Author: Stephen Colbert
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 1455523402
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
"The sad thing is, I like it" - Maurice Sendak "The perfect gift to give a child or grandchild for their high school or college graduation. Also Father's Day. Also, other times." - Stephen Colbert
I Am A Pole (And So Can You!)
Author: Stephen Colbert
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 1455523402
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
"The sad thing is, I like it" - Maurice Sendak "The perfect gift to give a child or grandchild for their high school or college graduation. Also Father's Day. Also, other times." - Stephen Colbert
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 1455523402
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
"The sad thing is, I like it" - Maurice Sendak "The perfect gift to give a child or grandchild for their high school or college graduation. Also Father's Day. Also, other times." - Stephen Colbert
Historic Houses of Philadelphia
Author: Roger W. Moss
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 9780812234381
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
"Historic Houses of Philadelphia" brings the region's most impressive museum homes to life with maps, touring information, and historical notes on 50 distinctive homes. 160 photos, 150 in color.
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 9780812234381
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
"Historic Houses of Philadelphia" brings the region's most impressive museum homes to life with maps, touring information, and historical notes on 50 distinctive homes. 160 photos, 150 in color.
Rodin
Author: Auguste Rodin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sculpture
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sculpture
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Historic Sacred Places of Philadelphia
Author: Roger W. Moss
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
This opulent volume, by the author and photographer of the acclaimed Historic Houses of Philadelphia, will serve as a guide through the architectural and religious traditions of Philadelphia, complete with maps, telephone numbers, and web sites.
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
This opulent volume, by the author and photographer of the acclaimed Historic Houses of Philadelphia, will serve as a guide through the architectural and religious traditions of Philadelphia, complete with maps, telephone numbers, and web sites.
Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell
Author: Robert W. Sands Jr.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 0738592439
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, two of America's most revered symbols of freedom, date back to the British rule of the American colonies. The main structure of Independence Hall was completed in 1732, and the final casting of the Liberty Bell was completed in 1753. Visited by over two million people yearly, these historic icons have been used as backdrops for many political and social demonstrations and speeches. Filled with images from the archives of Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia Department of Records, and collections from around the country, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell illustrates how these two historic relics generate a sense of pride and patriotism set forth by the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 0738592439
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, two of America's most revered symbols of freedom, date back to the British rule of the American colonies. The main structure of Independence Hall was completed in 1732, and the final casting of the Liberty Bell was completed in 1753. Visited by over two million people yearly, these historic icons have been used as backdrops for many political and social demonstrations and speeches. Filled with images from the archives of Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia Department of Records, and collections from around the country, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell illustrates how these two historic relics generate a sense of pride and patriotism set forth by the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
Poor Richard's Almanack
Author: Benjamin Franklin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Almanacs
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Almanacs
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Represent
Author: Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300208009
Category : African American art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Published on the occasion of the exhibition 'Represent: 200 years of African American art,' Philadelphia Museum of Art, January 10-April 5, 2015"--Title-page vers
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300208009
Category : African American art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Published on the occasion of the exhibition 'Represent: 200 years of African American art,' Philadelphia Museum of Art, January 10-April 5, 2015"--Title-page vers
A is for Art Museum
Author: Katy Friedland
Publisher: Temple University Press
ISBN: 9781592139637
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Presents a different word and work of art involving that word for each letter of the alphabet and invites young readers to answer questions about each work of art.
Publisher: Temple University Press
ISBN: 9781592139637
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Presents a different word and work of art involving that word for each letter of the alphabet and invites young readers to answer questions about each work of art.
Rookwood Pottery at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Author: Philadelphia Museum of Art
Publisher: Acc Us Distribution Book Title
ISBN: 9780876331675
Category : Art pottery, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Rookwood Pottery was probably the most famous company making art pottery in the United States in the late nineteenth century into the twentieth century, achieving an international reputation and consistently promoting artistic innovation. Proud that the pottery was 'an artist's studio, not a factory', Rookwood Pottery is known for its exceptionally fine glazes and successful experimental designs. By assimilating the strengths of myriad aesthetic movements from the American Art Pottery Movement to Art Nouveau and Art Deco, Rookwood Pottery encouraged decorators to try unusual subjects and to explore new techniques. Gerald and Virginia Gordon have created a magnificent collection fully representing all aspects of Rookwood pottery production, which they have generously given to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This museum has one of the finest and most comprehensive collections of Rookwood pottery in existence. Each piece is gloriously reproduced in colour. This collection has never before been pub
Publisher: Acc Us Distribution Book Title
ISBN: 9780876331675
Category : Art pottery, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Rookwood Pottery was probably the most famous company making art pottery in the United States in the late nineteenth century into the twentieth century, achieving an international reputation and consistently promoting artistic innovation. Proud that the pottery was 'an artist's studio, not a factory', Rookwood Pottery is known for its exceptionally fine glazes and successful experimental designs. By assimilating the strengths of myriad aesthetic movements from the American Art Pottery Movement to Art Nouveau and Art Deco, Rookwood Pottery encouraged decorators to try unusual subjects and to explore new techniques. Gerald and Virginia Gordon have created a magnificent collection fully representing all aspects of Rookwood pottery production, which they have generously given to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This museum has one of the finest and most comprehensive collections of Rookwood pottery in existence. Each piece is gloriously reproduced in colour. This collection has never before been pub
American Furniture, 1650-1840
Author: Alexandra Alevizatos Kirtley
Publisher: Highlights from the Philadelph
ISBN: 9780876332962
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"American Furniture, 1650-1840: Highlights from the Philadelphia Museum of Art show early American furniture participated in an international visual language. This volume provides an important resource for scholars of American furniture, illuminates the cultural and mercantile life of the fledgling nation, and offers a lively introduction to the donors, curators, and personalities who have shaped the institution from its earliest days to the present"--
Publisher: Highlights from the Philadelph
ISBN: 9780876332962
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"American Furniture, 1650-1840: Highlights from the Philadelphia Museum of Art show early American furniture participated in an international visual language. This volume provides an important resource for scholars of American furniture, illuminates the cultural and mercantile life of the fledgling nation, and offers a lively introduction to the donors, curators, and personalities who have shaped the institution from its earliest days to the present"--