrary chance; True order and constant equilibrium in nature; How much is owing to accident; Purpose in nature; Doubts raised against the above; Proof of purpose drawn from indiv Chapter 8 Fourth Dialogue: Kinds of beauty in nature; Rarities in nature; In the kingdom of minerals; In the vegetable kingdom; Wonder in the generation of plants; In the animal kingdom; Metamorphoses of insects; Genius of animals; Economy and genius of bees; Chapter 9 Fifth Dialogue: God in the beauty of nature; Highest object of thought; nature is the school of the spirits; And of the heart; Highest degree of natural beauty; Moral reflections on certain topics of natural history
£37.80
University Press of America The Death of Art
Book SynopsisThe Death of Art evaluates the philosopher Theodor W. Adorno''s ideas on music, visual arts, and literature and their relevance to today''s mass culture. Adorno drew concepts and inspiration from fields such as history, historiography, sociology, musicology, anthropology, philosophy, and psychology, which he used in his assessments of art. His varied perspectives resulted in writings that offer shocking glimpses into larger cultural issues. By insisting on opposition and employing an expressionistic writing style, Adorno invited readers to question his authority and formulate their own views. In this work, author B.R. Sharma uses similar tactics to isolate, revisit, and criticize some of Adorno''s key philosophies. The result is a comprehensive and clear overview of Adorno''s cultural theories that unearths trends pointing to the eventual death of art.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgement Chapter 3 1. Introduction Chapter 4 2. The Death of Music Chapter 5 3. The Death of the Visual Arts Chapter 6 4. The Death of the Literary Arts Chapter 7 5. Conclusion Chapter 8 Sources: Readings, Recordings, Films, Websites Chapter 9 Index Chapter 10 About the Author
£31.50
University Press of America Attached to the Mouse
Book SynopsisThe Mouse and the Duck are celebrities created by Disney through its new art form, the animated cartoon. Using various outlets including mass-media, television, and theme parks, Disney made the Mouse an icon of corporate success and American culture. From Pop art to the present day, more than a hundred artists have incorporated the Mouse''s image, humor, and nostalgia into their work. HOW AND WHY? Attached to the Mouse is the first art history analyzing use of Disney imagery by such contemporary artists as Lichtenstein, Oldenburg, Warhol, Chagoya, Thiebaud, Helnwein, Boltanski, Dion, and Pensato. This book explores the impact of Disney, including artists'' economic and psychological motivations, on contemporary art. Links to: Author''s Website and Author''s Blog for Attached to the MouseTrade ReviewFor at least a half-century Mickey Mouse, ears and all, has served as one of the most potent icons in contemporary visual culture.…But however much that (deceptively) ingenuous face and unique silhouette turn up in Pop paintings, social-commentary cartoons, and even abstract sculpture, writers and historians have let Mickey's ubiquity pass without substantial comment. Until now. Defying the perils of post-modernist close reading, pop-culture fetishism, and the fabled wrath of Disney Corp., Holly Crawford proffers an exhaustive documentation, classification, and analysis of Mickey's many appearances in the visual art of our time. Her study fills a gap in the critical history of recent art, not to mention in Mouseology. -- Peter Frank, Critic and CuratorEnjoyable, brilliant, readable, and enormously informative. The seminal study of how mass media institutions-Disney and Art-function in our culture, written with flashes of humor. It's likely to be a premier resource for years to come. -- Manuel Alvarado, Professor, Arts & Media, City University, LondonAttached to the Mouse is a result of painstaking research into this history and penetrating analysis of the psychology behind the phenomenon.... For the first time, an art historian has chronicled the artists' use of Mickey as a personal language....Remaining impartial with the issues she raises in order to embrace the tension contained in this holistic vision, Crawford tackles the present-day crisis of art criticism at its core....Attached to the Mouse will prove to be an essential resource underpinning the foundation by which this search for holism comes into form. -- Lisa Paul Streitfeld * NY Arts Magazine *In her innovative book Attached to the Mouse Holly Crawford examines the appropriation of the iconic images of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck with thoughtful scholarship and spirited humor. -- Peter Selz, Professor Emeritus, History of Art, UC BerkeleyTable of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Acknowledgements Part 3 Introduction Chapter 4 1. The Mouse: Debut, Copyright and Reference Chapter 5 2. Artist and the Mouse: Humor, Attachment and the Gambit Chapter 6 3. It all Started With a Mouse Chapter 7 4. Nostalgia Mouse Chapter 8 5. Next Stop Main Street Disneyland Chapter 9 6. Love and Hate Chapter 10 7. Portraits and the Mickeyfield Chapter 11 8. It's a Grim(m) World After All Chapter 12 9. Conclusions
