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The Painter's Wife ebook

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Evelyn is an extraordinary product of a childhood tyrannized by her emotionally frigid and abusive mother, whose life centres on her pretentiously formal weekly bridge games and her banner-bearing role in the local Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire, even though her ancestors fought on the side of the American Revolution against England.Enraptured by a deep affinity for the arts, the young ... Read more

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Evelyn is an extraordinary product of a childhood tyrannized by her emotionally frigid and abusive mother, whose life centres on her pretentiously formal weekly bridge games and her banner-bearing role in the local Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire, even though her ancestors fought on the side of the American Revolution against England.Enraptured by a deep affinity for the arts, the young
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Math and the Mona Lisa

The Art and Science of Leonardo da Vinci

by Bulent Atalay ...

Leonardo da Vinci was one of history's true geniuses, equally brilliant as an artist, scientist, and mathematician. Readers of The Da Vinci Code were given a glimpse of the mysterious connections between math, science, and Leonardo's art. Math and the Mona Lisa picks up where The Da Vinci Code left off, illuminating Leonardo's life and work to uncover connections that, until now, have been known ... Read more

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Leonardo da Vinci was one of history's true geniuses, equally brilliant as an artist, scientist, and mathematician. Readers of The Da Vinci Code were given a glimpse of the mysterious connections between math, science, and Leonardo's art. Math and the Mona Lisa picks up where The Da Vinci Code left off, illuminating Leonardo's life and work to uncover connections that, until now, have been known
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Titian

His Life

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An "excellent" biography of the Renaissance artist, drawing on contemporary accounts and recent art historical research & scholarship ( Booklist).Born in the mountains above Venice in the late fifteenth century, Tiziano Vecellio—or Titian—was the greatest painter of the Venetian High Renaissance. A poetic visionary and a technical master of oils, he painted everything, from frescoes and grand ... Read more

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An "excellent" biography of the Renaissance artist, drawing on contemporary accounts and recent art historical research & scholarship ( Booklist).Born in the mountains above Venice in the late fifteenth century, Tiziano Vecellio—or Titian—was the greatest painter of the Venetian High Renaissance. A poetic visionary and a technical master of oils, he painted everything, from frescoes and grand
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Van Gogh - Masterpieces

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Vincent Van GoghDutch Post-Impressionist PainterIn the world of art, Vincent van Gogh masterpieces are some of the most famous works of all. Vincent van Gogh created over 900 paintings in just under a decade and some of those works are indeed, masterpieces. A few of the most important ones are presented in this book.I have a terrible need of - dare I say the word? -religion. Then I go out at night ... Read more

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Vincent Van GoghDutch Post-Impressionist PainterIn the world of art, Vincent van Gogh masterpieces are some of the most famous works of all. Vincent van Gogh created over 900 paintings in just under a decade and some of those works are indeed, masterpieces. A few of the most important ones are presented in this book.I have a terrible need of - dare I say the word? -religion. Then I go out at night
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You Must Change Your Life

The Story of Rainer Maria Rilke and Auguste Rodin

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Winner of the 2016 Marfield PrizeIn 1902, Rainer Maria Rilke—then a struggling poet in Germany—went to Paris to research and write a short book about the sculptor Auguste Rodin. The two were almost polar opposites: Rilke in his twenties, delicate and unknown; Rodin in his sixties, carnal and revered. Yet they fell into an instantaneous friendship. Transporting readers to early twentieth-century ... Read more

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Winner of the 2016 Marfield PrizeIn 1902, Rainer Maria Rilke—then a struggling poet in Germany—went to Paris to research and write a short book about the sculptor Auguste Rodin. The two were almost polar opposites: Rilke in his twenties, delicate and unknown; Rodin in his sixties, carnal and revered. Yet they fell into an instantaneous friendship. Transporting readers to early twentieth-century
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Will Smith - Celebrity Biographies

Biographies of Famous People, #96

by Matt Green ...

Series Book 96 - Biographies of Famous People
Ever wondered how Will Smith rose to stardom?Will Smith was born to entertain.The young man with the flashy smile and charming personality rode his magnetic image to become one of the most successful actors of all time.With diverse talents in music, acting, and producing, Will Smith conquered every area of entertainment he attempted.Even more important than his entertainment achievements, however, ... Read more

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Ever wondered how Will Smith rose to stardom?Will Smith was born to entertain.The young man with the flashy smile and charming personality rode his magnetic image to become one of the most successful actors of all time.With diverse talents in music, acting, and producing, Will Smith conquered every area of entertainment he attempted.Even more important than his entertainment achievements, however,
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Bob Hoskins - Celebrity Biographies

Biographies of Famous People, #62

by Matt Green ...

