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Viking
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[2024]
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"The New York Times bestselling author of Cork Dork takes readers on another fascinating, hilarious, and revelatory journey--this time burrowing deep inside the impassioned, secretive world of art and artists. An award-winning journalist obsessed with obsession, Bianca Bosker's existence was upended when she wandered into the art world--and couldn't look away. Intrigued by artists who hyperventilate around their favorite colors and art fiends who...
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Rockport Publishing, Quarry Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
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2023.
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From Monet and Matisse to Van Gogh and Warhol, Modern Art for Kids is a guide to 20+ renowned artists, designed for both adults and children to enjoy together. Includes projects for interactive learning about such artist as Sonia Delaunay, Frida Kahlo, Gustav Klimt, Giacomo Balla, Sophie Taeuber-Arp, Hannah Hc̲h, Ren M̌agritte, Mark Rothko, and others.
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"For years, there have been whispers that, before his death, Van Gogh completed a final self-portrait. Curators and art historians have savored this rumor, hoping it could illuminate some of the troubled artist's many secrets, but even they have to concede that the missing painting is likely lost forever. But when Luke Perrone, artist and great-grandson of the man who stole the Mona Lisa, and Alexis Verde, daughter of a notorious art thief, discover...
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Expressive Painting is the ultimate beginner's guide to watercolor painting using dynamic, vibrant colors.
Following the same clean, contemporary, easy-to-read, and easy-to-follow layout and design of the other books in Walter Foster Publishing's popular Portfolio series, Expressive Painting gives beginning and aspiring artists the information they need to paint colorful watercolors that convey mood and emotion on canvas.
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San Quentin State Prison Death Row Art Book gives an inside view through art and images by prisoners awaiting execution at San Quentin State Prison (death row). The body of work was generated by three death row prisoners and will show the general public art and images that are rarely seen before now. These prisoners who are awaiting execution open their minds, and you'll see how some of these prisoners express some of their innermost thoughts through...
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When it comes to images, we are all animists. Deep down, we all know that images can – at least potentially – be alive or come to life. Nowadays, we may tend to rationalize our ingrained animism and explain it away as a mere projection only happening in the space between image and viewer. In the Middle Ages, however, imagery made enthusiastic use of magical, miraculous and mechanical means of animation, empowered and ensouled by both natural and...
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The work of T. C. Steele, William Forsyth, J. Ottis Adams, Otto Stark, and Richard Gruelle, known collectively as the Hoosier Group, established plein air ("in the open air") painting as a major art form in Indiana. The vitality of this style is represented in Painting Indiana III: Heritage of Place which includes 100 juried works by current Indiana plein air artists, along with paintings by the Hoosier Group, all featuring notable Indiana landmarks....
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There is immeasurable beauty in stillness, special tranquility in silence, and indescribable enrichment in a calm and peaceful spirit.
In the deepest part of us, we strive to live in that blessed state where earthly troubles are dissolved and have lost their power over us.
Our challenge is to capture these blissful moments by listening to the peace, calm, and stillness deep within us to discover what is ready to be revealed.
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Hsittiks Seldoon was born in Evermore, Kreechville, on October 1st, "Enchantment Day." A child with an exceptional ability to draw but developmentally delayed speech and reading. However, she is in no pain and is very happy as a Kreechin. She is obsessed with mirrors and exhibits ritualistic behaviors where she separates her veggies by color and washes her hands three times before bed. She feels trapped in her mind and at times expresses anxiety as...
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In this study, mathematical substructure of works of Dutch graphic artistM.C.Escher is examined. Mathematical effects in Escher's works can be classified in certain topics. Most important of them can be put in order as regular division of the plane, visual paradoxes and fictions on structure of perspective and geometrical topology. For each of these topics, it can be said that Escher is influenced by some certain names as well. Most important of...
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The definitive artist's reference guide and comprehensive sourcebook of art materials and painting techniques, now available in a modern ebook edition.
The Complete Artist's Manual covers all the elements of painting and drawing from materials to techniques, color composition and media - the ultimate artist's bible.
In addition, it contains a structured painting course with simple exercises developing into more advanced projects, with demonstrations...
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Dive into the mesmerizing world of Art Nouveau through the life of one of its most influential figures, Alphonse Mucha, in the summarized biography, "Art Nouveau: Alphonse Mucha's Path Towards Fame and Misfortune." This beautifully written book invites readers on a journey through the remarkable life of Mucha, whose artistic vision transformed not just the world of art but also left an indelible mark on popular culture.Discover the story of Mucha's...
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Get the Summary of Matthew Perry's Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: So begins the riveting story of acclaimed actor Matthew Perry, taking us along on his journey from childhood ambition to fame to addiction and recovery in the aftermath of a life-threatening health scare. Before the frequent hospital visits and stints in rehab, there was five-year-old...
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Siblings, Kate, and Jack Hill, lose everything when the family Wall Street business collapses in corruption and their father's suicide seals their fate. Starting anew without the accustomed wealth, Jack finds a new life in a small midwestern town and rescues the business that supports the township of Shadow Leaf. He uncovers his real father and unknowingly falls in love with his half-brother as a new verdant world unfurls.
Kate, a budding clairvoyant...
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Tracey Warr's art texts have been developed as an 'embedded' writer, writing with rather than about artists. Throughout her various modes of art writing, she argues against binaries and focuses on the stream of consciousness, the more than human, and remoteness.Her essays tangle with punk art, art and ecology, endurance art, performance art, site-specific art, and women's art. Warr's writing engages with the making processes of contemporary artists,...
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Step into a literary experiment like no other, where the boundaries of repetition are pushed to their limits. "Fortnite: A Million Echoes" immerses you in a mesmerizing journey through the power of words. This groundbreaking book features a single chapter-an audacious symphony of language that stretches the limits of human endurance and perception.Within these pages, the reader will embark on an epic exploration of the word that has captivated millions...
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"Embark on a riveting journey into the mystical realms of Hindu mythology with 'Kal Bhairav: A Fierce Manifestation of Shiva.' Unveil the untold tales of this formidable deity, exploring the cosmic dance of destruction and creation. As ancient prophecies unfold, a gripping narrative weaves through the sacred landscapes, delving into the profound significance of Kal Bhairav. Brace yourself for an immersive odyssey where divine power clashes with mortal...
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Dive into the enchanting world of "The Enchanted Realms: The Existence and Origins of Fairies" ebook and embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of folklore and magic. At approximately 38 pages this captivating digital treasure trove is your key to unlocking the secrets of the ethereal beings that have fascinated humanity for centuries. Delve deep into the rich tapestry of fairy folklore from cultures around the world. Uncover the origins...
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Thomas F. Mathews is John Langeloth Loeb Professor of the History of Art at the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University. Among his most recent books is Byzantium from Antiquity to the Renaissance (1998).
Between the third and sixth centuries, the ancient gods, goddesses, and heroes who had populated the imagination of humankind for a millennium were replaced by a new imagery of Christ and his saints. Thomas Mathews explores the many different,...
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