ISBN: 0618756639 Binding: Hardcover Edition: None Author(s): David Wiesner Publisher: Clarion Books Number of Pages: 40
Max and Arthur are friends who share an interest in painting Arthur is an accomplished painter; Max is a beginner Max's first attempt at using a paintbrush sends the two friends on a whirlwind trip through various artistic media which turn out to have unexpected pitfalls Although Max is inexperienced he's courageous and a quick learner His energy and enthusiasm bring the adventure to its triumphant conclusion Beginners everywhere will take heart
Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
ISBN: 0300169787 Binding: Hardcover Edition: First Edition Author(s): Andrew Bolton Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art Number of Pages: 240
Arguably the most influential imaginative and provocative designer of his generation Alexander McQueen both challenged and expanded fashion conventions to express ideas about race class sexuality religion and the environment
Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty examines the full breadth of the designers career from the start of his fledgling label to the triumphs of his own world-renowned London house It features his most iconic and radical designs revealing how McQueen adapted and combined the fundamentals of Savile Row tailoring the specialized techniques of haute couture and technological innovation to achieve his distinctive aesthetic It also focuses on the highly sophisticated narrative structures underpinning his collections and extravagant runway presentations with their echoes of avant-garde installation and performance art
Published to coincide with an exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art organized by The Costume Institute this stunning book includes a preface by Andrew Bolton; an introduction by Susannah Frankel; an interview by Tim Blanks with Sarah Burton creative director of the house of Alexander McQueen; illuminating quotes from the designer himself; provocative and captivating new photography by renowned photographer Slve Sundsb; and a lenticular cover by Gary James McQueen
Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty celebrates the astounding creativity and originality of a designer who relentlessly questioned and confronted the requisites of fashion
The Annotated Mona Lisa: A Crash Course in Art History from Prehistoric to Post-Modern
ISBN: 0740768727 Binding: Paperback Edition: 2 Author(s): Carol Strickland Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Number of Pages: 216
Like music art is a universal language Although looking at works of art is a pleasurable enough experience to appreciate them fully requires certain skills and knowledge" --Carol Strickland from the introduction to The Annotated Mona Lisa: A Crash Course in Art History from Prehistoric to Post-Modern This heavily illustrated crash course in art history is revised and updatedThis second edition of Carol Strickland's The Annotated Mona Lisa: A Crash Course in Art History from Prehistoric to Post-Modern offers an illustrated tutorial of prehistoric to post-modern art from cave paintings to video art installations to digital and Internet media Featuring succinct page-length essays instructive sidebars and more than 300 photographs The Annotated Mona Lisa: A Crash Course in Art History from Prehistoric to Post-Modern takes art history out of the realm of dreary textbooks demystifies jargon and theory and makes art accessible-even at a cursory reading From Stonehenge to the Guggenheim and from Holbein to Warhol more than 25000 years of art is distilled into five sections covering a little more than 200 pages
Art, Cultural Heritage, and the Law: Cases and Materials
ISBN: 1594605432 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 2 Author(s): Patty Gerstenblith Publisher: Carolina Academic Press Number of Pages: 1112
Art Cultural Heritage and the Law is one of the first legal casebooks to address the rapidly emerging fields of art and cultural heritage law utilizing an interdisciplinary approach This book addresses artists' rights (freedom of expression copyright moral rights and rights in architectural works and historic preservation); the functioning of the art market (dealers and auction houses warranties of quality and authenticity transfer of title and recovery of stolen art works and the role of museums) and finally cultural heritage (the fate of art works and cultural objects in time of war the international trade in art works and cultural objects the archaeological and underwater heritage of the United States and indigenous cultures focusing on restitution of Native American cultural objects and human remains and appropriation of indigenous culture) This book is intended for the law school classroom but will also be useful to any lawyer or scholar interested in these timely issues and emerging fields of legal practice The book provides an appendix of international conventions and national statutes the addresses the art market and disposition of cultural objects Combining both legal and non-legal source materials and several very recent legal decisions the book presents an interdisciplinary approach and addresses some of the most contentious ethical aspects of these issues In addition images of many of the art works that were at issue in the legal cases are presented so that the reader can gain an appreciation of the artistic and cultural values at stake
Making Amazing Art: 40 Activities Using the 7 Elements of Art Design (Williamson Kids Can! Series)
ISBN: 082496795X Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Sandi Henry Publisher: Ideals Pubns Number of Pages: 128
This book is suitable for ages 7 to 13 years Sandi Henry introduces children to the seven basic elements of design that will help them to take a piece of art from 'That's Nice' to 'Wow' These elements - line shape form colour value texture and space - are the building blocks that all artists use to create works from drawings and paintings to weaving and sculpture Readers will see examples of how children of their own age use elements of design in their work And they will meet classic masters and contemporary artists whose individual works are based upon these same design techniques This title features: Grid Drawing - using a grid to divide images into smaller parts to reproduce a photograph or painting; Cut-out Collage - using free-form shapes cut from construction paper to create a colourful collage; Texture Rubbing - using the bumps grooves lines and other patterns to add interesting visual texture to artwork; Complementary Colour Puzzle - cutting and gluing shapes of complementary colours to create a striking abstract design; and Supersize It - using a papier-mache to create an enlarged version of a common object
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: Author(s): Sir William Martin Conway, Agnes Ethel Conway Publisher: Public Domain Books Number of Pages: 114
This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers You may find it for free on the web Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery
ISBN: 0073379204 Binding: Paperback Edition: 9 Author(s): Mark Getlein Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages Number of Pages: 592
Analyze Understand Appreciate Living with Art provides the tools to help students think critically about the visual arts Using a wealth of examples the first half of the text examines the nature vocabulary and elements of art offering a foundation for students to learn to analyze art effectively The latter half sets out a brief but comprehensive history of art leading students to understand art within the context of its time and place of origin High quality images from a wide range of periods and cultures bring the art to life and topical essays throughout the text foster critical thinking skills Taken together all of these elements help students to better appreciate art as a reflection of the human experience and to realize that living with art is living with ourselves
ISBN: 0714847984 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Editors of Phaidon Press Publisher: Phaidon Press Number of Pages: 512
"The 20th Century Art Book" was hailed upon its release as an exciting celebration of the myriad forms assumed by art over the last century Complementing the phenomenally successful "Art Book" and most recently "The American Art Book" it presents a new and original way of bringing art alive Covering the truly international nature of the modern art scene it encompasses established iconic works of art and the classics of the future 500 artists are showcased in alphabetical order each represented by a full-page colour plate of a definitive work and an incisive text which sheds light on both image and creator This book is above all easy to use: cross-references help the reader make connections between artists; there is a jargon-free glossary of artistic terms and movements; and an international directory of museums and galleries lists the works on public view Ideal for those approaching the subject for the first time it is a fun and unintimidating look at the ever-expanding boundaries of art
