Collecting And Appreciating

Author : Simone Francescato
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Art in literature
ISBN : 3034301634

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Collecting and Appreciating by Simone Francescato Pdf

This book examines the role and the meaning of collecting in the fiction of Henry James. Emerging as a refined consumerist practice at the end of the nineteenth century, collecting not only set new rules for appreciating art, but also helped to shape the aesthetic tenets of major literary movements such as naturalism and aestheticism. Although he befriended some of the greatest collectors of the age, in his narrative works James maintained a sceptical, if not openly critical, position towards collecting and its effects on appreciation. Likewise, he became increasingly reluctant to follow the fashionable trend of classifying and displaying art objects in the literary text, resorting to more complex forms of representation. Drawing from classic and contemporary aesthetics, as well as from sociology and material culture, this book fills a gap in Jamesian criticism, explaining how and why James's aversion towards collecting was central to the development of his fiction from the beginning of his career to the so-called major phase.

Author : William George Constable
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1258471140

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Collectors and Collecting by William George Constable Pdf

Author : Lisa Hunter
Publisher : Crown
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-23
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780307496225

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The Intrepid Art Collector by Lisa Hunter Pdf

Ready to upgrade your artwork from framed Monet posters but intimidated by what you see in galleries? In The Intrepid Art Collector, Lisa Hunter shows you how to start a fine art collection without spending a fortune. This accessible, jargon-free resource contains up-to-date information on the most popular original art—everything from photography and posters to African art and animation—including where to find it and how to buy it at a fair price. Easy-to-use checklists help you evaluate original art and steer clear of clever fakes. In addition, Hunter has interviewed top dealers, curators, arts lawyers, and appraisers to bring you the best advice on: • Advantages to buying real art instead of reproductions • Determining if a piece of art is fairly priced • Predicting if an artist’s work will go up in value • Techniques for negotiating a price with a dealer • Developing your artistic taste, so you’ll know if you’ll still love your purchase ten years down the road • How to preserve art in your home • Resources, websites, and magazines that will help you learn more about the market and where to find different types of art

Author : Peter F. Stone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1931626308

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Collecting Tech by Peter F. Stone Pdf

Invention, Engineering and Science - all of these come together in this fascinating look at historic times. In this book we take a look backwards with pleasure and pride in the evidence of our technological accomplishments. The objects in this book date from 19th- and early 20th-century technologies. Objects from earlier periods are rarely available outside expensive antique stores and major auctions. The kinds of objects in this collection are bought at fl ea markets, antique malls, garage sales and local auctions representing reasonable goals for any current collector of tech. If you are curious about technology and the objects that reveal its history and artistry, you should enjoy the following collection and commentary. Each chapter includes a chronology of significant developments in the specific technological area along with a related timeline for the objects described to help provide historical context. Ending each chapter is a technological update to help you understand why objects described have become obsolete. The book concludes with a discussion on various aspects of collecting historical technology with an emphasis on the social and historical context of these intriguing technologies. Explore these specific areas of technology: Domestic Steam Nautical Electrical Engineering Surveying Scientific Tool Occupational

Author : James G. Leachman,Daniel P. McCarthy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0907077617

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Appreciating the Collect by James G. Leachman,Daniel P. McCarthy Pdf

Author : Mike Robbins
Publisher : Wiley + ORM
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2010-12-07
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781118041086

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Focus on the Good Stuff by Mike Robbins Pdf

The author and professional coach teaches readers to find greater happiness through gratitude in this book of personal stories and practical advice. Before he became a successful author and professional coach, Mike Robbins was a professional baseball player. But at twenty-three years old, he suffered an injury that ended his promising career as a pitcher. Instead of quitting, Mike took stock of the good things in his life and began a new path. In Focus on the Good Stuff, Mike offers a step-by-step program with exercises for overcoming negative influence and obstacles, creating a truly grateful approach to life, and establishing an environment that can support success and peace of mind. Filled with passion, authenticity, and humor, this guide will teach you to move beyond the cycle of negativity and discover the happiness you deserve.

Author : Eilon Paz
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781607748700

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Dust & Grooves by Eilon Paz Pdf

A photographic look into the world of vinyl record collectors—including Questlove—in the most intimate of environments—their record rooms. Compelling photographic essays from photographer Eilon Paz are paired with in-depth and insightful interviews to illustrate what motivates these collectors to keep digging for more records. The reader gets an up close and personal look at a variety of well-known vinyl champions, including Gilles Peterson and King Britt, as well as a glimpse into the collections of known and unknown DJs, producers, record dealers, and everyday enthusiasts. Driven by his love for vinyl records, Paz takes us on a five-year journey unearthing the very soul of the vinyl community.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1887
Category : Catholics
ISBN : WISC:89077089746

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The American Catholic Historical Researches by Anonim Pdf

Author : Doug Woodham
Publisher : Allworth
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1621536378

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Art Collecting Today by Doug Woodham Pdf

