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

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 (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: 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 (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

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

Prints and Drawings of Kthe Kollwitz (Kollwitz Kthe)(Paperback)

'The Weavers,' a landmark of class-conscious art, which depicts, in a series of prints, the plight of the worker and his age-long struggle to better his lot. 'Death as a Friend,' showing a man greeting his death as an old friend, with a hysterical mixture of joy and terror. 'The People,' in which a

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, 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

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

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

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

Frameables: Deyrolle - French Botanical Art. 21 Nature Prints for a Picture-Perfect Home - Louis Albert de Broglie, Emmanuelle Polle

This selection of vintage French botanical prints from Deyrolle showcases botany as science and art in an ode to the plant kingdom.From exotic fruit to strawberry blossoms, palm trees to conifers, and grains to aromatic herbs, this selection of exquisite drawings and engravings showcases the charm

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

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

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

The Elementary Forms of Religious Life (Durkheim Emile)(Paperback)

In The Elementary Forms of Religious Life (1912), Emile Durkheim sets himself the task of discovering the enduring source of human social identity. He investigates what he considered to be the simplest form of documented religion - totemism among the Aborigines of Australia. For Durkheim, studying

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

Modigliani: Masters of Art (Mextorf Olaf)(Paperback)

Discover the dramatic life and work of Amedeo Modigliani, a pioneer of modern figurative painting. Amedeo Modigliani experimented with sculpture and drawing, but is primarily known for his paintings of nudes and portraits characterized by elongated figures, faces, and necks. He began painting in

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

Molly Hashimoto's Art & Nature Activity Book (Hashimoto Molly)(Paperback)

Inspired by Molly Hashimoto's colorful prints, this activity book offers a wealth of creative fun for kids of all ages, for solo or group

Hiroshige: Landscape, Cityscape: Woodblock Prints in the Ashmolean Museum (Pollard Clare)(Paperback)

Illustrated discussion of over 50 prints from the Ashmolean Museum's collection serving as an introduction to the life and work of Utagawa Hiroshige. The art and process of Japanese wood-block print making is also

Ebony Tower (Fowles John)(Paperback / softback)

The Ebony Tower is a series of novellas, rich in imagery, exploring the nature of art. In the title story, a journalist visiting a celebrated but reclusive painter is intrigued by the elderly artist's relationship with two beautiful young

The Symbiotic Character (Johnson Stephen M.)(Paperback)

This monograph advocates the treatment of psychotherapy as a modern art form, shaped by the forms that predate it, but distinctive in its encouragement of creative self-expression. It describes modern treatment techniques as they apply to personality disorders and character