The Arts: Treatments & subjects Books

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

The poems in The Gentle Art, a compelling new collection from William Wenthe, move between the life of the painter James McNeill Whistler and a poetic version of the author, who is at once inspired and disturbed by Whistler. The present-day author sheds...

How can the arts witness to the transcendence of the Christian God? Many people believe that there is something transcendent about the arts, that they can awaken a profound sense of awe, wonder, and mystery, of something "beyond" this world--even for...

This book provides an original treatment of the concept of good and beauty in ancient Egypt. It seeks to examine the dimensions of nefer, the term used to describe the good and the beautiful, within the context of ordinary life. Because the book is...

This book provides student journalists, artists, designers, creative writers and web producers with the tools and techniques they need to tell nonfiction stories visually and graphically. Weaving together history, theory, and practical advice, seasoned...

This volume addresses the evolution of the visual in digital communities, offering a multidisciplinary discussion of the ways in which images are circulated in digital communities, the meanings that are attached to them and the implications they have for...

From the visual and textual art of Anglo-Saxon England onwards, images held a surprising power in the Western Christian tradition. Not only did these artistic representations provide images through which to find God, they also held mystical potential,...

The Russian budget process has received little detailed attention in academic literature. Here various key aspects of the formation of the federal budget, largely since Vladimir Putin began his third presidential term in 2012, are examined. It is...

Discussions of street culture exist in a variety of academic disciplines, yet a handbook that brings together the diversity of scholarship on this subject has yet to be produced. The Routledge Handbook of Street Culture integrates and reviews current...

This is a colouring book created for adults, but it could be enjoyed by anyone with a love for art. Due to my love of abstract art, this book is full of fun abstract designs. Some of the designs may have hidden images within them! So get creative and add...

The nor'easter blew across the surging sea,Churning swells of aqua fury.The sharks attacked 'midst breaking wavesAs shackled slaves sank into their graves.Sun swirls and clouds of greyOvercast the horrors of that day,And as the ocean heaved with streaks...

For more than a century, the Ontario wine industry had found success producing mainly ports and sherries from American hybrid grapes, but as the 1970s approached, consumer tastes were changing and sales of the higher-alcohol wines were decreasing...

(UN)IMAGINABLEThe Pandemic SeriesWorldwide Pandemic? Honestly, who would've believed this could happen? Not me. But it did.I was laid off from my day job on March 18th, and all of a sudden told to stay home for the unforeseeable future. After ten days of...

What do Osama bin Laden, H.G. Wells, and the GTA series have to do with Hideo Kojima? A lot more than you'd think!In this stunning second installment of The Kojima Code series, author Terry Wolfe walks the reader through the brightest and darkest...

African people have a spirituality that is uniquely theirs. Before Judaism, Christianity and Islam even existed, African people had a history and spiritual system that these religions copied and plagiarized from. This book specializes in African...

As I sit and begin to write these linesI'm reminded of a much earlier timeI must have been 8 when I first beganTo create prose with a pen in my handAlthough most times it was done for funWho'd have guessed one day a writer I'd becomeSo I've laid myself...

This coloring book is perfect for tea time and princess hours. It is filled with images of royalty, a theme your little girl is interested in. Coloring has so many benefits, but the most important would be the fact that it builds your child's "I can do...

The sketches in this Fairy tale fantasy coloring book for adult sare very detailed, giving you the perfect palette to create your own faity tale masterpieces. Fantasy coloring lovers will enjoy the great variety of beautiful sketches in this fantasy...

What set this book apart from many of other coloring books is that authentic vintage images have been used.RELAX AND RELIVE YOUR STRESS WHILE COLORING BEAUTIFUL ROOSTERS AND HENS FOR FARM LOVING FUN.Big size 8.5" x 11"Coloring is great for...

This is a book about a great, albeit undiscovered, American artist, Hodé Frankl (née Adelaide Frankel, 1923-1989). She was the beloved wife of fellow artist Joseph Deley (1924-2007) and the much-missed mother of Jacqueline Deley-the author of this book...

""An Inquiry Into The Principles Of Beauty In Grecian Architecture: With A Historical View Of The Rise And Progress Of The Art In Greece"" is a book written by George Hamilton Gordon, the 4th Earl of Aberdeen, and published in 1860. The book is a...

""An Illustrated Itinerary of the County of Cornwall"" is a book written by Cyrus Redding and published in 1842. The book is a comprehensive guide to the county of Cornwall, located in the southwest of England. It provides a detailed account of the...

A Historical Essay On Architecture is a comprehensive book written by Thomas Hope in 1835. The book is a detailed account of the history of architecture, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the present day. Hope's work is a valuable resource for...

""An Illustration Of The Roman Antiquities Discovered At Bath"" is a book written by Richard Warner in 1797. The book is a detailed exploration of the Roman ruins found in the city of Bath, England. It contains a comprehensive description of the various...

