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The Spiritual in Twentieth-Century Art by Roger Lipsey Pdf
Compelling, well-illustrated study focuses on the works of Kandinsky, Mondrian, Klee, Picasso, Duchamp, Matisse, and others. Citations from letters, diaries, and interviews provide insights into the artists' views. 121 black-and-white illustrations.
Etching Our Own Image by Anan Ameri,Holly Arida Pdf
Etching Our Own Image: Voices From Within the Arab American Art Movement is a celebration of Arab American art and identity. In the wake of 9/11, the need for Arab Americans to define themselves, rather than be defined by others has galvanized an artistic movement. This collection of writers includes poets, musicians, playwrights, creative writers, painters, conceptual artists, comedians and scholars of the arts who have gathered to assert for themselves what it means to be Arab American and an artist. Arab American artists use their art both to resist and to embrace their past, present and future. Through their art they retain their origins, while creating something new. They collaborate and come together. The artists included here are above all artists and the artistic renderings in this collection demonstrate their commitment to craft, innovation, and expression. They take on the task of etching their own image willingly or unwillingly, consciously or unconsciously. By telling their own stories through their own artistic mediums, these voices from within the Arab American art movement reclaim their own image and tell the world who they are.
A stunning memoir of a mother and her daughter's survival in WWII and their subsequent lifelong struggle with faith In this captivating and elegantly illustrated graphic memoir, Miriam Katin retells the story of her and her mother's escape on foot from the Nazi invasion of Budapest. With her father off fighting for the Hungarian army and the German troops quickly approaching, Katin and her mother are forced to flee to the countryside after faking their deaths. Leaving behind all of their belongings and loved ones, and unable to tell anyone of their whereabouts, they disguise themselves as a Russian servant and illegitimate child, while literally staying a few steps ahead of the German soldiers. We Are on Our Own is a woman's attempt to rebuild her earliest childhood trauma in order to come to an understanding of her lifelong questioning of faith. Katin's faith is shaken as she wonders how God could create and tolerate such a wretched world, a world of fear and hiding, bargaining and theft, betrayal and abuse. The complex and horrific experiences on the run are difficult for a child to understand, and as a child, Katin saw them with the simple longing, sadness, and curiosity she felt when her dog ran away or a stranger made her mother cry. Katin's ensuing lifelong struggle with faith is depicted throughout the book in beautiful full-color sequences. We Are on Our Own is the first full-length graphic novel by Katin, at the age of sixty-three.
The Berlin Wall is arguably the most prominent symbol of the Cold War era. Its construction in 1961 and its dismantling in 1989 are broadly understood as pivotal moments in the history of the last century. In A Wall of Our Own, Paul M. Farber traces the Berlin Wall as a site of pilgrimage for American artists, writers, and activists. During the Cold War and in the shadow of the Wall, figures such as Leonard Freed, Angela Davis, Shinkichi Tajiri, and Audre Lorde weighed the possibilities and limits of American democracy. All were sparked by their first encounters with the Wall, incorporated their reflections in books and artworks directed toward the geopolitics of division in the United States, and considered divided Germany as a site of intersection between art and activism over the respective courses of their careers. Departing from the well-known stories of Americans seeking post–World War II Paris for their own self-imposed exile or traveling the open road of the domestic interstate highway system, Farber reveals the divided city of Berlin as another destination for Americans seeking a critical distance. By analyzing the experiences and cultural creations of "American Berliner" artists and activists, Farber offers a new way to view not only the Wall itself but also how the Cold War still structures our thinking about freedom, repression, and artistic resistance on a global scale.
