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The Impressionists, a retrospective / by Kapos, Martha.(CARDINAL)683732;
A group of young artist in 1874, in opposition to the extablished authority of the Salon and the Academy, decided to show their work directly to the public in an exhibition which they organized themselves. The artists forming the core group - Pissarro, Degas, Sisley, Cezanne, Monet, Renoir and Morisot - came to be known as "the Impressionists." Seen to be following the independent spirt of Manet, they were immediately identified as the avant-garde and their first exhibition became an historic landmark in the development of modern art. This book tells the story of the personal struggles, debates, problems and solutions involved in a new way of painting that quickly led in unforeseen directions and took enormous risks with the traditional means of representing the world in art. These experiences are revealed in the letters and recorded comments of the artists themselves, and in the writings of friends and contemporary critics, many of whom, such as Baudelaire, Zola, Valery, Mallarme, Huysmans, Laforgue and Mirbeau, were also novelists and poets.--inside dust cover.
Subjects: Biographies.; Impressionism (Art); Painting, French; Impressionist artists;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Chamber music : Wu-Tang and America (in 36 pieces) / by Ashon, Will,author.(CARDINAL)786987;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Will Ashon tells, in 36 interlinked 'chambers', the story of Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and how it changed the world. As unexpected and complex as the album itself, Chamber Music ranges from provocative essays to semi-comic skits, from deep scholarly analysis to satirical celebration, seeking to contextualize, reveal and honor this singular work of art. Chamber Music is an explosive and revelatory new way of writing about music and culture."--
Subjects: Music criticism and reviews.; Wu-Tang Clan (Musical group).; Wu-Tang Clan (Musical group); African Americans; Rap (Music); Rap (Music);
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 9
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The ultimate guide to dog breeds / by Hall, Derek,1930-author.(CARDINAL)732478;
Introduction -- The Hound Group -- The Sporting Group -- The Terrier Group -- The Non-Sporting Group -- The Herding Group -- The Working Group -- The Toy Group -- Hybrid Dogs -- Index."Mankind's relationship with the dog can be traced back for thousands of years. Indeed, the dog is probably our oldest non-human companion. Excavations of Middle Eastern fossils, believed to be at least 12,000 years old. Interestingly, for an animal that has been so important to us for so very long, there is uncertainty as to the exact way in which domestication of the dog occurred. We cannot even be absolutely sure of the evolutionary route by which the dog itself came about- although most experts are in agreement that the wolf is the most probable ancestor. Man's best friend takes center stage in this lavish, full-color depiction of nearly every breed in existence. Mankind's association with the domestic dog can be traced back thousands of years. Celebrated in art and extolled in legend, the dog has proved to be perhaps our most valuable and best-loved animal friend. When the first wolf-like ancestors of the domestic dog began to scavenge from the settlements of early human beings, there began an alliance which is unique among our relationships with the other animals around us. The Ultimate Guide to Dog Breeds first describes the origins and nature of the dog, and provides valuable advice and guidance concerning all aspects of dog ownership and care, including choosing and keeping your animal healthy - whether it be a pedigree or a crossbreed,"--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Dog breeds.; Dogs.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 4
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No way out / by Jacobson, Alan,1961-(CARDINAL)654341;
When a powerful firebomb destroys part of an art gallery in an exclusive London district, FBI Profiler Karen Vail is dispatched to England to work with Scotland Yard. But Vail soon discovers that at the heart of the bombing lies a 440-year-old manuscript that holds clues to England's past -- with content is so explosive that a group of political radicals is bent on destroying it at all costs.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Great Britain. Metropolitan Police Office; United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation; Criminal profilers;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Citizen spectator : art, illusion, and visual perception in early national America / by Bellion, Wendy,author.(CARDINAL)875815;
