Have heard about or read the classical book by Sun Tzu, called The Art of War? If so, this book will prove far more thoughtprovoking than the original. The book turns Sun Tzu upon his head and shows how The Art of War is based on a specific form of thinking that can never fulfill your true, longterm goals. Instead, it will keep you trapped in a dualistic struggle that will eventually exhaust you and leave you empty.What is the alternative to the dualistic struggle? It is to understand the characteristics and limitations of the dualistic mind, so that you can transcend this form of thinking and reconnect to your own higher being. Only then will you know what you truly desire in life and only then will you find true fulfillment and inner peace.The book takes the original verses from the Art of Nonwar and comments on them, for each showing the limitations of dualistic thinking. Yet The Art of Nonwar also goes far beyond by giving a clearer and more accessible explanation of duality and nonduality than can be found anywhere else.This book is primarily about how you can find personal, inner peace, but by demonstrating the way beyond the dualistic struggle the cause of all war the book also makes a profound contribution to the debate about world peace. After reading this book, it will become clear why there can be no world peace until a critical mass of people understand the dualistic mindset and how it distorts every aspect of society. And this can then turn you into a true ambassador to peace, as you will be empowered to expose this mindset wherever you encounter it.The Art of Nonwar is truly an example of classical philosophy expressed in the straightforward and clear language that appeals to modern people. It is a modern classic. Author: Michaels, Kim Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 232 Publication Date: 2011/09/11 Language: English Dimensions: 7.99 x 5.24 x 0.49 inches
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When new Inderland Security partners Rachel and Ivy are sent on a routine brimstone case, they find the body of a dead werewolf. Author: Harrison, Kim/ Maia, Pedro (ILT)/ Magno, Gemma (ILT) Series Title: Original Hollows Publication Date: 2011/07/12 Number of Pages: 169 Binding Type: Hardcover Language: English Depth: 0.60 Width: 6.80 Height: 10.50
A ‘Best Kept Secret’ of literature: this is a canonical work that should be read by every school child as a superior example of English literature and the epitomy of the written Enlish language. ‘Kim’ is a wonderful story of an orphan in India (the part that is now Pakistan) in the late 1800s. Kim is the son of an Irish soldier raised by locals, familiar with the customs and languages of the Hindus and Muslims of the area who gets recruited by the British to spy for them. Kim acts as a guide for a Tibetan Buddhist priest who is on a quest in India, broadening his knowledge of the cultures of his world and giving him an excuse to travel even further. He comes upon his father’s regiment, and the officers of the regiment arrange for Kim to attend a ‘proper’ British school. Throughout the story, a British spymaster is helping Kim receive an education (both formal and in the skills needed to serve the British rule in India) and arranging for Kim to carry messages and run small but important tasks for him. Throughout the book, the only Indian group that is treated with disrespect is Hindus who have sacrificed their own culture’s customs in order to get ahead in the British goverment. Frequently, the low opinion of the British held by the Indians (Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist) is mentioned, and is usually pretty funny. The other European powers that are mention in the book are not treated with respect, but that is understandable in context. Kipling’s passion for the land he was raised in and his love for the peoples he was raised with is unmistakable, as is his love/hate relationship with the British government (N.B. he was not knighted in a time when most prominent authors were; he was entirely too candid about the British rule in India and the Crown’s treatment of her soldiers). The language of the book is a little hard to follow, between regional loan words and the English of the time, but a patient and persistant reader will find the effort rewarded. A great spy novel, read it for yourself and don’t trust the critics who speak based on assumptions rather than knowledge.
