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Doodling - Come perfezionare l'arte dello “scarabocchio” in 6 facili passaggi
by The BlokeheadPrima che qualcuno possa provare ad imparare come fare questi disegni è necessario che capisca cosa il doodling sia in realtà. La parola doodle viene dal Tedesco, e si riferisce ad una persona che è stolta, o che risulta semplice sotto un certo punto di vista. Il significato moderno della parola, che si riferisce ai piccoli disegni fatti senza badare mentre uno sta pensando, è apparsa negli anni '30 e può essere connessa alla parola “dawdle” che indica qualcuno che sta perdendo tempo. Lasciando da parte la storia, però, un doodle non è nient'altro che un disegno inconscio o non ponderato, di solito creato mentre l'attenzione dovrebbe essere focalizzata su qualcos'altro. Questo è il motivo per cui questo scarabocchi di solito compaiono sui bordi dei quaderni, o sui post-it a lavoro: le persone che sono relegate in un certo luogo ad ascoltare una telefonata, una lezione o simile, prendono in mano una penna e cominciano a fare piccoli disegni disattenti. Questi sono i “doodle”, gli scarabocchi. Come Fare Scarabocchi Non c'è un modo giusto per scarabocchiare, così come non c'è un modo giusto o sbagliato di disegnare. Chi scarabocchia può usare i margini di un quaderno o un blocco note nello stesso modo in cui potrebbe usare un album da disegno nuovo. Si possono usare una matita, una penna a sfera, o davvero qualsiasi cosa si desideri. Finché c'è uno strumento adatto, è possibile scarabocchiare. Nel momento di iniziare a creare è importante lasciare che la mente vaghi e concentrarsi su qualunque idea creativa soggiunga. Forse visualizzi una grande lettera A sull'intestazione del foglio, e decidi di disegnare un rampicante che la circonda, come fosse qualcosa uscito da un libro di favole dei fratelli Grimm. Forse poi decidi di aggiungere delle rose alla pianta, trasformando la A in un vero e proprio cespuglio decorato. Forse allora decidi di aggiungere un castello in cima alla punta della A. Forse disegnando dei rami
Doodling in French
by Anna CorbaTake a trip to Paris, without leaving your own backyard! Learn to create line drawings of all things quintessentially French with this charming volume filled with easy-to-follow exercises. Casual doodles will take on a Parisian je ne sais quoi as you render the majestic tiers of the Eiffel Tower, sketch the playful outlines of a fleur-de-lys, or learn to draw the perfect croissant. Sure to delight Francophiles and lovers of vintage ephemera alike, Anna Corba's evocative collages provide an alluring backdrop to her drawing instructions. In a gorgeous little package as pretty as a French pastry, including decorative blank pages in back that tear out so readers can doodle their own masterpieces, this sweet book is an ideal gift for anyone longing for la belle vie.
Doomed by Cartoon: How Cartoonist Thomas Nast and The New York Times Brought down Boss Tweed and His Ring of Thieves
by John Adler Draper HillThe timely, true story of Thomas Nast, the granddaddy of political satire who destroyed a corrupt regime in 19th century New York City—with cartoons. He was an unethical, bullying, and narcissistic politician; a blow-hard real estate magnate and notorious swindler; a master manipulator who thrived off voter fraud, graft, and the collusion of his right-hand sycophants. This is the 1870s. The legendary William &“Boss&” Tweed, senator and third-largest landowner in New York City, is on a roll. He and his thieving minions have already duped the city out of an estimated two-billion dollars. It wasn&’t going to be easy exposing him. He controlled the press—except for the magazine, Harper&’s Weekly. And Harper&’s had an invaluable weapon against the humorless and seemingly invincible Tweed: Thomas Nast, an influential political cartoonist who, day by day, brought Tweed&’s corruption to light. With pen and ink, and a savage and righteous wink, Thomas Nast was determined to topple an empire. Told through Nast&’s scathing 160-plus serialized cartoons, the remarkable and unbelievable true story of Nast vs. Tweed was not only unprecedented for its day, but it set the tone for the battle between the freedom of the press and political malfeasance that resonates well into the twenty-first century.