£35.10
Rlpg/Galleys A Kingly Craft
Book SynopsisA Kingly Craft is a significant contribution to the interdisciplinary fields of African art history and visual studies. Ethiopian illuminated manuscripts have been regarded as remarkable expressions of Christian art and material culture. However, until recently, the elite art form of manuscript production has not been rigorously examined within specific social, cultural, and political contexts. This work is an innovative study of eighteenth and nineteenth century manuscript painting during a critical period of Ethiopian history known as the Era of the Princes. Focusing on manuscripts comissioned by members of an influential dynasty in the province of Shewa, the book draws attention to the relationship between art and patronage. Shewan leaders commissioned books with illustrations that were increasingly narrative and secular, visually documenting historical events, everyday life at court, and the portrayal of political concepts. This analysis also explores how local leaders in an independent African kingdom used art to establish links with a glorious past, thereby legitimizing their authority and preserving their great deeds for the future.Trade ReviewJenkin's analysis of the thirty images she utilizes is meticulous and thorough, and clearly demonstrates her argument that Shewa's rulers influenced the production of illuminated manuscripts, particularly with regard to the inclusion of secular imagery and unique aspects of their lives and courts…. A Kingly Craft will certainly be of interest to Ethiopianists, particularly those in the field of history or visual culture….Jenkins's in-depth analysis of individual images is excellent, and her argument regarding Shewan rulers' impact on the increasing use of secular imagery in Ethiopian painting is convincing and well supported. * African Arts Magazine, Spring 2010 *This study is well-written, interesting, and epistemologically important. Jenkins' analyses and arguments are informed, interesting, sometimes provocative, and often fun to read. * Journal of Interdisciplinary History, Summer 2009 *Table of ContentsPart 1 List of Illustrations Chapter 2 Introduction: The Political and Visual Culture in Eighteenth Century Shewa: Chiefs, Patronage, and Early Images of Authority Chapter 3 Eighteenth Century Political Culture in Shewan Province: Chiefs, Wars, and Conquests Chapter 4 Shewa's First Patron of the Arts: Amha Iyasus and His Miracles of Mary Manuscript Chapter 5 Ruler and Saint: Asfa Wassan and Holy Man, Takla Haymanot: Secular Themes in Late Eighteenth Century Manuscript Painting Part 6 The Ninteenth Century: King Sahle Selassie and the Court Art Tradition Chapter 7 King Sahle Selassie and the Infrastructure of Patronage in Early Nineteenth Century Shewa Chapter 8 Painting Authority: A Double Portrait, Shared Power: the 'Queen Mother' and the King Chapter 9 Sahle Selassie Iconography, and the Ideal King: King David as a Model of Christian Leadership Chapter 10 A 'Killer of Heathens' and a Leader of Men: Sahle Selassie the Christian Warrior King Chapter 11 Duty and Leisure: King Sahle Selassie at Court Chapter 12 On a Patriarchal Note: Painting History and Honoring the Father in Sahle Selassie's Prayer Book Chapter 13 Coda: The Cultural Legacy of the 'House of Shewa' Part 14 Bibliography Part 15 Index
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University Press of America Stanislavsky and female actors
Book SynopsisEvery single artistic endeavor in Stanislavsky''s life was achieved in close collaboration with female partners. First, it was his own mother, Elizaveta Alekseyeva, who shaped his personality, and encouraged his exploration of theatre. Then it was his artistic mother, Glikeria Fedotova, who guided him through the ten years of his work. Then Maria Lilina, his wife, who became his best student, and later one of the best actresses of the Art Theatre. It would be impossible to understand Stanislavsky''s development as an actor and director without his work with Maria Andreyeva, the femme fatale of turn of the century Russian theatre, or Olga Knipper, whom he directed and acted with for forty years. And near the end of his life, when Stanislavsky introduced the method of physical action (metod phizicheskix deistvii), another woman embraced his work, a young actress named Irina Rozanova. Stanislavsky and Female Actors is the exploration of Stanislavsky''s artistic and personal relationship wTrade ReviewIgnatieva's research has been published in