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Kim Ondaatje (nee Betty Jane Kimbark, October 2, 1928) is a Canadian painter, photographer, and documentary filmmaker. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Ondaatje studied at the Ontario College of Art and McGill University. She completed a M.A. in Canadian Literature at Queens University, while on a teaching fellowship. Until 1964, Ondaatje served as a parttime lecturer at Wilfrid Laurier University and Sherbrooke University. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 88 Publication Date: 2010/12/23 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.21 inches
March is a hunter of demonsdemons that hide within beautiful works of art waiting to possess anyone who gazes upon themand travels among the quiet villages and towns of 18thcentury Europe to dispel the evil. Original. Author: Kim, Hyungmin/ Yang, KyungIl (ILT) Series Title: March Story Publication Date: 2010/10/19 Number of Pages: 188 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.75 Width: 5.75 Height: 8.50
Would you like to gain professional-level skills in Tarot, bring more insight to card readings–and definitely have some fun? This complete course in Tarot demystifies the art of reading Tarot cards in an exciting new way. And all you need is a desire for wisdom and a boundless imagination.In twenty-two clear and practical lessons, Kim Huggens teaches you everything you need to know to become an expert card reader. Unlike other Tarot guides, this book groups the cards according to shared themes–a much simpler and more intuitive way to learn. You can even use the Tarot deck of your choice.Designed to be completed at your own pace, each lesson introduces an essential concept broken down into four topics and features helpful tips, key terms, and enjoyable activities for hands-on learning. At the end of each lesson are extra exercises that beginners as well as advanced card readers can explore to delve deeper into the Tarot.The Major and Minor Arcana • Choosing a Tarot deckMethods of card reading and interpretationSpreads for love, success, and more • Creating original spreadsReading for others • Image symbolism and divinatory meaningsDeveloping intuition for insightful readings
In this collection of figure drawings with commentary by former Walt Disney Feature Animation Studios artist Seung Kim, he shares his approach to drawing the figure with the rest of the world. Artists, both novice and expert alike, will find Seungs masterful drawings and his concise but deep insights bring their appreciation for the art of figure drawing to an even higher level. Author: Kim, Seung Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 48 Publication Date: 2010/06/28 Language: English Dimensions: 4.99 x 7.99 x 0.09 inches
Finally The await is finally over for all those admirers of Kim’s horses. At last, a long awaited calendar featuring a collection of Kim’s horse art Wall Calendar Keeping track of important dates on your calendar is easy when you can view 12 months of inspiring images that reflect your personal interests. Our high-quality calendar is printed on thick 100lb cover weight paper and adds impact to any room.
Korea is home to one of the longest and richest traditions in the world–yet it is one of the least known in the United States. San Francisco's Asian Art Museum was a pioneering advocate for bringing Korean art into this country. One of the first museums in the United States to have a gallery solely dedicated to Korean art, it has built up a remarkable collection of more than 750 objects spanning millennia of Korean culture in a variety of mediums.More than 100 highlights of the collection are included here, along with detailed commentaries by Kumja Paik Kim, the museum's emeritus curator of Korean art, which together compose an accessible introduction to Korean art and culture. Dr. Kim has also contributed an essay that constitutes one of the most helpful overviews of Korean art currently available.
Genevieve is a little shepherdess with a big imagination. When she finds a sad, pale rainbow, she tells him funny stories until he cries happy tears and his colors return. Genevieves sheep are caught in the colorful rain of tears and become the Rainbow Sheep. Suggested age range for readers: 4 years (read to by a parent) to 10 years (reading alone). 12 Fiber art illustrations. Included four full pages of Felting for Fun for kids, glossary fiber art activities. Author: Chatel, Kim/ Chatel, Kim Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 24 Publication Date: 2008/04/01 Language: English Dimensions: 8.50 x 8.50 x 0.06 inches Large Print
Author: Williams, Kim (EDT) Series Title: Essays by David Speiser Subtitle: History of Science, History of Art Publication Date: 2011/06/24 Number of Pages: 154 Binding Type: Hardcover Language: English Depth: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Height: 9.00
‘Halcyon’ artwork by Kim McElroy View all her paintings at www.spiritofhorse.com Art Journal Scribble important stuff – lyrics, recipes, addresses, and more. Our Wire-O bound, 160 page journal has your choice of papers and measures 5 x 8, a handy on-the-go size to fit in your backpack. Get creative and let the muse flow. Back cove
The photographs of In Sook Kim (born 1969 in South Korea) examine how we give meaning to the rooms we live in, how we use furniture, decor, television, computers, sex, alcohol and pharmaceuticals in our futile attempts to fill inner voids–and how those rooms reflect these voids back at us. Kim’s Edward Hopper-esque settings are constructed with a loving attention to detail, and lit with an eerie glow, so that they function as deliberately artificial mini-theatres in which human subjects seem intrusive or uneasy, perhaps imprisoned by society’s designation of Saturday night as party night. These works were recently exhibited at New York’s Gana Art Gallery, to much acclaim.
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The original concept for Landscape: Pattern, Perception and Process is to bring together the work and subject areas of a range of disciplines. This book demonstrates how the best integration can be achieved.
Escape the Landscape is acclaimed underground writer F. J. Gouldneras second collection. His first book Mindscreams took the independent literary world by storm with its eclectic and original mix of brutal short stories. The fiction essays and autobiographical pieces here should do the same, but in an entirely different way.
Anyone who wonders why Jonathan Lethem is the only novelist to be included among Newsweek’s " 100 People for the New Century" need only read his deliriously original new book, a science fiction/Western that combines the tragic momentum of The Searchers with the sexual tension of Lolita. At the age of 13, Pella Marsh emigrates with her family to the Planet of the Archbuilders. These enigmatic aborigines have names like Lonely Dumptruck and and Hiding Kneel–and a civilization that baffles and frightens their human visitors. As the spikily independent Pella becomes an uneasy envoy between two species, Girl in Landscape deftly interweaves themes of exploration and otherness, loss and sexual awakening.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
This book an EXACT reproduction of the original book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR’d book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Beyond a stone wall a fabulous landscape holds the secrets of Peru’s historical past in an original composition by Valayacu. Painting with oils, he contrasts the fiery hues of daylight with the cool and mysterious shadows of nightfall. Titled “Paisaje r�tmico” in Spanish.