Includes index.Acknowledgements -- List of illustrations -- Introduction -- Theaters of visuality -- The politics of discernment -- Sight and the city -- Imitations and originals -- Looking for the invisible lady -- Phantasmagoric Washington -- Conclusion -- IndexInvestigates Americans' experiences with material forms of visual deception and argues that encounters with illusory art shaped their understanding of knowledge, representation, and subjectivity between 1790 and 1825. Focusing on the work of the well-known Peale family and their Philadelphia Museum, as well as other Philadelphians, Bellion explores the range of illusions encountered in public spaces, from trompe l'oeil paintings and drawings at art exhibitions to ephemeral displays of phantasmagoria, 'Invisible Ladies, ' and other spectacles of deception."--Publisher description
Subjects: Art and society; Art and society; Optical illusions in art; Visual perception; Visual perception;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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I am China : a novel / by Guo, Xiaolu,1973-(CARDINAL)545749;
"In her flat in north London, Iona Kirkpatrick sets to work on a new project translating a collection of letters and diaries by a Chinese musician. With each letter and journal entry, Iona becomes more and more intrigued with the unfolding story of two lovers: Jian, a punk rocker who believes there is no art without political commitment, and Mu, the young woman he loves as fiercely as his ideals"--Dust jacket flap.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Short stories, English.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Food around the world / by Budgell, Gill,author.(CARDINAL)881307; Heard, Tom,illustrator.(CARDINAL)624711;
What is food? -- Let's eat! -- Food and our senses -- Food groups -- An A-Z of bread -- Delicious dumplings -- Keeping balanced and healthy -- Eating the seasons -- Parts of plants we eat -- Farm to plate -- Food packaging, recycling, and waste -- Super ingredients -- Measuring and weighing food -- Tastes of the world -- National dishes around the world -- Street food -- Food festivals -- Food in art -- A timeline of food -- What do animals eat? -- Fun food words and food record breakers -- Working with food."Children can explore the significance of food to different cultures and the variety of ways in which food is prepared and shared. Then learn how diet can vary according to personal choice, culture, and medical needs, and how food can be broken down into groups to help us maintain a healthy, balanced diet."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Informational works.; Picture books.; Food; Manners and customs; Food habits;
Available copies: 13 / Total copies: 13
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Group f.64 : Edward Weston, Ansel Adams, Imogen Cunningham, and the community of artists who revolutionized American photography / by Alinder, Mary Street,1946-author.(CARDINAL)180766;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Group f.64, first identified as such in a 1932 exhibition, counted among its members Ansel Adams, Imogen Cunningham, Dorothea Lange, Willard Van Dyke, and Edward Weston. It was one of the first modern art movements defined by women and men working as equals. From the San Francisco Bay Area, its influence extended internationally, contributing to the recognition of photography as fine art. This group biography, written by a former assistant to Ansel Adams, features close to one hundred photographs by and of its members.
Subjects: Biographies.; Group f.64; Modernism (Art); Photographers; Photography;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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American marine painting / by Wilmerding, John.(CARDINAL)141528; Wilmerding, John.History of American marine painting.;
Bibliography: pages 196-202.The contribution of portrait painting -- The folk art tradition -- The contribution of history painting -- The Hudson River School: first generation -- The Hudson River School: second generation -- The inheritance of French Romantic painting -- The Dutch marine tradition -- English-American artists -- Independents -- The establishing of a style -- The style established -- Wind, sail, and steam -- The great age -- Toward new directions -- Notes."Tells the story of American marine painting from the colonial period to the present, grouping artists by their styles and setting their work in historical context."--Jacket.
Subjects: Marine painting, American; Marine painting, American;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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GA . [manga] : Geijutsuka art design class by Kiyuduki, Satoko.(CARDINAL)426378; Eckerman, Alexis.(CARDINAL)428121; Kimura, Tomo.(CARDINAL)481839;
It's Kisaragi's first year in G.A., the specialized art and design department at her high school. The timid Kisaragi has a lot to learn, but with the help of a very unique group of friends, even the most difficult lesson becomes loads of fun. Full-color pages teach the reader the basics of color theory and how to become an artist.Publisher's rating: T, for Teen.
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Comics (Graphic works); Graphic novels.; Art students; Comic books, strips, etc.; Graphic novels; High school students; High schools; Teenage girls;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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