Surreal Things
From the sensuality of Salvador Dals Mae West Lips Sofa to Elsa Schiaparellis extraordinary Tear dress, Surrealism produced some of the most emotive objects of the twentieth century. In this important study, published to accompany a major international exhibition, Ghislaine Wood examines in detail Surrealisms influence in the fields of design and the decorative arts and its sometimes uneasy relationship with the commercial world.
A celebration of contradiction, "Surreal Things" presents a dizzying range of works from Jean Cocteau, Pablo Picasso, Man Ray, Alexander Calder, Max Ernst, Joan Mir, and many others, in media as varied as painting, sculpture, works on paper, book bindings, jewelry, ceramics, glass, textiles, furniture, fashion, film and photography. Many works are published here for the first time.
War Crimes Against Southern Civilians
This is the untold story of the Union's "hard war" against the people of the Confederacy. Styled the "Black Flag" campaign, it was agreed to by Lincoln in a council with his generals in 1864. Cisco reveals the shelling and burning of cities, systematic destruction of entire districts, mass arrests, forced expulsion, wholesale plundering of personal property, and even murder of civilians. Carefully researched largely from primary sources, this examination also gives full attention to the suffering of Black victims of Federal brutality.
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Conservation at the Art Institute of Chicago
This fascinating volume explores how research, craft, and technology are united in the Art Institute of Chicago's mission to preserve its collection and further art-historical knowledge. Addressing the many challenges conservators face, the publication highlights their work on objects from throughout the museum, including books, furniture, electronic media, paintings, photographs, posters, sculpture, and textiles.
An introductory essay traces the development of the profession and its specific history at the Art Institute. Case studies written by the museum's conservators and curators examine diverse works ranging from an ancient Egyptian statue of Osiris to Bruce Nauman's video "Clown Torture. The authors explore how they determine appropriate treatment, uncover an artist's intentions and techniques, and employ pathbreaking new technologies.
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ABC Cat
"My cat does that too! cat lovers will exclaim as they ooh, ahh, and aww over Lorenz Kienzle's charming duotone photographs of his own feline companion, Kater. In "ABC [cat] , the Berlin-based photographer captures the adorable, the intriguing, and, yes, the sometimes exasperating antics of these inscrutable creatures. For anyone who has ever lived with the mystery that is cat, this handsome gift book with a deluxe binding is guaranteed to elicit an immediate, heartfelt response.
Taken over the course of 11 years, Kienzle's rich images present an abecedarian view of Kater's private universe. Simple yet eloquent, the single-worded spreads pinpoint all that is unique to felines, from the velvety softness of the pads of their paws (Gentle) to their awe-inspiring ability to balance on clearly precarious furniture pieces (Acrobat). Through utterly captivating pictures and a mere 26 letters, this wonderful collection speaks volumes about why we worship cats.
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Ethical Shopping: Where to Shop, What to Buy and What to Do to Make a Difference by William Young, ISBN 1904132081
How ethical are Disney, Nike, Gap, Walmart, Adidas, and The Body Shop? This handbook lists hundreds of major companies and shows how much--or how little--progress they have made in developing socially responsible codes of conduct for their suppliers.
As concern grows about the condition of workers in developing countries, this book contains everything you need to know about ethical and fair trade. It empowers the consumer with advice on how to buy the right products, influence company purchasing policy, and campaign on these issues.
Covering a wide range of goods and services such as clothes, hardware, electronics, food, furniture, health and beauty, and much more, "Ethical Shopping "provides everything you need to shop with a clear conscience.
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Mario Botta: Architectural Poetics by Irena Sakellardiou, ISBN 0789305461
"Mario Botta: Architectural Poetics" is the newest book in the Universe architecture series. This volume presents the work of the Swiss-born architect who worked as an assistant to such architecture giants as Le Corbusier and Louis I. Kahn before starting his own firm in 1970 and achieving international fame. Botta' characteristic respect for topographical conditions and regional sensibilities, his deft craftsmanship and the importance of geometric order in his work are evidenced in thirty projects that range from smaller residential buildings to such grandiose projects as the Church of San Giovanni Battista, the Jean Tinguely Museum and, most famously, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. This detailed study also includes the designs he created for furniture and the stage. "Mario Botta: Architectural Poetics" is a thorough survey of the architectural and design work that launched Botta into the pantheon of modern architecture.
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"Mario Botta: Architectural Poetics" is the newest book in the Universe architecture series. This volume presents the work of the Swiss-born architect who worked as an assistant to such architecture giants as Le Corbusier and Louis I. Kahn before starting his own firm in 1970 and achieving international fame. Botta' characteristic respect for topographical conditions and regional sensibilities, his deft craftsmanship and the importance of geometric order in his work are evidenced in thirty projects that range from smaller residential buildings to such grandiose projects as the Church of San Giovanni Battista, the Jean Tinguely Museum and, most famously, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. This detailed study also includes the designs he created for furniture and the stage. "Mario Botta: Architectural Poetics" is a thorough survey of the architectural and design work that launched Botta into the pantheon of modern architecture.
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Discovering Home with Laurie Smith: Find Your Personal Style
Inspirational, full-color photos capture Smith's before-and-after design process to give homeowners confidence to work with any home's architectural "bones." She discusses arranging furniture, choosing colors, and playing with patterns to create rooms that reflect personal interests and tastes.
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Inspirational, full-color photos capture Smith's before-and-after design process to give homeowners confidence to work with any home's architectural "bones." She discusses arranging furniture, choosing colors, and playing with patterns to create rooms that reflect personal interests and tastes.
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