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Black and White
Celerie Kemble · Potter Style; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover |
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Black and white décor is at once dramatic and understated, modern and classic, apparent in the work of iconic designers such as Dorothy Draper and Madeleine Castaing but just as present in design today. And the inspiration is all around us—from nature a zebras stripes, tree trunks rising... |
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The Forgotten Fifties: America's Decade from the Archives of LOOK Magazine
Amy Pastan · Skira Rizzoli
Format: Hardcover |
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From the pages of Look, the magazine that defined the fifties, comes a photographic portrayal of the dynamic era that sparked a transformation in America’s political and cultural identity. From the Red Scare incited by Joseph McCarthy to the election of John F. Kennedy as president... |
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Drawing Perspective: How to See It and How to Apply It
Matthew T Brehm · Barron's
Pages: 144
Format: Print book |
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Here's a hands-on guide to perspective that's for anyone who wants to draw or paint--in any genre or medium. It's partly about learning how to draw a set of straight lines that meet at a point, but it's not filled with lots of dull, dry theory (although it does explain how it all works)... |
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How to Read Impressionism: Ways of Looking
James H. Rubin · Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover |
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How to Read Impressionism is a new original exploration of the th-century movement that changed art forever and made household names of painters such as Monet Renoir Degas Seurat Cassatt and others James Rubin organizes this new look at the movement by subject matter rather than by artist... |
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Creative Lettering: Techniques & Tips from Top Artists
Jenny Doh · Lark Crafts
Format: Paperback |
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Hand-lettering techniques are a popular and visually dynamic way to add textual elements to crafts, from journals to mixed-media art. Sixteen accomplished contributors - including calligraphers, painters, collagists, card makers, fiber artists, and graphic designers - give their personal... |
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Anatomy of a Song: The Oral History of 45 Iconic Hits That Changed Rock, R&B and Pop
Marc Myers · Grove Press
Pages: 336
Format: Print book |
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Every great song has a story that needs to be told. In Anatomy of a Song, based on the ongoing Wall Street Journal column, writer and music historian Marc Myers brings to life five decades of music through forty-five transformative songs and oral-history interviews with the artists who created... |
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Syria Speaks: Art and Culture from the Frontline
Malu Halasa · Saqi Books
Format: Print book |
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In Syria, culture has become a critical line of defenceagainst tyranny.Syria Speaks is a celebration of a people determined toreclaim their dignity, freedom and self-expression. Itshowcases the work of over fifty artists and writers whoare challenging the culture of violence in Syria. Theirliterature,... |
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Wicked: A Musical Biography
Paul R. Laird · Scarecrow Press; Reprint edition
Format: Book |
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In 2004, the original Broadway production of Wicked earned 10 Tony nominations, including best musical. Based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire, the show continues to run on Broadway and has touring companies throughout the United States and around the world. In Wicked: A Musical... |
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