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The age of insight : the quest to understand the unconscious in art, mind, and brain : from Vienna 1900 to the present / by Kandel, Eric R.(CARDINAL)508313;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 531-574) and index.A psychoanalytic psychology and art of unconscious emotion -- An inward turn : Vienna 1900 -- Exploring the truths hidden beneath the surface : origins of a scientific medicine -- Viennese artists, writers, and scientists meet in the Zuckerkandl Salon -- Exploring the brain beneath the skull : origins of a scientific psychiatry -- Exploring mind together with the brain : the development of a brain-based psychology -- Exploring mind apart from the brain : origins of a dynamic psychology -- Searching for inner meaning in literature -- The depiction of modern women's sexuality in art -- The depiction of the psyche in art -- The fusion of eroticism, aggression, and anxiety in art -- A cognitive psychology of visual perception and emotional response to art -- Discovering the beholder's share -- Observation is also invention : the brain as a creativity machine -- The emergence of twentieth-century painting -- Biology of the beholder's visual response to art -- The brain's processing of visual images -- Deconstruction of the visual image: the building blocks of form perception -- Reconstruction of the world we see : vision is information processing -- High-level vision and the brain's perception of face, hands, and body -- Top-down processing of information : using memory to find meaning -- The deconstruction of emotion : the search for emotional primitives -- The artistic depiction of emotion through the face, hands, body, and color -- Unconscious emotions, conscious feelings, and their bodily expression -- Biology of the beholder's emotional response to art -- Top-down control of cognitive emotional information -- The biological response to beauty and ugliness in art -- The beholder's share : entering the private theater of another's mind -- The biology of the beholder's share : modeling other people's minds -- How the brain regulates emotion and empathy -- An evolving dialogue between visual art and science -- Artistic universals and the Austrian expressionists -- The creative brain -- The cognitive unconscious and the creative brain -- Brain circuits for creativity -- Talent, creativity, and brain development -- Knowing ourselves : the new dialogue between art and science.
Subjects: Subconsciousness.; Perception.; Subconsciousness in art.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 6
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Naked : the nude in America / by Dijkstra, Bram.(CARDINAL)186106;
Includes bibliographical references (page 470) and index.Developing the myth of feminine dependency -- From Hercules to Superman -- The "new" woman : fading flower or scourge of nature? -- The dangerous incursion of physical reality -- Retreat to the dream -- The sexual geography of the human body -- Discovery of the pubes -- The socio-cultural dimension -- Modernism and the anti-classical body aesthetic -- The subconscious and the nude -- Invasion of the Pin-up queens -- The inexorable rise of the breast -- Art, prurience, pop, or porn? -- Naked trends and enduring traditions.Surveys the history of the nude in American art, photography, and popular culture.
Subjects: Nude in art.; Art, American.; Photography; Erotic art; Outsider art; Nude art.; LGBTQ+ erotic art.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Surrealism / by Brooks, Susie,author.(CARDINAL)674228;
"The Surrealist movement turned the art world on its head with bold, strange works of art that celebrated the subconscious and the power of dreams, and delighted in defying convention. With celebrated artists, such as Salvador Dali and Rene Magritte, the Surrealists' legacy lives on today, influencing media from art and music to film and advertising"--9-14.4 to 6.Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index.1040LAccelerated Reader ARUnconscious art -- Hobbyhorse war -- Surreal beginnings -- Nightingale nightmare -- Intentional accidents -- A hunger party -- Chance experiments -- Hyper-real dreams -- A man with a mustache -- The picture trickster -- Photo play -- Unordinary objects -- Furniture face -- Surrealist showtime -- Woman and women -- My twin self -- Anguish and exile -- Wonders after war -- A bowler hat and apples -- Globally surreal -- Legacy of the unexpected.Accelerated Reader ARA Junior Library Guild selection.
