Art In 2 Worlds

Author : Kendall H. Brown,Lilian Miller
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015050107039

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Between Two Worlds by Kendall H. Brown,Lilian Miller Pdf

Lilian May Miller, the daughter of an American diplomat, was one of the few artists who succeeded in bridging the artistic and cultural gap between the U.S. and East Asia in the early decades of the 20th century. Trained in Japan in traditional painting styles and techniques, Miller created lyrical sketches, ink paintings, and woodblock prints of Japan and Korea. In particular, her woodblock prints, often made from blocks carved by Miller herself, won acclaim in Japan and the U.S. Between Two Worlds is a comprehensive survey of Miller's career and explores the artistic, cultural, and sociological motivations behind her work as a single, self-supporting female artist living in two cultures.

Author : Leslie Umberger
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-02
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780691182674

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Between Worlds by Leslie Umberger Pdf

"Bill Traylor (ca. 1853-1949) is regarded today as one of the most important American artists of the twentieth century. A black man born into slavery in Alabama, he was an eyewitness to history--the Civil War, Emancipation, Reconstruction, Jim Crow segregation, the Great Migration, and the steady rise of African American urban culture in the South. Traylor would not live to see the civil rights movement, but he was among those who laid its foundation. Starting around 1939, Traylor--by then in his late eighties and living on the streets of Montgomery--took up pencil and paintbrush to attest to his existence and point of view. In keeping with this radical step, the paintings and drawings he made are visually striking and politically assertive; they include simple yet powerful distillations of tales and memories as well as spare, vibrantly colored abstractions. When Traylor died, he left behind more than one thousand works of art. In Between Worlds: The Art of Bill Traylor, Leslie Umberger considers more than two hundred artworks to provide the most comprehensive and in-depth study of the artist to date; she examines his life, art, and powerful drive to bear witness through the only means he had, pictures. The author draws on a wealth of historical documents--including federal and state census records, birth and death certificates, slave schedules, and interviews with family members-- to clarify the record of Traylor's personal history and family life. The story of his art opens in the late 1930s, when Traylor first received attention for his pencil drawings on found board, and concludes with the posthumous success of his oeuvre"--

Author : Margaret Archuleta,Craig Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Art
ISBN : PSU:000046950055

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Art in 2 Worlds by Margaret Archuleta,Craig Smith Pdf

Author : Stanley J. Idzerda,Anne C. Loveland,Marc H. Miller,Queens Museum
Publisher : Queens Museum of Art
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015050612145

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Lafayette, Hero of Two Worlds by Stanley J. Idzerda,Anne C. Loveland,Marc H. Miller,Queens Museum Pdf

Author : Titan Books
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-18
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780857685629

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Halo - The Art of Building Worlds by Titan Books Pdf

Charting the glorious decade that spans Halo: Combat Evolved to Halo: Reach, Halo: The Great Journey is a lavish and spectacular review of ten years of groundbreaking game art brought together in one place as never before. Halo: The Great Journey is the ultimate gallery of the Halo universe - from characters to weapons and much more; with sketches and concept art by acclaimed artists such as Ashley Wood, the detailed interiors and sweeping landscapes of Alex Chu, and Frank Capezzuto's breathtaking spacescapes. In addition there is art from Halo: Legends - the anime DVD - book covers, comic pages, marketing images and more; plus an introduction from "the face of Halo," Frank O'Connor. A celebration of visual splendor - from the Spartans themselves to the breathtaking vistas of dawn breaking on an alien world - Halo: The Great Journey is dramatic, grandiose and utterly awesome.

Author : Hans van Maanen
Publisher : Amsterdam University Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789089641526

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How to Study Art Worlds by Hans van Maanen Pdf

Hans van Maanen is professor of art and society at the Department of Arts, Culture & Media Studies of the University of Groningen, the Netherlands.

Author : Kerby Rosanes
Publisher : LOM Art
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-06
Category : Art
ISBN : 1912785129

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Worlds Within Worlds by Kerby Rosanes Pdf

Step into another world in a colouring book that breaks all the rules. Epic doodler Kerby Rosanes allows his wildest imaginings to come to life as he creates microcosms of strange realities with his own unique twist.

Author : Americo Paredes
Publisher : Arte Publico Press
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1990-01-01
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 161192068X

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Between Two Worlds by Americo Paredes Pdf

Between Two Worlds is a lifeÍs work in poetry by the famous folklorist, novelist and mentor of at least two generations, of Chicano scholars and writers. Between Two Worlds is a selection of ParedesÍ poetry from the 1930s and 1940sm sine if which was published in Texas newspapers. Consequently the poetry has both historical and literary merit. Paredes calls his poems ñthe scribblings of a ïproto-ChicanoÍ of a half-century ago.î He is indeed the one clear forerunner of the flourishing of Chicano literature that occurred in the last two decades; his themes, styles and political stances have all become the mainstays of todayÍs literature and world view.

Author : Russell James,Hugh Jackman
Publisher : Te Neues Publishing Group
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11
Category : Photography
ISBN : 383279591X

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Nomad by Russell James,Hugh Jackman Pdf

In the last decade it has evolved from James' individual attempt to understand the clash of ancient and modern cultures he witnessed growing up in Australia to what it is today - a powerful expression of partnership and reconciliation in action through art, music and film that has become a global example of true collaboration across deep cultural divides.From its humble beginnings as a photographic and film exhibition in New York in 1999, NOMAD TWO WORLDS endured the years leading up to the global event known in the political narrative simply as The Apology, the 2008 public apology made to Indigenous Australians by the then Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd. Developing NOMAD TWO WORLDS has involved a decade of groundwork, including travel to remote regions of northern Western Australia with senior Indigenous custodians who have provided access to sites of great cultural significance to the Aboriginal people of that region. Burial grounds, gorges, stunning coastlines and desert locations, often restricted and secret, were allowed to be photographed and ?lmed by James in the spirit of meaningful reconciliation. . The result, an unprecedented artistic collaboration of hand embellished art photographs, form the heart of a NOMAD TWO WORLDS installation. The ABC Documentary released in 2011 'Becoming Jangala' is a detailed look back at the creation of NOMAD TWO WORLDS and the special bond between Bieundurry and James and can be viewed on this site.

