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“anthea callen”

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  • The Work of Art

    Plein Air Painting and Artistic Identity in Nineteenth-century France

    by Anthea Callen ...
    Plein-air painting became standard practice for French landscape artists early in the nineteenth century, and by the 1850s landscape was the most popular artistic genre. Landscape painting in general, Anthea Callen argues, and the ‘plein air’ oil sketch in particular were the key drivers of change in artistic practice in the nineteenth century – which led ultimately to the Impressionist revolution ... Read more

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  • The Practice and Science of Drawing

    Enriched edition. Mastering Drawing: Techniques, Theory, and Practice

    by Harold Speed, Lauren Ashfield ...
    In "The Practice and Science of Drawing," Harold Speed delves into the intricate relationship between artistic practice and scientific principles. Combining theoretical insights with practical guidance, Speed examines the formal aspects of drawing, exploring concepts such as proportion, perspective, and the interplay of light and shadow. His eloquent prose and illustrative examples create a rich ... Read more

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  • Staying Up Much Too Late

    Edward Hopper's Nighthawks and the Dark Side of the American Psyche

    by Gordon Theisen ...
    A fascinating study of Edward Hopper's iconic Nighthawks painting and its deep significance for understanding American culture.Staying up Much Too Late discusses the painting Nighthawks and the painter Edward Hopper and their central importance to twentieth-century American culture. Topics include individualism, New York City, Arthur "Weegee" Fellig, diners, pornography, capitalism, advertising, ... Read more

    $14.39 USD

  • Dada and Surrealism

    A Very Short Introduction

    by David Hopkins ...
    Series series Very Short Introductions
    The avant-garde movements of Dada and Surrealism continue to have a huge influence on cultural practice, especially in contemporary art, with its obsession with sexuality, fetishism, and shock tactics. In this new treatment of the subject, Hopkins focuses on the many debates surrounding these movements: the Marquis de Sade's Surrealist deification, issues of quality (How good is Dali?), the idea ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Bosch

    by Virginia Pitts Rembert ...
    Hieronymus Bosch was painting frightening, yet vaguely likable monsters long before computer games were ever invented, often including a touch of humour. His works are assertive statements about the mental illness that befalls any man who abandons the teachings of Christ. With a life that spanned from 1450 to 1516, Bosch experienced the drama of the highly charged Renaissance and its wars of ... Read more

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  • Jacobean Embroidery

    by A. F. Morris Hands ...
    This vintage book contains a catalogue of examples of Jacobean embroidery, including simple instructions for reproduction, detailed descriptions, practical tips, and more. With authentic photographs and helpful diagrams, this volume is highly recommended for modern embroidery enthusiasts, and would make for a wonderful addition to collections of related literature. Many vintage books such as this ... Read more

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  • The Barbarian Invasions of Italy

    by Pasquale Villari ...
    What caused the fall of the Roman Empire? The first reply that occurs to us is this: That the Romans were corrupt and enfeebled by corruption; the Barbarians, while rougher, were also stronger and less corrupt. When the latter had once crossed the Rhine and the Danube, their ultimate victory was assured; the Empire was bound to fall, new social conditions were bound to arise. But what had ... Read more

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  • Architecture since 1400

    by Kathleen James-Chakraborty ...
    The first global history of architecture to give equal attention to Western and non-Western structures and built landscapes, Architecture since 1400 is unprecedented in its range, approach, and insight. From Tenochtitlan’s Great Pyramid in Mexico City and the Duomo in Florence to Levittown’s suburban tract housing and the Bird’s Nest Stadium in Beijing, its coverage includes the world’s most ... Read more

    $35.99 USD

  • Jewish Life in Poland

    The Art of Moshe Rynecki (1881-1943)

    by Moshe Rynecki Mrynecki ...
    Moshe Rynecki used his paintbrush and palette to document and chronicle the life of his community-Jewish people of Warsaw, Poland. Some artists, however, do more than simply document the subjects that they see and watch-they use the canvas to reveal something new-to show us that which we did not see at first, that which we might not consider if we had observed the subject ourselves. While some ... Read more

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  • Musings of an Artist at Home. Illustrated

    by Anna Lea Merritt ...
    Anna Lea Merritt, American Pre-Raphaelite painter, stayed in England painting after the death of her husband. This is a series of essays about her life in the country. ... Read more

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  • Declarations of Independence

    American Cinema and the Partiality of Independent Production

    by John Berra ...
    American independent cinema has been an important creative and cultural media entity for the past fifteen years. The approach of this sector is one of cultural construction that simultaneously provides a socio-political reference through which critics and audience can attach certain films to popular movements and ideas. Declarations of Independence questions the supposed autonomy of this cinema ... Read more

    $28.79 USD

  • The Elgin Affair

    The True Story of the Greatest Theft in History

    by Theodore Vrettos ...
    Almost two hundred years after they were purchased” from Greece, the finest and most famous marbles of antiquity still remain a burning issue. This compelling, controversial story of the Elgin marbles re-creates in full and colorful detail the greatest art theft in history,” a steamy tale of obsession, intrigue, adultery, and ruin. As the British ambassador to the Sublime Porte in Constantinople, ... Read more

    $10.99 USD