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A photographic journey through the landscape immortalized in bestselling author Tony Hillerman’ s beloved mystery series featuring the legendary Navajo police officers Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and Sergeant Jim Chee Step into the world of Tony Hillerman’s Chee and Leaphorn novels with this stunning collection of original photography of the landscape integral to his writing. Alongside these breathtaking photos are brief synopses of Hillerman’s novels, descriptive text from his works, his own comments about the land, and information about the sites pictured. Compiled with remembrances by his eldest daughter, Anne Hillerman, and original photos by Don Strel, here is a timely showcase of a hauntingly beautiful region that captured one man’s imagination for a lifetime. In Tony Hillerman’s Landscape , Anne Hillerman pays loving tribute to her father and his work. For seasoned Hillerman fans, and those discovering his work for the first time, this book offers an intimate and unique look at this beloved author and his world.
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While we all live our lives in designed landscapes of various types, only on occasion do we consider what these landscapes mean to us and how they have acquired that significance. Can a landscape architect or garden designer really imbue new settings with meaning, or does meaning evolve over time, created by those who perceive and use these landscapes? What role does the selection and arrangement of plants and hard materials play in this process and just where does the passage of time enter into the equation? These questions collectively provide the core material for Meaning in Landscape Architecture and Gardens , a compendium of four landmark essays written over a period of twenty years by leading scholars in the field of landscape architecture. New commentaries by the authors accompany each of the essays and reflect on the thinking behind them as well as the evolution of the author’s thoughts since their original publication. Although the central theme of these writings is landscape architecture broadly taken, the principal subject of several essays and commentaries is the garden, a subject historically plentiful in allusions and metaphors. As a whole Meaning in Landscape Architecture and Gardens offers the general reader as well as the professional a rich source of ideas about the designed landscape and the ways by which we perceive, consider, react, and dwell within them and what they mean to us. The essays have been perennial favorites in landscape courses since their original publication in Landscape Journal . Bringing them together bolstered by the new commentaries creates a book valuable to all those creating gardens and landscapes, as well as those teaching and studying these subjects.
General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1911 Original Publisher: Longmans, Green and co. Subjects: Painting Landscape painting Art / General Art / History / General Art / Techniques / Painting Art / Techniques / General Art / Techniques / Watercolor Painting Art / Subjects Author: Laidlay, William James Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 184 Publication Date: 2009/12/21 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.42 inches
All cotton easily adjustable. Chums original is ideal for all forms of action be it on water land snow or air. Chums Orginal Landscape Assorted. Fits most standard frames. Bead adjusts for great fit. 100 Cotton.
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In this original and provocative book, Fer explores new ways to think about abstract art and the problems of interpretation it raises. She speculates on the kind of language required to describe the often tantalizing effects of kev abstract paintings and sculptures and on ways to discuss critical issues when a work of art is without "subject matter".
"A is for Art: An Abstract Alphabet" is a remarkable journey of discovery about art and language through painting, collage, and sculpture by Caldecott Honor artist Stephen T. Johnson. With literal renderings of each letter, complete with witty titles and playful, alliterative captions, Johnson’s abstract art forges connections between words, objects, and ideas. Can you find the hidden letters? Look closely and you will see a letter "C" made of colorful candy, a letter "H" hidden in a hook, and an "S" in a soft shadow. From A to Z, each stunning, original work of art will stimulate the imagination and creativity of children and adults alike.
Explains how abstract art originated and evolved, discusses major abstract artists and movements, and looks at the current revival of abstract painting.
Abstract art by Loretta Calvert internationally collected artist. Original modern artwork on shirts, mousepads, mugs, bags, coasters, and other unique gift items. Flowers die but art is forever. Art White T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt The white t-shirt is a timeless classic for a reason; it should be a staple in every wardrobe. It is clean, simple, and durable. The best part is you can wear it with anything. This 100% cotton T-shirt is so comfortable you’ll want to wear it to bed.
Large Mug with ‘Bozeman IIquot; based on the original abstract oil painting by Scott J. Morgan Large Mug Super-size your favorite beverage or just size-up to avoid spills with our hefty, 15 oz. ceramic Large Mug. Large easy-grip handle. When you need more, mug it up. Measures 4.5 tall, 3.25 diameter. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
This intense blue-black abstract piece was developed from a petrographic section of diorite. The blue-black image with magenta highlights retains the original crystalline texture. Very moody. Art Keepsake Box This tile box is perfect for stylishly storing knick-knacks, jewelry, or any precious keepsake. Made of solid lacquered Alderwood. Measures 5 1/4 sq. x 2 1/8 with a 4 1/4 tile and hinged lid.
