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LIBRE DHC / ART tells the story of a contemporary art foundation unlike any other. Situated in the cosmopolitan city of Montreal, DHC/ART is dedicated to bringing powerful experiences of contemporary
Like no other artist of his time, Wilhelm Kuhnert (1865–1926) molded Europes image of African wildlife. He was one of the first European artists to travel to the savannahs and jungles of the Ger
After almost thirty years as director of the Museum of Lacquer Art, Monika Kopplin is going into retirement. She has contributed in no small measure to the international reputation of the institu
The Beijing artist Cao Fei creates works that lie on the threshold between reality and fiction, reflecting the urban realities and societal moods of China. In her works, which vary between the aesthet
Designed to appeal to both students and instructors, the text enables readers to deepen their understanding of terrorism today and learn what is being done to combat it.
Designed to appeal to both students and instructors, the text enables readers to deepen their understanding of terrorism today and learn what is being done to combat it.
Wassily Kandinsky is often recognized as the first artist to paint shapes and colors without regard to visual references in the world. However, abstract paintings were being produced even before Kandi
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The first major exhibition catalog on Jörg Immendorff (1945-2007) since his death, this volume offers a thematic overview of more than four decades of the artist's work, with more than 120 iconic pain
Documents the creation of a unique collection of contemporary photography for the Vatican Museums. A Matter of Light brings together the eyes of nine masters of international photography called to in
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Did you know that the Egyptians created the first synthetic colour; or that the noblest purple comes from a predatory sea snail? Throughout history, artist pigments have been made from deadly metals,
The first book to examine the legendary independent bookstore Better Books, a hot spot of London’s 1960s counter-culture scene The legendary independent London bookstore Better Books on the Charing
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What consequences does the design of the virtual yield for architecture and to what extent can the nature of architecture be used productively to turn game-worlds into sustainable places--over here, i
Giorgio Vasari’s Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects (1550 and 1568) is a classic of cultural history. In his monumental assembly of artists’ lives, no life is more vivid t
The book contains a lot of basic knowledge in the field of hydrology and contains valuable research in the area of water resources evaluation, development and management. The book will help students i
Introducing and explaining some of the most poignant Japanese words, Ikigai is a lifestyle as well as a language book. From the wistful poetry of mono-no-aware, a word that asks us to recognize the bi
Cyclepedia is a photographic homage to the beauty of two wheels as well as a celebration of the fastest, lightest, and most innovative bicycles designed over the past century. This book features highl
Kieron Dyer's memoir, Old Too Soon, Smart Too Late, is the first intimate and unsparing portrait of the failures and excesses of the generation of English footballers made rich beyond their wildest dr
Surveys Tony Tuckson through the many and varied prisms that reveal his critical role in and to art in Australia. Tony Tuckson’s story is not a simple one. He was an artist - arguably Australia’s mos
Bringing the story of Scotland up to date, this revised fifth edition of Fitzroy Maclean’s classic work includes additional chapters by distinguished journalist Magnus Linklater. Linklater examines ho
Life can get tough. From unemployment-or overwork-to divorce or remarriage, the challenges of newly blended families, not to mention everyday hassles, stress can feel non-stop. To top it off, technolo
The music of Motown defined an era. From the Jackson 5 and Diana Ross to Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy and his right-hand man, Barney Ales, built the most successful independent recor
'Through interviews and astute analysis, the authors make it clear that the Premier League got lucky . . . There are some intriguing nuggets in this forensic and impeccably sourced account' The Econom
Combat stress and anxiety to be calmer, happier and more fulfilled. Life in the 21st century is tough - new technology, constant change, more choice and extra pressure all add to our stress levels. An
How to beat low mood and lead a happier, more satisfying life. We all experience periods of feeling low, frustrated and lacking in energy - but ignoring the problem and struggling on can start to affe
Break negative sleep patterns for better rest and happiness. We all go through patches when we find it hard to sleep. Either we have problems dropping off at night or we wake in the early hours with t
From Where I Stand introduces the very best of Mary McCartney’s work from the mid-1990s onward. Mary McCartney’s work is characterized by an intimacy that reveals her subjects’ true character and hu
Accompanies Louise Lawler’s first solo exhibition in Vienna at the Sammlung Verbund Art Collection Louise Lawler’s unusual photographs makes clear that our perception and meaning of an artwork is al
Uta Reinhardts pictorial creations invite a wide range of interpretations. Human and animal chimeras encounter each other in their own unique world. Reinhardts scenic compositions seduce us with their
