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The Invention of Art: A Cultural History (Paperback)

With The Invention of Art,Larry Shiner challenges our conventional understandings of art and asks us to reconsider its history entirely,arguing that the category of fine art is a modern invention—that the lines drawn between art and craft resulted from key social transformations in Europe during the long eighteenth century. "Shiner spent over a decade honing what he calls 'a brief history of the idea of art.' This carefully prepared and—given the extent and complexity of what he's

The French Riviera: A Cultural History (Paperback)

The French Riviera conjures up images of yachts on an azure blue sea; the dark green of pines and swaying palms; sports cars on the Corniche roads; the Monte Carlo casino and the Cannes film festival. But as Julian Hale reveals in this fascinating volume,there is another Riviera. Above Monaco towers a ruined reminder of Roman power,the Emperor Augustus' Trophy of the Alps. Monuments to Napoleon and Maginot Line forts testify to turbulent times,while statues and gravestones recall the belle Epoque. Church

Two-Part Invention: The Story of a Marriage (Paperback)

The author recounts her life,her relationship with her husband,and his death

The Curious History of the Crossword (Paperback)

marks the 100th anniversary of the crossword puzzle. Journalist Arthur Wynne had wanted to devise a new game for the back of the newspaper back in ,so he created a diamond grid and called it a “Word-Cross,” and thus the first crossword puzzle was born. Editor and crossword constructor Ben Tausig examines the curious history of the world’s most addictive game and its unusual upbringing. Accompanied by 100 unique and challenging puzzles from the past 100 years,he examines the evo

20 Fine Art Hardback & Paperback books Art History Oil & Watercolours Gallery Exhibits

20 Fine Art Hardback & Paperback books Art History Oil & Watercolours Gallery Exhibits They are all types of art books from watercolour to fine art oil paints Some of the books cover the history of art and the artists Biography and work There are even some learn to paint books too A super collection Can deliver in Hull or you can collect Ad ID: Delivery Services Consumer Credit

10 Fine Art Hardback & Paperback books Art History Oil & Watercolours Gallery Exhibits

10 Fine Art Hardback & Paperback books Art History Oil & Watercolours Gallery Exhibits They are all types of art books from watercolour to fine art oil paints Also some of the books cover the history of art and the artists A super collection Can deliver in Hull or you can collect Ad ID:

Cultural History of Reading [2 volumes]

Cultural History of Reading [2 volumes]: What is it about some books that makes them timeless Cultural History of Reading looks at books from their earliest beginnings through the present day, in both the U.S. and regions all over the world. Not only fiction and literature, but religious works, dictionaries, scientific works, and home guides such as Mrs. Beeton's all have had an impact on not only their own time and place, but continue to capture the attention of readers today. Volume 1 examines the history of books in regions throughout the world, identifying both literature and nonfiction that was influenced by cultural events of its time. Volume 2 identifies books from the pre-colonial era to the present day that have had lasting significance in the United States. History students and book lovers alike will enjoy discovering the books that have impacted our world.

Natural and Moral History of the Indies (Paperback)

The Natural and Moral History of the Indies,the classic work of New World history originally published by Jose de Acosta in ,is now available in the first new English translation to appear in several hundred years. A Spanish Jesuit,Acosta produced this account by drawing on his own observations as a missionary in Peru and Mexico,as well as from the writings of other missionaries,naturalists,and soldiers who explored the region during the sixteenth century. One of the first comprehensiv

Eight books about the history, art and archaeology of the

1. Jaromir Malek - ‘De Bakermat der Beschaving’. In Dutch. Uitgeverij M & P Weert. pp. 24.8 x 32.8 cm. As good as new. Bound with dust jacket. History2. Evelyn Rossiter -‘Het Egyptische Dodeenboek: Beroemde Egyptische Papyri’. In Dutch. Atrium. pp. 27 x32 cm. As good as new. Bound with dust jacket. History/religion.3. Mary Barnett - ‘Goden en Mythen van de Egyptenaren’. In Dutch. ADC. pp. 24.3 x 31.1 cm. As good as new. Bound. History4. Brega Isabella - ‘Egypte’. In Dutch. R&B. pp. 24.8 x 31 cm. In very good condition. Bound. History5. Jaromir Malek - ‘In de Schaduw van de Piramiden: Egypte ten tijde van het Oude Koninkrijk’.In Dutch. Phoenix. pp. 23.5 x 30.8 cm. In very good condition. Bound. History6.J.-F. Champollion - ‘Panthéon Egyptien’. In French. Inter-Livres x 26.8 cm. In very good condition. Bound with dust jacket. Religion in Old Egypt. 7. ’De Kunstenaars van de Farao's’. Exhibition guide published by Réunion des Musées Nationaux België for the occasion of the exhibition in Brussels, Paris and Turin with the same name. pp. 22 x 28 cm. Paperback. 8. ’Reines d'Egypte’ - Compiled by Christiane Ziegler. Exhibition guide published by the Grimaldo Forum in Monaco. pp. As good as new. Bound. History Read More

The Cultural Turn in U. S. History Past, Present, and Future

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: James W Cook Lawrence B Glickman Michael O Malley, PUBLISHER: University of Chicago Press, NA Buy Now

A Social and Cultural History of Early Modern France

William Beik great source for history modules on early modern france (key textbook for Uni of Leeds 2nd year module Most Christian Kings)

The Penguin History of Britain: The Struggle for Mastery: Britain Paperback – 26 Aug

