Tango: The Art History of Love (Thompson Robert Farris)(Paperback)

Tango: The Art History of Love (Thompson Robert Farris)(Paperback)

In this generously illustrated book, world-renowned Yale art historian Robert Farris Thompson gives us the definitive account of tango, 'the fabulous dance of the past hundred years-and the most beautiful, in the opinion of Martha Graham.' Thompson traces tango's evolution in the nineteenth century

Art & Language International: Conceptual Art between Art Worlds (Bailey Robert)(Paperback)

In Art & Language International Robert Bailey reconstructs the history of the conceptual art collective Art & Language, situating it in a geographical context to rethink its implications for the broader histories of contemporary art. Focusing on its international collaborations with dozens of

Love for the Papacy and Filial Resistance to the Pope in the History of the Church (De Mattei Roberto)(Paperback)

Islamic Art and Architecture: Second Edition (Hillenbrand Robert)(Paperback)

Embracing over a thousand years of history and an area stretching from the Atlantic to the borders of India and China, this is an unrivalled synthesis of the arts of Islamic civilization. From the death of the Prophet Muhammad to the present day, Robert Hillenbrand traces the evolution of an

Perfect Kill - A Personal History of Modern Assassination (Baer Robert)(Paperback / softback)

An odyssey through the art, theory and brutality of modern political murder by Robert Baer, bestselling author, former CIA operative, and, yes,

Shock of the New - Art and the Century of Change (Hughes Robert)(Paperback / softback)

An illustrated 100-year history of modern art, from cubism to pop and avant-guard

The Art of Seduction (Greene Robert)(Paperback)

The Art of Biblical Narrative (Alter Robert)(Paperback)

A Short History of the United States (Remini Robert V.)(Paperback)

A much-needed, concise history of the United States of America by National Book Award winner Robert V. ReminiThis accessible and lively volume contains the essential facts about the discovery, settlement, growth, and development of the American nation. Beginning with the earliest travelers to

Art History: A Very Short Introduction (Arnold Dana)(Paperback)

Art history encompasses the study of the history and development of painting, sculpture and the other visual arts. In this Very Short Introduction, Dana Arnold presents an introduction to the issues, debates, and artefacts that make up art history. Beginning with a consideration of what art history

A History of South Africa (Thompson Leonard)(Paperback)

A fresh and penetrating exploration of South Africa's history, from the earliest known human inhabitation of the region to the present 'I did not think it was possible for a white person to write a history of South Africa which a black South African would find to be a fair and accurate account of a

History of the Art of Antiquity (Winckelmann .)(Paperback / softback)

The Art of Participation (Atkins Robert)(Pevná vazba)

This new survey covers the rich and varied history of participatory art, from early happenings and performances to current practices that demand audience interaction. As the hallmarks of Web 2.0--browsing, sharing, collecting, producing--increasingly permeate every aspect of society, this timely

A History of Roman Art (Tuck Steven L.)(Paperback)

A HISTORY OF ROMAN ART The new edition of the leading textbook on Roman art, updated with new images and expanded geographic and cultural scope A History of Roman Art is an expansive survey of the painting, mosaic, sculpture, decorative arts, and architecture of ancient Rome. This acclaimed

Pop Art a Critical History (Madoff Steven Henry)(Paperback)

Pop Art: A Critical History chronicles one of the most controversial art movements of the century. The anthology draws from a great range of sources, from the leading art magazines and art historical journals to newspapers and news magazines such as the New York Times, Life, and Newsweek. What

Jack the Ripper, The Works of Francis Thompson (Richard a. Patterson)(Paperback)

Francis Thompson in 1888. He was an ex-medical student with a dissecting scalpel, and a history of mental illness and trouble with the police. He had just broken up with a prostitute and had written about cutting women's stomachs open. At the same time, a few yards from his refuge, a woman was

The Art of Mindful Birdwatching: Reflections on Freedom & Being (Thompson Claire)(Pevná vazba)

'In The Art of Mindful Birdwatching, Claire Thompson elegantly weaves a narrative full of her own delightfully documented encounters with birds in amongst sage guidance on using mindfulness to help readers become deeply aware of the present moment. Following Claire's clearly described exercises has

Provenance: An Alternate History of Art (Feigenbaum Gail)(Paperback)

A re-examination of the importance and legacy of provenance in the history of art. It goes beyond the narrow definition of the term provenance, which addresses only the bare facts of ownership and transfer, to explore ideas about the origins and itineraries of objects, consider the historical uses

Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine (Nussbaum Robert)(Paperback)

Updated to reflect the newest changes in genetics, Thompson & Thompson's Genetics in Medicine returns as one of the most favored texts in this fascinating and rapidly evolving field. By integrating the classic principles of human genetics with modern molecular genetics, this medical reference book

Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance - 40th Anniversary Edition (Pirsig Robert)(Paperback / softback)

Acclaimed as one of the most exciting books in the history of American letters, this modern epic became an instant bestseller upon publication in 1974, transforming a generation and continuing to inspire millions. A narration of a summer motorcycle trip undertaken by a father and his son, the book

Green Flag - A History of Irish Nationalism (Kee Robert)(Paperback / softback)

Covering Irish history from the beginnings of Irish Nationalism through 1973, Robert Kee's treatment ranges from the Protestant Plantations through Wolfe Tone and the Great Famine to the founding of the Fenian Movement and the Irish Free State. His authoritative and comprehensive history is

NICK (Smith Michael Farris)(Paperback / softback)

Critically acclaimed novelist Michael Farris Smith pulls Nick Carraway out of the shadows and into the spotlight in this exhilarating imagination of his life before The Great

Art Can Help (Adams Robert)(Paperback)

A collection of inspiring essays by the photographer Robert Adams, who advocates the meaningfulness of art in a disillusioned society In Art Can Help, the internationally acclaimed American photographer Robert Adams offers over two dozen meditations on the purpose of art and the responsibility of

The Art of Biblical Poetry (Alter Robert)(Paperback)

Three decades ago, renowned literary expert Robert Alter radically expanded the horizons of biblical scholarship by recasting the Bible as not only a human creation but a work of literary art deserving studied criticism. In The Art of Biblical Poetry, his companion to the seminal The Art of