leading journals and shared through international conferences. It is scrupulously documented, informed through her network of contacts among leading Russian theatre artists, and of great import to theatre history. Her book, Stanislavsky and Female Actors, contains a wealth of information on Stanislavsky's working relationships with both seasoned performers and students. It will open up new avenues for understanding his foundational approach to acting by looking at its application by women. -- Sharon M. Carnicke, Professor of Theatre and Slavic Studies, Associate Dean, TheatreIgnatieva dedicates her book to the analysis of Stanislavsky's collaborations with female actors and their Life in Art. There are fewer and fewer studies being published in Russia and worldwide about acting, as if the world forgets that theatre can exist without all other theatre practitioners, but not without actors. Stanislavsky remembered it, and Ignatieva's book reminds us about it once again. Like My Life in Art, Ignatieva's book is published in the United States; as an editor-in-chief of the journal Stanislavsky, I hope that, in the future, the Russian public can also benefit from reading Ignatieva's unique study. -- Dr. Olga Galakhova, Editor-in-Chief, Journal Stanislavsky, Moscow, Russia, Professor of the Maly Theatre Schepkin School, Moscow, RussiaShe deftly arranges her selected material into a coherent and cohesive narrative, resulting in a work that is informative, engaging, and delightful to read. The book functions both as a valuable resource for the scholar of Russian theater and as a cogent and thoroughly accessible introduction to the life of Stanislavsky, his female actresses, and the formation of the Moscow Art Theatre. * Slavif and East European Journal, Winter 2009 *The portrait that Maria Ignatieva gives us of Stanislavsky is perhaps no less autocratic and patriarchal than the traditional one, but he emerges as needier, more vulnerable and more humanly dependent. . . . We come away from a reading of Maria Ignatieva's book with a renewed interest in Stanislavsky as a creator motivated by a passionate love for his art and for those who practiced it by his side and with an awakened curiosity about the women without whom he could not have developed his theories or exercised his craft. -- Professor Daniel Gerould, Editor, Slavic and East European PerformanceTable of ContentsChapter 1. Stanislavsky's Mothers: At Home and in the Theatre Chapter 2. The Wife: Maria Lilina Chapter 3. Phenomenon: Maria Andreyeva Chapter 4. The Best Partner: Olga Knipper Chapter 5. Artistic Daughter: Olga Gzovskaya Chapter 6. Artistic Granddaughter: Irina Rozanova Chapter 7 Epilogue: In Search of his Ideal Actress
£34.20
University Press of America Go Get Mothers Picket Sign
Book SynopsisGo Get Mother''s Picket Sign tells the story of American suffragists who worked to balance their public and private lives as wives, mothers, and homemakers. American suffragists battled an intense fight against the idea that women in America could not engage in politics without also creating a great void in the home. It was believed that if women allowed this void to occur, the decline and decay of the home life would destroy 19th and 20th century society. Men could not help women fill the role of homemaker, as it was thought that men had neither experience nor the ability to learn the order and method of caring for home and children. The family framework known by Victorians remained doomed. However, to counter this concept, suffragists created a new woman who functioned in both the home and the public world. All of their suffrage materials showed that these women did not forget their responsibility to the home. Everything they used encompassed the right of suffrage and maintained the Trade ReviewWith sparking research and moving prose, Cathleen Nista Rauterkus has offered us an original and groundbreaking subject, the importance of material culture associated with the Suffrage Movement in the United States. She explores and interprets new dimensions of American history by analyzing various themes of the subject and tying archival work with material culture, the influential and tangible tools found within women's suffrage. Readers will be drawn into the colorful material and wonderful fabric of Rauterkus' arguments. This is a masterful use of traditional historical documents as well as postcards, tea sets, dolls, dresses, and cartoons. -- Clifford Trafzer, Rupert Costo, Chair, Department of History, University of California, RiversideTable of ContentsChapter 1 List of Figures Chapter 2 Acknowlegments Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 Chapter 1: Suffrage Explained Chapter 5 Chapter 2: Anti Backlash Chapter 6 Chapter 3: Madonna and Child Chapter 7 Chapter 4: Fashion Chapter 8 Chapter 5: Proper Hostesses Chapter 9 Chapter 6: Entering Public Space Chapter 10 Conclusion Chapter 11 Bibliography Chapter 12 Appendix
