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Durante a Guerra Civil Espanhola, houve um intenso engajamento político de artistas visuais e literatos. Esses produziram farto material de propaganda política, como os cartazes, usualmente utilizados neste periodo historico. Eram eficientes como propaganda por serem de produço barata, reproduço rapida, alem de possuir ampla visibilidade pois seus suportes eram nas ruas atraves dos postes e muros. Aliando-se a essas questes, a produço de belissimas criaçes nos cartazes os tornaram esteticamente significativos nas artes visuais.

Este libro es el resultado del proyecto de investigación Presencia de América en Madrid y ha visto la luz gracias a la colaboración entre la Comunidad de Madrid y la Agencia Estatal de Investigación. Tiene por objeto visibilizar la huella de la cultura material, el arte, las imagenes e incluso las lecturas americanas existente en Madrid. A traves de una coleccion de estudios, se ofrecen testimonios de una circulacion global y de la capacidad de las imagenes, los objetos y las personas para generar relatos a un lado y otro del Atlantico. El ambito de la religiosidad, las bibliotecas, el coleccionismo y el comercio, entre otros, testimonian que estas imagenes han estado presentes en Madrid de forma silente, a menudo imbricadas en la vida cotidiana como algo normal por el uso que se ha hecho de ellas y, sin embargo, han sido invisibles para buena parte de la historiografia. Visibilizar la presencia del Nuevo Mundo en el Viejo Mundo es un ejercicio de analisis cultural que estrecha lazos entre ambos lados del Atlantico y, a la vez, ayuda a entender mejor Europa y la construccion de sus referentes y señas de identidad. Como señala James S. Amelang en la introduccion de este libro colectivo que reune a especialistas de diferentes centros de investigacion nacionales y extranjeros: "Mas contribuciones del mismo tipo de alcance amplio y ambicioso que anima este volumen tienen mucho que ofrecer a presentes y futuros lectores interesados en la que fue la mayor y mas duradera red de contactos culturales entre Europa y America del pasado".

En la construcción de la imagen estética de Andalucía tuvieron un papel importante los viajeros, muchos de ellos artistas, que seleccionaron con su mirada las características que fueron dibujando la identidad de nuestro pais.Los textos que se integran en este libro se centran en los llegados de America, sobre todo de los territorios hispanos, que han sido, en parte, olvidados por la historiografia. Los autores de los distintos capitulos, procedentes de instituciones españolas y americanas, nos permiten comprender nuestros mitos cimentados en un pasado no lejano. Los intereses para la realizacion de estos viajes a España debemos relacionarlos, inicialmente, con el orientalismo y, en lo que se refiere a los llegados de Iberoamerica, con el reconocimiento de valores comunes. Siendo hitos fundamentales la conmemoracion del IV Centenario del Descubrimiento de America y la Exposicion Iberoamericana de 1929 en Sevilla. A ello tenemos que añadir el interes politico de España por recobrar las relaciones culturales con la America hispana, para lo que se tomaron una serie de iniciativas para el intercambio de estudiantes. Tambien se tiene en cuenta en este libro la aportacion de mujeres, artistas y viajeras, que suponen un numero importante y que suman cualidades especificas por las dificultades del viaje en los años estudiados.

Memories of an Art Collector arises from the need to gather, organise and disseminate the experience, memories and reflections of Jorge Helft as a collector of contemporary art, manager and promoter of cultural activities, and as a privileged witness of the national art scene since the late 1940s.Different aspects of his rich background are revealed in the intergenerational dialogue he establishes with the co-author, in which he reviews his main collections, his interest in and support for fundamental Argentine artists such as Grete Stern, Antonio Berni, Libero Badii, Clorindo Testa, Alberto Heredia, Edgardo A. Vigo, Jorge de la Vega, Alberto Greco, Juan Carlos Distefano, Victor Grippo, Pablo Suarez, Liliana Porter, Graciela Sacco and Guillermo Kuitca and his close ties with other collectors, managers, key players and personalities from the international art scene over the course of four decades. The book is aimed at anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes of art management and art collecting in the last century. The reader will find here a fluid, personal and entertaining narrative that weaves anecdotes, memories and thoughts into a valuable testimony.