Doople: The Eternal Law of African Dance (Choreography and Dance Studies Series)
by Alphonse TierouThe African dancer requires complete technical mastery and must respect the precise rules handed down by the society of the Masques de Sagesse. Alphonse Tirou is from the Ouenon people of the Ivory Coast. His major study is the first written record of this oral tradition and it explains the movements, codes and meanings of the traditional African dance. It is extremely valuable reading for all those studying or interested in Africa, as dance is such an essential part of this continent's cultural heritage.A former student of the National Institute of Arts at Abidjan, Alphonse Tirou has been a senior dignitary in the Kman of the Masques de Sagesse for over twenty years. He is currently teaching at the Bloa Nam (Movements) dance school in Nmes, which he founded in 1979 and which is still the only school worldwide to research African dance.
Door to Door Quilts: Door County Quilt Series Book 2 (Door County Quilts Series)
by Ann HazelwoodAn artist finds herself in the midst of a local controversy and a romance gone wrong in this charming mystery from the author of Quilters of the Door. Claire Stewart is back with brand new adventures in her little hometown of Fish Creek in Door County, Wisconsin. As Claire continues to bloom as a quilt artist and painter, she finds herself disappointed with the prestigious quilt club she was privileged to join. She and her best friend Cher team up to confront the Town Board with one of Claire&’s grand ideas, hoping to bring quilts to the forefront in Door County. Meanwhile, the man with the red scarf begins to play a stronger role in Claire&’s life as harassment continues from Austen, her former lover. Praise for Ann Hazelwood and her novels &“I found myself immersed in the tale of this extended family and this wonderful quaint town . . . You will laugh, cry and share in their hopes and dreams.&” —Community News &“Ann Hazelwood knows a few things about the human spirit, family and dreaming big. Add a mixture of the love of quilting and all the things Missouri historic and otherwise; you will experience the words and passion of this unique and gifted author. Enjoy the experience!&” —StreetScape Magazine
Doors Open
by Ian Rankin'Rankin is a master story-teller ... I read this in one sitting' GuardianMike Mackenzie is a self-made man with too much time on his hands and a bit of the devil in his soul. He is looking for something to liven up the days and settles on a plot to rip-off one of the most high-profile targets in the capital - the National Gallery of Scotland.So, together with two close friends from the art world, he devises a plan to lift some of the most valuable artwork around. But of course, the real trick is to rob the place - whilst persuading the world that no crime was ever committed...
Doors Open: From the Iconic #1 Bestselling Writer of Channel 4’s MURDER ISLAND
by Ian RankinMike Mackenzie is a self-made man with too much time on his hands and a bit of the devil in his soul. He is looking for something to liven up the days and settles on a plot to rip-off one of the most high-profile targets in the capital - the National Gallery of Scotland.So, together with two close friends from the art world, he devises a plan to lift some of the most valuable artwork around. But of course, the real trick is to rob the place for all its worth whilst persuading the world that no crime was ever committed...Read by James Macpherson(p) 2008 Orion Publishing Group
Doors of Venice: Views of a Vanishing City
by Greg MillerA visit to Venice, a city with no cars, allows you to envision yourself back in time several hundred years ago, with traces of the City of Canals' storied history on display wherever you look. However, the future of Venice is uncertain due to rising sea levels and overtourism. During a rare moment when tourism lulled due to the pandemic, photographer Greg Miller took advantage of the Venice's quiet streets to capture images that go beyond the expected views of the floating city. Miller's long-exposure images focus on Venice's doors, uncovering the stories they reveal about the city's past residents and its vanishing culture. Readers can luxuriate in the intricate details of the centuries-old doors that are captured on these pages. From the quality of the wood, to the patinas and colors, to the antique hardware and ornate architectural components, the wonders of these portals to the past are on full display. But, due to Venice's contemporary challenges, the doors themselves are under threat. As native Venetians leave the city and homes are rapidly purchased by corporate entities, these architectural gems risk being replaced or modified for cost-effective maintenance. This book serves as a visual preservation of these historical portals, providing a chance to appreciate their beauty and significance before they potentially disappear forever.
Doors: History, Repair and Conservation
by James W.P. Campbell Michael TuttonIn Doors: History, Repair and Conservation, readers are guided through the function, history, development, care, repair and conservation of doors by chapter authors who are experts in their field. This book offers depth and range of detail from dating and archaeology right through to the surveying, recording, engineering and curation of the door, its furniture and the part of the building into which it is set. Doors vary from basic designs to exceptional and intricate masterpieces of craftmanship. Whether wood, stone, metal or glass, throughout history doors have been vital barriers against weather and intruders, providing those inside with protection, privacy and comfort. Split into three sections, this book covers history, development, identification and dating of doors, maintenance and engineering of doors and door openings, and materials of doors, their furniture openings and surrounds. Throughout the book the authors provide detailed photographs, drawings, techniques and methodologies and the latest research available. Doors is the first major reference work devoted to the understanding of doors and doorways and the issues surrounding their repair and conservation. This comprehensive, highly-illustrated, full-colour study will provide professionals, students and academics with a complete overview of door conservation that will inform both research and practice for years to come.
