Ebooks de arte, página 100 de 1252

"The Two Noble Kinsmen" is a fantastic adaptation of Chaucers "Knights Tale", but also has echoes of Shakespeares "A Midsummer Nights Dream", as two of the major characters are Theseus and Hippolyta, who also appear in the earlier play.The play is a Jacobean tragicomedy co-written by William Shakespeare and John Fletcher and first published in 1634.Set in ancient Greece during a war between Athens and Thebes, the narrative follows the title characters, Palamon and Arcite, noble youths whose friendship is destroyed by their mutual love for the beautiful Emilia. The subplot deals with the love and eventual madness of the Gaolers Daughter, who falls hopelessly in love with Palamon.

The Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare is a comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1589 and 1593. It is considered by some to be Shakespeares first play,[a] and is often seen as showing his first tentative steps in laying out some of the themes and motifs with which he would later deal in more detail; for example, it is the first of his plays in which a heroine dresses as a boy.The play deals with the themes of friendship and infidelity, the conflict between friendship and love, and the foolish behaviour of people in love. The highlight of the play is considered by some to be Launce, the clownish servant of Proteus, and his dog Crab, to whom "the most scene-stealing non-speaking role in the canon" has been attributed.As the play begins, Valentine is preparing to leave Verona for Milan so as to broaden his horizons. He begs his best friend, Proteus, to come with him, but Proteus is in love with Julia, and refuses to leave. Disappointed, Valentine bids Proteus farewell and goes on alone. Meanwhile, Julia is discussing Proteus with her maid, Lucetta, who tells Julia that she thinks Proteus is fond of her. Julia, however, acts coyly, embarrassed to admit that she likes him.Lucetta then produces a letter; she will not say who gave it to her, but teases Julia that it was Valentines servant, Speed, who brought it from Proteus. Julia, still unwilling to reveal her love in front of Lucetta, angrily tears up the letter. She sends Lucetta away, but then, realising her own rashness, she picks up the fragments of the letter and kisses them, trying to piece them back together.

The Two Gentlemen of Verona is a comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1589 and 1592. It is considered by some to be Shakespeares first play,[a] and is often seen as showing his first tentative steps in laying out some of the themes and motifs with which he would later deal in more detail; for example, it is the first of his plays in which a heroine dresses as a boy. The play deals with the themes of friendship and infidelity, the conflict between friendship and love, and the foolish behaviour of people in love. The highlight of the play is considered by some to be Launce, the clownish servant of Proteus, and his dog Crab, to whom "the most scene-stealing non-speaking role in the canon" has been attributed.Two Gentlemen is often regarded as one of Shakespeares weakest plays. It has the smallest named cast of any play by Shakespeare (font: Wikipedia)

Twilight of the Idols was written in just over a week, between 26 August and 3 September 1888, while Nietzsche was on holiday in Sils Maria. As Nietzsches fame and popularity was spreading both inside and outside Germany, he felt that he needed a text that would serve as a short introduction to his work. Originally titled A Psychologists Idleness, it was renamed Twilight of the Idols or How to Philosophize with a Hammer.

The Turn of the Screw, originally published in 1898, is a gothic ghost story novella written by Henry James. Due to its original content, the novella became a favourite text of academics who subscribe to New Criticism. The novella has had differing interpretations, often mutually exclusive. Many critics have tried to determine the exact nature of the evil hinted at by the story. However, others have argued that the true brilliance of the novella comes with its ability to create an intimate confusion and suspense for the reader (font: Wikipedia)

Towards the middle of the thirteenth century a small band or tribe of nomad Turks migrated from Khorassan, in Central Asia, into Asia Minor. They were part of a much larger body, variously estimated at from two to four thousand horsemen, who, with their families, had fled from their homes in Khorassan under Solyman Shah. They had been driven thence by an invading horde of Mongols from farther east. They hoped to find asylum in Asia Minor. They crossed into Armenia and spent some years in the neighbourhood of Erzerum, plundering the natives there. When the wave of Mongols had spent its force, they proposed to return to Khorassan. On reaching the Euphrates River Solyman, when trying, on horseback, to find a ford, was carried away by the current and drowned. This was reckoned as a bad omen by many of his followers. Two of his sons, with a majority of them, either returned to Central Asia or dispersed on the way there...

In "The Turkish Bath, Its Design and Construction," Robert Owen Allsop navigates the intricate world of architectural design through the lens of one of the most culturally significant communal spaces. This meticulously researched work interweaves a thorough analysis of the historical evolution of Turkish baths with contemporary architectural practices, showcasing Allsops adeptness at marrying traditional design elements with modern functionality. With a focus on light, space, and sensory experience, the book employs a descriptive yet accessible literary style, making it an essential text for both architects and historians alike, revealing the baths role not just as a physical structure but as a social hub throughout various cultures. Robert Owen Allsop, an esteemed architect and scholar with a profound appreciation for cross-cultural design, draws from his extensive background in environmental architecture. His travels through the Middle East and his appreciation for communal rituals bolstered his desire to explore and document the socio-cultural significance of the Turkish bath. AllsopAos work is informed by both practicality and a reverence for historical contexts, positioning him uniquely to bring this subject to life. This book is highly recommended for professionals in architecture and design, cultural historians, and anyone with a keen interest in historical architecture. Allsops insights challenge readers to consider the Turkish bath not just as a building, but as a living testament to cultural exchange and human connection.