Subjects: Surrealism; Arts, Modern;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 10
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Inception [videorecording] / by Nolan, Christopher,1970-film director,film producer,screenwriter.(CARDINAL)539926; Thomas, Emma(Motion picture producer),film producer.(CARDINAL)879591; Gordon-Levitt, Joseph,1981-actor.(CARDINAL)537513; Watanabe, Ken,1959-actor.; DiCaprio, Leonardo,actor.(CARDINAL)381363; Hardy, Tom,1977-actor.(CARDINAL)344864; Page, Elliot,1987-actor.(CARDINAL)848669; Cotillard, Marion,1975-actor.(CARDINAL)848781; Zimmer, Hans,composer.(CARDINAL)368472; Legendary Pictures.(CARDINAL)342970; Warner Bros. Entertainment.(CARDINAL)340305; Warner Home Video (Firm)(CARDINAL)218485;
Disc 1. Feature film -- Disc 2. Bonus features.Director of photography, Wally Pfister ; edited by Lee Smith ; music by Hans Zimmer.Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ken Watanabe, Leonardo Dicaprio, Tom Hardy, Ellen Page, Marion Cotillard.Dom Cobb is the best there is at extraction; stealing valuable secrets inside the subconscious during the mind's vulnerable dream state. His skill has made him a coveted player in industrial espionage, but also has made him a fugitive and cost him dearly. Now he may get a second chance if he can do the impossible; inception, planting an idea rather than stealing one. If they succeed, Cobb and his team could pull off the perfect crime.Rating: PG-13; for sequences of violence and action throughout.English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).Blu-ray, widescreen; Requires Blu-ray player.
Subjects: Feature films.; Action and adventure films.; Science fiction films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Business intelligence; Dreams; Subconsciousness;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Creating abstract art : ideas and inspirations for passionate art-making / by Nimmer, Dean,author.(CARDINAL)356208;
1. Get started and keep going! Icebreakers and warm-ups -- The basic elements: you can't make anything without them -- Readymades and found objects: who needs an art store anyway? -- 2. Learning from alternate realities: philosophers and art history. Realism and abstraction: the odd bedfellows -- Do it your way: taking advantage of art history -- Creative meditations: the tao of abstract art -- 3. Keeping your passion alive: stop whining and create! Materials and messages: your obsession with art stuff -- Serial art: working in a series to keep your train on the track -- Your artistic license: you have to use it or lose it! -- Look at the art of others to be inspired -- 4. Deverse perspectives on making abstract art. 50 artists share their work and viewpoints."Celebrate your own nonconformist place in the world of art. Going far beyond standard notions of developing an abstract style or particular look, Creating Abstract Art unleashes the numerous possibilities that abound in your creative subconscious. Familiar obstacles such as I don't know what to paint or How do I know if this is good? are easily set aside as you explore fun exercises such as connecting dots, automatic drawing, shadow hunting, working with haiku poetry paintings and much more. So turn off the noise in your head, follow your own instincts and delight in what emerges! 40 exercises exploring original ideas and inventive techniques for making abstract art. Projects can be done in any order and with nearly any materials--start working right away on any project that grabs your attention! 50 contemporary artists share diverse work and viewpoints on the process of working abstractly. Write your own artistic license and start Creating Abstract Art your way, today!"--Wheelers.co.nz.
Subjects: Painting, Abstract; Art, Abstract.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Whipping girl : a transsexual woman on sexism and the scapegoating of femininity / by Serano, Julia,author.(CARDINAL)484457;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 363-386).Coming to terms with transgenderism and transsexuality -- Skirt chasers: why the media depicts the trans revolution in lipstick and heels -- Before and after: class and body transformations -- Boygasms and girgasms: a frank discussion about hormones and gender difference -- Blind spots: on subconscious sex and gender entitlement -- Intrinsic inclinations: explaining gender and sexual diversity -- Pathological science : debunking sexological and sociological models of transgenderism -- Dismantling cissexual privilege -- Ungendering in art and academia -- Experiential gender -- Deconstructive surgery -- Bending over backwards: traditional sexism and trans-woman-exclusion policies -- Self-deception -- Trans-sexualization -- Submissive streak -- Love rant -- Crossdressing: demystifying femininity and rethinking "male privilege" -- Barrette manifesto -- Putting the feminine back into feminism -- The future of queer/trans activism. Julia Serano, a transsexual woman whose writing reflects her diverse background as a lesbian transgender activist and professional biologist, shares her experiences and observations -- both pre- and post-transition -- to reveal the ways in which fear, suspicion, and dismissiveness toward femininity shape our societal attitudes toward trans women, as well as gender and sexuality as a whole. Serano's arguments stem from her ability to bridge the gap between the often-disparate biological and social perspectives on gender. She exposes how deep-rooted the cultural belief is that femininity is frivolous, weak, and passive, and how this "feminine" weakness exists only to attract and appease male desire. In addition to debunking popular misconceptions about transsexuality, Serano makes the case that today's feminists and transgender activists must work to embrace and empower femininity.