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University Press of America Latin American History through its Art and
Book SynopsisThis book explores 2,000 years of Latin American history through the words of the writer, the brush of the painter, the pen of the cartoonist, and the lens of the photographer. The interdisciplinary approach to Latin America focuses on the way the region has related to the United States.Table of ContentsChapter 1 List of Illustrations Chapter 2 Acknoledgements Chapter 3 1. Introduction Chapter 4 2. The Geographic Setting Chapter 5 3. The Pre-Columbian Period: Overview and the Maya Chapter 6 4. The Aztecs and the Incas Chapter 7 The Encounter Chapter 8 The Conquest of Mexico Chapter 9 The Conquest of Peru and Chile Chapter 10 The Indigenous Perspective and "The Defender of the Indians" Chapter 11 The Colonial Baroque Chapter 12 Independence and Neoclassicism Chapter 13 Neoclassicism - Forging the New Nations Chapter 14 Civilization and Barbarism Chapter 15 Romanticism Chapter 16 Costumbrismo Chapter 17 Positivism, Realism, Naturalism Chapter 18 Modernismo Chapter 19 The U.S. Emerges Chapter 20 The Mexican Revolution Chapter 21 Early 20th Century Nationalism, Ethnic Relationships, Role of Women Chapter 22 Guatemalan Reform/Revolution Chapter 23 The Cuban Revolution; Che Guevara Chapter 24 Central America: Conflict and Peace Chapter 25 Chronology Chapter 26 Index Chapter 27 About the author
£35.10
University Press of America The Kwaghhir Theater
Book SynopsisThis book describes how the Tiv people of Nigeria use their indigenous theater to fight against British colonialism and oppression by dominant groups in Nigeria. It celebrates the power of the theater to give voice to the voiceless and to become a catalyst for positive change.Trade Review“Professor Hagher reveals and analyses these theatrical performances with keen insight and deep knowledge. A wonderful addition to the literature on African masquerade and theater.” -- Herbert Skip Cole, author of Ideals and power in the Art of Africa“This book is an occasion for anyone who cares about theater, scholarship, and cultural survival.” -- Don Rubin, York University, Toronto, editor of the six-volume World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theater“Hagher’s trenchant defence of the Kwagh-hir’s collective capacity for community well-being and social change makes this study important and highly significant for practitioners of applied theater in the globalized twenty-first century.” -- Michael Etherton, author of The Development of African Drama and author with James Reed of Chikwakwa Remembered: Theater and Politics in Zambia 1968-1972“The authenticity of this book is the result of a combination of lived experience and rigorous research that has spanned over three decades. It is a unique book that will continue to be an asset to scholars and students of culture, and especially for those who want to understand the interface between culture, voice and change.” -- Oga Steve Abah, professor of theater and culture for development, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, NigeriaTable of ContentsA Foreword and a Celebration Preface Introduction: The Theater as a Weapon Chapter One: Tiv Worldview; the Context of the Kwagh-hir Chapter Two: Searching for the Rubrics Chapter Three: Organization and Form Chapter Four: Kwagh-hir Aesthetics Chapter Five: Kwagh-hir as Model Theater for Social Action Appendix A: Tiv Kwagh-Hir Carvers and Their Works Appendix B: Glossary of Tiv Words Bibliography Index
£74.70
University Press of America The Kwaghhir Theater
Book SynopsisThe Kwagh-hir Theater: A Weapon for Social Action represents a significant milestone in the documentation and theorization of non-Western theater. The book describes how the Tiv people of Nigeria used their indigenous theater to fight against British colonialism and oppression by dominant groups in Nigeria. It celebrates the power of the theater to give voice to the voiceless and to become a catalyst for positive change.Trade Review“Professor Hagher reveals and analyses these theatrical performances with keen insight and deep knowledge. A wonderful addition to the literature on African masquerade and theater.” -- Herbert Skip Cole, author of Ideals and power in the Art of Africa“This book is an occasion for anyone who cares about theater, scholarship, and cultural survival.” -- Don Rubin, York University, Toronto, editor of the six-volume World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theater“Hagher’s trenchant defence of the Kwagh-hir’s collective capacity for community well-being and social change makes this study important and highly significant for practitioners of applied theater in the globalized twenty-first century.” -- Michael Etherton, author of