Doorway
by Simon UnwinThough we may take them for granted, doorways impinge on our lives in many ways. Their powers are even richer and more varied than those of the wall. They can change the ways we behave, and alter how we see our surroundings. They challenge us and protect our territories. They punctuate our experiences as we move from place to place. They set the geometry and measure of our relationship with space. They frame the ‘in-between’ and stand as crystalisations of the moment. With its many dimensions, the doorway is an essential component of what might be called ‘the common language of architecture’. Illustrated with numerous drawings and photographs, Doorway is a stimulus to thinking about what can be done with architecture. The notebook style offers an example to student architects of how they might keep their own architecture notebooks, collecting ideas, sorting strategies, generally expanding their understanding of the potential of architecture to modify the world in practical, philosophical and poetic ways.
Doorways of Paris
by Raquel PuigFrom the creator of the popular Instagram account of the same name: More than 300 stunning photographs of Paris’s most enchanting doorways. What’s behind the doorways of the world’s most beautiful city? History. Mystery. Refuge. Beauty. Love. Possibility. Doorways of Paris presents a new way to explore the most beautiful city in the world. Organized by arrondissement so residents and visitors alike can seek out the doors as they walk, this “highly recommended” book celebrates the glories of the city’s architecture, from Napoleonic majesty to art nouveau whimsy, Haussmannian symmetry to art deco elegance (Culture Honey). “Doorways to Paris is a portal to Parisian life that will have readers longing to find a doorway to call their own.” —Resident Magazine
Dorchester
by Earl TaylorIn the early twentieth century, Dorchester was called "the model town of New England." It was the most favored residential section of Boston, bathed by ocean winds from the east, picturesque rivers and hills to the south, the finest boulevards and parks to the west, and a great city just ten minutes away via the best rapid-transit system in the world. As a result, the population increased from fifteen hundred during the Revolutionary War to two hundred thousand in the early 1900s. Dorchester looks at this neighborly community of skilled mechanics, tradesmen, and professionals through vintage postcards.
Dorchester: Volume II
by Anthony Mitchell SammarcoIn Dorchester Volume II, local author Anthony Mitchell Sammarco continues his detailed look at this diverse town that he began in Volume I, which the Boston Globe hailed as a best-seller. Founded in 1630 by Puritans, Dorchester has experienced spectacular growth over the last few centuries; the Old Colony Railroad and later the Red Line providedimpetus for the quick development of this "streetcar suburb." From a town of twelve thousand residents in 1870, when it was annexed to the city of Boston, to one hundred thousand at the turn of the century, Dorchester became home to a quarter of a million people by 1930. The development of the town in the period from 1870 to 1920 saw architects, builders, and residents all working to create a pleasant place to live and work. Dorchester's evolution from a farming community to a vibrant, buzzing town can be seen in the unique form of American architecture developed in Dorchester--the "three decker," built between the 1890s and World War II, and popular among people of all classes and economic means. The influx of immigrants from countries around the world has given Dorchester a diverse and colorful character, which is the source of pride for many of its residents.
Dorchester: Volume Ii (Images of America)
by Anthony Mitchell SammarcoThe ease of transportation via the Old Colony Railroad revolutionized Dorchester in the period between 1850 and the Civil War and brought a residential building boom that lasted the next seven decades. The town was annexed to the city of Boston in 1870, and by the turn of the century, Dorchester was one-fifth of the entire city. By the time of the Great Depression, the three-decker, Dorchester's unique contribution to American architecture, was a trademark of the community. Dorchester, part of the Then & Now series, places vintage images alongside contemporary photographs to explore the history of this community's public schools, places of worship, transportation, streetscapes, and historic houses.
Doris Day
by Eric BraunAn in-depth and fascinating study of one of Hollywood's most popular icons - fully updated and including previously unreleased pictures.Doris Day is almost always portrayed as the sunny, squeaky-clean girl next door. This wholesome image kept her at the top for twenty-four years and thirty-nine films.But behind the effervescent, ever-cheerful image that Doris Day portrayed through dozens of classic Hollywood movies was an extraordinary story of private pain. Her dazzling smile hid a tormented personal life that included four marriages, and a terrifying accident that nearly ended her life. And yet for generations of movie-goers Doris Day remained the embodiment of innocent beauty and apple-pie homeliness, and even today she exerts a powerful fascination for millions of fans around the world.