Second Hand, in very good condition other than some general wear and tear Needed as a first year history student Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Medieval Warfare: History of the Art of War, Volume III

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Delbruck, Hans / Delbr'uck / Renfroe, Walter J., PUBLISHER: University of Nebraska Press, From the eighth century through the Middle Ages feudalism determined the nature of European warfare. "Medieval Warfare" begins in the time of Charlemagne, who maintained a military system of freemen and of vassals bound to him in service for lands granted in fief. These pages are crowded with recreations of famous events like the Battle of Hastings and movements like the Crusades; with the brightest flowers of knighthood, and with the mercenary grandeur of Byzantium. Hans Delbruck shows how feudal military organization varied in different countries and why the knightly forces could not hold up against the barbarous Normans. He studies military developments in the kingdoms that rose with the collapse of the Carolingian Empire, as well as the trend toward mercenary armies. When the Swiss peasants, forming the first true infantry, defeated the Burgundian knights in the fourteenth century, the era of modern warfare had begun.

Cultural Criticism: A Primer of Key Concepts (Paperback)

In this guide to cultural criticism,Arthur Asa Berger presents complex concepts in jargon-free language,making the book an ideal introductory text. It covers the key theorists,concepts,and subject areas,from literary,sociological and psychoanalytical theories of semiotics and Marxism. Berger brings cultural criticism to life by making these theories relevant to see students' lives. Illustrating his explanations with excerpts from classic works,Berger gives readers a sense of the style of important

Heaven On Earth The Official History of Reading F.C. - Paperback Book

Good condition apart from very slight fold in one corner of the front cover. I will be ignoring any silly offers, the price is as stated on this listing. Collection Basingstoke. Ad ID:

Art in the round (African cultural Craft)

A lovely 3D Art in the round (African cultural Craft) 15 inches length Experiences one of the best Global westwoods Crafts (Wood Sculpturing) We Specialized (promice) And Sale.Royal Throne Chairs.Carved Wooden Doors.Mask Wooden.Effigies (Wooden).Abstract Wooden Artworks.Relief Wooden Artworks.Club Symbols And Logos.Arts in the Round (3D).Ife And Any Types Of Cultural Artworks.Wooden Plagues/Awards.Crystal Plagues/Awards.Office Stamps... for more pictures and information you can contacts us on our Email thank you!! Read more

The Art of the Ninja! (Paperback)

As Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles emerge from the shadows,they need children to help them complete their adventures. This doodle book,which hits shelves in time for Michael Bay'sTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie,encourages boys and girls ages 3 to 7 to use their imaginations to finish scenes and create characters. A sheet featuring more than 50 stickers adds to the excitement.

THE INVENTION THAT CHANGED THE WORLD The Story of Radar

By Robert Buderi Paperback in good condition 478 pages Read More

Craftivism: The Art of Craft and Activism (Paperback)

Craftivism is a worldwide movement that operates at the intersection where craft and activism meet; Craftivism the book is full of inspiration for crafters who want to create works that add to the greater good. With interviews and profiles of craftivists who are changing the world with their art,and through examples that range from community embroidery projects,stitching in prisons,revolutionary ceramics,AIDS activism,yarn bombing,and crafts that facilitate personal growth,Craftivism

The Art of Making Armour paperback book by Rob Valentine in

A Craftman's guide to creating authentic armour reproductions, published by American Literary Press in . Rob Valentine hand crafts armour and his armour has featured in films, a television series, commercials, and his work can also be seen in the medieval jousting dinner shows held in the Excalibur Hotel in Las Vegas. His guide shows,by the use of black and white photos with minimal text, the detailed steps taken to produce different pieces of armour. A paperback book containing 90 pages. Used but in good condition.

History of Art 27 art books from prehistoric through to Cubism

A lovely collection of Art books in very good condition. All 26 books with gorgeous dust cover. The complete history Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

The Cultural Construction of the British World (Hardcover)

This book brings together original research by eleven distinguished historians who explore the cultural factors that helped to build and sustain a British world-system between the eighteenth and twentieth centuries. Taking an expansive view of culture,the book considers such ranging topics as images of nakedness,transnational networks,literary criticism,travel narratives,humanitarianism,legal cultures,anti-slavery,visions of capitalism,and household possessions. Collectively,these chapters demonst

Art for Equality: The NAACP's Cultural Campaign for Civil

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the nation's oldest civil rights organization,having dedicated itself to the fight for racial equality since . While the group helped achieve substantial victories in the courtroom,the struggle for civil rights extended beyond gaining political support. It also required changing social attitudes. The NAACP thus worked to alter existing prejudices through the production of art that countered racist depictions of African American

The Traditions of Invention: Romanian Ethnic and Social

Based on hundreds of primary sources in a wide range of languages,this book offers a reevaluation of Romanian images of self and other,as well as of foreign images of the country and people. A nuanced and historically-grounded contribution to the lively debates over Balkanism,Orientalism and identities in Romania and in Europe as a whole.

The Knights Templar: A Secret History (Paperback)

History,legend and conspiracy meet in the tales of the Knights Templar. Warriors,bankers,magicians and heretics,they were officially disbanded in ,but they continue to influence the world to the present day. Within these pages,readers will discover not only the warrior monks of the Crusades,but also the legends and rumors of later ages. What secret did the Templars uncover beneath the Temple of Solomon,and how did it make them so powerful that kings and Popes feared them? What is their link to t

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