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National CameraPhotography and Mexico’s Image Environment
In National Camera, Roberto Tejada offers a comprehensive study of Mexican photography from the early twentieth century to today, demonstrating how images have shaped identities in Mexico, the United States, and in the borderlands where the two nations and cultures intersect—a place Tejada calls the shared image environment. The “problem” of photography in Mexico, Tejada show…
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El enigma del arte
Desde épocas inmemoriales, el ser humano ha dejado huellas de su paso por el mundo que persisten hasta ahora y que nos interrogan con su presencia. Desde los toros de Altamira hasta los dibujos eróticos de Picasso y los manchones de pintura escurrida de Pollock, pasando por la Mona Lisa, los angelotes accesorios que abundan en los cuadros de Rubens, o las severas y claras figuras de Vermeer v…
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Dessiner Des Chiens. Guide pratique pour dessiner des chiensMéthode simple p…
Compagnons fidèles, muses fascinantes, les chiens traversent l'histoire de l'art avec une présence vive et singulière. Leur vitalité, leur expressivité et leur tempérament en font des sujets d'inspiration inépuisables. Des nobles lévriers des portraits de la Renaissance aux terriers bondissants des toiles impressionnistes, ils incarnent loyauté, courage et affection. Ce guide vous acco…
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Elegant Dancers Engraved in StoneContent, Style, and Symbolism of Dance Relie…
Dance imagery is almost omnipresent in Tami? temples. Therefore, it is surprising that general dance motifs with symbolic functions have largely been overlooked in academic research to date. This book presents the first comprehensive study of the dance relief series located between Ce??ai (Chennai) and Maturai (Madurai) from the 8th century CE (Pallava period) to the present day. Based on photo…
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L'AssommoirLe Roman Naturaliste Choc sur l'Alcoolisme, la Misère et la Chute…
L'Assommoir est l'un des romans les plus puissants et controversés d'Émile Zola. À travers le destin tragique de Gervaise, Zola dépeint sans concession les ravages de l'alcoolisme, la pauvreté urbaine et l'écrasement social dans le Paris ouvrier du XIX? siècle. D'un réalisme brutal et d'une force émotionnelle exceptionnelle, le roman expose les mécanismes de la déchéance humaine, to…
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NanaLa Tragédie Scandaleuse du Désir, du Pouvoir et de la Décadence
Nana est l'un des romans les plus célèbres et provocateurs d'Émile Zola. À travers l'ascension fulgurante d'une courtisane devenue icône de la décadence parisienne, Zola dévoile l'hypocrisie morale, la corruption et la chute d'une société rongée par le désir et l'argent. Fascinante, cruelle et visionnaire, Nana est à la fois un portrait psychologique puissant et une critique implaca…
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LetterpressA designer's & artist's guide to creative printmaking
Letterpress is an exciting and beautiful guide to this age-old craft. It celebrates the traditional process of printing moveable type on old historical presses, and gives it a contemporary blast with the latest designs and ideas. With over 200 photos, this book is an irresistible account of using letters to create unique prints with a strong message.
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Quantity CookeryMenu Planning and Cooking for Large Numbers
Quantity Cookery: Menu Planning and Cooking for Large Numbers is a comprehensive guide designed for those tasked with preparing meals on a large scale, whether in institutions, schools, clubs, or social gatherings. Authored by Lenore Richards and Nola Treat, this classic work delves into the art and science of cooking for crowds, offering practical advice, tested recipes, and invaluable tips fo…
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Practical Graining, with Description of Colors Employed and Tools Used
Practical Graining, with Description of Colors Employed and Tools Used is a comprehensive manual dedicated to the art and technique of graining, a decorative painting process that imitates the appearance of wood, marble, and other natural materials. Authored by William E. Wall, this book serves as an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced craftsmen, painters, and decorators seeking…
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Samuel F. B. Morse, His Letters and JournalsIn Two Volumes, Volume II
Samuel F. B. Morse, His Letters and Journals In Two Volumes, Volume II is a comprehensive and intimate collection of the personal correspondence and diary entries of Samuel F. B. Morse, the renowned American inventor and artist best known for developing the telegraph and Morse code. This second volume, meticulously edited by his son Edward Lind Morse, continues the chronicle of Morse's remarkab…
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