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Before Writing, Vol. I: From Counting to CuneiformA fascinating book on the origins of writing. Before Writing gives a new perspective on the evolution of communication. It points out that when writing began in Mesopotamia it was not, as previously thought, a sudden and spontaneous invention. Instead, it was the outgrowth...
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The Painter's Touch: Boucher, Chardin, FragonardA new interpretation of the development of artistic modernity in eighteenth-century France What can be gained from considering a painting not only as an image but also a material object? How does the painter's own experience of the process of making matter for our...
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Winslow Homer: Force of NatureAn accessible introduction to American painter Winslow Homer, examining his work through the lens of conflict A fresh exploration of the work of iconic American painter Winslow Homer (1836-1910) through the lens of conflict, a recurring theme in his prolific career. A persistent fascination...
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The Art of Pacific Rim: The BlackOfficial art book of Seasons 1 and 2 of the anime series Pacific Rim: The Black, featuring concept art created during the development of the series. The Art of Pacific Rim: The Black retraces Taylor and Hayley's dramatic odyssey from the perspectives of the...
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Alkeme: The Art of Brad KunkleAfter selling out his debut solo exhibition in New York City on opening night in 2010, Brad Kunkle has become internationally known for his unique use of gold and silver leaf in contemporary oil painting. His themes explore the shedding of dogmas inherited from...
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Bouquets of Art: A Flower Dictionary from the Fine Arts Museums of San FranciscoA gorgeous compendium that illuminates the rich history of floriography through the lens of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco's expansive collection This volume draws upon the rich history of the language of flowers in order to offer a new perspective through which...
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Gustav KlimtAn overview of Gustav Klimt's life and work commemorating the 160th anniversary of the artist's birth. Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) is an artist particularly associated with Viennese Jugendstil and the "Golden Age." As a sought-after painter of frescoes and the founding president of the Vienna...
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The Forgotten Artist: The Story of Evylena Nunn MillerEvylena Nunn Miller - The Forgotten ArtistMuch of the evidence of women's struggle for recognition in the arts has disappeared and so have those who have taken part in them. In the 21st Century, with women comprising 50 percent of the professional artists, we...
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Duke Riley: Tides and TransgressionsThe first survey of the twenty-plus-year career of the highly influential multimedia artist Duke Riley, famous for expressing transgressive political and ecological themes through metaphors drawn from nautical folklore and nature. Duke Riley's work explores his lifelong fascination with urban waterways, their historical relationship...
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Beaches: Blissful Beach Coffee Table Book"Beaches" is a beautifully curated collection of amazing beaches all around the world evoking awe-inspiring, dream travel adventures.Beaches features more than fifty cities across six continents: Australia, North America, South America, Europe, Asia, AfricaTranslucent water; azure skies; warm sands; the rhythmic lullaby of the...
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World in Your Kitchen Calendar 2023This month to-view calendar features 12 inspirational recipes from across the globe to inspire you in the kitchen and impress your friends and family. This calendar is beautifully illustrated on every page with unique and exclusive artwork. Each recipe is vegan or vegan adaptable....
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The Spirit of Colonial Williamsburg: Ghosts and Interpreting the Recreated PastOn any given night, hundreds of guests walk the darkened streets of Colonial Williamsburg looking for ghosts. Since the early 2000s, both the museum and private companies have facilitated these hunts, offering year-round ghost tours. Critics have called these excursions a cash grab, but...
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A Daydream a DayA collection of cute drawings and inspirational poetry about growing up, defining success, and falling in love: A Daydream a Day is a book with fifty black-and-white, cartoon-style drawings that will fully immerse readers in the daydreams of a young adult trying to make...
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See Touch Feel: NumbersSee, Touch, Feel: Numbers is a fantastic first concepts book from Priddy Books. This new compact board book format introduces numbers to very young children in a fun and simple way. Specially designed to stimulate toddlers and encourage the development of motor skills, this...
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Love: A Visual History of the Grantlove ProjectA collection of works from the groundbreaking grantLOVE philanthropic art project What is love? In LOVE: A Visual History of the grantLOVE Project, artist Alexandra Grant's exploration of that question is documented through a retrospective of her journey engaging in civic art. In 2008,...
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Performance in Contemporary ArtUnpacking the history of performance art and celebrating the work of contemporary practitioners--a must-read for both art lovers and students alike Stunningly beautiful, deeply puzzling, powerfully moving, or intensely unsettling--performance art can evoke a wide variety of responses. In this important survey, Catherine Wood,...
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How to Draw Sea Creatures in Simple StepsLearn to draw 28 dolphins and other aquatic creatures from scratch in 6 easy steps Capture the mystery and magic of the ocean by drawing this collection of 28 aquatic creatures. Award-winning artist Jonathan Newey teaches you to transform simple shapes into characterful creatures...
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The Dictionary of Fashion History- What is an Apollo knot?- Who wore a Welch wig?- When were Zouave jackets the height of fashion? This new edition of The Dictionary of Fashion History further updates the landmark work of C. Willett Cunnington, Phillis Cunnington and Charles Beard. Featuring over...
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Graphis Photography Annual 2022Graphis Photography Annual 2022The Platinum Winners of 2022 are Stacey Brandford, Laurie Frankel, Beth Galton, Colin Douglas Gray, Takahiro Igarashi, Jonathan Knowles, Darnell McCown, Joseph Saraceno, Howard Schatz, Michael Schoenfeld, and Hadley Stambaugh.All entries were judged by the award-winning photographers Laurie Frankel, Beth Galton,...
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Dempsey Bob: In His Own VoiceDempsey Bob: In His Own Voice is based on the first full-scale solo museum exhibition of this extraordinary Tahltan-Tlingit artist, one of the finest living carvers of the Northwest Coast. Drawing from extensive interviews with the artist by the exhibition's co-curator, Sarah Milroy, the...
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