The Arts

The performance art of burlesque, once a faded form, has made a comeback in the twenty-first century, and it has shimmied back to life with a vengeance in Cleveland.

The modern comic book shop was born in the early 1970s.

Play is the central, universally significant activity of childhood.

Suzi Parron, in cooperation with Donna Sue Groves, documented the massive public art project known as the barn quilt trail in her 2012 book Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement.

Art historians have long been accustomed to thinking about art and artists in terms of national traditions.

Scholarship on the musical traditions of Indonesia has long focused on practices from Java and Bali, including famed gamelan traditions, at the expense of the wide diversity of other musical forms within the archipelago.

Resistance on the National Stage analyzes the ways in which, between 1985 and 1998, modern theater pracxadtitioners in Indonesia contributed to a rising movement of social protest against the long-governing New Order regime of President Suharto.

African Video Movies and Global Desires is the first full-length scholarly study of Ghana's commercial video industry, an industry that has produced thousands of movies over the last twenty years and has grown into an influential source of cultural production.

All That Hollywood Allows explores the representation of gender in popular Hollywood melodramas of the 1950s, the last decade in which film enjoyed a pivotal cultural position.

This book explores how virtual reality (VR) can be used to examine perceptual differences in neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with autism and ADHD, by introducing a new methodological framework.

A new angle on Lincoln and his legacy, exploring the rich and suggestive dialogue between art, image, and politics at the time of the Civil War.

"e;THE BEST ROCK BOOK OF THE YEAR"e; ***** - THE TELEGRAPH The book Jeff deserves.

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2020 im Fachbereich Kunst / Kunstwissenschaft / Kunstgeschichte, Note: 2,3, Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig (Kunstwissenschaft), Veranstaltung: Bilder des Anderen in der Kunst der Frühen Neuzeit, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Der Harem, ein Ort, der für einige Männer Wunder wahr werden lässt: sexuelle Wunscherfüllung, ohne Widerstand der Frauen, die zu Sklavinnen gemacht der Literatur, als auch in der Kunst wiederfinden.

Greek Art and Aesthetics in the Fourth Century B.

A groundbreaking work on how the topic of scale provides an entirely new understanding of Inca material cultureAlthough questions of form and style are fundamental to art history, the issue of scale has been surprisingly neglected.

A lavishly illustrated look at how evolution plays out in selective breedingUnnatural Selection is a stunningly illustrated book about selective breeding-the ongoing transformation of animals at the hand of man.

With over 350 beautiful photographs and insightful commentary, Island Style reveals the lush, tropical architecture and interior design of Indonesia.

Textiles provide a visual history of a country's culture and crafting traditions in a way few other things can accomplish.

25 Tropical Houses in Indonesia offers a selection of the best contemporary architecture and interior design in the archipelago.

Tropical Style showcases thirty-five contemporary Malaysian homes and resorts that feature the use of indigenous cultural forms and cross-cultural influences in new and exciting ways.

By examining the Japanese history of buildings and building designs from prehistory to modern day, lovers of Japan will develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of this island country.

This beautifully illustrated book showcases the work of one of Sri Lanka's most influential architects, Anjalendran, an ethnic Tamil architect, designer and visionary artist.

Super Potato Design is the first full-length book to present the work and conceptual ideas of the internationally renowned Japanese design firm Super Potato, founded by Takashi Sugimoto.

Full of stunning landscape photographs, this tropical gardening book is a delight for anyone interested in the lavish gardens of the Philippines.

The Living House is a pioneering work by respected anthropologist Roxana Waterson that has become a classic in its field.

Houses and Gardens of Kyoto presents over 500 photos of the most excellent examples of traditional Japanese architecture from every significant historical period in this new edition of a favorite classic.

How to put democracy at the heart of AI governanceArtificial intelligence and machine learning are reshaping our world.

This is an ebook version of a very rare Japanese woodblock print collection.

The attire of the feudal lords and ladies of old Japan, warriors, priest, courtesans, Edo-period dandies geisha, footmen, farmers in fact, the whole array of Kabuki's colorful characters-is discussed in fascinating detail in this Japanese Kabuki book.

Featuring dozens of Japanese netsuke masterpieces and insightful commentary, this Japanese art book is a classic collectors item.

"e;If you know where to look, you can still discover and recognize what it was that intoxicating John Coast fifty years ago.

Fold advanced origami projects with this beautiful origami book.

In this accessible, easy-to-read, detailed guide for artists, students, and aspiring art professionals, gallery owner Molly Barnes takes the mystique out of selling art.

Written with reader accessibility in mind, this comprehensive handbook of symbolism in Chinese art and culture will be an invaluable resource for any student of Eastern art history, Chinese arts and crafts, and anyone interested in commonly held Chinese beliefs and their origins.

This one-stop practical guide will show you all the techniques and inspiration you need to get into painting.

'A tour de force of luminous writing.

The Marine World is a book for everyone with an interest in the ocean, from the marine biologist or student wanting expert knowledge of a particular group to the naturalist or diver exploring the seashore and beyond.

'Honestly and candidly captures fifty sublime years of fashion' Manolo BlahnikDiscover what truly happens behind the scenes in the world of high fashion in this detailed, storied memoir from style icon, bestselling author and former Vogue creative director Andre Leon Talley.

Now available in a gorgeous hardcover slipcase edition, this "e;object d'art"e; will be sure to add grace and elegance to tea shelves, coffee tables and bookshelves.

Ningyo: The Art of the Japanese Doll features over 250 unique photographs as well as extensive commentary and background history.

With over 800 unique photographs, this Chinese art book is a feast for the eyes.

This beautiful gardening bookfull of lush photographs and insightful commentarywill surely give readers some new ideas for their home landscaping projects or Bali travel plans.

This revised edition incorporates the additions and corrections recorded by Erwin Panofsky until the time of his death in 1968.

Presented in an easy-to-understand way that is perfect for children, Chinese Brush Painting teaches the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy.

This Balinese design book, containing over 300 beautiful photos and extensive commentary will add a distinctive tropical flair to your interior decorating and architecture.

Explore the latest developments in Filipino architecture and interior design.

The Art of Japanese Architecture presents a complete overview of Japanese architecture in its historical and cultural context.

Sri Lanka Style showcases 30 of the finest traditional and modern dwellings in Sri Lanka.

The perfect introduction to Scottish tartans.

The hilarious debut novel from the Oscar(R)-winning screenwriter of Being John Malkovich, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Synecdoche, New York.