The Development of African Drama and author with James Reed of Chikwakwa Remembered: Theater and Politics in Zambia 1968-1972“The authenticity of this book is the result of a combination of lived experience and rigorous research that has spanned over three decades. It is a unique book that will continue to be an asset to scholars and students of culture, and especially for those who want to understand the interface between culture, voice and change.” -- Oga Steve Abah, professor of theater and culture for development, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, NigeriaTable of ContentsA Foreword and a Celebration Preface Introduction: The Theater as a Weapon Chapter One: Tiv Worldview; the Context of the Kwagh-hir Chapter Two: Searching for the Rubrics Chapter Three: Organization and Form Chapter Four: Kwagh-hir Aesthetics Chapter Five: Kwagh-hir as Model Theater for Social Action Appendix A: Tiv Kwagh-Hir Carvers and Their Works Appendix B: Glossary of Tiv Words Bibliography Index
£34.20
University Press of America The Ingenious Simpleton Upending Imposed
Book SynopsisThis book analyzes the role of the theatrical simpleton in the pasos of the sixteenth-century playwright Lupe de Rueda, in Mario Morenoâs character âœCantinflas,â and in the esquirol of the 1960s Actos of the Teatro Campesino during the California farmworker strikes.Trade ReviewMéndez Montesinos' valuable study concerns itself particularly with popular performances that feature a buffoon or comic simpleton, and develops case studies from three geographical regions. . . .Enlightening comparisons are the highlight of this interesting and well-written book, and they lead the reader to speculate about other contexts, periods, and places in which similar structures and traditions emerge. * Comparative Drama *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter One: On Laughter, Fools, and Comedy Chapter Two: Simple, Peladito, and Rasquachi: Topsy-Turvying Identities Chapter Three: The Verbal and Kinesthetic Language of the Simpleton Chapter Four: Costumes and Other External Signs Conclusion Bibliography
£31.50
Hamilton Books JeanBaptistePierre LeBrun In Pursuit of Art
Book SynopsisLeBrun's contributions to the development of the Louvre as a national museum during the French Revolution offer an invaluable record of artistic practices. His publications and inventories of confiscated artworks reflect his abiding interest in the discovery and preservation of great works of art.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Surviving the Revolution Chapter 2: Connoisseur of the Northern Masters Chapter 3: “Réflexions” on the National Museum Chapter 4: Caring for Confiscated Art Chapter 5: Art Dealer under the First Empire Chapter 6: A Settling of Accounts Chapter 7: The Last Word Chapter 8: Conclusion Bibliography Index
£55.80
Running Press,U.S. A Big Important Art Book Now with Women
Book SynopsisCelebrate 45 women artists, and gain inspiration for your own practice, with this beautiful exploration of contemporary creators from the founder of The Jealous Curator. Walk into any museum, or open any art book, and you''ll probably be left wondering: where are all the women artists? A Big Important Art Book (Now with Women) offers an exciting alternative to this male-dominated art world, showcasing the work of dozens of contemporary women artists alongside creative prompts that will bring out the artist in anyone!This beautiful book energizes and empowers women, both artists and amateurs alike, by providing them with projects and galvanizing stories to ignite their creative fires. Each chapter leads with an assignment that taps into the inner artist, pushing the reader to make exciting new work and blaze her own artistic trail. Interviews, images, and stories from contemporary women artists at the top of their game provide added inspiration, and h
£20.90
Running Press,U.S. The Book of Mini Inside the Big World of Tiny
Book SynopsisEmbrace the not-so-small world of minis--and your own tiny book!From teeny burritos and miniscule Chanel handbags to furniture no larger than a quarter, this mind-blowing collection of squeal-worthy miniatures features more than 250 of the tiniest creations from all over the world. Kate Ünver, a lifelong collector of nearly 1,000 items, has curated unique and extraordinary miniatures on her Instagram account, @dailymini, since 2012. In The Book of Mini, she selects hundreds of pieces of artwork--many of which have never been seen before--and organizes them into sections on tiny food, diminutive wildlife, petite pottery, and more. Also included are interviews with collectors and artists exploring their methods, influences, and how they came to adore everything mini. Featuring hundreds of photographs and a collectible miniature book, The Book of Mini is a must-have book for the tiny lover in your life.
