Art Forms in Nature (Haeckel Ernst)(Paperback)

Art Forms in Nature (Haeckel Ernst)(Paperback)

Ernst Heinrich Haeckel (1834-1919) was renowned as one of the foremost early exponents of Darwinism. His work was credited with having caused the acceptance of Darwinism in Europe, and his popular studies ― preaching the continuity of all life, organic and inorganic, from prehistoric time to the

Art Forms in Nature: The Prints of Ernst Haeckel (Breidbach Olaf)(Paperback)

The geometric shapes and natural forms, captured with exceptional precision in Ernst Haeckel's prints, still influence artists and designers to this day. This volume highlights the research and findings of this natural scientist. Powerful modern microscopes have confirmed the accuracy of Haeckel's

Art Forms in Nature: 22 Pull-Out Posters (Haeckel Ernst)(Paperback)

Perfect for display or close observation, the posters in this elegantly produced collection of Ernst Haeckel's exquisite illustrations of natural forms demonstrate his exceptional artistry. Biologist, physician, philosopher, and artist, Ernst Haeckel was also a prescient observer of the natural

The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel. 40th Ed. (Willmann Rainer)(Pevná vazba)

Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) was a German-born biologist, naturalist, evolutionist, artist, philosopher, and doctor who spent his life researching flora and fauna from the highest mountaintops to the deepest ocean. A vociferous supporter and developer of Darwin's theories of evolution, he denounced

The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel (Willmann Rainer)(Pevná vazba)

Microbial marvels Ernst Haeckel, the 19th-century pioneer who captured the artistic beauty of the natural world Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) was a German-born biologist, naturalist, evolutionist, artist, philosopher, and doctor, who spent his life researching flora and fauna from the highest

Social Forms: A Short History of Political Art (Viveros-Faune Christian)(Paperback)

In an increasingly polarized world, Social Forms surveys those artists at the forefront of political resistanceIn Social Forms: A Short History of Political Art, renowned critic, curator and writer Christian Viveros-Faun has picked 50 representative artworks--from Francisco de Goya's The Disasters

Art Forms in Nature - Label & Sticker Book (Van Roojen Pepin)(Paperback / softback)

32 sheets of high-quality sticker paper with a total of about 250 labels, stickers and strips of sticker tape per

Art in China (Clunas Craig)(Paperback)

China boasts a history of art stretching over 5,000 years and embracing a vast array of forms--objects of jade, lacquer and porcelain, painted scrolls and fans, sculptures in stone, bronze and wood, and murals. With more than 130 halftone illustrations, including almost eighty in full color, this

Art, EcoJustice, and Education - Intersecting Theories and Practices(Paperback / softback)

Emphasizing the importance of contemporary art forms in EcoJustice Education, this book examines the interconnections between social justice and ecological well-being, and the role of art to enact change in destructive systems. Artists, educators, and scholars in diverse disciplines from around the

The Hundred Headless Woman (Ernst Max)(Paperback)

Originally published in Paris in 1929, this collage novel by avant-gardist Max Ernst constitutes a seminal 20th-century work of art. The artist's striking combinations of engravings from Victorian-era books and magazines, accompanied by enigmatic captions, offer a universe of mystery replete with

What about Activism? (Madoff Steven Henry)(Paperback)

Curators and thinkers about contemporary art consider how to engage audiences in creative forms of protest and advocacy.With the global rise of a politics of shock, driven by nationalist and authoritarian regimes, what paths to resistance and sites of sanctuary can cultural institutions offer? In

A Secret Garden: Indian Paintings from the Porret Collection (Zrich Helmhaus)(Paperback)

From temple and sculpture art to frescoes and jewelry, Indian art comes in many forms, but painting has one of the longest traditions. Dating back to the rock paintings of prehistoric times, Indian painting has evolved greatly since early murals depicting Buddhist and Hindu themes and miniatures

Zentangle 10: Dimensional Tangle Projects (McNeill Suzanne)(Paperback)

The design possibilities of Zentangle extend in many dimensions Combine the art forms of paper crafts and tangling to create memorable 3D keepsakes and one-of-a-kind gifts for every season. Dimensional paper crafts with tangles add range and depth to your Zentangle art. Inside you'll discover

Ernst Haas (Haas Ernst)(Paperback)

The classic Photofile series brings together the best work of the world's greatest photographers in an attractive format and at a reasonable price. Handsome and collectible, each book contains a selection of the photographer's most important and representative images in duotone or color, plus an

Short Stories in German: New Penguin Parallel Text (Zillekens Ernst)(Paperback)

Art and Economics in the City: New Cultural Maps (Benincasa Caterina)(Paperback)

Emerging forms of alternative economy are changing the structure of society, redefining the relationship between center and periphery in the urban fabric. In this context, the arts can play a crucial role in formulating a concept of complex and plural citizenship. This economic, social, and

Ernst Lubitsch: Laughter in Paradise (Eyman Scott)(Paperback)

'Highly recommended' (Library Journal): The only full-length biography of legendary film director Ernst Lubitsch, the director of such Hollywood classics as Trouble in Paradise, Ninotchka, and The Shop Around the Corner. In this groundbreaking biography of Ernst Lubitsch, undeniably one of the most

Historiography: Ancient, Medieval, & Modern (Breisach Ernst)(Paperback)

In this pioneering work, Ernst Breisach presents an effective, well-organized, and concise account of the development of historiography in Western culture. Neither a handbook nor an encyclopedia, this up-to-date third edition narrates and interprets the development of historiography from its

The Philosophy of the Enlightenment: Updated Edition (Cassirer Ernst)(Paperback)

In this classic work of intellectual history, Ernst Cassirer provides both a cogent synthesis and a penetrating analysis of one of history's greatest intellectual epochs: the Enlightenment. Arguing that there was a common foundation beneath the diverse strands of thought of this period, he shows

365 Days of Art in Nature: Find Inspiration Every Day in the Natural World (Scobie Lorna)(Paperback)

In 365 Days of Art in Nature, Lorna Scobie, invites the reader to take a closer look at the natural world - whether that's outside on location, or inside their own home - reminding us all that regardless of whether we live in the city or the countryside, wildlife is just on our doorstep. Observe

Structure of Science - Problems in the Logic of Scientific Explanation (Nagel Ernst)(Paperback / softback)

The Contingent Object of Contemporary Art (Buskirk Martha)(Paperback)

An exploration of transformations in the nature of the art object and artistic authorship in the last four decades.In this book, Martha Buskirk addresses the interesting fact that since the early 1960s, almost anything can and has been called art. Among other practices, contemporary artists have

Forms: Whole, Rhythm, Hierarchy, Network (Levine Caroline)(Paperback)

A radically new way of thinking about form and context in literature, politics, and beyond Forms offers a powerful new answer to one of the most pressing problems facing literary, critical, and cultural studies today--how to connect form to political, social, and historical context. Caroline Levine

Golden Ratio Colouring Book - And Other Mathematical Patterns Inspired by Nature and Art(Paperback / softback)

Beautiful illustrations to colour in, inspired by the patterns found in nature and mathematics. From mandalas to fractals, sunflowers to tiling, there is much to enjoy here along with short descriptions of particularly important curves, structures or geometric patterns to further your