The Art of Living: Finding Success and Fulfillment on Your Own Terms by Holly Arin Pdf
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the rat race and lose sight of what's truly important. This book is a call to action to reclaim your life and live on your own terms. Inside this book, you will find: Proven strategies to set and achieve your goals Techniques to overcome obstacles and setbacks Insights into building strong relationships and leading a fulfilling life Tips for managing stress and creating a healthy lifestyle Practices to cultivate spiritual well-being and connect with your inner self This book is for anyone who: Is feeling lost or unfulfilled in life Wants to make a change but doesn't know where to start Is ready to take charge of their own life and create a brighter future Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply someone who wants to live a more meaningful life, this book can help you achieve your dreams. Learn how to: Set SMART goals that will help you achieve your dreams Overcome procrastination and take action Manage your time effectively and make the most of your day Build strong relationships with friends, family, and loved ones Create a healthy lifestyle that supports your well-being Find your purpose in life and make a difference in the world This book is your guide to a life of success, fulfillment, and happiness. Get started on your journey today and discover the art of living your best life.
Human Art: Understanding Your Own Personal Design by Brook Thornley,Rod Thornley Pdf
Wouldn’t it be terrific if you could understand who you are? Or maybe you need to know another’s personality—a customer, a spouse, or a friend. In "Human Art: Understanding Your Own Personal Design" we teach you how to do just that. We all have taken personality tests that helped to an extent. They helped us know that we were a good organizer or a people person. But what if you could go deeper–deep enough to find completely how you think, why you act the way you do in certain situations? With Human Art, you can. You can understand yourself and others. You can define who you are, how you are made, how you think, and how you come across to others. Combining principles of art, design, color theory and psychology, Human Art is a one of a kind approach to understanding personality in a completely observable way. It teaches how we can merely look at someone and draw conclusions based on characteristics such as the colors they relate to, the lines in their bone structure, and the movement they display. These outward characteristics are clues to who we are on the inside. Using this unique methodology, we can find confidence and understanding of both ourselves and others. The knowledge of Human Art (The Original Personality Test) can be used in all aspects of life: personal development, relationships, customer service and more. With Human Art, proven with empirical support over 200 years, you can discover just how unique you really are--one of a kind, a masterpiece. https://www.theoriginalpersonalitytest.com REVIEWS FROM ORIGINAL 2006 PUBLICATION: “Finally, a one-size-fits-all beauty book filled with clear wisdom about what it takes to be beautiful. We all wear our negative beliefs about ourselves on our hips, waist, etc. Brook and Rod give us the tools to become aware of these negative self images and give us simple ways of eradicating them . . . the result is beauty. Human Art is a book you can pick up, read a page or two, and reap the benefits. Keep it some place where you can easily access it whenever you need positive reinforcement. It is a blueprint for living a meaningful life. A book you want to give everyone.” – Thomas M. Bassett Matrix, Division of L’Oréal, Artistic Design, Team Member Owner, Salon Tantrum “After reading so many self-help books to find out what is wrong with me, Human Art taught me about my true nature, and now, I will never again apologize for who I am.” – Reggie Skinner, Seminar Attendee “Rather than focusing on what is wrong with me, the concepts of Human Art make me consider what’s right with me. This program gives me hope that I’ll find validation for who I am and how I was created.” – Pamela Payton, Color Therapy Client
At some point over the course of the average American woman’s life, she will find herself alone, whether she is divorced, widowed, single, or in a loveless, isolating relationship. And when that time comes, it is likely that she will be at a loss as to how to handle it. As a society, we have an unspoken but omnipresent belief that a woman alone is an outcast, inherently flawed in some way. In this invigorating, supportive book, psychotherapist Florence Falk aims to take the fear, doubt, confusion, and helplessness out of being a woman alone. Falk invites all women to find their own paths toward an authentic selfhood, to discover the pleasures and riches of solitude, and to reconnect with others through a newfound sense of self-confidence. Like so many women before her, Florence Falk found herself divorced, alone, and unsure of herself. Soon she realized that by embracing her solitude for what it was—a potentially enriching and life-altering experience—she could turn what once would have felt like “loneliness” into a far more positive and empowered “aloneness.” Falk notes that each of us has two opposing drives: one causes us to yearn to make close connections with others, and the other pulls us back into ourselves, into the need for selfhood and certainty that can only be shaped through solitude. In order to be whole, she says, we must heed both of those impulses. But in our modern culture, the former is stressed while the latter is neglected, even vilified. On My Own boldly shifts that paradigm. With inspiring, intimate stories of women from all backgrounds, Falk illuminates the essential role that being alone plays in women’s lives. Whether she is in a stable relationship or on her own, every woman must learn to be by herself; for if she can be fully free, unfettered by society’s stigmas about being alone, life and all its possibilities will open up for her. And as Falk demonstrates, once a woman has discovered the richness of solitude, she is not likely to give it up so easily.
