Frederick Law OlmsteadThe Passion of a Public Artist

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9780814748466

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1 online resource (432 pages)

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Old Master Portrait Drawings47 Works

Here are 47 masterpieces of the art of portrait drawing, selected from the work of an elite group of artists who represent the great schools and traditions of Italy and northern Europe from the 15th to the 19th centuries. Among the artists are Andrea Mantegna, Filippino Lippi, Raphael, Drer, Andrea del Sarto, Titian, Pontormo, Lucas van Leyden, Holbein, Rubens, Hals, Bernini, Van Dyck, Rembrand…

Southern Country Cooking from the Loveless CafeFried Chicken, Hams, and Jams …

Beginning as a party house in the forties, the then private home had one of the largest hardwood living room floors around, perfect for dancing the night away. In the fifties it was known as the Harpeth Valley Tea Room owned by Lon and Annie Loveless. In 1951 it became the Loveless Cafe and in the seventies and eighties "the modest roadside eatery that once had been Nashille's secret went natio…

Make Art Not WarPolitical Protest Posters from the Twentieth Century

An extraordinarily visceral collection of posters that represent the progressive protest movements of the twentieth Century. Two of the most recognizable images of twentieth-century art are Pablo Picassos Guernica and the rather modest mass-produced poster by an unassuming illustrator, Lorraine Schneider War is Not Healthy for Children and Other Living Things. From Picassos masterpiece to …

Marine Painter's Guide

Ships and the sea have been an inspiration to artists since the earliest of times, as paintings by ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans testify. This book by a noted maritime artist and teacher will serve as an excellent guide for beginners and intermediate painters. And for would-be artists interested in going beyond the painting of ships, there are other subjects to consider: beaches, fishin…

Come and EatA Celebration of Love and Grace Around the Everyday Table

In today's busy world, we all crave something deeper and truer. Whether we're seeking relationships that go beyond the surface or gatherings that allow for joy and pain, Bri McKoy reminds us that all we need is a table, open hearts, and a simple invitation: come and eat. Join Bri as she invites you to discover how a common dining room table can be transformed into a place where broke…

The Filipino PrimitiveAccumulation and Resistance in the American Museum

How museums visual culture contributes to knowledge accumulation Sarita See argues that collections of stolen artifacts form the foundation of American knowledge production. Nowhere can we appreciate more easily the triple forces of knowledge accumulationcapitalist, colonial, and racialthan in the imperial museum, where the objects of accumulation remain materially, visibly preserved. The …

Lessons on Shading

It takes the proper infusion of light and shade to accurately represent an object's solidity and character. With this time-honored guide, artists will easily develop a keener, more educated eye for introducing shadow, light, gradation, and reflection to drawings. This insightful study begins with fascinating artistic experiments and exercises, moving on to illuminating advice on how to deepen v…

A Gentleman Entertains Revised and ExpandedA Guide to Making Memorable Occasi…

Everything you need to know for any occasion - dinner parties to tailgate potlucks. Here’s a thought.  Entertaining isn’t just something that happens when the ladies decide to break out the good china. Any gentleman who enjoys the company of friends, a delicious meal, or a great drink should know how to host a gathering. So shove those frozen burritos out of the way and make s…

What Is an Image?

What Is an Image? raises the stakes for writing in art history, visual studies, art theory, and art criticism by questioning one of the most fundamental terms of all, the image or picture. This innovative collection gathers some of the most influential historians and theorists working on images to discuss what the visual has come to mean. Topics include concepts such as image and picture in the…