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Seven Discourses On Art
by Reynolds, JoshuaFreely Available: DAISY | BRF | HTML | TEXT
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The Renaissance: Studies In Art And Poetry
by Pater, Walter HoratioFreely Available: DAISY | BRF | HTML | TEXT
Synopsis: A discussion of Renaissance art and poetry from a 19th-Century author; with scholarly annotations..
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Hopes And Fears For Art
by Morris, WilliamFreely Available: DAISY | BRF | HTML | TEXT
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A History Of Greek Art, With An Introductory Chapter On Art In Egypt And Mesopotamia
by Tarbell, F. B.Freely Available: DAISY | BRF | HTML | TEXT
Synopsis: Emphasizes the beauty of selected, individual artistic productions.
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On Conducting
by Wagner, RichardFreely Available: DAISY | BRF | HTML | TEXT
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Mozart: The Man And The Artist
by Kerst, FriedrichFreely Available: DAISY | BRF | HTML | TEXT
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The City Of Domes
by Barry, John D.Freely Available: DAISY | BRF | HTML | TEXT
Synopsis: A walk with an architect about the courts and palaces of the Panama Pacific International Exposition
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The History And Practice Of The Art Of Photography
by Snelling, Henry H.Freely Available: DAISY | BRF | HTML | TEXT
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Knights Of The Art: Stories Of The Italian Painters
by Steedman, AmyFreely Available: DAISY | BRF | HTML | TEXT
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The Paris Sketch Book
by Thackeray, William MakepeaceFreely Available: DAISY | BRF | HTML | TEXT
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The Gargoyles Of Notre Dame: Medievalism And The Monsters Of Modernity
by Camille, Michael
Synopsis: Most of the seven million people who visit the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris each year probably do not realize that the legendary gargoyles adorning this medieval masterpiece were not constructed until the nineteenth century.
Copyright Date: 2009
The Women: A Novel
by Boyle, T. C.
Synopsis: A dazzling novel of Frank Lloyd Wright, told from the point of view of the women in his life - his three wives and his long-term mistress.
Copyright Date: 2009
Concerto For The Left Hand: Disability And The Defamiliar Body
by Davidson, Michael
Synopsis: Professor Davidson--an accomplished literary critic--offers a focused and balanced analysis of poetry, film, and the arts honed with his excellent knowledge of the latest advances in disability studies.
Copyright Date: 2008
Oxford Dictionary Of American Art And Artists
by Morgan, Anne Lee
Synopsis: Hailed by Choice as "concise, clear, and very informative," The Oxford Dictionary of American Art and Artists--the first such dictionary to appear in three decades--offers an informative, insightful, and long overdue resource on our nation's artistic heritage.
Copyright Date: 2008
The Skyscraper And The City: The Woolworth Building And The Making Of Modern New York
by Fenske, Gail
Synopsis: Once the world's tallest skyscraper, the Woolworth Building is noted for its striking but incongruous synthesis of Beaux-Arts architecture, fanciful Gothic ornamentation, and audacious steel-framed engineering.
Copyright Date: 2008
Washington Burning: How A Frenchman's Vision For Our Nation's Capital Survived Congress, The Founding Fathers, And The Invading British Army
by Standiford, Les
Synopsis: The richly studied history of Pierre L'Enfant and his vision of Washington D.C, to the 1814 invasion of that city.
Copyright Date: 2008
A Pocketful Of History: Four Hundred Years Of America One State Quarter At A Time
by Noles, Jim
Synopsis: The author discusses the symbolism and history behind each of the 50 state quarter designs.
Copyright Date: 2008
At Work
by Leibovitz, Annie
Synopsis: Autobiography of the famous photographer, with descriptions of how she shot her pictures of celebrities and other people, the equipment she used, and more.
Copyright Date: 2008
Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling
by Crouch, Andy
Synopsis: It is not enough to condemn culture. Nor is it sufficient merely to critique culture or to copy culture. Most of the time, we just consume culture. But the only way to change culture is to create culture.
Copyright Date: 2008
Remix: Making Art And Commerce Thrive In The Hybrid Economy
by Lessig, Lawrence
Synopsis: This is an entreaty to end a war that harms users of technologies including children. It brings out the opportunities available to people who see art more as a resource than an article of trade.
Copyright Date: 2008
Dali And I: The Surreal Story
by Lauryssens, Stan
Synopsis: An extraordinary memoir of fortune, fraud,and the master of modern art. Art dealer Stan Lauryssens made millions in modern art, but he sold only one name: Salvador Dalí.
Copyright Date: 2008
Wrapped In Gems: 40 Elegant Designs For Wire-wrapped Gemstone Jewelry
by Sato-Flores, Mai and Flores, Jesse
Synopsis: Few people would argue against the beauty and appeal of gemstone jewelry, but some jewelry makers find themselves intimidated by the thought of working with these precious stones.
Copyright Date: 2008
Art History, Volume One
by Stokstad, Marilyn
Synopsis: In tune with today's readersndash;rich but never effetendash;this istheart history book of choice for a new generation.
Copyright Date: 2008
Arts, Culture, And Blindness: A Study Of Blind Students In The Visual Arts
by Hayhoe, Simon
Synopsis: This book explores one of the most powerful myths in modern society: the myth that blind people are incapable of understanding and creating visual arts.
Copyright Date: 2008
Teach Yourself Film Studies
by Buckland, Warren
Synopsis: To study film should not be thought of as an activity inferior to studying other arts, such as theatre, painting or opera, for two reasons. Firstly, film occupies a dominant place in society and because film is a popular medium, it should be studied seriously.
Copyright Date: 2008