Author: Anne T. Woollett
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 1606060902
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Precisely rendered to dazzle the eye with their botanical accuracy, the sumptuous arrays of fruit and flowers by Dutch painter Jan van Huysum (1682-1749) were among the most avidly collected paintings of the 18th century. This little book explores two of Van Huysum's most important still-life paintings, Vase of Flowers and Fruit Piece.
Miraculous Bouquets
Author: Anne T. Woollett
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 1606060902
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Precisely rendered to dazzle the eye with their botanical accuracy, the sumptuous arrays of fruit and flowers by Dutch painter Jan van Huysum (1682-1749) were among the most avidly collected paintings of the 18th century. This little book explores two of Van Huysum's most important still-life paintings, Vase of Flowers and Fruit Piece.
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 1606060902
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Precisely rendered to dazzle the eye with their botanical accuracy, the sumptuous arrays of fruit and flowers by Dutch painter Jan van Huysum (1682-1749) were among the most avidly collected paintings of the 18th century. This little book explores two of Van Huysum's most important still-life paintings, Vase of Flowers and Fruit Piece.
Fashion in the Middle Ages
Author: Margaret Scott
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 1606060619
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Explore medieval fashions through illuminated manuscripts—from the luxurious garments worn by royalty to the modest clothes of the peasantry. From the costly velvets and furs worn by kings to the undyed wools and rough linens of the peasantry, the clothing worn by the various classes in the Middle Ages played an integral role in medieval society. In addition to providing clues to status, profession, and/or geographic origin, textiles were a crucial element in the economies of many countries and cities. Much of what is known about medieval fashion is gleaned from the pages of manuscripts, which serve as a rich source of imagery. This volume provides a detailed look at both the actual fabrics and composition of medieval clothing as well as the period’s attitude toward fashion through an exploration of illuminated manuscripts in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum. The last portion of the book is dedicated to the depiction of clothing in biblical times and the ancient world as seen through a medieval lens. Throughout, excerpts from literary sources of the period help shed light on the perceived role and function of fashion in daily life.
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 1606060619
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Explore medieval fashions through illuminated manuscripts—from the luxurious garments worn by royalty to the modest clothes of the peasantry. From the costly velvets and furs worn by kings to the undyed wools and rough linens of the peasantry, the clothing worn by the various classes in the Middle Ages played an integral role in medieval society. In addition to providing clues to status, profession, and/or geographic origin, textiles were a crucial element in the economies of many countries and cities. Much of what is known about medieval fashion is gleaned from the pages of manuscripts, which serve as a rich source of imagery. This volume provides a detailed look at both the actual fabrics and composition of medieval clothing as well as the period’s attitude toward fashion through an exploration of illuminated manuscripts in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum. The last portion of the book is dedicated to the depiction of clothing in biblical times and the ancient world as seen through a medieval lens. Throughout, excerpts from literary sources of the period help shed light on the perceived role and function of fashion in daily life.
Dutch Flower Painting, 1600-1720
Author: Paul Taylor
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780300053906
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
At the time of the great tulip speculation of the 1630s in Holland, the most desirable tulip bulbs were auctioned for more money than the most expensive houses in Amsterdam. At the same time flower paintings which were remarkable for their apparent realism were produced all over Holland and purchased by Dutch families as enduring substitutes for the real thing. This beautiful book reveals the fascinating genesis and growth of a whole genre of paintings that has rarely been studied. Paul Taylor begins by discussing Holland's 'tulipomania' and its effect on the way people thought about floral still lifes. He then considers the religious messages associated with the flower paintings, exploring how religious writers spoke of flowers as moral signposts from God and how some flower paintings were meant to remind viewers of the transience of earthly existence. Flower paintings were not bought only as records of luxury objects or for moral edification, however. They were also enjoyed as works of art, as masterpieces of illusion, composition and colour harmony, so Taylor analyses the art-theoretical writings of the time in order to understand how artists and connoisseurs responded to flower pieces. He concludes by analysing the paintings themselves, tracing the development and refinement of the actual practice of flower painting.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780300053906
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
At the time of the great tulip speculation of the 1630s in Holland, the most desirable tulip bulbs were auctioned for more money than the most expensive houses in Amsterdam. At the same time flower paintings which were remarkable for their apparent realism were produced all over Holland and purchased by Dutch families as enduring substitutes for the real thing. This beautiful book reveals the fascinating genesis and growth of a whole genre of paintings that has rarely been studied. Paul Taylor begins by discussing Holland's 'tulipomania' and its effect on the way people thought about floral still lifes. He then considers the religious messages associated with the flower paintings, exploring how religious writers spoke of flowers as moral signposts from God and how some flower paintings were meant to remind viewers of the transience of earthly existence. Flower paintings were not bought only as records of luxury objects or for moral edification, however. They were also enjoyed as works of art, as masterpieces of illusion, composition and colour harmony, so Taylor analyses the art-theoretical writings of the time in order to understand how artists and connoisseurs responded to flower pieces. He concludes by analysing the paintings themselves, tracing the development and refinement of the actual practice of flower painting.
