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En el dilatado paisaje artístico argentino de los años 2000, múltiples producciones evocan un cúmulo de recuerdos, desechos, resabios, dones y herencias con los que convivimos todos los días.
Son investigaciones estéticas que se enfocan tanto en recónditos universos personales como en nuestros consumos más anónimos y compulsivos. Se interrogan acerca de lo que hacemos con las cosas existentes, cómo reinterpretamos aquellas cargas y tesoros...
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"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 and personal growth. This book empowers individuals to break free from self-doubt, unleash their creative genius, and...
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"Sculpting Civilization" invites readers on a visual and intellectual journey through the ancient world, exploring the evolution and diversity of sculpture as a profound form of artistic expression. From the earliest forms to the heights of Greek and Roman mastery, the book unveils the cultural narratives and aesthetic ideals sculpted into the fabric of ancient civilizations. Through insightful narratives and visual exploration, readers gain a deep...
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The rich artistic traditions of Indigenous peoples in Australasia, encompassing the Aboriginal art of Australia and Maori art of New Zealand, represent a profound connection to land, culture, and spirituality. These art forms have deep roots in the ancient narratives and traditions of these Indigenous communities, serving as a visual language that transcends time and encapsulates the diverse experiences of the First Nations people. This exploration...
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101 Textures in Graphite & Charcoal is a must-have resource for all graphite and charcoal artists. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on drawing key textures you'd find in any illustration. Accurately rendering surfaces and textures is one of the most challenging aspects of working with graphite pencil and charcoal. 101 Textures in Graphite & Charcoal provides artists with step-by-step instructions for learning how to draw a wide variety...
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This book explores the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Enveloped in the mists of time, these legendary gardens have captured the imaginations of scholars, poets, and dreamers for centuries. The allure surrounding the Hanging Gardens lies not only in their supposed architectural marvel but also in the enigmatic origins and elusive existence that continue to spark debates among historians and archaeologists....
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Step into the mesmerizing world of paper marbling with "From Water to Art." Discover the secrets of this ancient technique as you embark on a journey of creativity and self-expression.This comprehensive guide delves deep into the art and craft of paper marbling, offering a treasure trove of techniques, tips, and inspiration. From ink preparation to mesmerizing patterns, you'll learn the foundations of marbling and unlock your artistic potential.Explore...
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Jennifer Ruiz Diaz is fast-becoming one of the most-popular models in the world. Already a household name in Latin America, it is only a matter of time before she leaves an unforgettable mark in the rest of the world. With her growing celebrity status, Jennifer Ruiz Diaz decided to let the world in on what her followers already are well aware of in the form of Welcome To My World, her first book. This book contains a collection of photos of Jennifer...
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"When billionaire philanthropist and art collector Robson Blake hires Sophie Medina to take photographs for him, she doesn't expect to show up and find her client dead. It seems he was the victim of a burglary gone wrong. But why was his state-of-the-art security system turned off . . . and why, in a house full of priceless Old Masters, is the only thing missing a beautiful but insignificant Ukrainian religious icon? Before long, Sophie finds herself...
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From Lisa Congdon, bestselling author of Whatever You Are, Be a Good One, this lovely new book invites readers to dip into the many joys of swimming. Congdon brings her personal passion as a lifelong swimmer to this beautiful and thoughtful celebration of getting in the water. Hand-lettered inspirational quotes, watercolor portraits paired with real people's personal stories, illustrated collections of vintage objects-colorful swim caps, bathing suits...
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This book looks into Babylon's genesis taking us back to the third millennium BCE when the Akkadian Empire, under the rule of Sargon the Great, laid the foundation for the city-state. Sargon, a charismatic and ambitious leader, sought to consolidate his dominion over the fertile lands between the twin rivers. In this political tapestry, a settlement known as Eridu would play a pivotal role.
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This is a collection of stories and art work from the career of a middle school art teacher in New York City. These stories by the author and creations by his students create a picture of what he experienced teaching kids in an inner-City school about art and life, which allowed them to bring their impressive talents to the foreground and help them develop greater self-esteem and appreciation of creativity.
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A color page with my step by step visual guide. I'll show you the steps to creating a finished drawing of ginseng using only an outline to get started.My email contact information and a link to the image file is included so you can request or print more copies of the outline at no extra charge.
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This illustrated study of Renaissance Nuremberg explores the city's social and artistic history through the sixteenth century and beyond.
The German city of Nuremberg reached the height of its artistic brilliance during the Renaissance, becoming one of the foremost cultural centers in all of Europe by 1500. Nuremberg was the home of painter Albrecht Dürer, whose creative genius inspired generations of German artists. However, Dürer was only one...
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Not to worry, a book on anxiety is finally here! A clever antidote to everyday angst, this illustrated book captures universal truths and comforting revelations about being human. Artist Catherine Lepage uses her wry humor to help us see that "thinly sliced and illustrated, emotions are much easier to digest."
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Mary Cassatt knew from a young age that she wanted to make her living as an artist. She persuaded her parents to send her to the prestigious Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts at age fifteen, and by age twenty, she had moved abroad to begin her painting career. After several years of study and success, she found her rightful place among the Impressionists, becoming their first and only female American member.
Illustrated with Cassatt's own work...
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At age ten, Mar�a Montoya Mart�nez was stricken with smallpox. Near death, she lay limply in her mother's arms, unable even to swallow the herbal teas offered her. All the attempts to revive her seemed to have failed. Trying one last remedy, her aunt and mother filled the hearth with thick green cedar boughs and smoked the room, waving the fumes towards the sick little girl. Mar�a's mother desperately prayed to Santo Ni�o, the...
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Découvrez la magie de la composition et de la perspective avec Shirish. Apprenez à dessiner des esquisses étonnamment amusantes en utilisant des techniques faciles à utiliser, mais puissantes, pour des compositions solides et une perspective précise. Apprenez les bases de la perspective comme l'horizon, le point de fuite et le plan de l'image. Apprenez à dessiner en utilisant la perspective à un, deux, trois et même cinq points de fuite! Apprenez...
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Master Minds: Creativity in Picasso's & Husain's Paintings The book, "Master Minds: Creativity in Picasso's and Husain's Paintings", is a projection of master minds in the field of art. It reveals about the creative works of art that are not just show pieces to adorn rich homes, museums and art galleries but to bring awareness about human attitude and cultural heritage. The projection of these works of art could lead to international integration and...
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