Beach Tote with image of quot;Water Musicquot; on front and ‘Wonderland’ on back, original oil painting by Scott J. Morgan, comes in Navy, Fuschia and Mocha Beach Tote Take it outside. Our rugged beach tote is the perfect bag for trips to the surf, soccer game or picnic. Roomy, it features side panels for extra support and an inside lining for water resistance and simple cleaning. With durable straps and pockets on the
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This exciting coloring book contains meticulously rendered black-and-white line drawings of 29 of the greatest abstract art masterpieces of the 20th century. Now you can create your own versions of such works as Stuart Davis’ “Hot Still-Scape for Six Colors – Seventh Avenue Style”, Ad Reinhardt’s “Number 30″, Frank Stella’s “Lac Laronge III”, Helen Frankenthaler’s “Indian Summer”, and more. These illustrations offer colorists a wonderful opportunity to explore the ideal and techniques of a host of celebrated painters. Follow the original color schemes as shown on the covers, or let your imagination run free and vary the colors the suit your own creativity. Paperback, 32 pages. ISBN:486408000. DOVER
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Original Art by Dawn Hough Sebaugh Art Keepsake Box This tile box is perfect for stylishly storing knick-knacks, jewelry, or any precious keepsake. Made of solid lacquered Alderwood. Measures 5 1/4 sq. x 2 1/8 with a 4 1/4 tile and hinged lid.
Color Square Abstract One – art squared a few times over From an original watercolor by Kristen N. Fox. artoffoxvox.com Art Large Wall Clock Measuring an impressive 17 in diameter, this Large Wall Clock is easy to read from across the room. Ideal for the game room, garage, or wherever people gather, it features a rugged plastic body and face. The eye-catching clock has quality Quartz movement
Sure to be a great conversation peice this abstract wall art will be the perfect addition to your room. Made from metal it features squares that are filled with many different colors.
Original Art by Dawn Hough Sebaugh Art Large Mug Super-size your favorite beverage or just size-up to avoid spills with our hefty, 15 oz. ceramic Large Mug. Large easy-grip handle. When you need more, mug it up. Measures 4.5 tall, 3.25 diameter. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
Explains how abstract art originated and evolved, discusses major abstract artists and movements, and looks at the current revival of abstract painting.
A view of abstract art from a Black Perspective. A look at showing and selling art to the public and taking a look at the reception and sterotypes that a Black Artist encounter. An introduction to the artistry of the Artist with follow on publications of the artist work.
Nature’s medium is that of the elements, and its tools are wind, water, pressure time. Enjoy them for a year, then frame ‘em original photos by CLRedding c0pyright 2006 Abstract art Vertical Wall Calendar Keeping track of important dates on your calendar is easy, when you can view 12 months of inspiring images that reflect your personal interests. Our high-quality calendar has oversized images to please even the most discriminating calendar connoisseur.
The Charles Henzler Jade Buddah tee-sirt. A Henzler original on a tee-shirt designed by Triad773. Abstract art Dark T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Don’t waste time deciding on which shirt to put on each morning. This dark shirt t-shirt will never go out of style and hides stains better too. This high-quality t-shirt is pre-shrunk and 100% cotton, which makes it both comfortable and durable.
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In this original and provocative book, Fer explores new ways to think about abstract art and the problems of interpretation it raises. She speculates on the kind of language required to describe the often tantalizing effects of kev abstract paintings and sculptures and on ways to discuss critical issues when a work of art is without "subject matter".
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Children ages 5 to 9 are introduced to a series of Abstract paintings. The name, or title, of each painting is given to the young reader as well as the meaning behind each title.
Clyfford Still (1904-1980), best known for his compelling abstract works with jagged fields and powerful expanses of color, stands among the giants of post-World War II art. Together with his peers Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Barnett Newman, Still helped shape the new vision of art that came to be called Abstract Expressionism. This vividly illustrated book presents more than thirty of Still’s greatest works, paintings that represent the full flowering of his style. The contributors to this volume explore various aspects of Still’s art, his accomplishments, and the Abstract Expressionism movement. David Anfam presents an overview of Still’s career from the 1930s through 1950s. Brooks Adams examines Still’s artistic legacy and influence on succeeding generations of artists. And Neal Benezra’s chapter focuses on a provocative, unexplored element of Still’s studio practice: his habit of painting replicas of many of his own works.
