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The Image of the Black in Western Art, Volume II: From the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bindman, David / Gates, Henry Louis, JR. / Dalton, Karen C. C., PUBLISHER: Belknap Press, In the s, as a response to segregation in the United States, the influential art patron Dominique de Menil began a research project and photo archive called "The Image of the Black in Western Art." Now, fifty years later, as the first American president of African American descent occupies his historic term in office, her mission has been re-invigorated through the collaboration of Harvard University Press and the W. E. B. Du Bois Institute to present new editions of the coveted five original books and the anticipated first part of a new volume. The completed set will include ten sumptuous books in five volumes with up-to-date introductions and more full-color illustrations, printed on high-quality art stock for books that will last a lifetime. This monumental publication offers expert commentary and a lavishly illustrated history of the representations of people of African descent ranging from the ancient images of Pharaohs created by unknown hands to the works of the great European masters such as Bosch, Rembrandt, Rubens, and Hogarth to stunning new creations by contemporary black artists. Including thousands of beautiful, moving, and often little-known images of black people, including queens and slaves, saints and soldiers, children and gods, "The Image of the Black in Western Art" provides a treasury of masterpieces from four millennia--a testament to the black experience in the West and a tribute to art's enduring power to shape our common humanity.

Black Light: Myth and Meaning in Modern Painting

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gooding, Francis, PUBLISHER: Wiley-Blackwell, Painters have always drawn on the classics to find myths and symbols which will answer to contemporary problems. In "Black Light," Francis Gooding examines four modern paintings in the light of ancient themes, and illuminates the permanence and power of the mythic imagination. Opening a new dialogue between modern and ancient, "Black Light" explores living myth in modern paintings Examines four paintings from the Modern tradition in the light of episodes from antique mythology As the myths illuminate the paintings, and paintings throw light on the myths, Gooding shows that themes from ancient sources can be seen to resonate in modern representations Traces unexpected thematic correspondences across two millennia of literature and art, and finds that wherever meaning is sought through interpretation, myth becomes an indispensable tool of analysis In the work of classical authors such as Sophocles and Ovid, Gooding finds mythic elements which are also present in paintings by Manet, Matisse, Richards and Warhol

The Enigma of Arrival

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Naipaul, V. S., PUBLISHER: Pan Macmillan, The story of a writer's singular journey—from one place to another, from the British colony of Trinidad to the ancient countryside of England, and from one state of mind to another—this is perhaps Naipaul's most autobiographical work. Yet it is also woven through with remarkable invention to make it a rich and complex novel.

Jerome Robbins: That Broadway Man

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Conrad, Christine, PUBLISHER: Booth-Clibborn Editions, In this first illustrated book of the celebrated choreographer's life and work, extracts from personal journals and letters with photographs from his own collection reveal how some of the masterpieces of 20th century musical theatre and dance came about.

Papyrus

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Parkinson, Richard / Quirke, Stephen / Parkinson, R. B., PUBLISHER: University of Texas Press, One of the most outstanding inventions of ancient Egypt was the making of "paper" from the papyrus plant. As early as B.C., sheets and rolls of papyrus provided an ideal surface for writing with reed pen and cakes of carbon black and red ochre pigment. Egyptian scribes were able to record on papyri everyday details such as administrative records, legal documents, and letters of business and personal life. Equally important for our understanding of ancient Egypt, pen and papyrus were used to record literary texts, tales, and moral instructions, as well as compendia of Egyptian knowledge exemplified by the famous Rhind Mathematical Papyrus and the books of treatment, prescriptions, and recitations for healing. Religious hymns and litanies are recorded, as are the great formulae to secure life after death--the Coffin Texts and the Book of the Dead. In this book, Richard Parkinson and Stephen Quirke freshly examine the methods of papyrus-making and its different uses, not only under the Pharaohs, but also other Egyptian civilizations such as the Hellenistic kingdom of the Ptolemies and the colonial rule of the Roman Empire. Papyrus remained the writing material of the Mediterranean world until it was eclipsed by the cloth paper of the Orient in the ninth century A.D., bringing four thousand years of writing tradition to an end. Acquista Ora

The Art of Botanical Illustration: The Classical

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: De Bray, Lys, PUBLISHER: Chartwell Books, The greatest botanical illustrations throughout the history of the genre are presented in this fascinating and beautifully printed survey. Beginning with the ancient Egyptians, plants, flowers, and herbs have been the subject of the artist's attention. Author Lys de Bray explains why skilled botanical art is better -- and of more use to posterity -- than the best photographs.

