Art - Conceptual

Arthur Danto's work has always affirmed a deep relationship between philosophy and art. These essays explore this relationship through a number of concrete cases in which either artists are driven by philosophical agendas or their art is seen as solving philosophical problems in visual...

Pictures to color and poems to read. I grew up in a safe place on the foot hills of Mount Shasta. Family and friends watched out for us, kept us busy. This book is inspired by my home stomping grounds, McCloud, California.Author: W. a....

London Chinatown on a Sunday afternoon in December. Photos of most of the restaurants. An art book with unusual formatting etcAuthor: Jasper JoffeISBN-10: 1541200845ISBN-13: 9781541200845Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/20/2016Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.72lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.62d

Author: MihoyoISBN-10: 000870581XISBN-13: 9780008705817Publisher: ExpanseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/13/2025Pages: 212Format: Paperback

An extensive look at Robert Ryman's formative work from the early 1960s, as well as his last series of paintings In the 1960s, Robert Ryman began to firmly establish the broad parameters of his radical and inventive practice. While he initially gained recognition for...

The long-anticipated second volume of James Lee Byars' wide-ranging oeuvreThe spiritually inclined work of American artist James Lee Byars (1932-97) ranged from highly refined objects to extremely minimal performance and events, and books, ephemera and correspondence that he distributed widely among friends and colleagues....

Thermostats programmed with AI text read as existential, oracular responses to a dramatically changing environmentIn response to the titular question, American artist Cooper Jacoby (born 1989) programs thermostats inserted into sculptures with continuously evolving text generated by AI. The tone of the narrative changes...

Deserted Places is an exploration of forgotten, lost places. The photographies are taken when almost no one is out, sometimes at night. The deserted places all have stories to tell. And when there is no one left to tell, only our imaginations tells us.Author:...

Phone, Email and Address Book. Small 5" x 8" size makes it easy to carry everywhere. Flexible glossy cover.Author: Lois' Address BooksISBN-10: 1726495442ISBN-13: 9781726495448Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/03/2018Pages: 56Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.12d

Fundamental questions of human existence in an age of crises. Survival is a common practice. We cannot do it alone--we need each other. We need tools and practices that help us to connect, understand, and build in this age of climate crisis, technological upheaval,...

This collection explores what Roland Barthes termed the 'autobiographical turn' in art, literature and critical theory since the mid-1960s. Through a variety of perspectives, it examines the relationship between work and life, notions of the 'self' and what autobiography might mean today.Author: Moran ShelegISBN-10:...

"Art Deco Reverie: Coloring the Opulence of the Roaring 1920s," is an artistic journey that transcends the boundaries of time, transporting you to the lavish and spirited era of the Jazz Age. In this art coloring book, we invite you to step into the...

Bridging Berlin, Germany and Tamale, Ghana, this collaborative program takes a scientific and humanistic approach to the future of coexistenceConceived as an exhibition and discourse program linking Germany and Ghana, Existing Otherwise brings together artists, choreographers, sustainable leadership thinkers and scientists to reflect on...

In the summer of 1970, the artist Les Levine arrived at the University of Toronto to take part in the installation of site-specific work on the quadrangle in front of the University's Hart House. The intended piece--construction materials hung from high-tension rope between campus...

Detailed cardistry / card flourish instructions for two 6 packet cutsA six packet hinge cut and another 6 packet display cut where the packets of cards go through a series of varied displays and packet transitions.Two high amplitude, modern card flourishes, described in the...

Using historical records to question what is remembered and what is forgotten, Strachan's culturally engaged practice spotlights the lost stories of the people of the African DiasporaThis monograph focuses on the inventive ways in which the Bahamian artist Tavares Strachan (born 1979) engages with...

Typography broken down into its most basic (and beautiful) forms to reveal the inherent voice within each shape.Inherent is a collection of concrete poems that uses poetic tools to reduce words and letters and characters to their structural components, celebrating the shapes we're used...

A study of controversy in the arts, and the extent to which such controversies are socially rather than just aesthetically conditioned. The collection pays special attention to the vested interests and the social dynamics involved, including class, religion, culture, and - above all -...