Doris Humphrey: A Centennial Issue (Choreography and Dance Studies Series)
by Naomi MindlinIn honour of Doris Humphrey's centennial, which was celebrated worldwide in 1995, this issue explores her legacy to the world of dance and her place in history. The varied aspects of her work are covered including choreography, teaching approach, Labanotation scores, reconstruction/recreations, and composition.In order to convey a sense of movement into the next century, the articles are presented in "chronological" order, beginning with that of Ernestine Stodelle, who worked with Humphrey during the 1920's and ending with an examination of Mindlin's 1995 experience learning Humphrey's work from Stodelle.
Dormont (Images of America)
by Dormont Historical SocietyAdjoining the southern border of Pittsburgh, Dormont is a small, independent borough whose name means "mountain of gold" in French. The borough developed rapidly even before its incorporation in 1909. In the early 1900s, the extension of Pittsburgh's railway system, the opening of the Liberty Tunnels, and the building of the Liberty Bridge, along with the recreational opportunities the borough has to offer, encouraged many families to settle and escape the pollution of Pittsburgh's steel mills. Through the years, the direct access to the city's business and cultural areas has drawn residents to the historic borough.
Dorodango: The Japanese Art Of Making Mud Balls (ceramic Art Projects, Mindfulness And Meditation Books)
by Bruce Gardner"When the finished dorodango is viewed in collection, I am awed by the diversity of the soil in my home state of New Mexico. Each dorodango is a snapshot of location, time, and technique" - Bruce GardnerExplore the craft and technique of dorodango in master crafter Bruce Gardner's new book, Dorodango: The Japanese Art of Making Mud Balls.The Japanese hikaru dorodango, or shiny mud ball, is created by rolling earth by hand into a perfect sphere and polishing it until it gleams. Not only are the results truly impressive, but this calm and meditative practice, a traditional Japanese playground activity for children, has been rediscovered as a peaceful pastime for people of all ages.Alongside beautiful photographs of the process, Bruce Gardner covers every aspect of making and finishing your dorodango, accompanied by inspiring words on the mindful qualities of this earthy activity.Why not use some earth from a place which is special to you? Creating dorodango from your native soil will connect you with it in a new, fully immersive way. Or you can create dorodango to remind you of your travels? Build your collection of dorodango and you'll find that earth from different locations each have their own unique properties and finishes.Known for inducing flow, the ultimate state of happiness, this simple art is perfect for those who enjoy practising mindfulness, spending time in nature and working with their hands. Are you ready to get your hands dirty?
Dorodango: The Japanese Art of Making Mud Balls
by Bruce Gardner"When the finished dorodango is viewed in collection, I am awed by the diversity of the soil in my home state of New Mexico. Each dorodango is a snapshot of location, time, and technique" - Bruce GardnerExplore the craft and technique of dorodango in master crafter Bruce Gardner's new book, Dorodango: The Japanese Art of Making Mud Balls.The Japanese hikaru dorodango, or shiny mud ball, is created by rolling earth by hand into a perfect sphere and polishing it until it gleams. Not only are the results truly impressive, but this calm and meditative practice, a traditional Japanese playground activity for children, has been rediscovered as a peaceful pastime for people of all ages.Alongside beautiful photographs of the process, Bruce Gardner covers every aspect of making and finishing your dorodango, accompanied by inspiring words on the mindful qualities of this earthy activity.Why not use some earth from a place which is special to you? Creating dorodango from your native soil will connect you with it in a new, fully immersive way. Or you can create dorodango to remind you of your travels? Build your collection of dorodango and you'll find that earth from different locations each have their own unique properties and finishes.Known for inducing flow, the ultimate state of happiness, this simple art is perfect for those who enjoy practising mindfulness, spending time in nature and working with their hands. Are you ready to get your hands dirty?
Dorothea Lange: A Life Beyond Limits
by Linda GordonA fascinating and well-written portrait of a woman whose photography captured the struggles of depression-era American workers.
