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Pearls for the crown : art, nature, and race in the age of Spanish expansion / by Domínguez Torres, Mónica,author.(CARDINAL)855677;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-197) and index (pages 199-204).Introduction : pearls as imperial gems -- Signs of divine power : pearls and the Immaculate Conception in Habsburg Spain -- Mastering nature : pearls, natural history, and artistic practice in the early modern Spanish world -- Contested stories of wealth : the island of pearls in "New World" chronicles -- A pearl for the grand duke : images of Native American pearl divers in Medici Florence -- Pearl and ebony pleasures : precious collectibles at the court of Augustus the Strong -- Epilogue : pearls, divers, and the order of nature."Examines a selection of artworks featuring pearls and pearl fishing scenes that demonstrate the interplay between materiality, power, labor, trade, and knowledge exchange that drove artistic production in the early modern period, and legitimated hierarchical and inequitable notions about humanity and nature"--
Subjects: Pearl art objects; Pearl art objects; Pearls in art.; Art, Spanish; Art, European; Pearl fisheries;
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Leading lights : women in holography / by Tyler, Douglas E.(CARDINAL)544426; Moreau Gallery.(CARDINAL)216075;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Exhibition catalogs.; Saint Mary's College (Notre Dame, Ind.). Department of Art; Holography in art; Lasers in art; Art and holography; Women artists;
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The simple art of murder / by Chandler, Raymond,1888-1959,author.(CARDINAL)146473; Vintage Books (Firm),publisher.(CARDINAL)735763;
An essay on detective fiction accompanies eight stories about a politician's murder, a hotel detective, missing pearls, and gangsters.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Fiction.; Detective and mystery stories, American.; Detective and mystery stories;
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Pearl Harbor [videorecording]. by Arts and Entertainment Network.(CARDINAL)225081; History Channel (Television network)(CARDINAL)330875;
Pts. I & II. Tora, tora, tora : the true story of Pearl Harbor -- pt. III Admiral Chester Nimitz : thunder of the Pacific.In Japanese, tora means "tiger." In December of 1941, "tiger, tiger, tiger" was the code phrase that unleashed one of history's most devastating surprise attacks. But the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor also awakened the "sleeping giant" of American military might, and in the process,sealed Japan's fate.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966.; Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941; World War, 1939-1945;
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Fairies and mermaids / by Bergin, Mark,1961-(CARDINAL)428081;
Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index.Coral, a mermaid -- Buttercup, a fairy -- Pearl, a mermaid -- Sparkle, the Tooth Fairy -- Sandy, a mermaid -- Bubbles, a mermaid -- Poppy, the Flower Fairy -- Princess Oceana -- Melody, a mermaid -- The Fairy Princess -- Holly, the Christmas Fairy -- Pebbles, a mermaid -- Twinkle, a fairy -- Ella, the Dust Fairy.Detailed instructions on drawing all manner of magical sprites and mermaids.
Subjects: Drawing; Fairies in art; Mermaids in art;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 6
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It's fun to draw fairies and mermaids / by Bergin, Mark,1961-(CARDINAL)428081;
Coral, a mermaid -- Buttercup, a fairy -- Pearl, a mermaid -- Sparkle, the Tooth Fairy -- Sandy, a mermaid -- Bubbles, a mermaid -- Poppy, the Flower Fairy -- Princess Oceana -- Melody, a mermaid -- The Fairy Princess -- Holly, the Christmas Fairy -- Pebbles, a mermaid -- Twinkle, a fairy -- Ella, the Dust Fairy.Shares step-by-step, visual instructions for drawing more than a dozen fairy and mermaid characters, in a primer for creative young artists that provides numbered guidelines and coloring tips.
Subjects: Drawing; Fairies in art; Mermaids in art;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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Barefoot in pearls / by St. Claire, Roxanne.(CARDINAL)465898;
Destination wedding designer Arielle Chandler is beginning to wonder if the promise of one true love, meant only for her is merely folklore passed down from her Native American grandmother. But when a mysterious man nearly mows her down on a hill overlooking Barefoot Bay, the legend feels very real-- until Ari learns of Luke McBain's plans to demolish a piece of land she believes is sacred. Luke isn't proud of the fact that he spent ten years as a mercenary warrior, and is focused on creating a new life instead of destroying others. While their immediate attraction grows complicated, Luke and Ari discover the hills of Barefoot Bay could be hiding something even more valuable than ancient art or graves-- but the discover may cost them their chance at love....
Subjects: Fiction.; Love stories.; Weddings; Wedding supplies and services industry;
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Christ and the fine arts : an anthology of pictures, poetry, music, and stories centering in the life of Christ / by Maus, Cynthia Pearl,1878-1970.(CARDINAL)272719;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 805-813) and indexes.
Subjects: Art.; Biographies.; Poetry.; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ;
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Christ and the fine arts; an anthology of pictures, poetry, music, and stories centering in the life of Christ / by Maus, Cynthia Pearl,1878-1970.(CARDINAL)272719;
Subjects: Poetry.; Art.; Biographies.; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ; Old State Library Collection.;
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Uganda / by Blauer, Ettagale.(CARDINAL)776004; Lauré, Jason.(CARDINAL)146572;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 134-135) and index.In the heart of Africa -- Pearl of Africa -- Green country -- Building a nation -- Governing Uganda -- Growing economy -- People of Uganda -- Spiritual life -- Arts, music, and sports -- Daily life.Discusses the geography, history, people, and culture of Uganda.1010LAccelerated Reader ARLexile
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