All the Blues Come Through
Author: Metra Farrari
Publisher: Wise Ink Creative Publishing
ISBN: 1634894278
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
With her smart and playful writing, debut author Metra Farrari cleverly blends chick-lit with a dash of Greek mythology—the product a winning combination of smart-alecky wit, dreamy escapism, and a quirky yet lovable heroine. Ryan Bell is your typical millennial: surviving on a diet of wine and Netflix, woefully single enough to qualify for cat-lady membership, and renting from a seventy-something Tinder-swiping landlord-turned-bestie. But underneath her chipped-off manicure lies a green thumb that has created miraculous flowers capable of saving mankind from cataclysmic climate change. There's one problem: Only Ryan can grow them. An unusual audience comes to an unorthodox conclusion: Ryan is the heir of the Greek god Artemis. Although Ryan thinks these strange, toga-wearing folks are one kalamata olive short of a Greek salad, she reluctantly enters a hidden world where the Olympians are real and magic flows freely (plus a generous serving of Greek hunks). Talk about one epic identity crisis. Magical demigod or not, the fate of civilization—both mortal and godly—now rests on Ryan's shoulders.
Publisher: Wise Ink Creative Publishing
ISBN: 1634894278
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
With her smart and playful writing, debut author Metra Farrari cleverly blends chick-lit with a dash of Greek mythology—the product a winning combination of smart-alecky wit, dreamy escapism, and a quirky yet lovable heroine. Ryan Bell is your typical millennial: surviving on a diet of wine and Netflix, woefully single enough to qualify for cat-lady membership, and renting from a seventy-something Tinder-swiping landlord-turned-bestie. But underneath her chipped-off manicure lies a green thumb that has created miraculous flowers capable of saving mankind from cataclysmic climate change. There's one problem: Only Ryan can grow them. An unusual audience comes to an unorthodox conclusion: Ryan is the heir of the Greek god Artemis. Although Ryan thinks these strange, toga-wearing folks are one kalamata olive short of a Greek salad, she reluctantly enters a hidden world where the Olympians are real and magic flows freely (plus a generous serving of Greek hunks). Talk about one epic identity crisis. Magical demigod or not, the fate of civilization—both mortal and godly—now rests on Ryan's shoulders.
Poetic Principles and Practice
Author: Lloyd Austin
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521327377
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
The central theme here is the constant confrontation of theory and practice in the work of Baudelaire, Mallarmé and Valéry.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521327377
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
The central theme here is the constant confrontation of theory and practice in the work of Baudelaire, Mallarmé and Valéry.
Sensational Bouquets by Christian Tortu
Author: Corine Delahaye
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810957312
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This lavishly illustrated book celebrates the work of Christian Tortu, an internationally acclaimed floral designer with a strong following. The 172 pages of color photographs feature Tortu's stunning arrangements.
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810957312
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This lavishly illustrated book celebrates the work of Christian Tortu, an internationally acclaimed floral designer with a strong following. The 172 pages of color photographs feature Tortu's stunning arrangements.
The Lotus
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Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
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Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Mexico, Aztec, Spanish and Republican, v. 2-2
Author: Brantz Mayer
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3752443898
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: Mexico, Aztec, Spanish and Republican, v. 2-2 by Brantz Mayer
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3752443898
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: Mexico, Aztec, Spanish and Republican, v. 2-2 by Brantz Mayer
The Keepsake: a Gift for All Seasons. [A Selection in Prose and Verse.]
Author: Keepsake
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Tang Dynasty Tales: A Guided Reader - Volume 2
Author: William H Nienhauser, Jr
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9814719544
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 475
Book Description
This volume supplements Tang Tales, A Guided Reader (Volume 1; 2010) and presents twelve more Tang tales, going beyond the standard corpus of these narratives to include six stories translated into English for the first time. The rich annotation and translator's notes for these twelve tales provide insights into many aspects of Tang material culture and medieval thought, including Buddhism and Daoism.In addition to meticulously annotated translations, the book offers original texts (with some textual notes), and commentaries in the form of translator's notes, thereby joining the first volume of Tang tales as the only collections that introduce students to Tang tales while also challenging specialists interested in the field.
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9814719544
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 475
Book Description
This volume supplements Tang Tales, A Guided Reader (Volume 1; 2010) and presents twelve more Tang tales, going beyond the standard corpus of these narratives to include six stories translated into English for the first time. The rich annotation and translator's notes for these twelve tales provide insights into many aspects of Tang material culture and medieval thought, including Buddhism and Daoism.In addition to meticulously annotated translations, the book offers original texts (with some textual notes), and commentaries in the form of translator's notes, thereby joining the first volume of Tang tales as the only collections that introduce students to Tang tales while also challenging specialists interested in the field.