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The anatomy of "Body Worlds" The anatomy of "Body Worlds" Gunther von Hagens "This interdisciplinary volume analyzes "Body Worlds" from a number of perspectives, describing the legal, ethical, sociological, and religious concerns which seem to accompany the exhibition as it t… OL11644032W
African art African art Virginia Museum of Fine Arts "Now in its second edition, this book is further enhanced by African proverbs. Intended as an introduction to African art, this book investigates five key themes common to many cultures in Africa: th… OL1187852W
Native American art Native American art Hans-Ulrich Sanner,Ethnologisches Museum Berlin.,Peter Bolz "Catalog and exhibition both begin with a prologue that looks critically at the cliche images that still influence the public conception of North American Indians. The less-well-known German contribu… OL12863545W
Emil Nolde Emil Nolde Manfred Reuther,Emil Nolde,Jolanthe Nolde,Barnett Newman The book, its title a reference to a characterization that his artist friend Paul Klee bestowed on Nolde, is published on the occasion of the exhibition 'Emil Nolde' at Zentrum Paul Klee and includes… OL1392435W
Max Pechstein Max Pechstein Max Pechstein Von den heftig ungestümen Anfängen in der Gemeinschaft der Künstlergruppe Brücke über die realistischere Ausdrucksweise der 1920- und 1930-Jahre bis hin zum souveränen Spätwerk stellt der Band das fa… OL1408781W
William Blake William Blake Peter Ackroyd "William Blake is one of the most influential, but also one of the most perplexing, of all British artists. Probably best known for his verses of the hymn "Jerusalem" and his poem "The Tyger," he pro… OL14914923W
Masterful Illusions Masterful Illusions Donald Keene "Japanese prints have enthralled collectors in the West since the middle of the nineteenth century, when woodblock prints of landscapes, courtesans, kabuki actors, and warriors introduced the "floati… OL15350553W
Rembrandt and the face of Jesus Rembrandt and the face of Jesus Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn With the creation of the dramatic Supper at Emmaus (Louvre) and a series of intimate oil sketches of Christ on oak panels, Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) overturned the entire history of Christian ar… OL15415684W
Hugh Williamson Hugh Williamson George F. Sheldon 361 p., [8] p. of plates : 22 cm OL15440528W
Dale Chihuly Dale Chihuly Rock Hushka Dale Chihuly, the hugely popular artist who works in glass, celebrates his 70th birthday in 2011. Tacoma Art Museum, in his hometown, owns more than 150 examples of his work and is mounting an exhibi… OL16011351W
An American vision An American vision N. C. Wyeth Published in association with the Brandywine River Museum to accompany an international exhibition organized by it. OL16286663W
Becoming van Gogh Becoming van Gogh Timothy J. Standring,Vincent van Gogh,Louis van Tilborgh "The career path of Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), one of the world's most recognizable artists, was anything but typical. Focusing on the early stages of van Gogh's artistic development, Becoming van… OL16682064W
Ishi in three centuries Ishi in three centuries Clifton B. Kroeber,Karl Kroeber,Karl Kroeber Brings together a range of insightful and unsettling perspectives and the research to personalize our understanding of one of the famous Native Americans of the modern era - Ishi, the last Yahi. This… OL16797550W
Younger Than Jesus Artist Directory The Essential Handbook To A New Generation Of Artists Younger Than Jesus Artist Directory The Essential Handbook To A New Generation Of Artists Laura Hoptman "Celebrating the present and anticipating the future of contemporary art, Younger than Jesus: Artist Directory introduces over 500 of the best artists under 33 years of age from around the world Asse… OL17386299W
The Printer's Eye The Printer's Eye Julia Meech,David Waterhouse,Melissa M. Rinne,Laura W. Allen Featuring over 100 rare Japanese woodblock prints and thoughtful commentary, The Printer's eye paints a vibrant and fascinating picture of Japan's Uikoyo-e or "floating world." Edwin Grabhorn (18… OL17564610W
Art and love in renaissance Italy Art and love in renaissance Italy Andrea Bayer "Many famous artworks of the Italian Renaissance were made to celebrate love, marriage, and family. They were the pinnacles of a tradition, dating from early in the era, of commemorating betrothals, … OL18550302W
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness David McCullough,Jon Butler,Helen A. Cooper "Distinguished scholars shed new light on American history by examining some of the most familiar and revered objects in American art - paintings by John Trumbull, Charles Willson Peale, John Singlet… OL18801641W
Asia in Amsterdam Asia in Amsterdam Jan van Campen,Femke Diercks,Karina Corrigan,Janet C. Blyberg "This lavishly illustrated catalogue discusses the Asian luxury goods that were imported into the Netherlands during the 17th century and demonstrates the overwhelming impact these works of art had o… OL19668284W
Cabinet of curiosities Cabinet of curiosities Mark Dion "Mark Dion, working in collaboration with students, curators, and museum staff, created the installation Cabinet of Curiosities at the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota. This exhibiti… OL2258338W
Eternal Egypt Eternal Egypt Edna R. Russmann "Eternal Egypt features a selection of the most important and beautiful objects from ancient Egypt, a civilization of enduring fascination. Written by Edna R. Russmann, with contributions by a distin… OL2699943W
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