Howard Hodgkin (b. 1932) is among the most important artists working in Britain today. Nominally abstract, his paintings are, in his words, "representational pictures of emotional situations." Sumptuously illustrated, this book presents a selection of Hodgkin’s paintings from the last fifteen years and provides a critical coda to the most recent retrospective publications on this artist’s work. Essays by Richard Morphet and Anthony Lane bring together personal responses to Hodgkin’s work of the last fifteen years (with special reference to works in the exhibition at Yale and Cambridge); accounts of the development of his art in the preceding decades; observations on the artist’s relationship between his personal circumstances and his art; and discussion of some of the links between Hodgkin’s vision and the work of selected other artists in England, continental Europe, and the United States.
American abstract painter Suzan Frecon (born 1941) is known for her monumental and balanced nonrepresentational works, in which geometric proportion and a keen attention to color yield deeply satisfying compositions. In 2007′s "Embodiment of Red, Version 1," for example, two curved forms hug the horizons of the canvas’s bottom and equator, describing four regions in various vibrant oxide tones. "I always craved geometric solutions," she has said. "They underlie so many things: architecture and old paintings that are informed by geometry, like Cimabue, Romanesque cathedrals, churches. You have the structure of the building and then you have the curves of the architecture and then within that you have the painting and within that you have the art." In recent years, Frecon has had a major solo exhibition at the Menil Collection in Houston and work included in the 2010 Whitney Biennial. This volume presents her most recent oil paintings.
Joan Mitchell (1926-1992) was one of the few women among the first-rank Abstract Expressionist painters. She outpaced all but a handful of her male mentors and counterparts, while only Lee Krasner stands as a possible rival among her female counterparts. Although well regarded by critics, fellow artists, and the general public, Mitchell’s achievement has never received full recognition; her work has not been shown in New York for more than twenty-five years. This exquisitely illustrated volume and the exhibition that it accompanies restore the artist to her rightful place in the history of American painting. Spanning Mitchell’s entire career, from early works of 1951 until the year of her death, "The Paintings of Joan Mitchell "includes a wealth of breathtaking paintings, both intimate and grand in scale, that reveal Mitchell’s fierce dedication to her art and reflect both the struggles and the artistic triumphs she achieved with her distinctive vision of Abstract Expressionism. Jane Livingston draws on the artist’s personal papers, including her journals and extensive correspondence, to provide an illuminating interpretation of the artist and her work. Linda Nochlin, who was a friend of Mitchell, discusses the artist’s experience working in a field dominated by men. A third text by Whitney Curator Yvette Lee explores a distinctive and little-known suite of paintings entitled "La Grande Vallee, "created in 1983-84. Mounted with the full cooperation of the estate of Joan Mitchell, the exhibition contains many paintings rarely seen before–and in some cases never publicly exhibited. This book includes an exhibition history; an extensive artist bibliography of related monographs, reviews, and filmed interviews; and color plates and listing of all the works appearing in the exhibition.
Vibrant paintings of daylight and moonlight landscapes, figures, and still lifes captivate the eye and spirit in the first publication of Roz Jacobs’ work. Covering 10 years during which she began serious exploration of time and memory, many of the paintings in this volume were made in southwestern France. As this rural area has been changing for the past 20 years, Jacobs has been capturing in paint the eternal qualities of the light, air and landscape that attracted the Impressionists and Fauves before her. Grounded in European tradition, she brings her unique tactile approach, creating lush semi-abstract paintings. The paintings reflect a deep understanding of light, space, and composition and are a feast for the senses.Roz Jacobs’ recently collaborated with Laurie Weisman to create The Memory Project, a multimedia installation that explores the relationship between loss, memory and the creative process. Jacobs’ mother, a Holocaust survivor, narrates the art installation with riveting testimony about her brother and their attempt to escape from the Warsaw Ghetto. The Memory Project is currently touring museums in the US and internationally. Memory Project installation photos together with photos of Jacobs painting accentuate the point that the title of this volume makes-that Jacobs invites the viewer into her process. Jacobs studied with the late Norman Raeben at his Carnegie Hall studio from 1973-1978. Raeben, the youngest son of Sholom Alechem, studied with George Luks and Robert Henri, members of the Ashcan School. Jacobs has also written screenplays, designed sets and written books for children. She resides in NYC and part of the year in southwestern France.(Includes 48 color plates)
While most people find their inspiring vistas at hilltops and roadside overlooks, painter Jane McNichol often heads for the lowlands. Her minimalist, near abstract canvasses, writes a reviewer, give us a sense of infinite openness, of clear, clean, newly oxygenated horizons such as might have occurred or existed at the birth of the world. The images collected here are a selection of paintings and monoprints that Jane McNichol has made over the last 15 years. Drawn to the deep flat spaces of the midwest, discovered on a crosscountry trip with artist friends, she arrived at her current style with the painting Lakeland (1992). Since that time, she has sought to reduce the elements of the landscapes she observes to the bare minimum. Jane McNichol continues to be intrigued by nature, as she sees it a sublime light show that plays across land, water and sky. Earlier this year Jane received a grant from the PollockKrasner Foundation in New York. Other awards include an Anna Hyatt Huntington Bronze Medal from the Catherine Lorillard Wolf Foundation and a grant from the Friends of the Contemporary Art Center in North Adams, Massachusetts. Also a MacDowell Fellow, McNichol has exhibited her paintings, prints and photographs in one person and group exhibitions in museums, galleries and juried shows across the United States. Her paintings hang in more than 40 private collections and numerous corporate ones, including Readers Digest, McGraw Hill and Wyeth Laboratories. A native of Philadelphia, McNichol earned a bachelors degree in studio arts from Temple University and studied in Rome, Italy, with Temples Tyler School of Art. Author: McNichol, Jane Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 48 Publication Date: 2006/12/01 Language: English Dimensions: 8.50 x 8.50 x 0.12 inches
Explains how abstract art originated and evolved, discusses major abstract artists and movements, and looks at the current revival of abstract painting.
