collection of mediaeval and renaissance paintings

Great Paintings of the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Guillou, Jean-Francois, PUBLISHER: Quadrillion Media LLC, Approaching painting from a thematic rather than chronological viewpoint, Great Paintings of the World offers the art lover a unique opportunity to examine some of the most exquisite masterpieces of Western painting from a novel perspective. Illustrated with over 150 superb color photographs, the book covers such subjects as religious painting, portraiture, still life, and landscape, focusing on the subject itself as well as the way it is represented. Thought-provoking and visually stunning, it provides a unique insight into some of the greatest paintings from the history of art.

Flora: An Illustrated History of the Garden Flower

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Elliott, Brent / Hornby, Simon / Elliott, W. B., PUBLISHER: Firefly Books, With stunning illustrations from the Royal Horticultural Society's Lindley Library collection and concise text by Royal Horticultural Society archivist Dr. Brent Elliott, Flora tell the fascinating story of the worldwide botanical exploration undertaken over the past 500 years. Founded in , the RHS led the way in sending collectors around the world in search of new floral species, fostering the domestic cultivation of the garden flowers we know and love today. In the process the RHS has built an unrivaled collection of stunning artworks and rare books covering five centuries of plant history. The Society's Lindley Library is one of the world's finest horticulture archives, containing more than paintings, illustrations and rare books. The illustrations in Flora, many by the great names in botanical art, are notable not only for their historical value in charting the development of garden flowers, but also for their indisputable beauty and artistic merit. Flora is divided into six geographical sections: Europe; Middle East; Southern & Tropical Africa; Australasia & The Pacific; The Americas; and Asia. Biographies of the botanists and artists are also included. The history of botanical illustration is long and broad. Today, the art is undergoing a renaissance: botanical illustrations are found on everything from greeting cards to wallpaper to expensive original artworks. This spectacular collection of Royal Horticultural Society illustrations will capture the attention of gardeners and art lovers alike.

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The Style of Paris: Renaissance Origins of the French

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Huppert, George, PUBLISHER: Indiana University Press,..". impressive and challenging reevaluation of the sixteenth-century origins of the Enlightenment." -- Sixteenth Century Journal n his new book, George Huppert introduces the reader to a group of talented young men, some of them teenagers, who were the talk of the town in Renaissance Paris. They called themselves philosophes, they wrote poetry, they studied Greek and mathematics -- and they entertained subversive notions concerning religion and politics. Classically trained, they wrote, nevertheless, in French, so as to reach the widest possible audience. These young radicals fostered a succession of disciples who expressed confidence in the eventual enlightenment of humankind and whose ideas would bear fruit two centuries later.

Journey Into Art

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McArthur, Seonaid, PUBLISHER: Dale Seymour Publications, Journey through an outstanding collection of multicultural and classic works of art from the Art Institute of Chicago's permanent collection. Twenty full-color and 70 black-and-white fine art reproductions on transparency, plus verbal, written, and visual activities. Illustrated Teacher's Guide

Fight for Civil Rights...

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sanchez, Richard, PUBLISHER: ABDO & Daughters, From the ancient Aztecs and Maya to the Hispanic Americans of today, this series examines the history and culture of Hispanic people and their contributions to American culture and society. -- Supports social studies and history curriculum -- Multiculturally focused -- Photos, paintings, and glossary enhance the informative text

Creeks

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Green, Michael / Porter, Frank W., PUBLISHER: Chelsea House Publications, -- Presents comprehensive and honest accounts of the life and culture of American Indians -- Examines the issues and conflicts involving Native Americans today -- Discusses many lesser-known but equally important tribes -- Packed with photographs, paintings, and maps -- 8-page full-color photo essay on Indian art and relics

Shakespeare and the Mismeasure of Renaissance Man:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Blank, Paula, PUBLISHER: Cornell University Press, Shakespeare's poems and plays are rich in reference to "measure, number, and weight," which were the key terms of an early modern empirical and quantitative imagination. Shakespeare's investigation of Renaissance measures of reality centers on the consequences of applying principles of measurement to the appraisal of human value. This is especially true of efforts to judge people as better or worse than, or equal to, one another. With special attention to the Sonnets, Measure for Measure, Merchant of Venice, Othello, King Lear, and Hamlet, Paula Blank argues that Shakespeare, in his experiments with measurement, demonstrates the incommensurability of the aims and operations of quantification with human experience.From scales and spans to squares and levels to ratings and rules, Shakespeare's rhetoric of measurement reveals the extent to which language in the Renaissance was itself understood as a set of alternative measures for figuring human worth. In chapters that explore attempts to measure human feeling, weigh human equalities (and inequalities), regulate race relations, and deduce social and economic merit, Blank shows why Shakespeare's measures are so often exposed as "mismeasures"-equivocal, provisional, and as unreliable as the men and women they are designed to assess.

