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Vendor: Elie Faure
History of art; Volume 2
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...- $26.95
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Vendor: Beardsley Aubrey
Under the Hill: And Other Essays in Prose and Verse
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...- $17.95
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Vendor: Beardsley Aubrey
Under the Hill: And Other Essays in Prose and Verse
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...- $30.95
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Vendor: Pedro Joseph Lemos
Applied Art: Drawing, Painting, Design And Handicraft
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...- $38.95
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Vendor: James Thomson
The City of Dreadful Night: And Other Poems
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...- $31.95
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Vendor: Arthur Thomson
A Handbook of Anatomy for Art Students
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...- $27.95
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Vendor: William Watson
Advanced Textile Design
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...- $26.95
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Vendor: Robert Alexander Peddie
Fifteenth-Century Books: A Guide to Their Identification
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...- $15.95
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Vendor: Judith Zausner
The Creative Landscape of Aging: Essays Interviews Photographs
The Creative Landscape of Aging, winner of the 2015 National Mature Media Award, presents compelling essays that explore the power and grace of creativity and aging from an intimate perspective. Includes a series of interviews with successful older visual artists such as Judith Leiber,...- $35.96
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Vendor: Pam Gresham
Basic Chip Carving with Pam Gresham
A method of study that will allow the beginner to learn the fundamentals of chip carving, and help the more advanced carver to hone their skills. The ordered exercises will build your skill and knowledge of chip carving, beginning with the most basic cuts...- $14.99
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Vendor: Doris Sommer
The Work of Art in the World: Civic Agency and Public Humanities
Celebrating art and interpretation that take on social challenges, Doris Sommer steers the humanities back to engagement with the world. The reformist projects that focus her attention develop momentum and meaning as they circulate through society to inspire faith in the possible. Among the...- $102.95
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Vendor: Michael Symonds
The Appeal of Art in Modernity
This book explores the place of art in the modern world, but instead of asking what art is, it begins with the question of art's appeal in modernity. Why is the appellation 'art' so desired for movies, food, and fashion, for example? Why is...- $190.00
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Vendor: Steven Johnson
The New York Schools of Music and the Visual Arts
Musicians and artists have always shared mutual interests and exchanged theories of art and creativity. This exchange climaxed just after World War II, when a group of New York-based musicians, including John Cage, Morton Feldman, Earle Brown, and David Tudor, formed friendships with a...- $190.00
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Vendor: Wayne M. Bryant
Bisexual Characters in Film: From Ana's to Zee
How far have we progressed from the days when showing a film such as Jack Smith's Flaming Creatures landed the cinema's programmer, projectionist, and ticket taker in jail? What are some of the hidden clues modern audiences are overlooking in older films that suggest...- $190.00
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Vendor: Natalya Lusty
Surrealism, Feminism, Psychoanalysis
How did women Surrealists such as Leonora Carrington and Claude Cahun take up the question of female identity in terms of their own aesthetic and intellectual practice? What was the response of women analysts such as Joan Riviere to Freud's psychoanalytic construction of femininity?...- $200.00
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Vendor: Brunella Antomarini
Aesthetics in Present Future: The Arts and the Technological Horizon
The theme of Aesthetics in Present Future concerns the new chances the arts have and the deep changes they are undergoing, due to the new media, and the digital world in which we are growingly immersed. That this world is to be understood from...- $100.00
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Vendor: British Museum
The Making of the Albukhary Foundation Gallery of the Islamic World
This highly illustrated publication details the concepts, construction and design of the new Albukhary Foundation Gallery of the Islamic World at the British Museum. The book outlines not only the history of the extremely rich and varied collection of Islamic material culture at the...- $60.00
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Vendor: Boston Emmanuel College
Herman Trunk: Catholic Modernist
Herman Trunk was among a large group of New York modernists experimenting in abstraction between the Wars. Like many artists from this group, Trunk was a recognized and visible artist in New York during the 1920s and 30s, but his legacy as a contributor...- $18.42
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Vendor: John Luther Langworthy
The Aeroplane Boys Flight
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...- $32.95
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Vendor: Paul a. Schroeder
Tomas Gutierrez Alea: The Dialectics of a Filmmaker
