In Narrationen des 19. Jahrhunderts gab es zahlreiche textuelle Repräsentationen der Wunderkammer. Valerie Ahlfeld zeigt anhand von Adalbert Stifters »Der Nachsommer«, Theodor Fontanes »Vor dem Sturm« und Wilhelm Raabes »Das Odfeld«, wie diese Denkfigur in einer Zeit transformiert wird, in der sich die Sammlungspraxis in Richtung spezialisierter Museen verlagerte. Dabei verknüpft sie li…
'Elms is one of the greatest chroniclers of our age. He was born to write this book.' Dylan Jones 'Fantastic! It is like time travel . . . [to] the most exciting, innovative, outrageous, wildest, most creative club ever.' Steve Dagger 'Elms was not only in the room where it happened, he was at the very heart of it.' Gary Kemp 'The perfect witness and commentator: open-minded, outward looking, a…
Museums are under fire currently from all quarters on account of a wide range of ethical issues, from their association with morally dubious regimes to the questionable provenance of objects in their collections and the perceived lack of inclusivity of their exhibitions. This book examines why the art museum has become a focus for society's ethical concerns in the 21st century, whether it is ev…
Embora dirigido principalmente aos artistas, este livro interessa também a teólogos, a estudiosos da relação entre a fé e a cultura e a todos os que procuram compreender o verdadeiro significado da beleza. Que estas páginas possam inspirar novos diálogos e novas obras de arte que sejam expressão da Bondade, da Beleza e da Verdade, cuja fonte última é Deus
Learn the secrets to creating great mosaics with 17 exciting projects suitable for makers of all levels. In this attractive project-led book, artist Becky Paton imparts the secrets she has learned about making mosaics across two decades. Through these step-by-step projects – including mirrors, coasters, wreaths and disco balls – you too can master the art of mosaic design, working with cer…
Olga Meerson (1882–1930) besuchte bereits als Jugendliche die Moskauer Hochschule für Malerei, Bildhauerei und Architektur. Einige Jahre später gehörte sie neben Gabriele Münter zu den weiblichen Mitgliedern der Malakademie, die Wassily Kandinsky Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts in München gründete. Nachdem sie 1904 von München nach Paris gegangen war, gelang es ihr in den folgenden Jahren …
Learn the time-tested techniques and modern skills to safely grow, prepare, and use herbs for real healing. Roots & remedies is your essential guide to safe, ethical, and effective herbal practice. Whether you're a curious beginner or an aspiring herbalist, this hands-on reference walks you through every step of the herbal journey. From setting up your first apothecary to crafting custom remedi…
En el marco de los debates sobre memoria y materialidad en la era digital, esta investigación se pregunta por los futuros posibles del arte de los medios, introduciendo la 'ecologÃa de prácticas' como una herramienta de pensamiento a través de la cual reconocer y explicar un terreno de divergencias y pluralidades. Este libro sugiere una apertura en las concepciones sobre la 'preservación d…
This book looks at what it means to work in a creative studio. The volume takes a broad view of the concept of studio, defining it as any creative space that exists in the real or digital world – so this could be your studio at the university, a space or table you have at home, or a digital environment such as Miro where you work alone or with others. This book guides you in setting up a stud…
Are you overwhelmed by the surplus of information on natural medicine? What if there were herbal remedies designed for everyday people like you? This book will help you tackle these common questions with science-backed knowledge and plant-based solutions. Imagine a world where you are equipped with the natural remedies you need to feel better in your daily life and improve your family's health …