Dorothea Lange: A Life Beyond Limits
by Linda GordonWinner of the 2010 Bancroft Prize and finalist for the 2009 Los Angeles Times Book Prize in Biography: The definitive biography of a heroic chronicler of America's Depression and one of the twentieth century's greatest photographers. We all know Dorothea Lange's iconic photos--the Migrant Mother holding her child, the shoeless children of the Dust Bowl--but now renowned American historian Linda Gordon brings them to three-dimensional life in this groundbreaking exploration of Lange's transformation into a documentarist. Using Lange's life to anchor a moving social history of twentieth-century America, Gordon masterfully re-creates bohemian San Francisco, the Depression, and the Japanese-American internment camps. Accompanied by more than one hundred images--many of them previously unseen and some formerly suppressed--Gordon has written a sparkling, fast-moving story that testifies to her status as one of the most gifted historians of our time. Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize; a New York Times Notable Book; New Yorker's A Year's Reading; and San Francisco Chronicle Best Book.
Dorothea Lange: A Photographer's Life
by Milton MeltzerLange's famous </Migrant Mother/> (1936) graces the cover of this biography (1895-1965) originally published in 1978 (Farrar, Straus, & Giroux), which includes her photo retrospective of the US Depression and a new foreword. Meltzer has some 90 biographies and histories to his credit. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning
by Elizabeth PartridgeExplore the life and work of a great twentieth-century photographer in this monograph and companion book to the eponymous PBS American Masters episode.This beautiful volume celebrates one of the twentieth century’s most important photographers, Dorothea Lange. Led off by an authoritative biographical essay by Elizabeth Partridge (Lange’s goddaughter), the book goes on to showcase Lange’s work in over a hundred glorious plates. Dorothea Lange is the only career-spanning monograph of this major photographer’s oeuvre in print, and features images ranging from her iconic Depression-era photograph “Migrant Mother” to lesser-known images from her global travels later in life. Presented as the companion book to a PBS American Masters episode that aired in 2014, this ebook offers an intimate and unparalleled view into the life and work of one of our most cherished documentary photographers.“In Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning, Lange’s goddaughter Elizabeth Partridge, an accomplished and prolific author in her own right, presents a first-of-its-kind career-spanning monograph of the legendary photographer’s work, placing her most famous and enduring photographs in a biographical context that adds new dimension to these iconic images.” —Brain Pickings“Although she may be known best for her stirring portraits of Depression-era life, photojournalist Dorothea Lange had a career that spanned decades and continents. This new book was carefully curated by her goddaughter, Elizabeth Partridge, and represents the most comprehensive collection of Lange’s work to date.” —Reader’s Digest.com
Dorothea's Eyes: Dorothea Lange Photographs the Truth
by Barb RosenstockUSBBY Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities Colonial Dames of America Book AwardALA/Amelia Bloomer Book ListNCSS Notable Trade BookBank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year&“An excellent beginner&’s resource for biography, U.S. history, and women&’s studies.&” —Kirkus ReviewsHere is the powerful and inspiring biography of Dorothea Lange, one of the founders of documentary photography.After a childhood bout of polio left her with a limp, all Dorothea Lange wanted to do was disappear. But her desire not to be seen helped her learn how to blend into the background and observe. With a passion for the artistic life, and in spite of her family's disapproval, Lange pursued her dream to become a photographer and focused her lens on the previously unseen victims of the Great Depression. This poetic biography tells the emotional story of Lange's life and includes a gallery of her photographs, an author's note, a timeline, and a bibliography.
Dorothy Arzner: Interviews (Conversations with Filmmakers Series)
by Martin F. NordenThrough dozens of interviews, a detailed chronology and filmography, and a selection of Dorothy Arzner’s own writings—including her unfinished autobiography—Dorothy Arzner: Interviews offers major insights into and an in-depth examination of the life and career of one of the few women to direct films during Hollywood’s Golden Age. A key figure in Hollywood for decades, she directed more studio films than any other woman in history. Her movies often focused on courageous women who must make difficult decisions to remain true to themselves—women not unlike Arzner herself, who once said that “all we can ever do in our work is write our own biography.”Dorothy Arzner (1897–1979) began her film career in 1919 as a script typist for the Famous Players-Lasky company, which later became Paramount Pictures. She quickly rose through the ranks to become a script supervisor, screenwriter, and editor before directing her first film, Fashions for Women, in 1927. After the release of her final Hollywood film, First Comes Courage, in 1943, Arzner changed directions in her professional life. She made several training films for the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps during World War II and directed many television commercials for Pepsi-Cola in the 1950s. She concluded her career by serving as a filmmaking instructor at the Pasadena Playhouse College of Theatre Arts and UCLA, where she helped launch the first wave of college-trained moviemakers.