£17.09
Running Press,U.S. Florence
Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive book on the paintings and frescoes of Florence -- with nearly 2,000 beautifully reproduced artworks from the city''s great museums and churches -- is now available in a practical and elegant paperback format. From the paintings on display at the Uffizi Gallery, to the Pitti Palace, to the Accademia, to the Duomo and more, Florence: The Paintings & Frescoes is a rich and magnificent collection of some of the finest art in the world. This stunning book provides a thorough look at the masterpieces housed in the Renaissance art capital of the world including the art of Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Ghirlandaio, Correggio, Botticelli, Caravaggio, Titian, Rembrandt, van Dyck, El Greco and hundreds more. Explore the history of art in Florence through seven introductory essays by Ross King, bestselling author of Brunelleschi''s Dome and Michelangelo and the Pope''s Ceiling, which connects how the paintings, politics, and every-day lives of Florentines influence one another. Art historian Anja Grebe, author of The Louvre and The Vatican, also highlights 250 of the most iconic and significant paintings and frescoes in the historic city.
£36.00
Running Press,U.S. Art Hiding in New York An Illustrated Guide to
Book SynopsisUncover the artistic masterworks hidden across New York City in this charmingly illustrated exploration of one of the world's greatest creative treasure troves.There's so much to love about New York, and so much to see. The city is full of art, and architecture, and history -- and not just in museums. Hidden in plain sight, in office building lobbies, on street corners, and tucked into Soho lofts, there's a treasure trove of art waiting to be discovered, and you don't need an art history degree to fall in love with it.Art Hiding in New York is a beautiful, giftable book that explores all of these locations, traversing Manhattan to bring 100 treasures to art lovers and intrepid New York adventurers. Curator and urban explorer Lori Zimmer brings readers along to sites covering the biggest names of the 20th century -- like Jean-Michel Basquiat's studio, iconic Keith Haring murals, the controversial site of Richard Serra's Ti
£16.00
Running Press,U.S. The Color of Dance
Book SynopsisFor decades the prominent image of a ballet dancer has been a white body with pale clothing. It took 75 years for American Ballet Theatre to have its first African American female principal dancer, Misty Copeland. When TaKiyah Wallace-McMillian went to enrol her three-year-old daughter into her first ballet class, she immediately saw this lack of diversity and representation-even on her local dance studio''s website. Within weeks TaKiyah, a freelance photographer, began shooting a project she called Brown Girls Do Ballet, which eventually became an Instagram hit and a non-profit organization that provides resources, mentorship, inspiration, and encouragement to young dancers of colour worldwide.For her first book, The Color of Dance, TaKiyah travelled around the United States seeking out dancers of African, Asian, East Indian, Hispanic, and Native American ancestry. With these more than 190 breath-taking images of colourful ballerinas of all ages and levels, both
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Running Press,U.S. Art Hiding in Paris
Book SynopsisParis is the city of light, the city of love, and the city of more art than you could possibly explore in a lifetime-and not just in museums. Tucked away in tree-lined parks, preserved in world class restaurants, emblazoned on Metro station walls, and hidden in the most unexpected places are masterpieces worthy of the Louvre, if you know where to look! In this whimsically illustrated celebration of Parisian art and artists, author and curator Lori Zimmer highlights more than 100 treasures. From the gorgeous remnants of the Art Nouveau era to the homes of some of the world''s most influential artists-including Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, and more-to an introduction to the modern masters of urban art, there are endless riches to be explored. Discover art that was hidden for decades inside cafes, shops and even a Belle Époque brothel! Paris will surprise you.Illustrated by artist Maria Krasinski, this book provides curated itineraries for dreaming up your next urba
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Running Press,U.S. Forbidden Cocktails