Schroeder offers a thorough introduction to the films of Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Cuba's leading filmmaker, covering all 12 of Alea's feature films and examining in depth his three best films within the context of revolutionary Cuba.Author: Paul a. SchroederISBN-10: 0415936640ISBN-13: 9780415936644Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/20/2002Pages:...- $190.00
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Vendor: Alan Scott
Georg Simmel: Rembrandt: An Essay in the Philosophy of Art
First published in 1916 in German, this important work has never been translated into English--until now. Simmel attacks such questions as "What do we see in a work of Art?" and "What do Rembrandt's portraits tell us about human nature?" This is a major...- $190.00
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Vendor: Tasos Zembylas
Artistic Practices: Social Interactions and Cultural Dynamics
Art matters. It affects us in our daily lives and is full of meanings that are valuable to all of us. As a catalyst for social interactions, art may either cause public conflict and create dissensions or facilitate mutual understanding and strengthen collective bonds....- $200.00
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Vendor: George Hagman
The Artist's Mind: A Psychoanalytic Perspective on Creativity, Modern Art and Modern Artists
This book examines how contemporary psychoanalytic theory provides insight into understanding the psychological sources of modern art.Author: George HagmanISBN-10: 0415467063ISBN-13: 9780415467063Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/24/2010Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.60d- $51.99
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Vendor: Walter Goebel
Beyond the Black Atlantic: Relocating Modernization and Technology
Debates about the 'Black Atlantic' have alerted us to an experience of modernization that diverges from the dominant Western narratives of globalization and technological progress. This outstanding volume expands the concept of the Black Atlantic by reaching beyond the usual African-American focus of the...- $190.00
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Vendor: Paul Rodgers
Crossing Design Boundaries: Proceedings of the 3rd Engineering & Product Design Education International Conference, 15-16 September 2005, Edinburgh, U
This book presents over 100 papers from the 3rd Engineering & Product Design Education International Conference dedicated to the subject of exploring novel approaches in product design education. The theme of the book is "Crossing Design Boundaries" which reflects the editors' wish to incorporate...- $350.00
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Vendor: Dana Arnold
Biographies & Space: Placing the Subject in Art and Architecture
Bringing together a collection of high-profile authors, Biographies and Space presents essays exploring the relationship between biography and space and how specific subjects are used as a means of explaining sets of social, cultural and spatial relationships.Biographical methods of historical investigation can bring out...- $200.00
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Vendor: Paul Allen Miller
Latin Erotic Elegy: An Anthology and Reader
Miller offers a complete course on the Latin erotic elegists, helping to trace the genre's rise and fall, and to understand its relation to the changes that marked the collapse of the Roman republic and the founding of the empire.Author: Paul Allen MillerISBN-10: 0415243718ISBN-13:...- $190.00
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Vendor: Carol Martin
A Sourcebook on Feminist Theatre and Performance: On and Beyond the Stage
This work is a unique collection of key articles on feminist theatre and performance form The Drama Review (TDR). Carol Martin juxtaposes theory and practice to provide an exceptionally comprehensive overview of the development of feminist theatre. This outstanding collection includes key texts by...- $190.00
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Vendor: Charlotte Canning
Feminist Theatres in the USA: Staging Women's Experience
Feminist Theaters in the USA is a fresh, informative portrait of a key era in feminist and theater history It is vital reading for feminist students, theater historians and theater practitioners. Their continued movement forward will be challenged and enriched by this timely look...- $190.00
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Vendor: Vincent DuBois
Culture as a Vocation: Sociology of Career Choices in Cultural Management
Vocational occupations are attractive not so much for their material rewards as for the prestige and self-fulfillment they confer. They require a strong personal commitment, which can be subjectively experienced in terms of passion and selflessness. The choice of a career in the cultural...- $55.99
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Vendor: Tanure Ojaide
The Literature and Arts of the Niger Delta
This book examines the depiction of the Delta region of Nigeria through literature and other cultural art forms.The Niger Delta has been thrust into the global limelight due to resource extraction and conflict, but it is also a region with a rich culture, environment,...- $190.00
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Vendor: D. Venkat Rao
India, Europe and the Question of Cultural Difference: The Apeiron of Relations
This volume critically engages with the question of cultural difference and the idea of living with diversity in the context of India and Europe. It looks at certain essential European categories of learning such as art, nature, the human, literature, relation, philosophy, and the...- $190.00
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Vendor: Beatriz Gonzalez Moreno
Painting Words: Aesthetics and the Relationship Between Image and Text
Painting Words: Aesthetics and the Relationship between Image and Text addresses the importance of dialogue between art and literature, text and image in our image-saturated era. In a globalized world, isolation and compartmentalization hinder us back, whereas the Romantic idea of belonging urges us...- $190.00
