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Johannes Vermeer : der Geograph und der Astronom nach 200 Jahren wieder vereint : Stadelschen Kunstinstitut und Stadtische Galerie 15. Mai bis 13. Juli 1997. by Vermeer, Johannes,1632-1675.(CARDINAL)138195; Städelsches Kunstinstitut (Frankfurt am Main, Germany)(CARDINAL)225342; Städtische Galerie im Städelschen Kunstinstitut Frankfurt am Main.(CARDINAL)170970;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Exhibition catalogs.; Vermeer, Johannes, 1632-1675; Globes in art; Scientists in art; Scientific apparatus and instruments in art; Scholars in art; Painting, Dutch;
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Between the folds [videorecording] a film about finding inspiration in unexpected places / by Alexander, Richard L.,1953-(CARDINAL)485021; Chan, Brian.; Demaine, Erik D.,1981-(CARDINAL)801198; Floderer, Vincent.; Golan, Miri.(CARDINAL)503020; Gould, Vanessa.; Hull, Thomas,1969-(CARDINAL)380510; Jackson, Paul,1956-(CARDINAL)690200; Joisel, Eric.; Kamiya, Satoshi.; LaFosse, Michael G.(CARDINAL)533480; Lang, Robert J.(Robert James),1961-(CARDINAL)465133; Palmer, Chris K.(CARDINAL)590553; Peyton, Bernard.; Green Fuse Films.; Independent Television Service.(CARDINAL)219292; Kinokuniya Shoten.; PBS Distribution (Firm)(CARDINAL)309769; Thoughts in Grey Circles (Firm);
Introduction -- The artisan -- The artist -- The engineer -- The father -- The bug wars -- The great debate -- The postmodernist -- The choreographer -- Les anarchistes -- Functional form -- Theory of everything.Special features: Trailer ; Origametria (8 min.) [short film about a teaching program run by the Israeli Origami Center (IOC)] ; Outtakes (31 min.): Papermaking -- Life as a folder -- Art / Science -- Problem(s) with paper -- Purpose & pattern -- Future ambitions -- Next big thing.Score, Gil Talmi ; editor, Kristi Barlow ; cinematography, Melissa Donovan.Michael LaFosse, Richard Alexander, Eric Joisel, Robert J. Lang, Paul Jackson, Chris Palmer, Vincent Floderer, Miri Golan, Dr. Thomas Hull, Dr. Erik Demaine & Marty Demaine, Brian Chan, Satoshi Kamiya, Dr. Bernie Peyton."[C]hronicles the stories of ten fine artists and intrepid theoretical scientists who have abandoned careers and scoffed at hard-earned graduate degrees -- all to forge unconventional lives as modern-day paperfolders."--Container.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; NTSC, Region 1 ; stereo.Winner, Best Documentary, 2009 Indie Spirit International Film Festival ; Winner, Best Film, 2009 Scinema International Film Festival ; Winner, Audience Choice Award, 2008 New Hampshire Film Festival.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Art and science.; Art in education.; Artists; Artists; Artists; Artists; Biologists; Career changes.; Mathematicians; Mathematics in art.; Origami.; Paper sculpture.; Paper work.; Science in art.; Scientists;
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Turner and the scientists / by Hamilton, James,1948-(CARDINAL)188571; Tate Gallery.(CARDINAL)152242;
Subjects: Exhibition catalogs.; Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851; Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851; Science in art; Technology in art;
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The scientist and the forger : probing a turbulent art world / by Ragai, Jehane,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Art; Painting;
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Beyond infinity : an expedition to the outer limits of mathematics / by Cheng, Eugenia,author.(CARDINAL)620057;
The journey. What is infinity? ; Playing with infinity ; What infinity is not ; Infinity slips away from us Again ; Counting up to infinity ; Some things are more infinite than others ; Counting beyond infinity ; Comparing infinities ; What infinity is -- The Sights. Where is infinity? ; Things that are nearly infinity ; Infinite dimensions ; Infinite-dimensional categories ; The infinitesimally small ; When infinity nearly caused mathematics to fall apart (and maybe also your brain) ; Weirdness ; Where infinity is.A mathematician and scientist in residence at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago helps readers explore the concept of infinity through unique concepts including chessboards, a chicken-sandwich sandwich and the creation of infinite cookies from an infinite dough ball.
Subjects: Infinite.; Mathematics.;
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So, you want to be a chef? : how to get started in the world of culinary arts / by Bedell, J. M.(Jane M.)(CARDINAL)675415;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-220).Choosing a career in the culinary arts -- Starting a career in the culinary arts -- The chef de cuisine, boss of the kitchen -- The sous chef, second in command -- The chef de partie, the engine of the kitchen -- The pastry chef, the sweet side of cooking -- Cooking for many, cooking for few -- The restaurant business, owner or employer -- Careers in the media -- Food scientists in research and development.A step-by-step guide for young culinary enthusiasts interested in pursuing a professional cooking career shares inspiring stories while drawing on industry experts to outline steps to becoming a chef, caterer, and restaurateur.960L
Subjects: Cooking; Cooks;
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Everyone can draw fantasy figures / by Gray, Peter,1969-(CARDINAL)471764;
You will need -- Ready, set, go! -- Girl power -- Superhero -- Vile vampire -- Mad scientist -- Horrible orc -- Sea witch -- Elf princess -- Viking warrior -- Science lab.
Subjects: Fantasy in art; Drawing;
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Crow smarts : inside the brain of the world's brightest bird / by Turner, Pamela S.,author.(CARDINAL)673245; Comins, Andy,photographer.(CARDINAL)498324; De Filippo, Guido,artist.(CARDINAL)628912;
Includes bibliographical references (page 71) and index."In the newest addition to the ever-popular and authoritative nonfiction Scientists in the Field series, the team behind The Frog Scientist take you on a research trip to New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean to follow crows in aviaries and in the wild while answering many thought-provoking questions like: "Can a crow outsmart a scientist?" Remarkably engaging narrative nonfiction coupled with beautiful photographs, this is a trip you won't regret booking!"--Middle SchoolAges 10-14.Grades 7 to 8.940LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Crows; Animal intelligence; Animal behavior;
Available copies: 28 / Total copies: 34
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Great ideas of the Renaissance / by Romanek, Trudee.;
1140LAccelerated Reader ARIncludes bibliographical references (page 32) and index.The Renaissance -- Religion -- People and possibilities -- Education -- Medicine and anatomy -- Astronomy and mathematics -- Art -- Literature and drama -- Music -- Architecture -- Society and power -- Commerce -- Warfare -- Everyday life.Great Ideas of the Renaissance surveys the major advances that were made in art, architecture, sculpture, science, medicine, transportation, and culture. Merchants, monarchs, and religious leaders all promoted and encouraged creativity, and artists, scientists, and great thinkers pushed back the frontiers of philosophy, the arts, mathematics, and technology.
Subjects: Renaissance;
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Leonardo : artist, inventor, and scientist / by Costantino, Maria.(CARDINAL)204040;
Recounts the life of this Renaissance genius, the painter of such masterpieces as La Gioconda, known familiarly as ""The Mona Lisa,"" and The Last Supper, using manuscripts, paintings, and drawings to focus on his accomplishments in the fields of art and science.
Subjects: Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519.; Art and science.;
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