When the discovery was made that the design forms of the Greek vase were strictly dynamic and it became apparent that an analysis of a sufficient number of vase examples would be equivalent to the recovery of the technical methods of Greek designers of the classic age, William Sergeant Kendall, Dean of the Yale School of the Fine Arts, immediately recognized its importance and offered his personal service and that of the University to help in the ...

Theorizing Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture significantly advances the complex study of Anglo-Saxon carved monuments, such as the Ruthwell Cross, by adopting more explicit theoretical approaches to the subject. Scholars included here are explicit in describing how their approaches complement (or, more often, contradict) the work of others. "For too long the seas of (these) studies have been traversed by powerful vessels, steered by an assortment of ...

Produced in conjunction with the Auction of the same name held in Mumbai on March 27, 2003, this publication takes forward Osian's focus on providing an increasingly rare opportunity for the serious collector to possess masterpieces and museum-quality works.
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This study of the embroideries and dress of the Rabaris of Western India synthesises folk art and culture history and anthropology.
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Taken separately, common and wealth suggest two opposite conditions: the shared and communal versus the private and restricted. Bringing together five celebrated international artists, Jennifer Allora and Guillermo Calzadilla, Thomas Hirschhorn, Carsten Hvller, and Gabriel Orozco, this book and the exhibition it accompanies explore the multiple implications of the two words that form its title.Artistic collaboration is the predominant theme, ...

Heller traces the artistic tradition of picturing Jesus and Mary, analyzing how incongraphic types gained acceptance over time.
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A exquisite book with 330 reproductions of famous paintings pertaining to Napoleon, his battles, life and times. Each reproduced painting has a description below penned by John L. Stoddard. There is no way to accurately reflect how fabulous this book truly is. An unsurpassed record of historical paintings relating to Napoleon Bonaparte. ...

It's the visual brain that allows an artist's spirit to shine through-the key to paintings that grab both the eye and the heart. With a variety of step-by-step demonstrations and thoughtful sidebars, readers will learn how to truly see as artists. They'll find sections on: -Negative space-Developing good technique-Center of interest-Value patternsThese in-depth lessons will help artists of all levels improve their work and add more joy to the ...

The only publication devoted to the best in international poster design, this volume features work from designers, illustrators, and photographers in posters created for a wide range of purposes, from advertising to cultural to social concerns. ...

A revitalized version of Corporate Showcase, this annual is the ultimate sourcebook of corporate communications talent. The "Grey Pages" directory lists 18,000 individuals and businesses serving the industry. ...