Ancient Rome

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dargie, Richard, PUBLISHER: Enchanted Lion Books, Rome grew from a small settlement on the banks of the Tiber to become a great city, and eventually the capital of the greatest empire of the ancient world. The legacy of Rome is its Latin language, its laws, its architecture and the urge to create empire, from the Holy Roman Empire itself to the European Union. "Ancient Rome" recreates the lives and beliefs of the ancient Romans in a lively and historically specific manner through linking text with photographs and illustrations to describe daily life over a period of 600 years (200 BCE-400 CE). By connecting an illustration of the past to current photographs, Ancient Rome provides a clear picture of how ancient life is reconstructed. Archaeology and "How Do We Know?" boxes, providing evidence for the information presented, show how knowledge of the past is authenticated. A detailed timeline, a glossary, a further information section and an index round out this clearly presented and engaging book. Rich with evidence and colorful descriptions, "Ancient Rome" is a valuable guide to discovering the roots of western civilization. "Ancient Rome "is part of the Picturing the Past Series from Enchantend Lion Books: How do we know what we know about ancient peoples and their cultures that have disappeared? Ultimately, there are three main sources of information: the images that survive in wall paintings, ceramics and sculptures; artifacts, such a jewelry, utensils, toys, clothing, and tools; and the writings of ancient authors that have survived the ravages of time. From such sources, it is possibleto begin to reconstruct the life of the distant past with an astonishing degree of accuracy.

A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times Volume

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Guizot, Franois Pierre Guillaume, PUBLISHER: BiblioLife, The closer the study and the wider the contemplation a Frenchman bestows upon his country's history the deeper will be his feelings of patriotic pride dashed with a tinge of sadness. France in respect of her national unity is the most ancient amongst the states of Christian Europe.

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Art & Architecture Egypt

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Seidel, Matthias / Schulz, Regine, PUBLISHER: Ullmann Publishing, Travel Guide and Art Guide in one. Each volume of the Art & Architecture series is opulently illustrated.

Living Words: Language, Lexicography, and the Knowledge

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McArthur, Tom, PUBLISHER: University of Exeter Press, In this unique and entertaining collection of articles, a noted scholar and compiler of key works of reference reflects on the nature of language, the art of lexicography, and the breathtaking developments in communication, the media, and information technology in the late twentieth century. Living Words ranges over three main subjects: language at large, and in particular English, the most widely used language in the history of the world; the art and study of dictionaries and reference science, embracing all past, present, and potential reference materials from the Oxford English Dictionary to the Yellow Pages; and the processes through which communication, information, and knowledge have evolved -- from cave art to the personal computer.

Historical Atlas of the Ancient World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Haywood, John, PUBLISHER: MetroBooks (NY), The Historical Atlas of the Ancient World, planned with both the expert and amateur historian in mind, offers a fascinating and detailed guide to the history of humanity -- from the time of our earliest ancestors to the thriving civilizations of the fifth century B.C. Combining detailed maps of the shifting patterns of human settlement with a wealth of supporting narrative and insightful depictions of the past, the atlas presents an overview of the sprawling themes of history, from agricultural innovations to biblical kingdoms to the rise and fall of empires and states. With snapshot surveys and regional maps looking closely at the great events of each era, illuminating insights into less familiar and often overlooked cultures, and hard facts and expert interpretation of the past, the Historical Atlas of the Ancient World is an invaluable guide to anyone searching for the remains of the past. -- Thirty full-color maps trace the history of all parts of the world between and 500 B.C., including civilizations and nomadic routes -- Contains detailed coverage of major political, military, social, and cultural developments, all fully cross-referenced and indexed -- Combines the functions of an historical atlas with those of an historical encyclopedia, allowing for quick and easy reference and sustained reading

Tuscany the Taste Guide: Art,Cuisine and Nature in Tuscany

A guide to the art, food, drink, history and countryside of Tuscany. It covers the wines, the breads and the oils as well as the masterpieces - churches, palaces, paintings, sculptures - that give Tuscany its artistic Heritage. By Pier Francesco Listri Nuovo. 11 euro.

The Mummy with No Name

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stilton, Geronimo, PUBLISHER: Scholastic Paperbacks, Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. Halloween and Egypt and mummies... oh, my I admit it, I am a 'fraidy mouse. Halloween scares me out of my fur But this Halloween, I was heading off on an adventure in one of my very favorite places: Egypt. I couldn't wait to see the sights and soak up some sun far away from New Mouse City. What I didn't realize was that Halloween is popular in Egypt, too -- with the mummies, that is Oh, what's a 'fraidy mouse to do?

A Brief History of Painting: BC -- AD

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bolton, Roy / Collings, Matthew, PUBLISHER: Booksales, A lavishly illustrated pocket history of painting in its extraordinary. varied course from cave art to Pop Art, from the Old Masters to the Neo-Impressionists.