""An Illustrated Essay On The Noctuidae Of North America: With A Colony Of Butterflies"" is a book written by Augustus Radcliffe Grote and published in 1882. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Noctuidae family of moths found in North America, which...

An Examination Of The Non-Dramatic Poems In Robert Brownings First And Second Periods, To Which Is Added A Bibliography is a book written by Thomas Marc Parrott in 1893. The book focuses on the non-dramatic poems of Robert Browning during his first and...

""A Historical Inquiry Into The True Principles Of Beauty In Art, Part 1: More Especially With Reference To Architecture"" is a book written by James Fergusson in 1849. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the principles of beauty in art, with a...

""An Essay on Burns"" is a literary work by Thomas Carlyle, published in 1910. This book is a tribute to the Scottish poet Robert Burns, who is considered one of the greatest poets of all time. Carlyle's essay is a critical analysis of Burns' life and...

An Essay On The Military Architecture Of The Middle Ages is a book written by Eug�����ne Emmanuel Viollet-Le-Duc and published in 1860. The book provides a comprehensive study of the military architecture of the Middle Ages, with a focus on the design...

""An Episode In The Life Of Guido Reni"" is a historical novel written by Gertrude Grey and published in 1874. The book follows the life of the famous Italian painter, Guido Reni, during the 17th century. The story is set in Rome, where Reni lived and...

""An English Chronicle Of The Reigns Of Richard II, Henry IV, Henry V, And Henry VI, Written Before The Year 1471"" is a historical book authored by John Silvester Davies and published in 1856. The book is a detailed account of the reigns of four English...

An Elementary Treatise On Descriptive Geometry: With A Theory Of Shadows And Of Perspective is a book written by Gaspard Monge and originally published in 1851. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of descriptive geometry, a...

A Series of Sketches of the Existing Localities Alluded to in the Waverly Novels is a book written by James Skene and published in 1829. The book is a collection of sketches and descriptions of various locations that were mentioned in Sir Walter Scott's...

""A Series Of Discourses Upon Architecture In England From The Norman Era To The Close Of The Reign Of Queen Elizabeth"" is a comprehensive book written by James Dallaway in 1833. The book delves into the history of architecture in England, starting from...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

A Season Among The Wildflowers is a book written by Henry Wood and first published in 1883. The book is a collection of essays and observations about the natural world, specifically the wildflowers that grow in the English countryside. The author, a keen...

A Rolling Stone is a novel written by the French author George Sand and was originally published in 1871. The story follows the life of a young woman named Solange, who is a talented musician and singer. Solange is fiercely independent and refuses to...

""A Review Of The Case, The People Against Reverend Henry Budge: Indicted For The Murder Of His Wife Priscilla Budge (1862)"" is a non-fiction book written by John Swinburne. The book is a detailed account of the trial of Reverend Henry Budge, who was...

""A Reply to the Letter of J. Fenimore Cooper"" is a book written by Caleb Cushing in 1834. The book is a response to a letter written by James Fenimore Cooper, an American novelist, in which he criticized the American government and its policies towards...

""A Renaissance Leaning Facade At Genoa"" is a book written by William Henry Goodyear in 1902. The book provides a detailed analysis of the facade of a building in Genoa, Italy, which displays elements of Renaissance architecture. Goodyear examines the...

"Super Survivors: Citizens of the World and Planet Earth / Super Sobrevivientes: Ciudadanos del Mundo y del Planeta Tierra" is a memoir of survival across parts of the old and new worlds.  It is also the story of loss, pain, suffering, and...

""Geschichtliche Bilder aus �����sterreich V2"" ist ein Buch von Adam Wolf, das im Jahr 1878 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Es ist der zweite Band einer zweiteiligen Serie, die historische Ereignisse und Pers������nlichkeiten aus �����sterreich behandelt...

Le ""Journal de Eug�����ne Delacroix V3: 1855-1863"" est un livre qui a �����t����� �����crit par l'artiste fran�����ais Eug�����ne Delacroix en 1895. Ce livre est le troisi�����me volume de son journal intime, qui a �����t����� publi����� apr�����s sa...

""Johannes Gabrieli und sein Zeitalter, Teil 2"" ist ein Buch von Carl von Winterfeld aus dem Jahr 1834. Es handelt von dem Komponisten Johannes Gabrieli und seiner Zeit, der Renaissance. Der Autor beschreibt Gabrieli als einen der bedeutendsten...

Jean De La Roche est un roman historique de l'�����crivaine fran�����aise George Sand, publi����� en 1860. L'histoire se d�����roule au XVIe si�����cle et suit la vie de Jean De La Roche, un jeune noble fran�����ais qui est envoy����� ������ la cour de...