An insider's guide to buying, collecting, and selling art from an insider of Christie's Grounded in real-life stories, Art Collecting Today is the essential practical guide to today's art market. A lightly regulated industry with more than sixty billion dollars of annual sales, the art market is often opaque and confusing to even the most experienced collectors. But whether a seasoned collector, an uninitiated newcomer, or an art-world insider, readers will learn within these pages how the art marketplace works in practice and how to navigate it smartly. Those who may have been put off by art-world practices will finally feel they have the knowledge needed to participate freely and fully, and collectors will be able to pursue their passion with more confidence. Important topics covered include: How to evaluate, buy, and sell art while avoiding costly mistakes and time-consuming roadblocks How the market works in practice for essential artists like Ren? Magritte, Christopher Wool, Amedeo Modigliani, and Yayoi Kusama How collectors can be taken advantage of, and the actions they should take to protect themselves Why tax laws in the United States reward "art investors" yet penalize "art collectors" How cultural property laws impact the market for works by such artists as Frida Kahlo and Andy Warhol Advice for new and prospective collectors Informed by close to one hundred interviews with collectors, lawyers, art advisors, gallerists, and auction specialists in the United States and Europe, as well as by the author's own experiences, Art Collecting Today offers a lively and thought-provoking analysis of the day-to-day workings at play today in the fine art marketplace.

Author : Fima Lifshitz M.D.
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-02
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781665528696

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A Collector’s View of Collecting Art by Fima Lifshitz M.D. Pdf

This book was prepared by researching publicly available information, selected references, published books and from information obtained from artists. I have had the pleasure of knowing many of the painters and sculptors personally and over many decades; much of the information presented in this book is from them. The art depicted was all in my collection, although some pieces have been sold, most have been gifted – donated to museums and other institutions – prior to the completion of this book. I thank all of the artists who created the art that has given me utmost pleasure over many years. I have wonderful memories of time spent with the artists who became my friends. Additionally, I thank all those who appreciated my art collection and helped with the downsizing. This painful experience was somehow lessened, as the art is now in good hands, to be enjoyed by many now and in future generations. Foremost, I acknowledge my wife, Jere, who has been a partner in my life; she is the one who has endured all the toils, trials and tribulations of my collecting art, and to share with me our great journey of the “Art of Living with Art.”

Author : Anna V. Horton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1921
Category : Art
ISBN : UIUC:30112064539544

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Teacher's Manual and Study Outlines for the Art Appreciation Collection by Anna V. Horton Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 870 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Science
ISBN : UVA:X030515211

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Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jeanne Frank
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Art
ISBN : 1560251212

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Discovering Art by Jeanne Frank Pdf

Helps novice collectors become knowledgeable enough to buy works of art -- Helps readers learn how to appreciate art, distinguish quality from junk, and eventually acquire enough knowledge and self-confidence to start their own collectionWhen Jeanne Frank was made director of a department store gallery in the 1960s, the self-taught art enthusiast was new to the art world -- not to mention exhibiting and selling. This is the book that Frank wishes had been available when she started.According to Frank, beginners should start by viewing art in museums rather than in galleries, noting artists whose work appeals to them. Frank also explains museum space, how individual galleries within museums are arranged, and where to find answers to a newcomer's most likely questions. She defines the difference between Modern and Contemporary art, as well as between Expressionism, Impressionism, Fauvism, and Cubism, explains the meanings of Abstract and Figurative art, and gives examples through the work of Kline, Miro, Kandinsky, van Gogh, Cezanne, Picasso, and de Kooning.Most of all, Frank's philosophy empowers readers to trust their own judgment, and not assume that everything in a museum is great art simply because it's in a museum. Taste in art -- like all tastes -- is personal; and it continues to change throughout our Fives based on repeated exposure and widening experience.Renowned art collector Gertrude Stein once remarked: When in a museum, walk slowly but keep walking. With discovering Art, Jeanne Frank guides the reader one step at a time.Strips away the mystique of the art world, and offers the newcomer everything he or she needs to know.... I recommend the book highly.-- James Goodman, President, Art Dealers Association of America

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Indian art
ISBN : WISC:89073239618

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Indian Artist by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mari Shaw
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-08
Category : Art
ISBN : 9783956793462

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Words, Books, and the Spaces They Inhabit by Mari Shaw Pdf

A meditation on the ways the library and the book has shaped life and history. Words, Books, and the Spaces They Inhabit is the first of Mari Shaw's series The Noble Art of Collecting. With examples of unexpected collectors and serendipitous outcomes, Shaw investigates the obscure desires that shape art collecting and the public goodwill that results from it. What was lost when the scrolls in the ancient library of Alexandria were destroyed? How did Catherine the Great's collecting change the way we think? How do Jeff Bezos and Amazon.com expand our appreciation of books as objects? Though the ways we communicate live and vary, history has been created, recorded, and preserved in writing. Words and the spaces that contain them are crucial to an empathetic understanding of our world.