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"Welcome to the world of Steampunk: a unique fantasy version of nineteenth century Victorian England imbued with today's technology, resulting in devices and contraptions that seem to have sprung from the mind of a mad twenty-first century scientist. The "steam" refers to steam power - as in fire-breathing machines of antique locomotion. The "punk" is an important reference to an outsider attitude. In The Art of Steampunk, 2nd Edition, you'll discover...
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Anyone who has observed cats for a while has probably noticed how closely they resemble their wild counterparts who make their living in the desert and forests of the world. We seem to see in our domestic cats a reflection of their wild counterparts, and we thrill to the mystique sense of danger that we feel when we behold the archetypal features of our miniature predators. Such are the pleasures of stalking the backyard tigers.
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El perodo de la historia de Mxico conocido como la Intervencin Francesa y Segundo Imperio Mexicano, es una etapa apasionada y apasionante. La suspensin de los pagos de la deuda externa del pas en 1861, por el Gobierno del Presidente Benito Jurez, va a servir de pretexto para que Francia enve a Mxico un ejrcito de ocupacin, hecho que gestara la creacin de una monarqua propuesta por grupos enemigos de la causa republicana. Termina este perodo con el...
4) Brian Jungen
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Publication initially published in print on the occasion of the exhibition Brian Jungen at Witte de With, 2 Dec 2006 to 11 Feb 2007.
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Holly takes you behind the photo in some of her best works to date and gives you tips on how to get the shot you have dreamed of. She includes key tips to help get you published and behind the photo secrets that you don't see by just looking at a great picture. Have you dreamed of being on the cover of a magazine? Have you dreamed of writing an article and having it published? Have you ever wished to create an image or capture a moment that you can...
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Cosmic Underground Northside operates as a seminal collection consisting of works from cross-generations and pan-national Black creatives and cultural producers from Canada. This generous book offers a glimpse of different inner standings, a profound comprehension or conviction within one's spirit or soul. We consider the following: what does Afrofuturism look like from a Canadian perspective? What are the unique elements of artistic expression in...
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The first volume to showcase both Lincoln Center's fabulous public art and the List Poster and Print collection, Art at Lincoln Center begins with a tour of the campus and the art that has been collected since its inception. A brief history of how the pieces were selected and brought to Lincoln Center follows (featuring Frank Stanton, David Rockefeller, and Philip Johnson who were the leading figures in building the collection) with charming anecdotes...
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Les contraintes de l'impératif évènementiel sont inévitables. Elles se reflètent sur la production culturelle contemporaine et sur les musées. Mais qu'est-ce qu'un évènement en muséologie? Lorsque que l'évènementiel entre dans les musées d'art, comment cela influence-t-il les collections, la mise en récit de l'art qui se déploie jusque dans la présentation et la conception patrimoniale des œuvres? Le retour aux collections auquel nous...
10) Philip Gefter
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In Photography After Frank, former New York Times writer and picture editor Philip Gefter narrates the tale of contemporary photography, beginning at the pivotal moment when Robert Frank commenced his seminal works of the 1950s. Along the way, he connects the dots of photography's evolution into what it is today, forging links between its episodes to reveal unsuspected leaps. Gefter takes Frank's The Americans as a decisive challenge to photographic...
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This digital publication accompanies the exhibition Making is Thinking that took place at Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art (23 January -- 1 May 2011).The publication features a historical perspective on craft by Alice Motard; a short story by Yoshiko Nagai, inspired by Teppei Kaneuji's animation Tower; a conversation between artist Ane Hjort Guttu and Solveig Øvstebø titled The Emancipation of Forms; an essay by Gavin Delahunty on the work...
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The revised and extended BMW Art Guide by Independent Collectors presents 304 private collections of contemporary art accessible to the public-featuring large and small, famous and the relatively unknown. Succinct portraits of the collections with countless color illustrations take the reader to 51 countries, often to regions or urban districts that are off-the-beaten-path. This practical guide is a collaborative publication stemming from the partnership...
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The tenth book in the LogoLounge series celebrates the latest in expert identity work by notable designers and up-and-coming talents from around the world. This far-reaching collection offers inspiration, insight, and an indispensable reference tool for graphic designers and their clients. Founded by Bill Gardner, president of Gardner Design, the LogoLounge website is the most comprehensive and searchable logo database available today. Through their...
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There are strategies to of make your paintings look good without fracturing your bank account. This booklet makes clear the differences between framing art in general preparing your work for the home décor market and galleries or art shows. Learn the basics of how and where to find inexpensive new frames or good quality used frames. Discover how to do basic repairs so used frames look as good as new ones. Format is a soft cover pamphlet.
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Nova Profile picture book writer: Jerrit - Sun, born into a wealthy merchant family, grew up on the show amazing talent stubborn painting, illustration art set designers, landscape painter, watercolorist, painter one thousand one.The main content of the story: a fictional love story of a love triangle between two men and a genius beautiful girl painter Jerita Sun with sunglasses .
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The Larry's List team consists of art market researchers from around the world. Currently, we have more than 20 nationalities, each researcher with a background in art history or experience with art dealing. Which city in the world has the highest density of 2014 contemporary art collectors? Which country? Why does Germany almost have as many private art museums as the us? And what are the future trends for the global collectors scene? What you get:...
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With Putting Art to Work, we want to show how artwork with pictures can be used as a tool to support the development of individuals, groups and organizations.
With our tailor-made workshops, we invite all professionals working with learning and development: from educators at all levels, management and organizational consultants, psychologists, coaches, therapists, social workers, and health educators to use our art-based workshops, since a more exciting...
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Born in Beijing in 1957, Ai Weiwei is one of the most influential artists at work today and has exhibited widely in Asia, Europe and North America. He is the first artist living and working in the Asia-Pacific region to be commissioned as part of The Unilever Series to create an artwork for the vast Turbine Hall at Tate Modern. Ai Weiwei has said liberty is about the right to question everything. His works in a wide range of media are characterized...
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Completely Updated from the original 2014 book!!A Source book for Photographers and Explorers.Descriptions to all of Pennsylvania's 211 Remaining Historic Covered Bridges, including Color Photographs, GPS directions and Directions from the nearest townPhoto tips for each bridge.A short history of Covered Bridges in North America and a review of the various Truss Types.A valuable feature are the nine recommended tours in the state to provide you with...
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At the turn of the twentieth century, the demand for magazine and book illustrations was at an all-time high, offering women artists an unprecedented number of professional opportunities. This unique anthology features 120 color and black-and-white artworks by the Golden Age of Illustration's finest female illustrators, including Beatrix Potter, Kate Greenaway, and Jessie Willcox Smith. A career in illustration represented an ideal opportunity for...
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