Arts & Photography: History & Criticism

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A Fable of Modern Art
by Dore Ashton - University of California Press , 1991
Ashton's analysis of modern art grows out of a consideration of Balzac's brilliant and little known 'philosophic' story The Unknown Masterpiece in which the concerns of Cézanne, Picasso, and the abstract expressionists are strikingly prefigured.
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A History of Sculpture
by Harold North Fowler - MacMillan , 1916
A sketch of the history of sculpture from the beginnings of civilization to the present day. The author attempted no detailed criticism. A brief description of the materials and methods employed in sculpture is contained in the Introduction.
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A Text-book of the History of Architecture
by Alfred D. F. Hamlin - Longmans, Green, & Co. , 1909
The aim of this book was to sketch the various periods and styles of architecture with the broadest possible strokes, and to mention the most important works of each period or style. Extreme condensation of architectural history was necessary.
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A Text-Book of the History of Painting
by John C. Van Dyke - Longmans, Green and Co , 1909
This textbook provides concise history of painting for class-room use in schools and colleges. It is given a short critical estimate of the individual painter and his rank among the painters of his time rather than the detailed facts of his life.
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Greek Art from Prehistoric to Classical
by Michael Norris, at al. - Metropolitan Museum of Art , 2001
This book was designed not only to introduce a collection of Greek art to teachers and their students, but also to provide them with a general grounding in ancient Greek culture, from the prehistoric period to the end of the Classical age.
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House of Eternity: The Tomb of Nefertari
by John McDonald - Getty Publications , 1996
This book is replete with full-color photographs of the contrasting desert landscape, the elaborate tomb, and the paintings. Included are explanations of the hieroglyphs and artwork, plus interesting snippets from Nefertari's culture.
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Islamic Art and Geometric Design: Activities for Learning
- Metropolitan Museum of Art , 2004
Examine the principles of geometric design that are the basis for the intricate patterns in the art of the Islamic world. Includes a brief overview of Islamic art, an introduction to related works, and a series of pattern-making activities.
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Knights of Art: Stories of the Italian Painters
by Amy Steedman - George W. Jacobs & Company , 1907
The lives and works of famous Italian painters: Giotto, Fra Angelico, Fra Filippo Lippi, Sandro Botticelli, Domenico Ghirlandaio, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, Giovanni Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, Paul Veronese, etc.
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Medieval Art: A Resource for Educators
by Michael Norris - Metropolitan Museum of Art , 2009
The book presents medieval art from western Europe and Byzantium and provides strategies for teaching art of the Middle Ages. Among the contents are an overview of medieval times and art, a discussion of aspects of medieval life, etc.
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Pagan and Christian Rome
by Rodolfo Lanciani - Houghton Mifflin Co. , 1893
Complete and detailed Book discussing Rome and how it evolved through time. Contents: transformation of Rome from a Pagan into a Christian city; Pagan shrines and temples; Christian churches; imperial tombs; Papal tombs; Pagan cemeteries; and more.
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Roman Art: A Resource for Educators
by Nancy L. Thompson - Metropolitan Museum of Art , 2007
This illustrated resource is designed for teachers of grades K–12 and includes a discussion of the relevance of Rome to the modern world, a short historical overview, and descriptions of 45 works of art from the Museum's collection of Roman art.
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The Art of Africa: A Resource for Educators
by Christa Clarke - Metropolitan Museum of Art , 2007
The rich artistic heritage of sub-Saharan Africa is presented in 40 traditional works. Included are a brief introduction, an explanation of the role of visual expression in Africa, descriptions of the form and function of the works, etc.
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The Art of Ancient Egypt
by Edith Watts - Metropolitan Museum of Art , 1998
Comprehensive resource for educators, it includes summaries of ancient Egyptian history and art, lesson plans and classroom activities, and a glossary. The book is aimed at increasing knowledge and pleasure in viewing Egyptian art.
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The Art of South and Southeast Asia
by S. Kossak, E. Watts - Metropolitan Museum of Art , 2001
This book introduces works of art from the superb South and Southeast Asian and Islamic collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Included are examples of Buddhist and Hindu temple art and the later court arts of South Asia.
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The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry
by W. G. Archer - Echo Library , 2007
The purpose of this book is to throw some light on Indian painting by presenting the story of Krishna in the clearest possible terms, in the form in which it has actually reached Indian minds and has influenced belief and worship.
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The Survival of the Pagan Gods
by Jean Seznec - Princeton University Press , 1953
This illustrated book offers the general reader first a discussion of mythology in late antiquity and the Middle Ages, and then a multifaceted look at the far-reaching role played by mythology in Renaissance intellectual and emotional life.
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