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Becoming Escher
In a nineteenth century Chinese lacquer box, this book's author Joris Escher found two drawings of his great-uncle, the world-famous graphic artist M.C. Escher. The sheets had not been looked at in more than 90 years. He believes that these early studies may be the missing link in the development of Escher as an artist and starts a voyage of discovery to the origins of the fascinations of his g…
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The RescuersThe Remarkable People Who Saved World Heritage
This book profiles some of the handful of people who rescued significant cultural treasures that would or may have been otherwise lost to humankind. Some, like Dr. Assad, were on a noble mission, but that is not always the case. Some are motivated by profit, fame, gratitude, or personal advancement. The act of rescue may not be straightforward: even the most heroic ones can be tainted, suspect,…
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Aesthetic ExpertiseAn Exploration and Defense
In this first ever book-length study of aesthetic expertise, Ole Martin Skilleås outlines the nature and purpose of aesthetic expertise, with particular emphasis on the direction of attention, and examines how aesthetic expertise manifests across diverse roles within aesthetic practices. He discusses the foundations of aesthetic trust via the concept of calibration, thereby developing an outli…
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- 9781978799363
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Fenollosa’s Legacy in Late Nineteenth-Century JapanAn American Scholar’s …
Fenollosa's Legacy in Late Nineteenth Century Japan: An American Scholar's Role in Resurrecting the Art of Japan makes a critical assessment of American art theorist Ernest F. Fenollosa's work in Meiji Japan. Ernest F. Fenollosa was first hired as a Tokyo University professor of political philosophy in 1878 but became an art theorist and policymaker for Japan's Education Ministry. His illustrio…
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Oil Painting 101: Pocket GuideEssential Techniques, Color Mixing, Brushwork, …
Quickly learn the basics of how to create gorgeous paintings while on the go with the Oil Painting 101 Pocket Guide! Designed for artists who are starting out on their painting journey, or those who just need a refresher on the basics, this handy and ultra-portable reference guide helps you create beautiful artwork whether in your studio or out and about. Choose the right material including …
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Canon EOS R5 II: Pocket GuideButtons, Dials, Settings, Modes, and Shooting Tips
Designed for photographers who haven't memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Canon EOS R5 II, Rocky Nook's handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you're out and about. • Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist • Identify every button and dial on your camera • Learn the essential modes and s…
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Nikon Z50 II: Pocket GuideButtons, Dials, Settings, Modes, and Shooting Tips
Designed for photographers who haven't memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Nikon Z50 II, Rocky Nook's handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you're out and about. • Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist • Identify every button and dial on your camera • Learn the essential modes and sett…
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Kunsthistorikerinnen im 20. Jahrhundert: Institutionen, Strukturen, Handlungs…
»Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?«, fragte Linda Nochlin 1971. Der vorliegende Band greift diese Frage auf und erforscht die Rolle von Kunsthistorikerinnen in der deutschsprachigen Kunstgeschichte. Zahlreiche Frauen waren im 20. Jahrhundert erfolgreich an Museen, Universitäten und Galerien tätig, ihr Werk und ihr Wirken ist aber heute weitgehend unbekannt. In diesem Buch wird nun…
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Manuale per interpreti del patrimonioDalla teoria alla pratica
Questo manuale, dal taglio estremamente pratico, è pensato per tutti coloro che, lavorando in contesti naturali o culturali, aspirano a migliorare e aggiornare il proprio stile di accompagnamento e a creare connessioni significative tra il pubblico e i luoghi, grazie all'interpretazione del patrimonio (heritage interpretation). Questo tipo di approccio mira a facilitare e arricchire la nostra …
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Looking OutWelsh Painting, Social Class and International Context
The six sequential essays in this collection provide a narrative of a century and a half of Welsh painting, written with an emphasis on issues of social class and national identity. Through his earlier writing, Peter Lord has contributed to the establishment of an historical tradition of Welsh painting, but because it does not feature in the wider story of Western art history as presently told,…
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