Book SynopsisA stunning package for classic film buffs and drinks enthusiasts alike, all the “forbidden” fun of Pre-Code Hollywood and the Prohibition and speakeasy era meet in this stylish cocktail book. What might Jean Harlow have sipped for Dinner at Eight? What did Barbara Stanwyck take to steel herself in Baby Face? If you’re a classic film fan who’s ever pondered these questions, or are a bartender or at-home entertainer who adores Prohibition-era cocktails, this guide to mixed drinks inspired by Pre-Code Hollywood is essential reading. The stars and stories of the “forbidden” time in moviemaking before strict censorship was enforced and the movies reflected a raucous freedom that would be unseen again for decades take the spotlight in Forbidden Cocktails. With 50 film-and-drink pairings and packaged handsomely with more than 100 full-color and black-and-white photos throughout, this is a practical and stu
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Running Press Book Publishers Im Not Your Muse
Book SynopsisAn illuminating exploration of 31 incredible women?across art, architecture, dance, literature, and more?whose culture-defining contributions have, until now, been overshadowed by their role as muses to history''s better-known men. What does it mean to be someone''s muse? Historically, to be called a ?muse? among artistic circles has been marketed as a flattering title. It is a commendation that most often refers to a woman whose vivacity and beauty are the source of inspiration for a (usually) male artist or creator. Perhaps her inspiring presence is even credited in the story of his success. But the very concept of a muse underestimates these women and their abilities. At its root, muse is a support role, the title a consolation prize that claims to recognize a woman?s greatness?but only in her support of another.I''m Not Your Musereclaims the narrative of 31 of these extraordinary women, from The Mother of the Movies Alice Guy-Blaché to Modernist designer Eileen Gray, prima ballerina Maria Tallchief, storied Harlem Renaissance editor Jessie Redmon Fauset, and many more. Each of these women advanced the narrative of culture and society, pushing the boundaries of visual arts, dance and movement, commercial architecture, music, journalism, and the performing arts. Whether by historical accident or cruel design, their contributions have historically been overshadowed by those of their male counterparts, and often collaborators. In this briskly written, incisively researched compendium, author and researcher Lori Zimmer repositions these women as the main characters of their own lives. Each profile is accented with original illustrations?including jaunty portraits in playfully constructed frames?by artist Maria Krasinski. Together, theyhighlight the contemporary accomplishments and historical legacies of a wide-ranging group of revolutionary women. Featured women include: Louise Blanchard Bethune Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore Minnette de Silva Clara Driscoll Jessie Redmon Fauset Loie Fuller Martha Gellhorn Eileen Gray Belle da Costa Greene Alice Guy-Blaché Miss La La Edmonia Lewis Neysa McMein Hildreth Meière Lucia Moholy May and Jane Morris Na Hye-Sok Fernande Olivier Pan Yuliang Ethel Reed Clara Rockmore Ada Bricktop Smith Maria Tallchief Alice B. Toklas Suzanne Valadon Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven Leonora Carrington Remedios Varo Kati Horna
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Running Press Book Publishers More Than Muses
Book SynopsisDraw a card and gain inspiration from 40 incredible women—across art, architecture, dance, literature, and more—whose culture-defining contributions have, until now, been overshadowed by their role as 'muses' to history's better-known men. What does it mean to be someone's 'muse'? Historically, to be called a “muse” among artistic circles has been marketed as a flattering title. It is a commendation that most often refers to a woman whose vivacity and beauty are the source of inspiration for a (usually) male artist or creator. This deck, from author-researcher Lori Zimmer and artist Maria Krasinski, repositions 40 of these women—casting them as the main characters of their own narratives and allowing users to draw inspiration from these iconic cultural figures, from 'The Mother of the Movies' Alice Guy-Blaché to Modernist designer Eileen Gray, prima ballerina Maria Tallchief, storied Harlem Renaissance editor Jessie Redmon Fauset, and many more. Each of these women advanced the narrative of culture and society, pushing the boundaries of visual arts, dance and movement, commercial architecture, music, journalism, and the performing arts. Whether by historical accident or cruel design, their contributions have historically been overshadowed by those of their male counterparts, and often collaborators. This set includes: 40 full-color inspiration cards. These vibrantly illustrated cards (3 X 5') depict original portraits of each of the inspiring women, and are perfect to display or incorporate into inspiration readings, self-care rituals, or personal artistic practices. 