In "Leonardo da Vinci: Thoughts on Art & Life," the illustrious Renaissance polymath delves into the profound interplay between artistic creation and the human experience. This compendium of thoughts showcases Leonardos introspective reflections, tracing the origins of his masterpieces while illuminating his theories on beauty, nature, and the essence of creativity. The text, characterized by eloquent prose and rich insights, transcends mere art criticism, offering readers a glimpse into the mind of one of historys greatest geniuses amid the cultural resurgence of the 15th and 16th centuries. Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) is celebrated not only for his groundbreaking artistic achievements, such as the "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper," but also for his insatiable curiosity and scientific inquiries. His extensive observations on anatomy, physics, and engineering influenced his artistic vision, leading him to explore themes of human emotion and the natural world. The integration of art and science in his work reflects the quintessential humanistic ideals of the Renaissance, rooted in the belief that knowledge fosters creativity. For historians, art enthusiasts, and curious minds alike, "Leonardo da Vinci: Thoughts on Art & Life" offers invaluable insights into the motivations behind some of the most iconic artworks in history. This book serves as a profound meditation on the nature of artistry, making it a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the deeper connections between creativity and the human spirit.

Since the advent of modernity, art has been associated with freedom, provocation and courage. In 1972, art was to unfold its potential as an emancipatory and creative force as part of the Gesamtkunstwerk of the XX. Olympic Games in Munichaccording to the grand vision of its planners. The international avant-garde of the time, including Walter de Maria, Gerhard Richter, Andy Warhol and Dan Flavin, enthusiastically developed revolutionary concepts. Many of these remained in draft-form. After the tragic assassination of Israeli athletes, concepts such as the "Spielstrae" were canceled. This publication is the first to give an impression of the playful, participatory cultural programme of 1972. In the second part of the book, a multitude of voices from all over the world look to the future. International authors and artists use contemporary examples to convey the importance of the arts in shaping the democratic society of the future.

Walter Sickert was a british painter, printmaker, teacher and writer of German birth. Sickert was one of the most influential British artists of this century. He is often called a painters painter, appealing primarily to artists working in the figurative tradition; there are few British figurative painters of the 20th century whose development can be adequately discussed without reference to Sickerts subject-matter or innovative techniques. He had a direct influence on the Camden Town Group and the Euston Road School, while his effect on Frank Auerbach, Howard Hodgkin and Francis Bacon was less tangible. Sickerts active career as an artist lasted for nearly 60 years. His output was vast. He may be judged equally as the last of the Victorian painters and as a major precursor of significant international developments in later 20th-century art, especially in his photo-based paintings. Adeline Virginia Woolf (18821941) was an English writer who is considered one of the foremost modernists of the twentieth century and a pioneer in the use of stream of consciousness as a narrative device.

In "Italian Renaissance," John Addington Symonds delves deep into the vibrant cultural and artistic movements that flourished in Italy from the 14th to the 16th centuries. This seminal work not only chronicles the eras key figures and their innovations but also explores the socio-political landscapes that nurtured such intellectual blossoming. Symonds employs a highly descriptive and engaging literary style, weaving together historical analysis and criticism with a lyrical narrative that bring the Renaissances dynamic spirit to life. Through meticulous research, he crafts a comprehensive overview that situates the Italian Renaissance within broader European contexts, highlighting its enduring impact on art, philosophy, and science. John Addington Symonds was a well-regarded Victorian literary figure and scholar, deeply influenced by his passion for art and his experiences in Italy. His extensive education at the University of Oxford, along with his personal struggles for identity and expression in the restrictive Victorian society, informed his particular fascination with the Renaissance as a period that embraced individualism and creativity. Symondss own arts-based pursuits and critical outlook led him to become a prominent advocate for the aesthetic and humanistic virtues of this extraordinary era. "Italian Renaissance" is essential reading for anyone interested in the origins of modern Western thought, art, and culture. Symondss eloquent prose and insightful interpretations bring to light the significance of this transformative period. This book is a treasure trove for historians, art lovers, and general readers alike, encouraging them to appreciate the profound legacy of the Renaissance that continues to resonate today.

Skin in the Game follows on from the acclaimed fieldwork diary, The Metabolic Museum. In this new book, Clémentine Deliss expands on how artists understand risk and contention both in their work and with regard to historical collections. Through a series of compelling conversations, questions are raised on how to work on colonial collections through the concept of the "prototype" as generative of a multiplicity of non-exclusive interpretations. The book includes interviews with leading women artists spanning two generationsRuth Buchanan, Otobong Nkanga, Collier Schorr, Joelle Tuerlinckx, and Andrea Zittelin which they discuss that moment of "skin in the game," when each of them took the decision to become an artist, to enter the Hades of an uncertain existence and the Heaven of aesthetic experiment. What was the prototype that defined their career and their lifes trajectory, that like a revenant returns over the course of an artists lifetime?CLEMENTINE DELISS (*1960, London) is an independent curator whose practice crosses the borders of contemporary art, critical anthropology and curatorial experimentation. She is internationally recognized for her seminal work on the Post-Ethnographic, on African modernism, and for her interventionist practices in art. She is Honorary Global Humanities Professor of History of Art at the University of Cambridge, and Associate Curator at KW Institute for Contemporary Art in Berlin.