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Vendor: Adriana Teodorescu
Death in Contemporary Popular Culture
With intense and violent portrayals of death becoming ever more common on television and in cinema and the growth of death-centric movies, series, texts, songs, and video clips attracting a wide and enthusiastic global reception, we might well ask whether death has ceased to...- $200.00
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Vendor: Patricia Townsend
Creative States of Mind: Psychoanalysis and the Artist's Process
Drawing on interviews with professional artists, this book takes the reader inside the creative process. The author, an artist and a psychotherapist, uses psychoanalytic theory to shed light on fundamental questions such as the origin of new ideas and the artist's state of mind...- $48.99
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Vendor: Milena Ivanova
The Aesthetics of Science: Beauty, Imagination and Understanding
This volume builds on two recent developments in philosophy on the relationship between art and science: the notion of representation and the role of values in theory choice and the development of scientific theories. Its aim is to address questions regarding scientific creativity and...- $160.00
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Vendor: Donald Langmead
Frank Lloyd Wright: A Bio-Bibliography
Frank Lloyd Wright is one of the 20th century's best-known architects. Over 40 years after his death, historical and critical comment and debate are increasing and controversy continues to surround him. This volume is a chronologically arranged, annotated bibliography of English- and foreign-language sources...- $95.00
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Vendor: Yvonne Duplessis
Surrealism
Duplessis provides a historical introduction to surrealism and examines its techniques and its use in poetry, painting, architecture, and theatre.Author: Yvonne Duplessis,Yves Duplessis,UnknownISBN-10: 0313201102ISBN-13: 9780313201103Publisher: PraegerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/09/1978Pages: 162Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.74lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.44d- $75.00
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Vendor: Darren Hudson Hick
Artistic License: The Philosophical Problems of Copyright and Appropriation
The art scene today is one of appropriation--of remixing, reusing, and recombining the works of other artists. From the musical mash-ups of Girl Talk to the pop-culture borrowings of Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons, it's clear that the artistic landscape is shifting--which leads to...- $32.00
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Vendor: Vincent Lemire
Jerusalem 1900: The Holy City in the Age of Possibilities
Perhaps the most contested patch of earth in the world, Jerusalem's Old City experiences consistent violent unrest between Israeli and Palestinian residents, with seemingly no end in sight. Today, Jerusalem's endless cycle of riots and arrests appears intractable--even unavoidable--and it looks unlikely that harmony...- $48.00
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Vendor: Charles Pickert
The Art Of Graining: How Acquired And How Produced. With Description Of Colors And Their Applications
The Art Of Graining: How Acquired And How Produced. With Description Of Colors And Their Applications. With Lithographic Illustrations Of The Various Woods Used In Interior Finishing. This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the...- $9.00
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Vendor: Michael Biggs
The Routledge Companion to Research in the Arts
The Routledge Companion to Research in the Arts is a major collection of new writings on research in the creative and performing arts by leading authorities from around the world. It provides theoretical and practical approaches to identifying, structuring and resolving some of the...- $300.00
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Vendor: Pat Jobe
The Love of Clouds: Observations and Gratitude for the Sky
The Love of Clouds is a collection of cloud photographs, paintings, verses, and short reflections inspired by the art and wonder of the sky. Created by Regina Burchett and Pat Jobe, the book offers a quiet delight to anyone who cherishes clouds and finds...- $17.00
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Vendor: Kevin Greig
A Festschrift for George Anthony Maxwell
George Anthony Maxwell was a celebrated Scottish heraldic artist and was widely acclaimed for his digital applications of heraldry in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. By taking modern approaches to the creation of heraldic art, he made waves in the Scots Heraldry...- $32.00
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Vendor: Lady Victoria Rose
A Fairy Guide to Lake Atitlan, Guatemala: A Journey into the Jungle
A Fairy CottageA Lake in a JungleA Paradise of Coffee & ButterfliesWelcome to Lake Atitlan!Settle in with some dark chocolate and a café latte to enjoy this peek at an oft overlooked vacation spot, perfect for cultural studies, creative retreats, or just a little...- $13.95
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Vendor: Angelise M. Rouse
Color Me Brown: Best Friends Edition Coloring Book: Best Friends Edition
Color Me Brown: Best Friend Edition is a joyful coloring book celebrating the power of friendship, confidence, and creativity among girls and teens. Every page captures the special bond between best friends-the laughter, shared dreams, and moments that make growing up together unforgettable.Filled with...- $12.99
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Vendor: Andrianov Ivan
Eduard Artemyev's music for Tarkovsky's films