88-page, fully illustrated paperback guidebook. This enclosed guidebook features brief, engagingly written snapshots of the women on the cards, each with key information about their lives, careers, and legacies. Magnetic closure case. This durable magnetic closure case is perfectly sized for travel or display, and holds the paperback book and cards securely in dedicated sleeves. Featured women include: Amanda Aldridge Louise Blanchard Bethune Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore Leonora Carrington Minnette de Silva Clara Driscoll Jessie Redmon Fauset Loie Fuller Martha Gellhorn Eileen Gray Belle da Costa Greene Alice Guy-Blaché Malvina Hoffman Katie Horna Lois Mailou Jones Miss La La Edmonia Lewis Neysa McMein Hildreth Meière Victorine Meurent Lee Miller Lucia Moholy Jane Morris May Morris Na Hye-Sŏk Fernande Olivier Pan Yuliang Ethel Reed Aurora Reyes Clara Rockmore Amrita Sher-Gil Barbara Shermund Ada “Bricktop” Smith Maria Tallchief Alice B. Toklas Suzanne Valadon Rose Valland Remedios Varo Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven Sada Yacco
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Running Press Book Publishers This Is a Sticker Book for People Who Love
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Running Press,U.S. Hidden Landmarks of New York
Book SynopsisDiscover dozens of underappreciated landmarks and the stories behind them in this unique history on New York City, written and photographed by Landmarks of NY creator, Tommy Silk.New York is a city of landmarks - more than 37,000 of them. Visitors and New Yorkers walk by hundreds of these landmarks daily, often never knowing the rich history behind each of these buildings. One of these New Yorkers, Tommy Silk, has been photographing and chronicling a landmarked building every day for the last five years on his Instagram account, Landmarks of NY. In Hidden Landmarks of New York, Silk uncovers 120 of the city''s oldest, most unique, and often relatively unknown landmarks and the hidden history behind them. Whether it''s an African Graveyard a stone''s throw from City Hall; the Truman Capote house in Brooklyn Heights that he claimed to own (but actually just rented a room there for years); or 4 Gramercy Park West, the Greek Revival-style townhouse that is rumored to be the home of Stuart Little; each entry includes a picture of the landmark with a short, informative description of its history and its past (often well-known) inhabitants.With 120 photographs beautifully designed in a portable book, it''s perfect for armchair perusal or to stash in your backpack while wandering around the city.
£22.50
Running Press Book Publishers How Not to Be a Basic Peasant
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£15.00
Running Press Adult Rewinding the 80s
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Rp Minis The Golden Girls Magnet Set
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£8.96
Running Press,U.S. The Da Vinci Women
Book Synopsis This new biographical look at Leonardo da Vinci explores the Renaissance master''s groundbreaking portrayal of women which forever changed the way the female form is depicted. Leonardo da Vinci was a revolutionary thinker, artist, and inventor who has been written about and celebrated for centuries. Lesser known, however, is his revolutionary and empowering portrayal of the modern female centuries before the first women''s liberation movements. Before da Vinci, portraits of women in Italy were still, impersonal, and mostly shown in profile. Leonardo pushed the boundaries of female depiction having several of his female subjects, including his Mona Lisa, gaze at the viewer, giving them an authority which was withheld from women at the time. Art historian and journalist Kia Vahland recounts Leonardo''s entire life from April 15, 1452, as a child born out of wedlock in Vinci up thro
£19.12
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Traditional Art of the Mask
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Navajo Art of Sandpainting
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£9.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd CALIFORNIAS BEST Old West Art and Antiques
Book SynopsisA study of old west art and antiques from the golden state.
£65.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd FABULOUS FIFTIES Schiffer Book for Collectors
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£43.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Original Pink Flamingos
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£12.59