The Painted House

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rust, Graham, PUBLISHER: Alfred A. Knopf, Graham Rust is the world's premier decorative muralist -- a man whose stunning trompe l'oeil paintings grace the walls of dozens of stylish homes in Europe and America. This stunning stylebook showcases the best of his work -- from dramatic entryway scenes to rustic paintings for the bedroom -- and brings to life the many delights of decorating with murals. Lavishly illustrated with more than 250 color photographs, The Painted House includes projects for every home, from small chimney boards and folding screens to spectacular full-room scenic paintings. For anyone interested in interior design at its most fanciful and amazing, this book -- back in print at last, in an affordable paperback edition -- will be a revelation.

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Shakespeare and the Renaissance Literary Theories

Letteratura inglese - M. Marrapodi, Shakespeare and Renaissance Literary Theories, Anglo-Italian Transactions, . Libro in ottimo stato, per maggiori informazioni contattare via e.mail.

Angels Among Us: Incredible Photographs of Angels in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Skye, Alexander, PUBLISHER: David & Charles Publishers, The amazing appearances of shining lights, winged figures and celestial visions make this uplifting book of photographs a must for anyone interested in angels. Featuring an astounding collection of unexplained images of guardian angels and mysterious spirits, this book is a treat for all fans of angels, apparitions and the occult. Author, astrologer, tarot reader and feng shui practitioner Skye Alexander explores this captivating collection of angel images and looks for the messages of hope and love that they might represent.

Kinuko Craft Drawings and Paintings: v. 1

Kinuko Craft Drawings and Paintings Kinuko Y. Craft Editore: Imaginosis, Los Angeles () Usato Rilegato Prima edizione

Intro to Scholarship in Modern

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nicholls, David G., PUBLISHER: Modern Language Association of America, In this collection of essays, distinguished scholars of language and literature acquaint upper-level students with the forms and practice of research and criticism in language and literature.

The Blessings of Christmas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ideals Publications Inc, PUBLISHER: Ideals Publications, This over-sized book features beautiful paintings, photographs, poetry, and articles emphasizing the many special blessings of Christmas and its power to heal, to comfort, and to inspire. With its glorious color photographs depicting the many beautiful scenes of Christmas and the awe-inspiring art masterpieces of the Nativity, each page becomes a special blessing all its own. In addition to the wonderful short stories and poems are the words and music to some of our most memorable Christmas carols and spirituals.

History of the Democratic Party

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fish, Bruce, PUBLISHER: Chelsea House Publications, These timely volumes feature the history and purposes of some of the United States' most important government agencies through enlightening prose and carefully chosen photographs, engravings, and paintings. -- Informative guides to various government agencies, processes, and histories -- Perfect introductions to these important topics -- Ideal for research -- Complements school curriculum The party established on the principle of popular government is placed in historical and practical context.

Art at Work/L'Art Au Travail

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gale, Peggy / Landry, Pierre / Henry, Victoria, PUBLISHER: Goose Lane Editions, The Art Bank of the Canada Council for the Arts is one of Canada's greatest treasures, holding more than paintings, prints, photographs, and sculptures by over contemporary artists. Because the Art Bank rents its works to government and corporate offices, pieces are enjoyed every day in public spaces, but the collection itself is never seen. Now, to mark its 35th anniversary, the Art Bank ?exhibits? its collection in Art at Work. In English and French, Art at Work celebrates the Art Bank as a uniquely Canadian vision, a major collection, a financial success story, and an inspiration to governments across Canada and abroad. Introduced by Adrienne Clarkson, the essays by Victoria Henry, David Silcox, Peggy Gale, Pierre Landry, and Jeff Thomas tell about the Art Bank's scope, range, and purpose. Sumptuous photographs make Art at Work a work of art in its own right.

Travelling Artists in Cyprus

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Severis, Rita C., PUBLISHER: Philip Wilson Publishers, This fascinating survey of Cyprus during the eighteenth, nineteenth and the first half of the twentieth centuries offers a unique view of a country as seen through the eyes of artists and travellers. It is based on over 350 works which are for the first time presented, pertaining to two periods of the history of Cyprus, those of Ottoman and British rule. A panorama of topography, monuments and ethnography is unfolded through the paintings and drawings of both amateur and professional artists. The political background and nationality of the artists and the influences of Imperialism, Orientalism and Colonialism are explored, and the book considers how attitudes changed during the period under discussion. The book also looks at the perception of the island, once a French, Ottoman and British colony, in relation to those of neighbouring countries such as Greece and Malta.