A fictional manual to help disrupt today's all-too-real energy and climate emergencies The Energy Emergency Repair Kit (E.E.R.K.) is a collaboratively-authored research-creation inter-vention that explores myriad ecological, cultural, and political resonances of the three concepts named in its title: energy, emergency, and repair. The...

A fresh look at Beuys' environmental work and the social change it continues to inspireGrounded in The Broad's collection of multiples by Joseph Beuys (1921-86), In Defense of Nature centers the German artist's commitment to environmental justice. The project traces Beuys' long history of...

In the ultimate homage to Claes Oldenburg, Alex Da Corte recreates his Mouse Museum project with his own unique twistDesigned as a "mutant facsimile" of the 1979 Rijksmuseum/Museum Ludwig catalog for Claes Oldenburg's Mouse Museum/Ray Gun Wing, Mouse Museum is a codex for the...

Microgroove continues John Corbett's exploration of diverse musics, with essays, interviews, and musician profiles that focus on jazz, improvised music, contemporary classical, rock, folk, blues, post-punk, and cartoon music. Corbett's approach to writing is as polymorphous as the music, ranging from oral history and...

Author: Abdullah Al SaadiISBN-10: 6148035677ISBN-13: 9786148035678Publisher: Kaph BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/24/2024Pages: 360Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.75lbsSize: 9.90h x 7.40w x 1.30d

The unattributed quote,"Writing about music is like dancing about architecture" is a clever and provocative observation. It invites us to think about both the relationships and the marked divisions between distinct artforms, while at the same time conjuring something impossible into existence: who can...

Scott Robertson returns with his much- anticipated third collection of sketches, clocking in at a whopping 451 drawings that are sure to amaze and inspire. After a brief hiatus from publishing, the acclaimed designer and best-selling author of How to Draw and How to...

Our homes contain us, but they are also within us. They can represent places to be ourselves, to recollect childhood memories, or to withdraw into adult spaces of intimacy; they can be sites for developing rituals, family relationships, and acting out cultural expectations. Like...

- In these booklets Marie-Sophie Beinke describe literally 'Things that cannot be put in words'. To be completed by the reader to his/her/their own desire, understanding and reflectionThings That Cannot Be Put Into Words is an artist's book written by Marie-Sophie Beinke and published...

Discover the Timeless Allure of Pin-Up Art Embark on a captivating journey with "The History of Pin-Ups: An Illustrated Guide Through Art, Meaning, Psychology, and Women Liberation," a comprehensive exploration of the enduring charm and cultural significance of pin-up art. This richly illustrated guide...

The work of New York-based artist Don Dudley (born 1930) represents a dialogue between the Minimalist practices of the American East and West Coasts in the 1960s and '70s, while simultaneously speaking to a new generation of artists who are re-examining perfectionist surfaces and...

Calle's seminal 1979 series of people sleeping in her bed: now in EnglishIn one of Sophie Calle's first artistic experiments, she invited friends, acquaintances and strangers to sleep in her bed. Twenty-seven people agreed, among them a baker, a babysitter, an actor, a journalist,...

A career-spanning survey of the adored French artist whose conceptual works explore the tensions between the observed, the reported, the secret and the unsaidThis volume accompanies the eponymous show at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, which is the first exhibition in North America...

Introduction to the Concept of Future Urban Streetwear Fashion: Fashion has always been a reflection of society's evolution. As technology rapidly advances, our vision of the future becomes more intertwined with science fiction and technological innovation. Future urban streetwear fashion represents this fusion, bringing...

Project: Collage is packed with great ideas for creating eye-catching collages, with 50 step-by-step projects to inspire you. Cut it, stick it, twist it! Collage is the art of reinvention, a magical and tactile process that invites you to collect, combine and transform existing...

Adult Coloring Book of Motivational Quotes for Recovery 40 Inspirational Recovery Quotes from the book The Sober Addict great for peaceful meditation, quiet pastime, art therapy and escapism full-size 8.5" x 11" pages single sided coloring pages to prevent bleed through perfect gift idea...

