The Arts: treatments and subjects

Of all avian groups, birds of prey in particular have long been a prominent subject of fascination in many human societies.

Applying Aesthetics to Everyday Life surveys current debates in the field of everyday aesthetics, examining its history, methodology and intersections with cognate research areas.

This volume brings together prominent scholars, artists, composers, and directors to present the latest interdisciplinary ideas and projects in the fields of art history, musicology and multi-media practice.

The Edinburgh Art Book showcases one of the most beautiful cities in the world through the eyes of its artists.

This book examines the history of American exhibitions of Russian art in the twentieth century in the context of the Cold War.

Diversifying the current art historical scholarship, this edited volume presents the untold story of modern art by exposing global voices and perspectives excluded from the privileged and uncontested narrative of "e;isms.

Adjusting to a New World Missionaries must adjust to new cultures, learn languages, work as a team, maintain healthy relationships, and discern best ministry practices.

In the early twentieth century, a small group of psychologists built a profession upon the new social technology of intelligence testing.

The German-American architect, art critic, and urban planner Ludwig Hilberseimer was central to avant-garde art and architecture in the Weimar Republic, an important Bauhaus teacher, and long-standing collaborator of leading modern architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

This interdisciplinary collection of essays brings together scholars in the fields of art history, theatre, visual culture, and literature to explore intersections between the European avant-garde (c.

This book reclaims Hegel's notion of the "e;end of art"e;-or, more precisely, of "e;art's past character"e;-not just as a piece of the history of philosophy but as a living critical and interpretive methodology.

This book examines transmissibility to remind us why the vitality and epistemic significance of an artwork is anachronistic and futural.

Drawing on recent theoretical frameworks from critical disability studies and art education including normalcy, ableism, disability and Crip theory, this book offers an analysis of the conceptualisation of ability in art education and its relationship with disability.

Explores how and why people use the emotions of past generations as part of their online cultural and emotional life.

First published in 1967, Victorian Artists documents the painting of the Victorian period, that is, the period between the death of Constable and William IV in 1837, the first Post-Impressionist painting in 1910 and the end of an epoch in British painting.

This book provides a comprehensive assessment of Durer's depictions of human diversity, focusing particularly on his depictions of figures from outside his Western European milieu.

Irwin Brunson was born the same year the Brown vs.

This book explores the complexities of Indigenous and non-Indigenous relations in contemporary Australia.

Why would anyone want to watch horror movies?

Expert colorist Teruko Sakurai takes you to the end of the rainbow--and beyond--in this inspiring color dictionary!

In the nineteenth century France became fixated on infant sleep.

Als Arzt und Seelsorger beleuchtet Bischof i.

Can cinema reveal its audience's most subversive thinking?

Named a Top 100 Must-Read Book of the Year by Time and a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker * Winner of the 2024 Writers' Prize for Nonfiction * Shortlisted for the Inaugural Women's Prize for Nonfiction * Longlisted for the RSL Ondaatje Prize New York Times bestselling author Laura Cumming ';combines first-rate art history with deeply felt memoir' (The Washington Post) in this fascinating, little-known story of the massive explosion in Holland that killed Carel Fabritius, renowned painter of The Goldfinch and A View of Delft and nearly killed Johannes Vermeertwo of the greatest artists of the 17th century.

The evangelical Mongolian church has experienced significant growth since the country opened to the world in 1990.

This book examines the history of American exhibitions of Russian art in the twentieth century in the context of the Cold War.

Most historians rely principally on written sources.

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This volume presents a collection of essays by leading experts which examine nineteenth century ideas about Christian theology, art, architecture, restoration, and curatorial practice.

This volume presents a collection of essays by leading experts which examine nineteenth century ideas about Christian theology, art, architecture, restoration, and curatorial practice.

Curated by the pioneering designer William Morris, discover a compelling collection of essays on the Arts and Crafts Movement by some of the most influential figures of the period.

The wonderful love of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit makes mission possible.

A tribute to Ireland's beautiful capital from its own artists.

When Joanne Lefson took on a piglet at her animal shelter, the young sow proceeded to eat everything in her stable but a paint brush.

This book explores the complexities of Indigenous and non-Indigenous relations in contemporary Australia.

This interdisciplinary collection of essays brings together scholars in the fields of art history, theatre, visual culture, and literature to explore intersections between the European avant-garde (c.

This companion demonstrates how art, craft, and visual culture education activate social imagination and action that is equity- and justice-driven.

This book reclaims Hegel's notion of the "e;end of art"e;-or, more precisely, of "e;art's past character"e;-not just as a piece of the history of philosophy but as a living critical and interpretive methodology.

This unique collection brings together the work of photography writer, curator, and lecturer, Liz Wells, reflecting on key themes of landscape, place, nationhood, and environmental concerns.

Drawing on recent theoretical frameworks from critical disability studies and art education including normalcy, ableism, disability and Crip theory, this book offers an analysis of the conceptualisation of ability in art education and its relationship with disability.

Create your own elegant greeting cards with the beauty of lifelike paper flowers!

Using artifacts as primary sources, this book enables students to comprehensively assess and analyze historic evidence in the context of the medieval period.

Facsimile reissue of Anthea Page’s 1983 catalog of 82 ostraca held in the Petrie Collection, London.

This single-volume resource explores the five major oceans of the world, addressing current issues such as sea rise and climate change and explaining the significance of the oceans from historical, geographic, and cultural perspectives.

A colourful showcase of one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Facsimile reissue of Anthea Page’s 1983 catalog of 82 ostraca held in the Petrie Collection, London.

Bristol and Bath are two beautiful, closely connected cities.