My analysis of Artemiev's music for three of Tarkovsky's films led me to the following conclusions. The first and perhaps most important is the realisation of the role played by the director as co-composer in this case. Tarkovsky influenced almost all parameters of the...- $47.00
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Vendor: Shannon Amidon
Cycles of Creation: Five Years of The Verdancy Project
Cycles of Creation: 5 Years of The Verdancy Project is a vibrant anthology celebrating the first five years of The Verdancy Project, a unique artist residency rooted in nature and community in the Pacific Northwest.This richly illustrated book features work from 35 artists, writers,...- $20.00
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Vendor: E. W. G
Hair and barber college Story-The next level: The Next Level
"If you loved Barbershop, this is the book for you." James the owner of a local barbershop, is presented with an opportunity to purchase a Hair & Barber College. Excited about this new venture, James brings along his four co-workers from his barbershop. As...- $32.95
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Vendor: Patrick Murphy
One Thirty Three One
The seeds for this book were sown as daily devotional texts for my boys and a few of their friends, fondly known as the "young men." Once a week, I'd include a simple, old-school sketch-hand-drawn with ink pens and Sharpie markers. Over time, the...- $37.99
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Art Books
Art books are collections of written content and visual imagery that focus on various aspects of art, including history, techniques, movements, artists, and specific mediums. Art books serve as valuable resources for art enthusiasts, students, professionals, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the diverse world of art.
One of the fundamental purposes of art books is to provide an in-depth exploration of different art movements throughout history. These books cover significant periods such as the Renaissance, Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, and contemporary art, shedding light on the context, characteristics, and prominent artists within each movement. By studying these books, readers gain an understanding of the evolution of art and how societal, political, and cultural influences shape artistic expression. Art books also offer valuable insights into the lives and works of celebrated artists. Biographies and monographs provide detailed examinations of individual artists, offering glimpses into their personal lives, inspirations, techniques, and artistic philosophies. Through these publications, readers can delve into the fascinating stories behind the masterpieces and better understand the motivations and creative processes of these iconic figures.
Moreover, art books often showcase various artistic techniques, mediums, and materials. From painting and sculpture to printmaking and photography, these books offer valuable instructional content, step-by-step demonstrations, and practical tips to artists looking to enhance their skills. They can be instrumental for both beginners and experienced artists, providing inspiration and guidance on aspects like composition, color theory, perspective, and more. Beyond historical and instructional content, art books offer a curated selection of images, showcasing artworks from renowned museums, private collections, and exhibitions. These visual collections allow readers to appreciate the diversity and brilliance of artistic creations firsthand, with high-quality reproductions that capture the nuances, textures, and details of the original works.
Art books serve as valuable resources for individuals interested in exploring different facets of art. Offering historical context, biographical insights, instructional content, and visual collections, these books provide readers with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the artistic world. Whether as educational tools, sources of inspiration, or cherished collectors' items, art books contribute significantly to the enrichment of art lovers and the wider cultural community.
Popular Art Books
Art books are a beloved category among book enthusiasts, offering an exploration of various art forms, artists, movements, and techniques. With their striking visuals and insightful texts, art books have a universal appeal that transcends cultural boundaries. Within this vast collection, there are several popular books that have captured the hearts and minds of readers around the world. Let's delve into some of these captivating titles.
1. "The Story of Art" by E.H. Gombrich: Widely considered a masterpiece in art education, this book presents a comprehensive overview of art history. Gombrich's engaging writing style and accessible language make it an ideal choice for beginners and experienced art lovers alike.
2. "Ways of Seeing" by John Berger: This seminal work explores the ways in which we perceive and interpret art. Berger's thought-provoking essays, combined with captivating imagery, challenge traditional notions of art and offer a fresh perspective on the subject.
These are just a few examples of the popular books within the art book collection. Whether you are an art enthusiast, a student, or simply someone who appreciates beauty, there is an art book out there that will captivate and inspire you with its stunning visuals and profound insights.
What sets White Rain Book House apart from other bookstores is its commitment to acquiring rare and limited-edition art books. Acquiring these treasures is an incredibly meticulous process, involving extensive research, collaborations with reputable publishers and dealers, and attending art fairs and exhibitions to ensure a distinctive collection that cannot be found elsewhere. Art collectors and aficionados flock to White Rain Book House, knowing they can find unique editions that enhance their collections and deepen their knowledge of the art world.