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Abstract illusionism, a name coined by Louis K. Meisel, is an artistic movement that came into prominence in the United States during the mid 1970s. Works consisted of both hard-edge and expressionistic abstract painting styles that employed the use of perspective, artificial light sources, and cast shadows to achieve the illusion of three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface. Abstract Illusionism differed from traditional Trompe L’oeil (fool the eye) art in that the pictorial space seemed to project in front of, or away from, the canvas surface, as opposed to receding into the picture plane as in traditional painting. Primarily, though, these were abstract paintings, as opposed to the realism of Trompe L’oeil. Pre-1970 forerunners and practitioners of the style include Ronald Davis, Alan D’arcangelo, and Al Held
While teaching at the Pratt Institute of Art, New York and at Bennington College, Vermont in the late 50s and early 60s, Tony Smith turned his attention toward developing a geometric language expressed through sculpture. During the same time, his most creative period, he translated this language into two dimensions, using painting as a medium through which to examine the interplay between space and form. Many of the paintings included herein have never before been published. Contemporary abstract artist Richard Tuttle, once an assistant to Smith, offers an insider’s view into the late artist’s work.
German artist Gerhard Richter (b. 1932) is widely regarded as one of the most important painters at work today. His diverse body of work has been exhibited at major institutions worldwide and in 2001, he was given a solo retrospective at The Museum of Modern Art in New York. The Cage Paintings, conceived as a single coherent group and first displayed at the Venice Biennale in 2007, pay homage to the American avant-garde composer John Cage (1912-1992), who famously declared "I have nothing to say and I’m saying it." Richter, equally suspicious of ideologies, shies away from giving psychological interpretations of his paintings, preferring to allow viewers and critics to make up their own minds. In this strikingly illustrated volume, critic Robert Storr considers the importance of The Cage Paintings within Richter’s practice and within the wider context of abstract art. A series of extraordinary photographs document the development of each of these monumental canvases, giving unique insight into Richter’s artistic approach.
A radical new generation of American abstract painters has emerged in the twenty-first century. Whereas their predecessors advanced abstraction in the shadow of the Cold War, this new generation arose at the cusp of the transition to the digital era and is marked by the traumatic events surrounding 9/11 and its ongoing social and political aftermath. In these shifting times the artist’s alter ego might well be the DJ–brushstrokes are replaced by "riffs" while "old school" palettes are discarded for "Teletubby purple" or "bubble gum pink." This is the age of "the remix" where raw material is downloaded and "Photoshopped." Contemporary artists have irony at their disposal and switch to tie-dye aesthetics or psychedelia as fast as they can quote Malevich. This next wave is thrilling. Painted loops, reminiscent of Jackson Pollock, are revealed to be motorcycle skid marks–bringing new meaning to Abstract Expressionism. Even though traditions are "deconstructed" and paintings can echo "grunge," historical continuity remains. As Max Henry writes in his introduction, "The American Dream does not exist any more. It is itself an abstraction." Abstract America is being published in conjunction with the opening of one of today’s most important institutions collecting and exhibiting contemporary art–the new Saatchi Gallery in London.
