The Arts: Treatments & subjects Books

The Planning and Construction of American Theatres is a comprehensive book written by William Harvey Birkmire in 1896. The book provides a detailed account of the planning, design, and construction of theatres in the United States during the late 19th...

""Catalogue Nineteenth Annual International Exhibition Of Paintings (1920)"" is a comprehensive guide to the Nineteenth Annual International Exhibition of Paintings held by the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh in 1920. The book features a detailed...

The Picture of Petersburg is a historical book written by Henry Storch and published in 1801. The book provides a detailed description of the city of Petersburg in Russia during the late 18th century. Storch, who was a German economist and statistician,...

The Photographic News V2: A Weekly Record Of The Progress Of Photography (1859) is a book written by William Crookes that provides a comprehensive account of the advancements in photography during the mid-19th century. It is a collection of weekly...

The Philosophy of Ornament is a book written by William Gershom Collingwood in 1883. It is a collection of eight lectures that delve into the history and significance of decorative art. The book explores the philosophical and cultural implications of...

The People At Play is a book written by Rollin Lynde Hartt and published in 1909. The book is a collection of essays that explores the various forms of recreation and leisure activities that people engage in. Hartt examines the social, cultural, and...

The Pavilion Fountain at Saratoga is a historical book written by Daniel McLaren in 1841. The book tells the story of the Saratoga Pavilion, which was a popular resort in the 19th century. The Pavilion was known for its beautiful architecture, luxurious...

The Past At Our Doors: Or The Old In The New Around Us is a book written by Walter William Skeat and published in 1913. The book explores the idea that the past is always present in the present, and that the old can be found in the new around us. Skeat...

Unfortunately, we could not find any information about a book titled ""The Past And Present"" by Sicnarf. Could you please provide more details or clarify the author's name?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may...

The Passing of Mother's Portrait is a novel written by Roswell Martin Field and published in 1901. The story revolves around the protagonist, a young man named Philip, who inherits a portrait of his deceased mother. The portrait is a cherished family...

The Parish of Waltham Abbey: Its History and Antiquities is a book written by John Maynard and published in 1865. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history and antiquities of the parish of Waltham Abbey, a town located in the county of...

""The Paisley Thread Industry And The Men Who Created And Developed It: With Notes Concerning Paisley, Old And New"" is a historical book written by Matthew Blair in 1907. The book provides a detailed account of the development and creation of the...

""The Paisley Shawl and the Men Who Produced It: A Record of an Interesting Epoch in the History of the Town"" is a historical book written by Matthew Blair in 1904. The book chronicles the evolution of the Paisley shawl industry and the men who played a...

The Ornaments Rubrick, Its History And Meaning: A Series Of Papers Contributed To The Penny Post (1888) is a book written by James Parker. The book is a collection of papers that delve into the history and meaning of the ornaments rubric, which is a set...

The Origins of Prehistoric Ornament in Ireland is a book written by George Coffey and published in 1897. It is a comprehensive study of the prehistoric art and ornamentation found in Ireland, covering the period from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age. The...

""The Organ Grinder: Or Struggles After Holiness"" is a novel written by Madeline Leslie and published in 1862. The story follows the life of a young girl named Mary, who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her strict and religious aunt. Mary...

""The Optics of Photography: And Photographic Lenses"" is a book written by John Traill Taylor in 1892. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the principles of optics and their application in photography. It covers topics such as the nature of...

The Norwich School is a book written by Herbert Minton Cundall in 1920 that provides a comprehensive overview of the Norwich School of artists. The book focuses on the works of John Old Crome, John Sell Cotman, George Vincent, James Stark, J. Berney...

The North Devon Scenery Book is a book written by George Tugwell and published in 1863. The book is a comprehensive guide to the natural beauty and scenic landscapes of North Devon, a region in southwestern England. It features detailed descriptions and...

The North American Aboriginal Portfolio, published in 1839, is a collection of illustrations and descriptions of Native American tribes and their cultures. The book was authored by James Otto Lewis, a painter and illustrator who had a deep interest in...

The New Industrialism is a book written by Oscar Lovell Triggs in 1902 that explores the relationship between art and industry in the early 20th century. Triggs argues that industrialization has fundamentally changed the way we think about art, and that...

The Philharmonic And The Muse V3: Devoted To The Modern Arts (1903) is a book written by Charles E. Nixon. This book is the third volume of a series that explores the relationship between music and art in the modern era. It is devoted to the discussion...

The Monumental Brasses of England, written by Charles Boutell in 1849, is a comprehensive guide to the brasses that adorn the tombs and memorials of England. The book is a detailed study of the history and art of these brasses, which were popular during...

The Molly Maguires: And The Detectives is a non-fiction book written by Allan Pinkerton in 1887. The book provides a detailed account of the infamous Molly Maguires, a secret society of Irish immigrants who operated in the coal mines of Pennsylvania...