Leo Stein (1872-1947) was an influential art collector and critic. It has been Stein's ironic fate to be referred to as "Gertrude's brother," ironic as for many years he was her mentor and counsellor. The A-B-C of Aesthetics considers the field of aesthetics not...

In the 1960s and '70s, collaborations between artists and engineers led to groundbreaking innovations in multisensory performance art that continue to resonate today. In 1966, Billy Kl?ver and Fred Waldhauer, engineers at Bell Telephone Laboratories in New Jersey, teamed up with artists Robert Rauschenberg...

"Unlock Your Inner Artist: Embracing Creativity for Self-Empowerment" is an empowering guide that helps readers tap into their boundless creative energy and embrace their true artistic potential. Through thought-provoking exercises and practical advice, author Karl Royle guides readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery...

Vielfalt in der künstlerischen Forschung Dieses Buch versammelt die Ergebnisse des Octopus Programme - ein innovatives Fellowship im Bereich der künstlerischen Forschung. Es entstand ein internationales Netzwerk aus elf Institutionen, mit ausgewählten Teilnehmer: innen aus Europa, dem Mittelmeerraum und Afrika, mit zahlreichen Veranstaltungen, Workshops...

Art and literature have more to show us than simple appearances-they are our tools to capture and examine our experiences. Imagery in Art and Literature maps the common ground between the two, leading us into a deeper examination of familiar creative works. Through the...

This zentangle coloring book for stress relief is a beautiful coloring book of beautiful butterfly drawings. The book has 18 images that will provide you with hours of stress relief and relaxation. They are perfect for anyone who loves zentangle drawings. The pictures are...

The 40 unique detailed patterns are printed on large 8.5 x 11 high quality paper. Pages are printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Provides hours and hours of mindful calm, stress relief and creative expression. Appealing to all ages. Author:...

The Cathedral of Strasbourg and the Stonemasons of Germany is a book written by Albert G. Mackey. It is a detailed account of the construction of the Strasbourg Cathedral in France and the role played by the stonemasons of Germany in its creation. The...

The synthetic proposition examines the impact of Civil Rights, Black Power, the student, feminist and sexual-liberty movements on conceptualism and its legacies in the United States between the late 1960s and the 1990s. It focuses on the turn to political reference in practices originally...

This book exposes the reader to the world of visual art.Art is a byproduct of the artist's talent, concepts, beliefs, and perception. It is the creator's articulation of work based on knowledge, skill, experience, and passion.The images in this book are part of the...

The Art of Sea of Stars is a collection of artwork from the extremely successful role-playing game, created by Sabotage Studio and illustrated by concept artist Bryce Kho. Sea of Stars is the prequel to The Messenger, which won the prestigious award for 'Best...

This monograph gathers a series of works from German artist Maximilian Pr?er (born 1986) that analyze insect and animal behaviors and compare them to that of humans in an attempt to establish a direct link between the neurological structures of all creatures that live...

Unpublished archival material looking back on one of the most far-reaching avant-garde art movements in mid-century EuropeThe ZERO avant-garde movement was founded in D?seldorf in the 1950s by Heinz Mack and Otto Piene, who called it "a zone of silence and pure possibilities for...

Be a hopeful traveler. Someone who understands that life is more about the journey than the destination. This books explores those themes through short essays, poetry, original art, and photography. All written and created by the author. Author: Topher KearbyISBN-10: 8218378928ISBN-13: 9798218378929Publisher: Topher Kearby...

Draw It With Me - Creating Character Designs with Impact at the Heart of Your Story bridges the gap between the technique of drawing unique characters and the theory of solid character design as it relates to varying story genres. From award-winning writer and...

Hirst's latest project challenges art collectors to decide between NFTs and physical artworks, with surprising resultsFor the conceptual project The Currency, British artist Damien Hirst (born 1965) created 10,000 NFTs corresponding to 10,000 of his original artworks: painted with his signature enamel dots and...