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The central character of Abstract Reality, Zack Lee, investigates three cases which are shrouded in mystery and entwined with paranormal twists. Abstract Reality is a sequel to the author’s first novel, The Walk-In. The photo on the front cover features a snapshot by the author, taken some years ago, to document the occurrence of a paranormal event. At this time, she was in the habit of leaving this necklace arranged in the shape of a rectangle on the dresser in her bedroom. One morning her daughter, Lee, entered the room and commented on the necklace, which was resting in its usual shape. The two of them then left the room and returned moments later. During their brief absence, much to their astonishment and shock, the necklace on the dresser had been "rearranged" to form the intricate, cursive "d" that you see on the cover. This incident marked the beginning of a lifetime of unexplained happenings for the author. She has drawn on these phenomena to embellish the plot of Abstract Reality. The author challenges her readers to discern actual events from abstract reality. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Sandy Harrington lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. She studied English and Fine Art in college before becoming actively involved in the age of enlightenment, working as a professional psychic for more than ten years. Sandy’s paintings have won special recognition in international competitions. Two of her works, "God’s Search and Rescue" and Daffodil," are on display at www.periodgallery.com. Her short story, "Dogs Do Go to Heaven," is featured in Brad & Sherry Steiger’s book, Pet Miracles.
The illustrious Bay Area figurative artists emerged in the mid-fifties and attained national acclaim by the early sixties. Their improvisational compositions and the perceptually derived canvases of the East Coast realists marked the regeneration of representational painting at the height of Abstract Expressionism and Greenbergian Formalism. Theophilus Brown first achieved national attention more than a half century ago with his ‘football’ paintings, but the visual and thematic character of this work began to crystallize when he moved to Berkeley and enrolled in the graduate studio program at the University of California. Always a figurative painter, Brown’s aesthetic sensibility was formed through his post-war contact with Picasso, Braque, Giacometti, and others in Paris; the influence of Willem de Koonig’s mentoring in New York; and his heady rapport with David Park, Elmer Bischoff, Richard Diebenkorn, Paul Wonner, James Weeks, and Nathan Oliviera in Berkeley. Today this close knit and highly influential group, known here and abroad as the Bay Area figurative painters, has attained legendary status in twentieth century American art.
Filled with inspired instruction, this detailed guide shows how to compose dramatic, beautiful, thought-provoking, and evocative abstract paintings. Providing background information about the artistic style, the procedures and aims of the abstract method are explored in depth. This manual also teaches where to find inspiration, how to develop ideas, the way to create lively effects, and how to apply a range of techniques on different surfaces, whether it be transparent watercolor or thickly applied acrylics. While focusing on the goal of developing the creativity and self-expression inherent in each individual, the approach is unique in that there are no step-by-step instructions.
"What is abstract art good for? What’s the use–for us as individuals, or for any society–of pictures of nothing, of paintings and sculptures or prints or drawings that do not seem to show anything except themselves?" In this invigorating account of abstract art since Jackson Pollock, eminent art historian Kirk Varnedoe, the former chief curator of painting and sculpture at the Museum of Modern Art, asks these and other questions as he frankly confronts the uncertainties we may have about the nonrepresentational art produced in the last five decades. He makes a compelling argument for its history and value, much as E. H. Gombrich tackled representation fifty years ago in "Art and Illusion," another landmark A. W. Mellon Lectures volume. Realizing that these lectures might be his final work, Varnedoe conceived of them as a statement of his faith in modern art and as the culminating example of his lucidly pragmatic and philosophical approach to art history. He delivered the lectures, edited and reproduced here with their illustrations, to overflowing crowds at the National Gallery of Art in Washington in the spring of 2003, just months before his death. With brilliance, passion, and humor, Varnedoe addresses the skeptical attitudes and misunderstandings that we often bring to our experience of abstract art. Resisting grand generalizations, he makes a deliberate and scholarly case for abstraction–showing us that more than just pure looking is necessary to understand the self-made symbolic language of abstract art. Proceeding decade by decade, he brings alive the history and biography that inform the art while also challenging the received wisdom about distinctions between abstraction and representation, modernism and postmodernism, and minimalism and pop. The result is a fascinating and ultimately moving tour through a half century of abstract art, concluding with an unforgettable description of one of Varnedoe’s favorite works.
The world's greatest masterpieces explored and explained Great Paintings takes you on your own personal gallery tour of over 60 of the world's best-loved paintings. From works by Botticelli and Raphael to Salvador Dali and Frida Kahlo, the book covers the paintings that have shaken the art world across centuries and across continents. The story behind each painting is told, unlocking hidden meanings and symbols and over 700 photographs bring the pictures to life helping you understand the key features, composition and techniques that have made these paintings stand out. Plus, biographies of the artists provide the background to each art work helping you paint your own picture of the historical and social context behind each masterpiece. Great Paintings is a beautiful guide to the paintings that have changed the world, both familiar and new. It really is like having a gallery of all the great paintings at your fingertips.