""The Men of the Third Republic: Or The Present Leaders of France"" is a historical book written by Eustace Clare Grenville Murray in 1873. The book explores the political leaders of France during the Third Republic, which was established after the fall...

The Glasgow University Album for 1847 is a collection of writings and illustrations created by the students of the University of Glasgow in 1847. The book features a variety of literary genres including poetry, essays, short stories, and even a play. The...

The Germ, January-April, 1850: Thoughts Towards Nature In Poetry, Literature, And Art (1898) is a book compiled by Thomas Bird Mosher Publisher. The book is a collection of writings from The Germ, a literary magazine that was published in London in the...

The George A. Hearn Gift To The Metropolitan Museum Of Art: In The City Of New York, In The Year 1906 is a book written by George Arnold Hearn. It was published in 1906 and provides a comprehensive description of the gift that Hearn made to the...

The Garland of Flora is a book written by Dorothea Lynde Dix and published in 1829. It is a collection of poems that celebrate the beauty of flowers and the natural world. The book is divided into sections, each dedicated to a different type of flower,...

""The Fringe of an Art Appreciations in Music"" is a book written by Vernon Blackburn and published in 1898. The book is a collection of essays on music appreciation and criticism. Blackburn delves into the intricacies of music, exploring the various...

The Funeral Tent of an Egyptian Queen: Together With the Latest Information Regarding Other Monuments and Discoveries is a book written by Stuart and Villiers in 1882. The book is a comprehensive account of the funeral tent of an Egyptian queen, along...

The Frontal Attack of Infantry is a military strategy book written by Edward Newdigate in 1873. The book is a comprehensive guide to the tactical approach of infantry in frontal assaults during battles. It provides detailed instructions on the various...

The French Revolution V3: The Guillotine is a historical book written by Thomas Carlyle in 1904. The book is the third volume in Carlyle's series on the French Revolution, and it focuses on the use of the guillotine during the period of the revolution...

The French Academy is a historical non-fiction book written by Leon Henry Vincent and first published in 1901. The book provides an in-depth look at the prestigious institution known as the French Academy, which was founded in 1635 by Cardinal Richelieu...

The Flemish, Dutch And German Schools Of Painting is a book written by John Thomas James and published in 1822. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the art and techniques of painting in the Flemish, Dutch and German schools during the 15th to...

The First Year Of A Silken Reign, 1837-38 is a historical book written by Andrew White Tuer in 1887. The book covers the first year of Queen Victoria's reign as she ascended to the throne in 1837. Tuer provides a detailed account of the events that took...

The First Principles of Perspective is a book written by Felix Duffin in 1853. The book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the principles of perspective and how to apply them in practice. It is divided into easy-to-follow chapters that cover the...

The Engravings of William Blake (1912) is a comprehensive book written by Archibald George Blomefield Russell that explores the life and works of the famous English poet, artist, and engraver William Blake. The book is a detailed analysis of Blake's...

The Federal Vases is a book published in 1888 by the Boston Art Club. The book is a collection of photographs and descriptions of a series of vases created during the Federal period in American history. The vases were made by renowned ceramic artists of...

The Fayoum Or Artists In Egypt is a book written by Paul Lenoir in 1873. It is a detailed account of the author's travels to the Fayoum region of Egypt, where he encountered a community of artists who were producing unique and beautiful works of art...

The Faience Violin is a novel written by Champfleury and published in 1893. The story follows the life of a young musician named Jules, who finds himself in possession of a unique and beautiful violin made entirely of faience, a type of glazed ceramic...

The Facade Of The Duomo Of Florence: Its Past History And Present Appearance is a book written by H. G. Huntington and published in 1883. The book focuses on the history and appearance of the facade of the Duomo of Florence, which is one of the most...

The Expert Interior Decorator is a comprehensive manual of reference for both experienced decorators and beginners in the art of painting. Written by Albanis Ashmun Kelly and originally published in 1917, this book covers a wide range of topics related...

The Exhibition of the Royal Scottish Academy of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture, 1898 is a comprehensive catalogue of the annual exhibition held by the Royal Scottish Academy in 1898. The book features detailed descriptions and illustrations of the...

The Ephod: Its Form and Use is a book written by Theodore Clinton Foote and published in 1902. The book is a comprehensive study of the ephod, a vestment worn by the high priest of the Israelites in ancient times. Foote provides a detailed analysis of...

The Engravings of Albrecht Durer is a book written by Lionel Cust in 1894. It is a comprehensive study of the engravings created by the German artist Albrecht Durer. The book includes detailed descriptions and analysis of each engraving, as well as...

""The English School of Painting"" is a comprehensive art book written by Ernest Chesneau in 1891. The book explores the history and development of painting in England from the medieval period to the 19th century. Chesneau provides detailed analysis and...

The English Novelists is a book written by Heinrich Nicolaus Ehrenthal and published in 1874. The book is a comprehensive study of the development of the English novel, covering the works of many of the most important novelists of the time. Ehrenthal...