An essential guide for artist that teaches them how to skip the gallery system, find their niche, and connect directly with collectors to profitably sell their art. For years, galleries have acted as gatekeeper separating artists and collectors. But with the explosion of the Internet, a new generation of savvy, independent artists is connecting with buyers and making a substantial living doing what they love. How to Sell Your Art Online shows any artist how to make a successful living from their work. Cory Huff dispels the myth of the starving artist and provides the effective business strategies necessary to make artistic creations pay. He helps individual artists find their niche; outlines the elements essential for an effective website; and provides invaluable advice on e-mail marketing, blogging, social media marketing, and paid advertising—explaining how to tie all these online activities into offline success. Most importantly, he shares the secret to overcoming the biggest challenge artists face when self-marketing: learning how to tell their unique stories. Every artist has a reason for making art, but can’t always find the right way to express it. Huff provides exercises artists can use to clarify the intellectual and emotional process behind their art, and teaches them how turn that knowledge into stories they can tell online and in person—and expand their reach through blogs and social media to build their art business. Drawing from the stories of successful artists, thoroughly describing how art is sold today, and providing tips on how to build connections personally and electronically, How to Sell Your Art Online illustrates the countless ways artists can take control of their creative careers—and sell their work without selling out.
Think about the last time you tried to change someone’s mind about something important: a voter’s political beliefs; a customer’s favorite brand; a spouse’s decorating taste. Chances are you weren’t successful in shifting that person’s beliefs in any way. In his book, Changing Minds, Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner explains what happens during the course of changing a mind – and offers ways to influence that process. Remember that we don’t change our minds overnight, it happens in gradual stages that can be powerfully influenced along the way. This book provides insights that can broaden our horizons and shape our lives.
The Braided Rug Book by Norma M. Sturges,Elizabeth J. Sturges Pdf
The classic guide to an enduring American craft gets an eye-catching revision. Fantastic to look at and easy to follow, this expanded version of The Braided Rug Book will win a new audience and also appeal to those who own the previous edition. It features thoroughly updated information, brand-new gallery images, two additional rug techniques to try, and a comprehensive primer on planning a project. Beginners will learn about wools and other materials, how to care for finished rugs, and how to recognize a quality rug. Plus, there are several new color plans and entirely new directions and illustrations for building a rug-braiding stand, complete with a finished photo.
George Orwell set out ‘to make political writing into an art’, and to a wide extent this aim shaped the future of English literature – his descriptions of authoritarian regimes helped to form a new vocabulary that is fundamental to understanding totalitarianism. While 1984 and Animal Farm are amongst the most popular classic novels in the English language, this new series of Orwell’s essays seeks to bring a wider selection of his writing on politics and literature to a new readership. In Why I Write, the first in the Orwell’s Essays series, Orwell describes his journey to becoming a writer, and his movement from writing poems to short stories to the essays, fiction and non-fiction we remember him for. He also discusses what he sees as the ‘four great motives for writing’ – ‘sheer egoism’, ‘aesthetic enthusiasm’, ‘historical impulse’ and ‘political purpose’ – and considers the importance of keeping these in balance. Why I Write is a unique opportunity to look into Orwell’s mind, and it grants the reader an entirely different vantage point from which to consider the rest of the great writer’s oeuvre. 'A writer who can – and must – be rediscovered with every age.' — Irish Times