Series Book 62 - Biographies of Famous People
Ever wondered how Bob Hoskins rose to stardom?Although most movie fans remember the surly and pudgy actor Bob Hoskins as the hard boiled detective in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, the British actor was actually responsible for bringing a new level of class and artistic commitment to British film making in the 80's and 90's.Beginning his life in the theater, Hoskins brought great poise and preparation ... Read more

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Ever wondered how Bob Hoskins rose to stardom?Although most movie fans remember the surly and pudgy actor Bob Hoskins as the hard boiled detective in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, the British actor was actually responsible for bringing a new level of class and artistic commitment to British film making in the 80's and 90's.Beginning his life in the theater, Hoskins brought great poise and preparation
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Massinissa Selmani

A Monograph

by Massinissa Selmani, Mathias Enard ...

This first artist monograph on Massinissa Selmani gathers more than 130 drawings, photographs, animations and a foreword by the acclaimed writer Mathias Énard. Selmani’s aim is creating familiar yet juxtaposed social and political scenarios unlikely to happen in reality, and always balances these depictions within the realms of the comical and the tragic. In a sense, he minimalistically reflects ... Read more

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This first artist monograph on Massinissa Selmani gathers more than 130 drawings, photographs, animations and a foreword by the acclaimed writer Mathias Énard. Selmani’s aim is creating familiar yet juxtaposed social and political scenarios unlikely to happen in reality, and always balances these depictions within the realms of the comical and the tragic. In a sense, he minimalistically reflects
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Sign Language

A Painter's Notebook

by John S. Paul ...

In photos, drawings and words, Sign Language pays homage to the lost art of urban outdoor sign painting. In a working environment both novel and ambitious, author John S. Paul found success, noting, "No other job gave me such a direct impact on the urban landscape, or such physical engagement. Painting signs over Broadway in 1984 was a rare look down from the elevated height of a heroic messenger. ... Read more

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In photos, drawings and words, Sign Language pays homage to the lost art of urban outdoor sign painting. In a working environment both novel and ambitious, author John S. Paul found success, noting, "No other job gave me such a direct impact on the urban landscape, or such physical engagement. Painting signs over Broadway in 1984 was a rare look down from the elevated height of a heroic messenger.
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David Hammons

Bliz-aard Ball Sale

by Elena Filipovic ...

Series series Afterall Books / One Work
Drawing on unpublished documents and oral histories, an illustrated examination of an iconic artwork of an artist who has made a lifework of tactical evasion.One wintry day in 1983, alongside other street sellers in the East Village, David Hammons peddled snowballs of various sizes. He had neatly laid them out in graduated rows and spent the day acting as obliging salesman. He called the ... Read more

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Drawing on unpublished documents and oral histories, an illustrated examination of an iconic artwork of an artist who has made a lifework of tactical evasion.One wintry day in 1983, alongside other street sellers in the East Village, David Hammons peddled snowballs of various sizes. He had neatly laid them out in graduated rows and spent the day acting as obliging salesman. He called the
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Ali Baba's Book Series on: Artistic Flags - Book Three: A Pictorial Tribute to 100 Countries For Their Participation in the Olympic Games

by Ali Langroodi ...

As a painter, I naturally enjoy working with colors. As an artist, I am influenced by social issues that could affect people across different countries and continents. And as an explorer and traveler, my biggest joy is to experience different countries with unique cultural backgrounds across the planet Earth. Thus, I came up with the idea of painting flags of countries as a tool to express my ... Read more

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As a painter, I naturally enjoy working with colors. As an artist, I am influenced by social issues that could affect people across different countries and continents. And as an explorer and traveler, my biggest joy is to experience different countries with unique cultural backgrounds across the planet Earth. Thus, I came up with the idea of painting flags of countries as a tool to express my
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Leonardo DiCaprio - Celebrity Biographies

Biographies of Famous People, #80

by Matt Green ...

Series Book 80 - Biographies of Famous People
Ever wondered how Leonardo DiCaprio rose to stardom?Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio was born on November 11 1974 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.When Leonardo was just 1 year old, his parents divorced and he lived with his mother in different parts of the L.A neighborhood while his mom was working hard to support him.The 90's saw the rise of some big, big stars but few reached the enormous levels ... Read more

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Ever wondered how Leonardo DiCaprio rose to stardom?Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio was born on November 11 1974 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.When Leonardo was just 1 year old, his parents divorced and he lived with his mother in different parts of the L.A neighborhood while his mom was working hard to support him.The 90's saw the rise of some big, big stars but few reached the enormous levels
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