General Arts topics Books

Since World War I, nose art has adorned military aircraft around the world. Intended for friendly rather than enemy eyes, these images--with a wide range of artistic expression--are part of the personal and unit histories of pilots and aircrews. As...

This is the first overview of cartoon art in this important cultural nexus of Asia. The eight essays provide historical and contemporary examinations of cartoons and comics in Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, and...

This book is about the design of the facade of 51 of America's most extravagant early skyscrapers. Included are the biographies of noted architects and the aristocrats who financed America's first skyscrapers. This book discusses the influences of...

This volume reflects Professor Gombrich's lifelong interest in the social dynamics that help to determine the course art takes. It discusses the role of supply and demand, the 'ecology' of images, the idea of 'feedback' as developing skills in turn...

Presents an accessible selection of Professor Gombrich's best and most characteristic writing, and introduces his ideas and arguments on many fundamental questions. Includes selections from The Story of Art, Art and Illusion and The Sense of Order, plus...

The third volume in the series focuses on the classical tradition and the twin ideals of perfect beauty and the perfect imitation of nature. Contains important and influential analyses of the survival and revival of classical techniques and ideas in the...

There are dozens and dozens of blogs and books about being creative, by really well known, well respected, highly creative people. Many of those books and those people will get a mention in here but there's a problem with most of those books. The highly...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

In Uses and Abuses of Moses, Theodore Ziolkowski surveys the major literary treatments of the biblical figure of Moses since the Enlightenment. Beginning with the influential treatments by Schiller and Goethe, for whom Moses was, respectively, a member...

""Heaven Lakes"" is Hannibal's new book of photographs, combining beautiful photos of Italian lakes with a strong guiding thread. The black and white emphasizes the heavenly feeling that one has when looking at the shots, which demonstrate the great...

""Heaven Lakes"" is Hannibal's new book of photographs, combining beautiful photos of Italian lakes with a strong guiding thread. The black and white emphasizes the heavenly feeling that one has when looking at the shots, which demonstrate the great...

Heaven Lakes"" is Hannibal's new book of photographs, combining beautiful photos of Italian lakes with a strong guiding thread. The black and white emphasizes the heavenly feeling that one has when looking at the shots, which demonstrate the great...

Seconda incarnazione del libro fotografico su porte e portoni della citta di Mantova: Hannibal ci prende di nuovo per mano, portandoci a scoprire luoghi poco conosciuti della citta virgiliana. Una caccia al tesoro"wirtuale" che, attraverso...

My father's work has always been admired by his family. As well as the charming forms and shapes the textures and surface finishes are always varied and always offer delight. Whilst shining a creative flame that displays a joyful naivety, un-doused by...

""Mantova Fine Art"" is a little gem: an exclusive tour of Mantua, followed step by step by Hannibal's lens Photographs that leave their mark, and which show a city emptied of human presence and left free to express its beauty. The black and white...

The piers have always fascinated me: they have the magic of connecting earth and water in a very poetic embrace, inviting you to a refreshing dip. The beautiful photographs of Hannibal perfectly capture this essence, allowing us to enjoy...

The dolomites observed and returned to their deepest essence, with their silence and their strength. These solitary places where man is little in the presence of majesty, where one becomes vulnerable even with a simple storm, where one can reach the...

""Heaven Lakes"" is Hannibal's new book of photographs, combining beautiful photos of Italian lakes with a strong guiding thread. The black and white emphasizes the heavenly feeling that one has when looking at the shots, which demonstrate the great...

A book for those who do not want to keep their feet on the ground, but rather want to fly to the high peaks Hannibal skilfully doses his black and white to make the photographs of this book impressive, transmitting snap after shot the greatness of...

EARLY AND CONTEMPORARY SPIRIT ARTISTS, PSYCHIC ARTISTS AND MEDIUM PAINTERS FROM 5,000 B.C. TO THE PRESENT DAY. History, Study, Analysis. MUSEUM EDITION, Volume 2 from a set of 2 volumes. Scientifical, Psychological, Philosophical, Artistical, and...

EARLY AND CONTEMPORARY SPIRIT ARTISTS, PSYCHIC ARTISTS AND MEDIUM PAINTERS FROM 5,000 B.C. TO THE PRESENT DAY. History, Study, Analysis. MUSEUM EDITION, Volume I from a set of 2 volumes. Scientifical, Psychological, Philosophical, Artistical, and...

EARLY AND CONTEMPORARY SPIRIT ARTISTS, PSYCHIC ARTISTS AND MEDIUM PAINTERS FROM 5,000 B.C. TO THE PRESENT DAY. History, Study, Analysis. Scientifical, Psychological, Philosophical, Artistical, and Metaphysical Study of Mediumship in Art (730 Pages)...

Experiments in Cinema international film festival (an annual Basement Films production) is proud to offer our 3rd annual yearbook that focuses on the current state of the art in Cuban alternative cinematic practices. The essays in this text are published...

The requirements for buildings, facilities and services at International Expositions (Expos) are explored in this book which contains photographs, illustrations, diagrams and descriptions of numerous case study examples from major Expos held throughout...

Exhibition catalogue of the Cuban master Guido Llinàs in Paris. English & French

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. ...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. ...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. ...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. ...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. ...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. ...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. ...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. ...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. ...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. ...

this is a collection of piano compositions by Dubiell De Zarraga Lago

The book showcases the tree art of Ronda Richley and includes, in the artist's own words, the significance or meaning behind the art. Over 25 color photos of her paintings including the well-known "Lovers" series, and "On Wings of Angels" Series.

Music Album documents Ralph Blauvelt's life as a composer, from his last "visual score" and the beginnings of the performance ensemble VORTEX in 1980, to his most recent compositions. It continues the story of his first book, From Notation To Music,...