She ran out of tears from the long mourning, retaining all of the pain inside of her, that same pain that oppressed her heart. Her swollen feet were bleeding after spending hours walking aimlessly. All of the tragedies that she experienced were revealed in a moment that lasted an eternity.In those moments, alone, vulnerable, and defeated, she watched the immense riverbed from the top of that bridge, watching it disappear between the soft hollows through the horizon. At that early summer morning, the forces of destiny brought her to that place. All that remained was to decide. The questions about how and why the suffered events occurred were not important anymore, they were gone.She watched the moon with that silver color, reflecting light in the calm waters; at the same time that she kissed the scapulary of the Chiquinquiras virgin that was hanging on her chest. After the recent events, lost in the nothingness, and without having any other alternative; she could end up thinking about end up for once with her own life. Nobody would care what she could do at that time. She was alone, deeply alone and helpless.Her last thoughts were about her apartment, the bed, and the body of her dead mother.

You may not know it, but youve seen Vic Armstrongs work in countless movies. From performing stunts in the James Bond movie You Only Live Twice to directing the actions scenes for recent blockbusters The Green Hornet and Thor, the Academy Award-winning Vic Armstrong has been a legend in the movie industry for over 40 years. Along the way hes been the stunt double for a whole host of iconic heroes, including 007, Superman, and most memorably, Indiana Jones - as Harrison Ford once joked to him, "If you learn to talk Im in deep trouble." As a stunt co-ordinator and second unit director, Vic is behind the creation of such movies as Total Recall, The Mission, Dune, Rambo III, Terminator 2, Charlies Angels, Gangs of New York, War of the Worlds, I Am Legend and Mission: Impossible III, to name but a few, as well as several Bond films. Hes got a lot of amazing stories to tell, and theyre all here in this hugely entertaining movie memoir, which also features exclusive contributions from many of Vics colleagues and friends, including Harrison Ford, George Lucas, Martin Scorsese, Pierce Brosnan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Angelina Jolie, Kenneth Branagh and Sir Christopher Lee. With an introduction by Steven Spielberg, and over 100 previously unpublished on-set photos from Vics own collection.

What did Genetics and Hansens Folly have in common? Why, everything ... Genetics was statistical and Hansens Folly impossible! George Smith weaves a fantastic science fiction tale, full of astounding wonder and the zest and zeal of the classic sci fi age!

Nobody knows where it will end. I only know where it began - in Rutlan - twenty-four hours ago! Julian Grow weaves a science fiction tale of epic proportions, demonstrating a clear and concise unders

The Triumphs of Eugene Valmont (1906) brings together tales of the multifarious exploits of Robert Barrs elegant and cunning sleuth, Valmont, a brilliantly ironic parody of Sherlock Holmes. Exhibiting the crucial combination of realism and imagination that characterizes the finest crime writing, the stories exude playfulness and wit, blending mystery and quasi-Gothic thrills with humorous detours and romantic adventure. A notable figure in turn-of-the-century literary London and a friend of Conan Doyle, Barr was acutely aware of style as a form of statement and the stories are full of literary effects, commentary on the detective mystery genre, and Valmonts disparaging reflections on English values. From the hilarious satire of sensationalism in The Siamese Twin of a Bomb-Thrower to the bizarre and operatic melodrama of The Ghost with the Club-Foot, Barrs stories delight the reader with their skill, variety, and never-abandoned sense of spirited fun. This edition also includes Barrs two rare pastiches of Valmonts rival, Sherlock Holmes.

Written in 1914 but not published until 1925, a year after Kafkas death, The Trial is the terrifying tale of Josef K., a respectable bank officer who is suddenly and inexplicably arrested and must defend himself against a charge about which he can get no information. Whether read as an existential tale, a parable, or a prophecy of the excesses of modern bureaucracy wedded to the madness of totalitarianism, The Trial has resonated with chilling truth for generations of readers.

Written in 1914 but not published until 1925, a year after Kafkas death, The Trial is the terrifying tale of Josef K., a respectable bank officer who is suddenly and inexplicably arrested and must defend himself against a charge about which he can get no information. Whether read as an existential tale, a parable, or a prophecy of the excesses of modern bureaucracy wedded to the madness of totalitarianism, The Trial has resonated with chilling truth for generations of readers.

