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Arte e magia
eDossier: una collana di Art e Dossier. Un artista da leggere, un movimento da conoscere come un racconto, una raccolta di saggi agile e accessibile. Nell'accezione umanistico-rinascimentale il "mago" è colui che indaga l'ignoto. In questo "sapere" misterioso e affascinante convergono astrologia e alchimia, filosofia e religione, la strega e il sapiente, il mistico e l'artista. Mauro Zanchi ci…
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Kathleen O'Connor of Paris
What does it mean to live a life in pursuit of art? In 1906, Kathleen O'Connor left conservative Perth, where her famous father's life had ended in tragedy. She had her sights set on a career in thrilling, bohemian Paris. More than a century later, novelist Amanda Curtin faces her own questions, of life and of art, as she embarks on a journey in Kate's footsteps. Part biography, part travel nar…
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The Many Lives of Andy Warhol
The Many Lives of Andy Warhol is more than a biography: it's a look into Warhol's greatest creation: himself. Warhol was known as the king of pop art, but the famous artist was secretly never satisfied with a single style and his journey took him from graphic designs of shoes, women's fashions and glamour magazines to owning and publishing his own film and gossip magazine, Interview. Stuart Len…
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Arte dell'Oceania
eDossier: una collana di Art e Dossier. Un artista da leggere, un movimento da conoscere come un racconto, una raccolta di saggi agile e accessibile. Le culture dell'oceano Pacifico si sono sviluppate per millenni in assoluta autonomia rispetto al resto del mondo. Fino a quando, alla fine del XVIII secolo, i viaggi di James Cook non hanno rotto quell'incantesimo e aperto la strada alla colonizz…
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Nora Heysen: A Portrait
Discover the remarkable life of Nora Heysen, Australia's trailblazing female artist. Anne-Louise Willoughby's biography unveils the story of Nora Heysen, the first woman to win the Archibald Prize and Australia's first female official war artist. Delve into her artistic journey, from her upbringing in the Adelaide Hills to her experiences documenting World War II. Explore the complexities of h…
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Beer FAQAll That's Left to Know About The World's Most Celebrated Adult Beverage
Here is a no-nonsense guide to the world of beer, answering many burning questions about the diverse array of styles, ingredients, and international brewing and drinking traditions that drive the world's most popular beverage. Beer FAQ features insight not only on how it's made, but how it makes the journey from the brew house floor to the drinker's glass. The book offers a touch of history, a …
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Utrillo
eDossier: una collana di Art e Dossier. Un artista da leggere, un movimento da conoscere come un racconto, una raccolta di saggi agile e accessibile. Maurice Utrillo (Parigi 1883 - Dax 1955) nasce a Montmartre da padre ignoto. Ad assumerne la paternità sarà, nel 1891, il pittore catalano Miquel Utrillo. La madre, Suzanne Valadon, è modella e pittrice. È lei che gli insegna a dipingere e Mau…
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Amazing Sculpture You Can Do
Beautifully illustrated with instructional images, this guidebook enables artists of all levels to create their own unique clay sculptures. Topics covered include step-by-step procedures on how to pick an armature, clay application, tips on which tools to use, and suggestions for casting completed sculptures.
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The Many Faces of Art ForgeryFrom the Dark Side to Shades of Gray
"[P]rovides a treasure trove of information that will engage readers intrigued by but new to the subject of art forgery as well as those with an art or art history background." Booklist, Starred Review Forgery is a provocative presence in the art world that captures attention in the press and inspires books about the exploits of famous fraudsters as well as scholarly articles and monographs. Bu…
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Renzo Piano & RPBW
eDossier: una collana di Art e Dossier. Un artista da leggere, un movimento da conoscere come un racconto, una raccolta di saggi agile e accessibile. Renzo Piano – genovese, nato nel 1937 – è uno dei più importanti e noti architetti a livello mondiale. A caratterizzare il suo lavoro sono la cura del dettaglio, l'uso della luce, l'attenzione per lo spazio pubblico. Questo dossier propone u…
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