Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Imaginative Realism Imaginative Realism James Gurney From the author of [Dinotopia][1] an instructional book on the technique and thought behind painting subjects, or a subject matter that cannot be direct observed while maintaining visual realism. … OL14935263W
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
The recording machine The recording machine Joshua Shannon A revealing look at the irrevocable change in art during the 1960s and its relationship to the modern culture of fact This refreshing and erudite book offers a new understanding of the transformation… OL19664356W
Realistic painting Realistic painting Sterling Publishing Company "A comprehensive guide to the art of creating realistic paintings, for intermediate and advanced artists alike! Many artists want nothing more than to produce stunningly photorealistic paintings--ima… OL19726767W
Socialist realisms Socialist realisms Matthew Cullerne Bown,Matteo Lafranconi "Socialist Realism was and remains an exceptional phenomenon in twentieth century art. It bore the challenge of promoting realist figuration on a scale without parallel in the rest of the world, empl… OL19961582W
Painting Still Life in Gouache Painting Still Life in Gouache Kevin Scully Gouache is an exciting, forgiving and versatile fine art medium. It has a long history going back many centuries, but for some time it has been seen as a medium for illustrators and designers. This b… OL20016384W
Kamakura Kamakura Ive Covaci "The Kamakura period (1185-1333) is considered a pinnacle of Japanese artistic expression, often described as a renaissance in Buddhist art. This catalogue is the first in over two decades to examine… OL20027195W
Menzel's Realism Menzel's Realism Michael Fried "Adolph Menzel was one of the most important German artists of the nineteenth century, yet he is scarcely known outside his native land. In this book a leading art historian contends that Menzel dese… OL2660683W
Realism Realism Jessica Sarah Gunderson "An examination of the art movement known as Realism from its beginnings in the mid-1800s to its decline in the late 1800s, including an introduction to great artists and works"-- OL8409932W