Author : Howard Saul Becker
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1982-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 0520043863

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Art Worlds by Howard Saul Becker Pdf

Author : Devin Elle Kurtz
Publisher : 3dtotal Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Art
ISBN : 1912843463

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Art of Devin Elle Kurtz by Devin Elle Kurtz Pdf

Illustrator and concept artist Devin Elle Kurtz shares her journey, from childhood ambitions to be an artist and finding the best educational fit, to working in the industry as she continues to develop her craft. The Art of Devin Elle Kurtz bursts with the stunning color, light, and storytelling that Devin has mastered, using traditional and digital methods. This is a unique opportunity to learn from a young industry professional. Devin recalls navigating educational opportunities, looking for the combination of formal classes and personal study that suited her needs. Color and light play a huge part - whether she uses traditional or digital techniques - and specially commissioned tutorials give aspiring artists the chance to sample her methods while evolving their skills. Readers will also enjoy the intriguing subject of storytelling, as Devin explores the themes that feature the most in her own work, including where they originated from. These insights and reflections are not only fascinating, but also help readers unlock their own authentic storytelling potential.Devin has been handpicked to join the ranks of superstar artists who have produced their Art of... books with 3dtotal Publishing, creating the unique blend of advice, tutorials, inspiration, and galleries that we love to see.

Author : Oscar Salemink,Amélia Siegel Corrêa,Jens Sejrup,Vibe Nielsen
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2023-03-30
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781000836783

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Global Art in Local Art Worlds by Oscar Salemink,Amélia Siegel Corrêa,Jens Sejrup,Vibe Nielsen Pdf

This book explores the attribution and local negotiation of cultural valuations of artistic and art-institutional practices around the world, and considers the diverse ways in which these value attributions intersect with claims of universality and cosmopolitanism. Taking Michael Herzfeld’s notion of the “global hierarchy of value” as point of departure, the volume brings together six empirical studies of the collection, circulation, classification and exhibition of objects in present-day Brazil, China, India, Japan, South Africa and Indigenous Australia in light of Europe’s loss of global hegemony. Including reflections by a number of senior scholars, the chapters demonstrate that the question of valuation lies at the heart of artistic and art-institutional practices writ large – including museum practices, museum architecture, galleries, auction houses, art fairs and biennales.

Author : Dynamite Dynamite
Publisher : Dynamite Entertainment
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-27
Category : Art
ISBN : 1524111341

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The Art of Dejah Thoris and the Worlds of Mars Vol. 2 HC by Dynamite Dynamite Pdf

Since the first serialized adventures in 1912 of the Martian Princess Dejah Thoris and her beloved hero, John Carter, science fiction and fantasy enthusiasts have dreamed of the faraway Red Planet, its wondrous sights and monstrous perils. In this second volume of The Art of Dejah Thoris and the Worlds of Mars, the finest artists of modern fantasy have brought the dying world of Mars to life, depicting scenes of brutal conflict with alien beasts, quiet moments overlooking Martian wastes, and enticing visions of an exotic princess at her most intimate. This magnificent hardcover collection features the talents of J. Scott Campbell, Joe Jusko, Frank Cho, Lucio Parillo, Tula Lotay, Mike McKone and many more!

Author : Ruth Rugoff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0982845499

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Annette Nancarrow by Ruth Rugoff Pdf

This is a gorgeously laid out art book with 46 different works of art created by this prolific painter in the 1940's who worked in both Mexico and America with such luminaries as Diego Rivera and Jose Clemente Orozco. Nancarrow's life was one of passion, devotion, peerless dedication, and amazing artistry all in the midst of swirling social - and personal - change. This particular book mimics the exhibition of Nancarrow's works in the Taubman Museum, Roanoke, Virginia.

Author : Sherry Walling, PhD
Publisher : Sounds True
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-26
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781683649687

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Touching Two Worlds by Sherry Walling, PhD Pdf

A trauma psychologist explores the inner workings of her own grief—and leaves an invaluable guide for those seeking hope in the aftermath of loss. As a therapist, Dr. Sherry Walling knew all the “right” things to say to help people through grief. But when she lost her father to cancer and her brother to suicide within six months of each other, she had the unfortunate chance to encounter two types of mourning up close—the slowly unfolding terminal illness and the sudden and stigmatized death by suicide. She realized we’re getting grief all wrong. In Touching Two Worlds, this trusted expert dares to open the inner workings of her own grief—and in the process, provides an invaluable resource for those seeking hope in the aftermath of loss. Written with honesty, gentle humor, and deep understanding, this book was created to bring comfort to friends and family when there are few helpful words to say. Dr. Walling grieves as a sister, daughter, mother, and mental health expert. She shares moving personal stories while offering a broad range of healing strategies and exercises derived from neuroscience—like how to heal through movement, how to cry in public, how to talk to kids about death, and how to cope with survivor’s guilt. These are tips from someone who has been there, as well as approaches informed by professional expertise. Touching Two Worlds is a story of love, sadness, and renewal. Whether your loss is recent and sharp or old and familiar, Dr. Walling delivers wise and tender guidance to help you carry the weight of grief while finding your own path forward.