The Trial is a novel written by Franz Kafka from 1914 to 1915 and published in 1925. One of his best-known works, it tells the story of a man arrested and prosecuted by a remote, inaccessible authority, with the nature of his crime revealed neither to him nor to the reader. Heavily influenced by Dostoyevskys Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov, Kafka even went so far as to call Dostoevsky a blood relative. Like Kafkas other novels, The Trial was never completed, although it does include a chapter which brings the story to an end.After Kafkas death in 1924 his friend and literary executor Max Brod edited the text for publication by Verlag Die Schmiede. The original manuscript is held at the Museum of Modern Literature, Marbach am Neckar, Germany. The first English language translation, by Willa and Edwin Muir, was published in 1937. In 1999, the book was listed in Le Mondes 100 Books of the Century and as No. 2 of the Best German Novels of the Twentieth Century.

Immerse yourself in one of the worlds greatest art collections through this definitive volume from the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscows legendary museum and home to an unparalleled treasury of masterworks.Volume I presents over 720 iconic landscape paintings from the golden age of Russian art (1850s-1900s)a period when artists like Isaac Levitan, Ivan Shishkin, Ivan Aivazovsky, and Arkhip Kuindzhi revolutionized landscape painting with unprecedented emotional depth and technical mastery. From Shishkins monumental forest scenes and Aivazovskys legendary seascapes to Levitans hauntingly beautiful seasonal studies, this collection showcases works that rank among the finest landscape paintings ever created.Featuring stunning, high-quality reproductions prepared from the Gallerys own archives, this volume captures forests rendered with almost photographic precision, seas painted with dramatic power, and atmospheric effects that transform ordinary moments into visions of extraordinary beauty. Essential for art lovers, collectors, and anyone seeking to discover masterworks that rival the greatest European and American landscape traditions.

The Tree of Life is a classic science fiction novelette by Catherine L. Moore (pen name C. L. Moore). This is a great story, offering a good sampling of Moores "Weird Tales" output from the 1930s. C. L. Moore wrote alongside her husband, Harry Kuttner. The two became acquainted after Kuttner wrote her a letter, thinking (due to her pen name) that she was a man. Going by her initials was largely a practical matter; at the time Catherine Moore was writing, there was a strong prejudice that science fiction writing should be masculine, and female authors had a very difficult time getting an audience. Most notable female science fiction authors either used initials or gender-neutral pseudonyms, for a good many years after that era. It wasnt until fans dug up the obituary of James Tiptree Jr.s mother that "he" was identified as Alice Sheldon. After all these years, "The Tree of Life" remains a great read, and excellent introduction to the works of Catherine, or C. L. Moore.

In "The Treatment of Drapery in Art," George Woolliscroft Rhead presents a meticulous examination of the representation of fabric and drapery across various artistic mediums. With a keen eye for detail and an analytical approach, Rhead delves into the historical evolution and significance of drapery from classical antiquity through the Renaissance and beyond. His literary style combines scholarly rigor with accessible prose, making complex theories understandable for a broader audience. Rheads work is contextualized within the burgeoning interest of the late 19th-century art world in technique and realism, as well as the growing appreciation for the interplay of light and shadow on textiles in visual representation. George Woolliscroft Rhead was not only a prominent painter and illustrator but also an influential critic and educator in the field of decorative arts. His personal experiences as an artist, coupled with his academic background, provided him with a unique perspective on the practical challenges and aesthetic principles involved in rendering drapery in art. Rheads commitment to fostering artistic skills and knowledge within the burgeoning Arts and Crafts Movement reflects his dedication to enriching the appreciation of craftsmanship in art. This book is an essential resource for artists, art historians, and enthusiasts alike, urging readers to explore the intricate relationship between textiles and artistic expression. Rheads insightful analysis and vibrant illustrations illuminate the importance of drapery in enhancing the emotional and narrative depth of visual art, making it a valuable addition to the libraries of those interested in understanding the transformative power of fabric in artistic compositions.

The archologist whose business it is to bring to light by pick and spade the relics of bygone ages, is often accused of devoting his energies to work which is of no material profit to mankind at the present day. Archology is an unapplied science, and, apart from its connection with what is called culture, the critic is inclined to judge it as a pleasant and worthless amusement. There is nothing, the critic tells us, of pertinent value to be learned from the Past which will be of use to the ordinary person of the present time; and, though the archologist can offer acceptable information to the painter, to the theologian, to the philologist, and indeed to most of the followers of the arts and sciences, he has nothing to give to the ordinary layman.In some directions the imputation is unanswerable; and when the interests of modern times clash with those of the past, as, for example, in Egypt where a beneficial reservoir has destroyed the remains of early days, there can be no question that the recording of the threatened information and the minimising of the destruction, is all that the value of the archologists work entitles him to ask for. The critic, however, usually overlooks some of the chief reasons that archology can give for even this much consideration, reasons which constitute its modern usefulness; and I therefore propose to point out to him three or four of the many claims which it may make upon the attention of the layman.

Treasure and the occult are vividly blended in this stirring tale of Africa. Allan Quatermain finds a village in the middle of the Dark Continent ruled by a huge, pale man with a strange knowledge of future events. This is the last Quatermain book.