Since the advent of modernity, art has been associated with freedom, provocation and courage. In 1972, art was to unfold its potential as an emancipatory and creative force as part of the Gesamtkunstwerk of the XX. Olympic Games in Munichaccording to the grand vision of its planners. The international avant-garde of the time, including Walter de Maria, Gerhard Richter, Andy Warhol and Dan Flavin, enthusiastically developed revolutionary concepts. Many of these remained in draft-form. After the tragic assassination of Israeli athletes, concepts such as the "Spielstrae" were canceled. This publication is the first to give an impression of the playful, participatory cultural programme of 1972. In the second part of the book, a multitude of voices from all over the world look to the future. International authors and artists use contemporary examples to convey the importance of the arts in shaping the democratic society of the future.

Skin in the Game follows on from the acclaimed fieldwork diary, The Metabolic Museum. In this new book, Clémentine Deliss expands on how artists understand risk and contention both in their work and with regard to historical collections. Through a series of compelling conversations, questions are raised on how to work on colonial collections through the concept of the "prototype" as generative of a multiplicity of non-exclusive interpretations. The book includes interviews with leading women artists spanning two generationsRuth Buchanan, Otobong Nkanga, Collier Schorr, Joelle Tuerlinckx, and Andrea Zittelin which they discuss that moment of "skin in the game," when each of them took the decision to become an artist, to enter the Hades of an uncertain existence and the Heaven of aesthetic experiment. What was the prototype that defined their career and their lifes trajectory, that like a revenant returns over the course of an artists lifetime?CLEMENTINE DELISS (*1960, London) is an independent curator whose practice crosses the borders of contemporary art, critical anthropology and curatorial experimentation. She is internationally recognized for her seminal work on the Post-Ethnographic, on African modernism, and for her interventionist practices in art. She is Honorary Global Humanities Professor of History of Art at the University of Cambridge, and Associate Curator at KW Institute for Contemporary Art in Berlin.

This new Great collection of his art and notes from Cheapest Books. Put together all notes and drawings of Da Vinci as found, not need reordered.A singular fatality has ruled the destiny of nearly all the MOST FAMOUS OF LEONARDO DA VINCIS WORKS. Two of the three most important were never completed, obstacles having arisen during his life-time, which obliged him to leave them unfinished; namely the Sforza Monument and the Wall-painting of the Battle of Anghiari, while the thirdthe picture of the Last Supper at Milanhas suffered irremediable injury from decay and the repeated restorations to which it was recklessly subjected during the XVIIth and XVIIIth centuries. Nevertheless, no other picture of the Renaissance has become so wellknown and popular through copies of every description.Vasari says, and rightly, in his Life of Leonardo, "that he laboured much more by his word than in fact or by deed", and the biographer evidently had in his mind the numerous works in Manuscript which have been preserved to this day. To us, now, it seems almost inexplicable that these valuable and interesting original texts should have remained so long unpublished, and indeed forgotten. It is certain that during the XVIth and XVIIth centuries their exceptional value was highly appreciated. This is proved not merely by the prices which they commanded, but also by the exceptional interest which has been attached to the change of ownership of merely a few pages of Manuscript.Leonardos literary labours in various departments both of Art and of Science were those essentially of an enquirer, hence the analytical method is that which he employs in arguing out his investigations and dissertations. The vast structure of his scientific theories is consequently built up of numerous separate researches, and it is much to be lamented that he should never have collated and arranged them. His love for detailed researchas it seems to mewas the reason that in almost all the Manuscripts, the different paragraphs appear to us to be in utter confusion; on one and the same page, observations on the most dissimilar subjects follow each other without any connection. A page, for instance, will begin with some principles of astronomy, or the motion of the earth; then come the laws of sound, and finally some precepts as to colour. Another page will begin with his investigations on the structure of the intestines, and end with philosophical remarks as to the relations of poetry to painting; and so forth.Leonardo himself lamented this confusion, and for that reason I do not think that the publication of the texts in the order in which they occur in the originals would at all fulfil his intentions. No reader could find his way through such a labyrinth; Leonardo himself could not have done it.Added to this, more than half of the five thousand manuscript pages which now remain to us, are written on loose leaves, and at present arranged in a manner which has no justification beyond the fancy of the collector who first brought them together to make volumes of more or less extent. Nay, even in the volumes, the pages of which were numbered by Leonardo himself, their order, so far as the connection of the texts was concerned, was obviously a matter of indifference to him. The only point he seems to have kept in view, when first writing down his notes, was that each observation should be complete to the end on the page on which it was begun.

e-artnow Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Antiquities of Constantinople" by Pierre Gilles. e-artnow Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every e-artnow book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. e-artnow hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

