On Art and Artists is a collection of critical essays by T.G. Rosenthal, chosen by the author from his considerable output over more than fifty years of writing and reviewing, focus mainly on what has come to be known as 'Modern British' art from the 20th century. Rosenthal knew many of his subjects personally and some became friends:…
Teachers, parents and kids will love these books Hours of rainy-day, school-day and everyday enjoyment for budding artists age 6-12. Kids will cherish these fun-filled, colorful step-by-step art and craft adventures. From the editors of North Light Books Here are 69 exciting, original and easy-to-make art projects for kids -- from print making…
Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick is best known as a cultural and literary critic, as one of the primary forces behind the development of queer and gay/lesbian studies, and as author of several influential books: "Tendencies," "Epistemology of the Closet," and "Between Men: English Literature and Male Homosocial Desire." The…
In our beautiful Pocket Poet format: a sumptuous collection of poems about visual art and artists--the work of centuries of poets who have used their own art form to illuminate art created by others. A wide variety of visual art forms have inspired great poetry: from painting, sculpture, and photography, to tapestry, folk art, and calligraphy.…
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact.…
This series explores the work of people young readers may see in their neighborhoods. The books focus on the duties, equipment, and clothing used by each in their jobs and also the training that one needs to do the job.
Examines the history and development of film, drama, music, architecture, sculpture, and painting, focusing on the careers of seventy of the most influential individuals.
March 1889. It is midnight. Six strangers meet for the first time outside the great door of Tewkesbury Abbey, their mission to enter the sacred building and seek out the tomb of the medieval crusader knight, Sir Roger de la Pole. What they find inside however, is both unexpected and deeply shocking. Detective Inspector Ravenscroft and Constable…
Excerpts from the writings of painters and sculptors over a period of seven centuries present a highly personal and authentic history of art.
Behind the lead-lined doors of the Radiology Department of All Saints Hospital, most x-ray technologists toil to provide the best possible patient care and patient imaging. Most, that is, but not all. Coming from half a world away, Tesfaye Ababa feels every mile of it while he strives to fit in. But fitting in becomes secondary to just getting…
Accompanies opening of museum expansion by Daniel Libeskind. This guide provides a glimpse into one of the most exciting art museums in the United States today. With the opening of it s astonishing new building by Daniel Libeskind planned for Autumn 2006, the Denver Art Museum is poised to become a must-see destination for art
Many scholars and the art world, generally, recognize that post modernism is characterized by an explosion of language into the field of the visual arts. For the rest of us, there have been numerous shows at major museums and galleries, allowing us to confront and to be confronted by these new and challenging art forms.
"Art After Conceptual Art" tracks the various legacies of conceptualist practice over the past three decades. The anthology introduces and develops the idea that Conceptual art generated several different, and even contradictory, forms of art practice. Whereas some of these art modes contested commonplace assumptions of what art is,…
This accessible book looks at the historical and cultural contexts of art works and architecture around the world from prehistoric times to the 20th century--with detailed and informative analyses of art, artists, patrons, and techniques. Its unique chronological presentation in compact topical units offers an exceptionally easy-to-use format-…
The art of the Fang, the BaTeke, the BaKota, and other African peoples is extraordinarily vigorous and shows a brilliant sense of form. The substantial aesthetic impact that their works have had on the development of twentieth-century Western art -- on Picasso, Derain, Braque, and Modigliani, among others -- continues to this day. This classic…
The first in a new series of essential introductions to art, Modern Art guides the reader through individual movements from Impressionism to Conceptual Art, situated within five broader chronological eras. Starting with Impressionism in 1860, art historian Amy Dempsey explains the essentials of Modernism, the postwar New Disorder, and beyond…
This new installment inthe Art Essentials seriesis an indispensable guidefor anyone fascinated bythe pop art movement.
Installation is arguably the most original, vigorous, and fertile form of art today. This book sets out to describe the tradition and explore the achievements and ambitions of the installation artist. Michael Archer's illuminating introduction traces the history of installation art from Duchamp's first readymade through the Pop tableaux of…
Art provides a deeper understanding and richer enjoyment of 45 works from the world's greatest artists.
Praise for the previous edition: "Teens mulling over college programs and career paths will find excellent resources in th[is] comprehensive guide...[an] excellent starting point...for young people curious about the world of work."-- Booklist Careers in Focus: Art, Second Edition covers 20 jobs in this creative field. Job profiles…
- Written in easy-to-understand language and uses consistently familiar vocabulary to encourage reluctant readers. - Fact boxes and sidebars highlight key information. - Includes glossary, index, and resources list. National Social Studies Standards, Grades 5-8 - Individual Development & Identity: IV - Relate personal changes to social,…
Do you like art? Do you wonder what you should do when you grow up? Then this book is for you! Read all about different careers that are perfect for art lovers.
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Art is the product or process of deliberately arranging items (often with symbolic significance) in a way that influences and affects one or more of the senses, emotions, and intellect. It encompasses a diverse range of human activities, creations, and modes of expression, including music, literature,…
Art is a brand-new, full-color resource that describes 20 careers in this exciting field for anyone interested in working in architecture, film, computer-generated art, computer and video games, animation, publishing, advertising, fashion, and photography. Careers profiled include: Animators Art dealers Art directors and production…
Intriguing, stimulating, uniquely interactive -- important subjects viewed through a fascinating question and answer approach. These books provide concise answers to enormous questions. Connect boxes embedded in the text link ideas and items back and forth through the books. The presentation is witty; the graphic style unique.
- Written in easy-to-understand language and uses consistently familiar vocabulary to encourage reluctant readers. - Fact boxes and sidebars highlight key information. - Includes glossary, index, and resources list. National Social Studies Standards, Grades 5-8 - Individual Development & Identity: IV - Relate personal changes to social,…
Art provides a deeper understanding and richer enjoyment of 45 works from the world's greatest artists.
Each informative book contains four major parts: - An overview of the industry - Profiles of 10 key careers - Tips on how students can get started on their career path--from starting a school club to writing a newsletter, and more - Other ways to explore career opportunities--from joining groups to attending summer camps, and more. …
THE STORY: How much would you pay for a white painting? Would it matter who the painter was? Would it be art? One of Marc's best friends, Serge, has just bought a very expensive painting. It's about five feet by four, all white with white diagonal lines.
-- Stimulating question and answer format to help children learn all about exciting and important topics. -- Can be read straight through question by question or by following the special 'Connect' boxes, which lead kids from one area of interest to another related area. -- Learners find out something new each time they read the books. …