Synopsis: ...Now "The Reenchantment of Art" describes her hope for a new art, born out of a new cultural paradigm embracing a revitalized sense of community, an enlarged ecological perspective, and access to mythic and archetypal sources of spiritual life. In the course of her argument, Gablik introduces the reader to a number of figures for whom this paradigm offers a fresh approach to making art: artists such as Fern Shaffer, who performs empowerment…

Synopsis: A masterpiece of storytelling and symbolic realism, this thrilling adventure and epic saga pits Ahab, a brooding sea captain, against the great white whale that crippled him. More than just the tale of a hair-raising voyage, Melville's riveting story passionately probes man's soul.nbsp; A literary classic first published in 1851, Moby-Dicknbsp;represents the ultimate human struggle.

Synopsis: Complete, easy-to-follow guide by noted watercolorist covers papers, paints, brushes; also techniques: scratching-out, wax resist, split-brush, spattering, sponging and more. Full, detailed chapters on surface textures, trees, flowers, coastal scenes, reflections, other topics. Full-color illustrations throughout.

Synopsis: Elizabeth Bennet, the second eldest of five daughters whom Mrs. Bennet is anxious to dispose of in marriage, is the most intelligent and delightful of all Jane Austen's heroines. Her vitality, vivacity and wit, her hasty dismissal of superior Mr. Darcy-- the most disagreeable man in the world'--how he improves his manners and she changes her mind, are the central ingredients of "Pride and Prejudice. It is Jane Austen's best-loved novel and…

Synopsis: Treasury of masterly works spanning the 15th through 19th centuries. Landscapes rendered in a variety of media by Dürer, Rembrandt, Titian, Rubens, Lorrain, van Ruisdael, Watteau, Gainsborough, Fragonard, Turner, Constable, Corot and many more. Carefully reproduced in a high-quality inexpensive edition for all artists and art lovers. Publisher's Note.

Synopsis: Most fashion historians would agree that to review the incredible career of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is, in essence, to review the evolution of 20th-century fashion. From the early twenties, when she convinced French women to drop the cumbersome trappings of Edwardian clothing, to the free-spirited sixties and seventies, when her simple, comfortable styles graced all the best-dressed "beautiful people, " Chanel has influenced…

Synopsis: This lavish tribute includes a costume designed for Mata Hari in 1913 and the famous lampshade tunic of black-and-white satin with pearl embroidery. 3 dolls, 29 beautifully rendered outfits.

Synopsis: Learn to identify birds like the Myrtle Warbler and the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird ? as well as better-known species ? as you color these 46 accurate renderings of 50 favorites. Captions provide scientific names, other information. A delightful way to learn about birds you may discover in your own backyard. Full-color versions of all illustrationsÿincluded on the covers.

Synopsis: From the studio of the world famous theatrical and fashion designer Erte come these fabulous designs and the six sophisticated fashion paper dolls who were made to wear them. Never before has so famous a designer fashioned complete wardrobes for a book of paper dolls.The gowns, coats, hats and accessories for every season are striking and elegant and come complete with tassels, long trains, fur muffs, capes, sashes, eccentric pockets and other…

Synopsis: 175 pages Dover Pubns (June 1977) English 0486233987 978-0486233987 Product 8.1 x 5.3 x 0.5 inchesgreat book for any one who is interested in art.

Synopsis: Written by a famous American painter and teacher, whose landscapes are found in many of the world's most noted museums, this book is known as one of the art students' most helpful guides. It provides a wealth of advice on the choice of subject; it tells what to look for and aim for, and explains the mysteries of color, atmospheric conditions, and other phenomena to be found in nature.Through his profound understanding of the physical nature of…

Synopsis: For 31 years, Charles Hawthorne spoke in this manner to students of his famous Cape Cod School of Art. The essence of that instruction has been collected from students' notes and captured in this book, retaining the personal feeling and the sense of on-the-spot inspiration of the original classroom. Though Hawthorne is addressing himself to specific problems in specific paintings, his comments are so revealing that they will be found applicable…

Synopsis: Howard Gardner's brilliant conception of individual competence is changing the face of education today. In the ten years since the publication of his seminal Frames of Mind , thousands of educators, parents, and researchers have explored the practical implications of Multiple Intelligences (MI) theory—the powerful notion that there are separate human capacities, ranging from musical intelligence to the intelligence involved in understanding…

Synopsis: A classic work of advice, criticism, and inspiration for aspiring artists and lovers of art"Art when really understood is the province of every human being." So begins The Art Spirit, the collected words, teachings, and wisdom of innovative artist and beloved teacher Robert Henri. Henri, who painted in the Realist style and was a founding member of the Ashcan School, was known for his belief in interactive nature of creativity and inspiration,…

Synopsis: No scuffs No underlining or footnotes, No bumped corners or folded pages, Nice clean copy.

Synopsis: Examines art projects run during the 1930's which were funded by the Work Projects Administration.

Synopsis: Stapled Softbound!