A History of Art in Ancient Egypt (1&2) offers a comprehensive exploration into the wealth of artistic innovation and cultural expression found in ancient Egyptian civilization. Spanning two volumes, this anthology delves into architectural wonders, sculpture, painting, and decorative arts, showcasing the aesthetic splendor and symbolic nuance that define Egyptian contributions to art history. The included works not only detail the grandeur of monumental structures and intricate tomb decorations but also examine daily life artifacts, weaving a rich tapestry that highlights the unique artistic styles and themes that pervaded ancient Egyptian culture. Georges Perrot and Charles Chipiez bring together a cadre of scholarly insights that discuss the diverse influences and evolutions within Egyptian art. The collaboration aligns with movements of historical revivalism and scholarship that proliferated during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Their collective expertise shines through as they contextualize Egyptian artistry within broader historical narratives, drawing connections to contemporary understandings of art as both a historical and cultural phenomenon. Readers embarking on this scholarly journey are thus invited into a deep and nuanced study of ancient Egyptian art that encompasses multiple perspectives and stylistic approaches. This anthology stands as an indispensable resource, melding rich academic discourse with vivid artistic representations, making it essential for both students and enthusiasts keen on diving into the intricacies of Egyptian aesthetic practices. A History of Art in Ancient Egypt (1&2) is not just a collection but a dialogue, fostering profound insights into the ancient world and enriching present-day appreciation for its enduring artistic legacy.

Sentimentos não precisam ficar presos dentro de nós, eles podem se libertar e tomar vida, dentro desses poemas você verá o quanto isso é verdade.

Marvel at this spectacular collection of full-colour graphic art of Godzilla and other Toho movie monsters by renowned artist KAIDA Yuji.For fans of big-screen monster films, KAIDA Yuji is a very well known name. Best known for his vivid illustrations of Godzilla and other popular Toho kaiju, some of Mr KAIDAs most beautiful work is presented here in this full-color flexicover volume. This books 128 pages are packed with lush artwork, including a brand new piece showing Godzilla in London, created especially for this book.Whether you are an admirer of this Japanese masters work or just a fan of monster movie art, this book is an essential purchase!

Esta obra nos propone un original acercamiento a los temas de la memoria y la comunidad desde la perspectiva de la cultura y en un contexto urbano. Se trata de pensar la ciudad, lo local, lo comunitario y el arte a partir de las experiencias, testimonios y recuerdos de los habitantes de un enclave particular. Nos referimos a una pequeña localidad ubicada en la alcaldia Iztapalapa, en la Ciudad de Mexico, llamada Casa Blanca. Alli se encuentra el Centro de Artes Semillero de Talentos, un espacio cultural orientado al desarrollo de habilidades artisticas de niños, niñas, jovenes y adultos. Tomando como base la historia y la vida cotidiana de dicha comunidad, asi como el trabajo realizado en la mencionada casa de cultura, los autores abordan mediante el recurso de la extrapolacion, asuntos de interes general, como son: participacion, organizacion social, identidad cultural, violencia, desplazamiento forzado y memoria colectiva, entre otros. Ademas de su valor para las ciencias sociales, este libro encarna uno de los principios basicos de la UACM: la generacion de vinculos de trabajo entre los planteles de esta casa de estudios y las comunidades que los rodean.

This book about the art of windows painting and staining is an important source for practical and historical information. It is an overview of researching the art, history, and technical aspects of stained and painted glass. A reader can learn a lot about church windows, firms, artists, and designs.

In "Leonardo da Vinci: Thoughts on Art & Life," the esteemed Renaissance polymath presents a profound exploration of the intertwining realms of art and existence. This collection of da Vincis reflections encapsulates his innovative aesthetic principles, underscoring his belief in observation and the natural world as the foundations of artistic expression. The text serves as both a philosophical treatise and a practical guide, revealing da VinciAos meticulous methods while intertwining his theories with a rich tapestry of historical context, thus situating his art within the broader intellectual currents of the Renaissance. Leonardo da Vinci, born in 1452, was not only a painter but also a scientist, engineer, and philosopher, leading him to challenge traditional boundaries of discipline. His innate curiosity and intellectual rigor, coupled with rigorous field observations, fostered his belief that true artistry emerges from understanding the mechanisms of nature. This book distills da Vincis thoughts, highlighting his unique perspective as he grappled with an ever-evolving landscape of knowledge and creativity, influenced by the challenges and triumphs of his expansive career. A must-read for artists, historians, and anyone drawn to the enduring legacy of Renaissance thought, this book invites readers to delve into the mind of one of historys greatest thinkers. "Leonardo da Vinci: Thoughts on Art & Life" provides invaluable insights into the synthesis of art and science, making it an essential text for those eager to understand the foundations of creativity in a rapidly changing world.