Subjects: Transsexualism.; Transsexuals.; Gender-nonconforming people.; Feminism.; Transsexualism.; Transsexual people.; Gender non-conforming people.; Feminism.; Women's movement.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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The pen and ink drawing guide : how to create intricate fineline artworks / by Vescovi, Giovana Ghizzi,Author(DLC)no2024116702;
The ultimate guide to learning how to draw detailed works of art in gorgeous pen and ink. Artist and educator Giovana Vescovi invites you on an inspiring journey into the mesmerizing world of ink pen drawing. Designed for both beginners and experienced artists, this book offers a roadmap to unlocking your creative potential and creating beautiful art. Readers will learn all aspects of this artform, including: *Artistic Foundations: Explore the core principles of ink drawing including line work, shading, composition, and perspective. *Unlock Your Creativity: Examples for finding inspiration in nature, dreams, and the human subconscious mind. *Practical Tutorials: Step-by-step tutorials and hands-on exercises will help create captivating ink pen illustrations from start to finish. *Personal Growth through Art: Use ink pen drawing as a means of self-expression and storytelling. The Pen and Ink Drawing Guide is an invitation to explore the boundless possibilities of ink pen drawing. Connect with your inner artist and create masterpieces that resonate with your deepest self. Enjoy exploring the depths of your creativity and imagination with this comprehensive guide.
Subjects: Self-instructional works; Pen drawing; Drawing;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Underworlds : a compelling journey through subterranean realms, real and imagined / by Ellcock, Stephen,author.(CARDINAL)884958;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 148-149) and index.Beneath the surface -- Human habitation & exploitation -- Underwater worlds -- Imagined underground worlds -- Subliminal realms."A darkly evocative compendium of images exploring natural, constructed, imaginary and subconscious underworlds, curated by renowned image collector and social media figure Stephen Ellcock. From the burrows and secret bunkers beneath our feet to imagined hellscapes and surrealist dreamscapes, the disquieting, alarming and wonderful visuals span natural and constructed subterranea and imagined and subconscious worlds. A personal introduction by Stephen together with contextual chapter introductions establish the key themes, while supplementary texts elucidate essential concepts, historical events and figures. Thought-provoking literary, philosophical and spiritual quotations punctuate the intriguing images. Together, the images and authoritative text highlight the interplay between the real and the imagined, revealing how the real has fed our fears and hopes and informed our imagination - and conversely, how our imagination has depicted the esoteric, the abject and the unknown"--Publisher's description.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Hell in art.; Underground areas.; Underground areas;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Illustrated encyclopedia of signs, symbols & dream interpretation : the visual vocabulary and secret language that shape our thoughts and dreams and dictate our reactions to the world, with more than 2200 vivid images / by O'Connell, Mark(Psychologist),author.(CARDINAL)895754; Airey, Raje,author.(CARDINAL)421773; Craze, Richard,1950-2006,author.(CARDINAL)633946;
"The visual vocabulary and secret language that shape our thoughts and dreams and dictate our reactions to the world, with more than 2200 vivid images. Many symbols carry an elemental power that transcends boundaries and holds significance for other cultures. This comprehensive and beautiful book discusses and illustrates thousands of these symbols and assesses their position in language, art, literature, mythology, magic, religion and psychology. In the second half of the book, how we dream and how we interpret dreams is analysed as a way of accessing our subconscious fears, desires and preoccupations. The erudite text provides a wealth of cultural background to primal metaphors that are part of mankind's universal language. The book is both a journey of discovery into the importance of symbolism and dreaming and a vast visual resource of signs and symbols."--Amazon.
Subjects: Encyclopedias.; Dream interpretation; Signs and symbols;
Available copies: 14 / Total copies: 17
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Man and his symbols / by Jung, C. G.(Carl Gustav),1875-1961,contributor,editor.(CARDINAL)138046; Franz, Marie-Luise von,1915-1998,contributor,editor.(CARDINAL)146415;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Explores Jung's psychological concepts regarding the nature, function and importance of man's symbols as they appear on both the conscious and subconscious level.
Subjects: Symbolism (Psychology);
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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