Art of the Renaissance, the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harris, Nathaniel, PUBLISHER: Parragon Publishing, The Life and Works art series collects the world's greatest artists and art movements into a handsome set of monographs Each book features a biography of an artist or an explanation of the movement, followed by 50 magnificent, individually commentated reproductions Each is an affordable treasure, sure to please every seasoned critic and newcomer to the beauty of great art.

In the Shadow of Mountains

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McCurry, Steve, PUBLISHER: Phaidon Press, - Steve McCurry is one of the most popular photographers working today - A new collection of portraits, landscapes and street photography - Covers almost 30 years of his deep involvement in the countryside and people of Afghanistan - Children and shepherds, warriors and labourers are presented alongside striking views of sandstone cities, mountainous landscapes and ancient temples - Evocative and timeless, these lyrical images capture the enduring spirit, grandeur and beauty of the land that lies at the foot of the Hindu Kush - McCurry's photographs capture human experience and transcend boundaries of language and culture

Museum of London - Talking Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Richardson, Miranda / Scala Publishers, PUBLISHER: Scala Publishers, The Museum of London exists to inspire a passion for London. As the single most important source of knowledge on the nation's capital, it is uniquely both a national and local museum. Over a million objects are held in the Museum's stores, cared for by curators and conservators who are all leaders in their field. This, the official guide to the Museum of London and the first of the Scala Talking Guides, covers all aspects of social, cultural and political life in London from the first prehistoric settlements, right up to its present position as a financial and artistic world city. By selecting significant pieces of ceramics, jewellery, paintings, photographs, printed ephemera, sculpture and a range of commercial, industrial and domestic items from the entire collection, this book conveys the sheer size and variety of the Museum's holdings. With specially commissioned colour photographs and monochrome archival prints, it dramatically displays every aspect of London life.

The Historic Seacoast of Texas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Salvant, J. U. / Salvant, U., J., PUBLISHER: University of Texas Press, The Gulf Coast of Texas has drawn people ever since nomadic Indian tribes sought sustenance in the coastal lagoons and marshes. Spanish and French explorers shipwrecked on these shores, while settlers in the nineteenth century turned Galveston and Indianola into thriving ports. Today, the coast is a major hub for industry and maritime shipping, as well as for commercial and pleasure fishing. Perhaps most important, the Gulf Coast remains a place where visitors and residents alike find refreshment and renewal. J. U. Salvant's lovely watercolor paintings in this book capture the history, beauty, and natural resources of the Texas coast. Some recreate landmarks that have been washed away by the tides of time, while others depict historical sites that welcome visitors. Still other paintings portray aspects of coastal life that are timeless. David G. McComb offers a concise, fascinating history of the Texas coastline to accompany the paintings. He shows how the resources of land and sea have always attracted people to the coast and describes the effects of major hurricanes. He also provides vignettes of individuals whose lives are woven into the Gulf Coast story. Taken together, these words and images blend past and present into a seamless depiction of the charms of the Gulf Coast.

Susan B. Anthony

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Weisberg, Barbara, PUBLISHER: Chelsea House Publications, -- Profiles the lives and careers of women whose accomplishments have contributed to our society -- Fully illustrated with photographs and paintings

The Cave Painters: Probing the Mysteries of the World's

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Curtis, Gregory, PUBLISHER: Anchor Books, "The Cave Painters "is a vivid introduction to the spectacular cave paintings of France and Spain--the individuals who rediscovered them, theories about their origins, their splendor and mystery. Gergory Curtis makes us see the astonishing sophistication and power of the paintings and tells us what is known about their creators, the Cro-Magnon people of some years ago. He takes us through various theories--that the art was part of fertility or hunting rituals, or used for religious purposes, or was clan mythology--examining the ways interpretations have changed over time. Rich in detail, personalities, and history, "The Cave Painters "is above all permeated with awe for those distant humans who developed--perhaps for the first time--both the ability for abstract thought and a profound and beautiful way to express it.

Treat Me Right: Essays in Medical Law and Ethics

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kennedy, Ian, PUBLISHER: Clarendon Press, Controversial and amusing, this collection of Kennedy's writings illuminates the rights, duties, and liabilities of doctors as well as other aspects of medical law and ethics.

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