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In this study, mathematical substructure of works of Dutch graphic artistM.C.Escher is examined. Mathematical effects in Escher's works can be classified in certain topics. Most important of them can be put in order as regular division of the plane, visual paradoxes and fictions on structure of perspective and geometrical topology. For each of these topics, it can be said that Escher is influenced by some certain names as well. Most important of...
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John Mellencamp is one if the true Renaissance men of popular music. In the public spotlight for over twenty-five years, with a string of number one hits and multiplatinum records side to his artistic talent that is celebrated in the full-color selection of evocation paintings.
Mellencamp began pursuing oil painting in 1988 as a means of further artistic exploration. His first subjects were friends, family, and landscapes reminiscent of the French...
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Lumen Picturae is a pictorial guide to classical drawing as exemplified by the sublime work of the influential 17th century Dutch engraver Frederick de Wit. Presenting a carefully curated set of images never before seen outside of rare book archives, Lumen Picturae renders de Wits' incomparable figure drawings available to the public for the first time. In the tradition of Harold Speed's The Practice and Science of Drawing, Andrew Loomis's Figure...
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Dive into the mesmerizing world of Art Nouveau through the life of one of its most influential figures, Alphonse Mucha, in the summarized biography, "Art Nouveau: Alphonse Mucha's Path Towards Fame and Misfortune." This beautifully written book invites readers on a journey through the remarkable life of Mucha, whose artistic vision transformed not just the world of art but also left an indelible mark on popular culture.Discover the story of Mucha's...
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Tracey Warr's art texts have been developed as an 'embedded' writer, writing with rather than about artists. Throughout her various modes of art writing, she argues against binaries and focuses on the stream of consciousness, the more than human, and remoteness.Her essays tangle with punk art, art and ecology, endurance art, performance art, site-specific art, and women's art. Warr's writing engages with the making processes of contemporary artists,...
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Dive into the enchanting world of "The Enchanted Realms: The Existence and Origins of Fairies" ebook and embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of folklore and magic. At approximately 38 pages this captivating digital treasure trove is your key to unlocking the secrets of the ethereal beings that have fascinated humanity for centuries. Delve deep into the rich tapestry of fairy folklore from cultures around the world. Uncover the origins...
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"(...) La belleza del ajedrez se asemeja a la de la poesía. Las figuras del ajedrez son un alfabeto que da forma a los pensamientos, y estos pensamientos se expresan abstractamente a través del diseño visual que ocurre en el tablero de ajedrez, al igual que en la poesía... Después de años de cercanía con jugadores de ajedrez y artistas, puedo decir honestamente que no todos los jugadores de ajedrez son artistas, mientras que no todos los artistas...
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Get the Summary of Olivia Laing's The Lonely City in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Lonely City" by Olivia Laing is a profound exploration of loneliness in urban environments, particularly New York City. Laing, feeling isolated after a breakup, examines her own loneliness alongside the experiences of artists like Edward Hopper, Andy Warhol, Henry Darger, and David Wojnarowicz. She finds resonance in Hopper's...
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Get the Summary of Katy Hessel's The Story of Art Without Men in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Story of Art Without Men" by Katy Hessel chronicles the contributions of female artists throughout history, often overshadowed in a male-dominated art world. From the Renaissance to the present, Hessel highlights women who broke barriers and created influential works despite societal constraints. The book covers...
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-Aprenda caligrafía, iluminación y lettering de forma rápida, segura y eficaz con este libro, una compilación única para principiantes y usuarios avanzados, para sumergirse en el fascinante mundo de la escritura.
-Conozca los conceptos básicos del arte atemporal de la caligrafía y las posibles variaciones de la escritura, a través de detalladas instrucciones para cada letra individual del abecedario.
-Incluye más de 50 alfabetos diferentes...
12) Typography 33
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For over fifty years, the Type Directors Club has encouraged the worldwide graphic arts community to achieve excellence in typography through its annual international competitions. Typography 33 is the only annual devoted exclusively to typography and presents the finest work in the field for the year 2011. Selected from approximately 2300 international submissions to the annual Type Directors Club competition, the winning designs are models of excellence...
13) Illustrators 54
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This 54th edition of the Society of Illustrators Annual represents the very best work created throughout the year. These volumes have been collected and treasured for decades by those interested in the art of illustration, and are not only an invaluable source for art buyers, but also keep professional artists abreast of current trends and serve as inspirational teaching tools for art students and those entering the field.
Highlights include: Revealing...
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Digital art offers a unique and versatile medium for self-expression, enabling you to create stunning visuals, explore your innermost ideas, and share your unique perspective with the world. Unlike traditional art forms, digital art leverages the power of technology to unlock new horizons in artistic expression. With the right tools and knowledge, you can bring your visions to life in ways that were previously unimaginable. The purpose of this guide...
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Strap in and sharpen your pixels for an electrifying dive into MidJourney's universe, where photorealism meets your wildest digital dreams. 'MidJourney Magnified' is your clandestine arsenal, brimming with savvy tips to craft visuals that blur the line between reality and fantasy, compelling double-takes and dropped jaws.Get ready to wrestle with the alchemy of the perfect prompt, one that will have MidJourney churning out masterpieces at your command....
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This richly illustrated book plunges you into the vibrant and provocative world of graffiti and street art in this wide-ranging exploration of a much-misunderstood culture. Our journey spans the tumultuous birth of graffiti in 1970s New York, to its explosive growth and evolution. Be seduced by the visceral impact of the bright colours and intricate shapes, the hard-hitting social and political commentary, and the stories that spontaneously spring...
17) A Wedding Like No Other: Inspiration for Creating a Unique, Personal, and Unforgettable Celebration
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Destination weddings planned in exotic locales, intimate weddings organized on a shoestring budget, full-scale galas with guests from all over the globe. . . . In A Wedding Like No Other, read the stories of some of the most incredible, romantic ceremonies and receptions collected by the wedding etiquette experts at the Emily Post Institute. As different as they all are, the stories featured here are examples of how a wedding can be heartwarming and...
18) Dillard Quarles
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A man's life and art are rediscovered during the renovation of a farmhouse in rural Tennessee. Though he seemingly vanished from the earth in the late 1960's, Dillard Quarles, American poet and balladeer, left behind a trunk with some notebooks filled with poems and songs. This cache of verse, along with some old letters and journal entries, reveal one man's attempt to understand the beauty and heartbreak in the world around him. The discovery rekindles...
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Get the Summary of Miriam Schulman's Artpreneur in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Artpreneur" by Miriam Schulman is a guide for artists to transition into successful entrepreneurs. Schulman shares her journey from Wall Street to the art world, applying her business acumen to her creative passion. She introduces the Passion-to-Profit framework, which includes production, pricing, prospecting, promotion, and productivity,...
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-Repleta de consejos útiles y detalladas lecciones, esta guía es el recurso perfecto para aquellos artistas que busquen pulir el estilo y la técnica.
-Un exhaustivo manual con el que podrá dibujar una amplia gama de temas, entre ellos personas, animales, flores y paisajes. Este útil recurso comienza con una amplia presentación de los utensilios y los materiales que necesita todo dibujante para ponerse a trabajar, tales como los distintos tipos...
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