From Ancient Egyptian frescoes to the Renaissance masters, from French Impressionists to American Abstract Expressionists, this highly browsable guide embraces all cultures and every style of painting from 4,000 BC to the present. A visually arresting reference for art lovers and students, it provides a truly comprehensive worldwide gazeteer of paintings organized chronologically by date of completion. Each entry includes the history of the painting, information about the artist or artistic movement, the current location of the painting (all are on view to the public), as well as other details. The works are also indexed by artist and by title, making for easy cross-referencing. Included are popular paintings, key works that are the most breathtaking for their extraordinary power and beauty, paintings that were turning points in the history of art, and rediscovered masterpieces, making "1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die" an art museum in its own right.
From Ancient Egyptian frescoes to the Renaissance masters, from French Impressionists to American Abstract Expressionists, this highly browsable guide embraces all cultures and every style of painting from 4,000 BC to the present. A visually arresting reference for art lovers and students, it provides a truly comprehensive worldwide gazeteer of paintings organized chronologically by date of completion. Each entry includes the history of the painting, information about the artist or artistic movement, the current location of the painting (all are on view to the public), as well as other details. The works are also indexed by artist and by title, making for easy cross-referencing. Included are popular paintings, key works that are the most breathtaking for their extraordinary power and beauty, paintings that were turning points in the history of art, and rediscovered masterpieces, making "1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die" an art museum in its own right.
Lorrie Bortner’s work invokes a calming and settled response. A graceful moment where time stands still. All forms of life created, live in harmony. People, animals, even trees happily seem to watch our world as they slowly float by. Viewed by us in greater glory of innocent beauty for their trouble. It is a place of rounded edges and cool tones. Rich with deep colors. The eyes, leaves, animals and people smoothly flow and allow us to float along with them like a dream but hauntingly close to an experience one calls back from a real or imagined past. -Thomas J. Johnson Painter and printmaker Lorrie’s art are reflections of her self. Reflecting her personality, full of life, color and pure love. Her art refreshes your soul, makes you smile, always fun. You always feel pure love. Sweet Lorrie. -Lydia Garcia Santera Lorrie Bortner’s work is fresh and delightful. It is a reflection of who she is, which is very rare in these days of assumptions and pretensions. While her work shows a directness and may seem almost childlike, which is a feat in itself, her vision and knowledge is anything but. Bortner tells a mythological story or broaches upon a topic she deems important to her, yet it is never propagandistic. It always comes down to aesthetics in the end, which in my opinion is what art is about. We are lucky Lorrie chooses to be real and honest, for through her truthfulness we get rich, colorful, fun and astute paintings. -Brenda Euwer Abstract painter It’s easy to see why so many people are drawn to Lorrie’s work. The bold colors and playful images create a world of color and life that enables us to travel, getting lost in the thoughts that the images create. The colors and images are inmotion and they mesmerize, as if reminding us of a vision, or a dream we once had. Her work can be whimsical, yet powerful and bold, brave enough to address women’s issues, and yet whimsical enough to invoke the joys of a childhood too soon forgotten. -Carmela Duran Museum Coordinator Millicent Rogers Museum Taos, New Mexico Lorrie paints with great focus and determination, has an original vision and can render subjects of great complexity with remarkable simplicity and forcefulness: she is, in fact, a natural heir to the early expressionists. -Geoffrey Baker Professor Emeritus of Art Maharishi University of Management Lorrie was born in Philadelphia in 1955. As a child she lived in New Jersey, Chicago and New York. She always wanted to be an artist. Her early memories are of museum visits with her family to the museums in New York City, Chicago and Philadelphia. As an adult she obtained an MFA in painting and an MA in education. Painting, creating murals and inspiring and teaching children the arts are her passion. She has received grants and community funding to create over 16 murals with New Mexico youth, thereby teaching the youth teamwork, creative thinking, artistic design and community service. Lorrie has also taught fabric painting, recycled sculpture and co
Dramatic Comedy Characters: 6 male, 3 female Unit Set After a scathing review 15 years ago, a once-celebrated painter faded into impoverished obscurity. Can one chance encounter resurrect this volatile artist from obscurity and re-launch him to overnight success? Theresa Rebeck skillfully compares the gritty urban realities of lives lived on the edge with the capricious intrigues of the uptown gallery scene where fame might just be a matter of who you know and reputations can be bought and sold. "Ms. Rebeck writes passionlessly about passion, colorlessly about art, self-importantly about the poor, tritely about the rich, humorlessly about the ludicrousness of art as commerce." -The New York Times "Meaningful questions of morality, aesthetics and class conflict." -The Seattle Times"Underneath her satirical surface, equal to the best of Richard Brinsley Sheridan in The School for Scandal, Rebeck rekindles the troubling assertion that it was the support of the political, financial and artistic establishment that made possible the triumph of absract expressionist paintings and transferred the capital of the art world from Paris to New York." -New Haven Register