From Brokenness to Community

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Vanier, Jean, PUBLISHER: Paulist Press, The lectures in this volume witness the importance of the meeting between the university of the learned and the university of the poor. From them a deep understanding of true discipleship emerges.

ORSAY MASTERPIECES - Jerome Picon & Serge Lemoine

Versione inglese. Picon, Jerome Orsay (Masterpieces), preface by Serge Lemoine, Director of the Musee d'Orsay Art Lys, Perfette condizioni aggiungere eventuali spese di spedizione.

The Art of Fieldwork

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wolcott, Harry F., PUBLISHER: Altamira Press, One of anthropology's premier writers on fieldwork methodology looks at the essential elements that constitute the art of his discipline. In The Art of Fieldwork, Wolcott compares the fieldworker to the artist, while recognizing the inherent differences between the labors of each.

Gods and Heroes in Art

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Impelluso, Lucia / Zuffi, Stefano / Hartmann, Thomas Michael, PUBLISHER: J. Paul Getty Trust Publications, As archetypes of human virtue and vice, the gods and heroes of ancient Greece and Rome have figured prominently in Western culture. In art, they have been portrayed time and time again, especially during the Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical periods. Gods and Heroes in Art aims to help museum patrons and art lovers recognize the legendary characters of classical antiquity in art. The characters are each described in entries summarizing their distinctive stories, their special attributes, and the ways in which artists have depicted them. Each entry is richly illustrated with reproductions of works of art in which the god or hero is pictured, giving readers a chance to examine images of the character and to understand the work of art better. The informative guide first surveys the pantheon of the Greco-Roman world, then focuses on characters from the Trojan War and The Odyssey. The next sections describe kings, philosophers, warriors, and other historical figures. The book concludes with useful indexes, including a list of iconographic symbols associated with the subjects, and a bibliography of essential resources.

Asian Art: India China Japan

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Geoffrey-Schneiter, Berenice, PUBLISHER: Assouline, A visually stunning tour of the artistic achievements of Asian civilization, Asian Art highlights the greatest works of the Orient. Spanning an eclectic range of imagery, from the aesthetically classic to the intrinsically modern, Asian Art introduces the reader to the subtle beauty of Japanese screen painting, the elegance of Chinese calligraphy and the sensuality of Indian goddesses. The author, an archaeologist, historian and writer, has studied and traveled throughout the Far East. Her choice is an instructive and useful lesson in the finest of those arts, providing us with clear and simple ways to identify them. Sumptuously illustrated, Asian Art deserves a place in every art lover and collector's library.

Catalog years of Gold Coins of the World

Vendo il seguente Catalogo Numismatico di Monete in Oro del mondo - mondiali dagli antichi greci agli anni ' years of Gold Coins of the World from ancient times to the present di Robert Friedberg, 736 pagine, condizioni come da foto.

The Wheel of Time Coin Tar Valon

From The Wheel of Time comes this nickel-silver coin in a blister packaging. The obverse features the face of Deane Aryman, holding a flame on her open palm, flanked by seven stars and wearing the stole of the Amyrlin Seat, striped with seven colors.The reverse side features the ancient symbol of the Ouroboros, the snake eating it?s own tail, used to symbolize eternity. In the center is the Flame of Tar Valon, official symbol of the White Tower and the Amyrlin Seat.

Ancient Exhumations +2

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sargent, Stanley, PUBLISHER: Elder Signs Press, Containing nine imaginative tales from a darkly innovative mind, this collection features stories that range from the Lovecraftian-inspired and original Mythos creations to those that venture deeper into the realm of dark fiction. New and experienced readers of Lovecraft will be captivated by the horror and subtle humor of these carefully crafted stories.

Modern Starts: People, Places, Things

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Elderfield, John / Reed, Peter / Chan, Mary, PUBLISHER: Museum of Modern Art, Abandoning customary labels and chronological ordering, ModernStarts offers fresh thinking about works of art. People treats the great period of early modern figurative art from Matisse, Rodin, and Munch; Places features landscapes and cityscapes by such artists as Atget, Cezanne, de Chirico, and Leger; and Things addresses object-like works, from Rietveld's and Wright's chairs to Duchamp's Readymades and Brancusi's sculpture. All works illustrated are from the collections of New York's Museum of Modern Art.

A Brief Introduction to Ancient Aegean Art: Cycladic,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Uhl, Jason, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, In this volume you will find a brief evaluation on the importance of the artistry of the Cycladic, Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations. It is through the art and architecture of these very early Greek civilizations that we have been better able to understand the true roots of the Greek civilization in its entirety. The art and architecture of these three civilizations have yielded us much insight into the basic social organization, living habits, religions and spiritual figures that would later develop into the basis for Greek society.

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