For centuries, blue powders and dyes were some of the most sought-after materials in the world. Ancient Afghan painters ground mass quantities of sapphire rocks to use for their paints, while snails were harvested in Eurasia for the tiny amounts of blue that their bodies would release. And then there was indigo, which was so valuable that American plantations grew it as a cash crop on the backs of African slaves. It wasn't until 1905, when Adolf von Baeyer created a chemical blue dye, that blue could be used for anything and everything-most notably that uniform of workers everywhere, blue jeans. With stunning illustrations by Caldecott Honor Artist Daniel Minter, this vibrant and fascinating picture book follows one colour's journey through time and across the world, as it becomes the blue we know today.

Blue

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Warehouse 200

Timeless (UK)

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English edition of key essays on Japanese art history  History of Japanese Art after 1945  surveys the development of art in Japan since WWII. The original Japanese work, which has become essential reading for those with an interest in modern and contemporary Japanese art and is a foundational resource for students and researchers, spans a period of 150 years, from the 1850s to the 2010s. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific period and written by a specialist. The English edition first discusses the formation and evolution of Japanese contemporary art from 1945 to the late 1970s, subsequently deals with the rise of the fine-art museum from the late 1970s to the 1990s, and concludes with an overview of contemporary Japanese art dating from the 1990s to the 2010s. These three parts are preceded by a new introduction that contextualizes both the original Japanese and the English editions and introduces the reader to the emergence of the concept of art (bijutsu ) in modern Japan. This English-language edition provides valuable reading material that offers a deeper insight into contemporary Japanese art. With an introduction by Kajiya Kenji.          Contributors: Kitazawa Noriaki (editor), Mori Hitoshi (editor), Sato Doushin (editor), Tom Kain (translation editor), Alice Kiwako Ashiwa (translator), Kenneth Masaki Shima (translator), Ariel Acosta (translator), and Sara Sumpter (translator) Translated from the original Japanese edition published with Tokyo Bijutsu, 2014 In cooperation with Art Platform Japan / The Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan Art Platform Japan is an initiative by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, to maintain the sustainable development of the contemporary art scene in Japan.

History of Japanese Art After 1945

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The history of the vast Indian subcontinent is usually told as a series of ephemeral moments when a large part of modern-day India was ruled by a single sovereign. There is an obsession with foreign invasions and the polities of the Gangetic plains, while the histories of the rest of the subcontinent have been reduced to little more than dry footnotes. Now, in this brilliant and critically acclaimed debut book, Anirudh Kanisetti shines a light into the darkness, bringing alive for the lay-reader the early medieval Deccan, from the sixth century CE to the twelfth century CE, in all its splendour and riotous glory. Kanisetti takes us back in time to witness the birth of the Chalukyas, a dynasty that shaped southern India for centuries. Beginning at a time when Hinduism was still establishing itself through the Deccan, when the landscape was bereft of temples, he explores the extraordinary transformation of the peninsula over half a mille

LORDS OF THE DECCAN

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Archives 1 - Flores & Prats (3rd Updated Edition)

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Autobiography: Historical, Political & Military

Story of My Experiments With Truth,The

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Hiroshi Sugimoto - on the Beach

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Junya Ishigami - Small Images

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Excellent whisky from small distilleries and spectacular walks are two great reasons to visit Scotland. This easy to follow book guides you to both at once as it takes you to the best scenery Scotland has to offer: green forests, beautiful castles, picturesque towns, lush fields, majestic mountains and much more. And at the end of each hike, a tasty 'uisge beatha' (Scottish Gaelic term for 'water of life', or whisky) is waiting for you. 'Whisky Walks Scotland' takes you to smaller distilleries loved by locals and off the beaten track. Experience whisky, walks, food, and of course fun: Welcome to Scotland!

Whisky Walks Scotland

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The work of Henri Matisse (1869-1954) reflects an ongoing belief in the power of brilliant colors and simple forms. Though famed in particular for his paintings, Matisse also worked with drawing, sculpture, lithography, stained glass, and collage, developing his unique cut-out medium when old age left him unable to stand and paint. Matisse's subjects were often conventional: nudes, portraits, and figures in landscapes, Oriental scenes, and interior views, but in his handling of bold color and fluid draftsmanship, he secured his place as a 20th-century master. It was Matisse's palette that particularly thrilled the modern imagination. With vivid blue, amethyst purple, egg-yolk yellow, and many shades beyond he liberated his work from a meticulous representation of reality and sought instead a "vital harmony," often referring to music as an inspiration or analogy for his work. A comprehensive and informative source, this lavishly illustrated publication has been revised in close collaboration with the Matisse estate. Including preparatory studies, full-page reproductions, and enlarged details, discover the artist's adventurous path, from the chromatic brilliance of his Fauve period, right through to his invention of gouache cut-outs at the ripe age of 80. Each image has been reproduced with painstaking care to create a viewing experience worthy of the expressionist par excellence. The bard of color deserves no less. About the series Born back in 1985, the Basic Art Series has evolved into the best-selling art book collection ever published. Each book in TASCHEN's Basic Art series features: a detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance a concise biography approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions

Henri Matisse

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Sharp angles, strange forms, lurid colors, and distorted perspectives are classic hallmarks of Expressionism, the twentieth century movement that prioritized emotion over objective reality. Though particularly present in Germany and Austria, the movement's approach flourished internationally and is today hailed as one of the most influential shifts in art history. With leading groups Die Brücke (The Bridge) and Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), and key players such as Wassily Kandinsky, Egon Schiele,and Emil Nolde, the Expressionists disowned Impressionism, which they regarded as "man lowered to the position of a gramophone record of the outer world", to depict instead a raw and visceral experience of life as it was felt, rather than seen on the surface. Their paintings brim with emotive force, conveyed in particular through intense and non-naturalistic color palettes, loose brushwork, and thick textures. Covering the group's stylistic tendencies, influences, and most important protagonists, this introductory book explores the Expressionist panorama of moods, ideas, and emotions and their abiding quest for deep authenticity. About the series Born back in 1985, the Basic Art Series has evolved into the best-selling art book collection ever published. Each book in TASCHEN's Basic Art History series features: approximately 100 color illustrations with explanatory captions a detailed, illustrated introduction a selection of the most important works of the epoch, each presented on a two-page spread with a full-page image and accompanying interpretation, as well as a portrait and brief biography of the artist

Expressionism

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Dreamworld

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This third volume follows on progressively from Easy Concert Pieces 2. The repertoire ranges from the Baroque to Modern eras and is suitable for school music auditions, concerts, competitions and examinations. Online Material (Audio) featuring demonstration tracks is also provided. Besetzung:piano

Easy Concert Pieces

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Rock & Pop Classics For "Low G"-Ukulele

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Nachschub fur die Schott Flute Lounge: In der neuesten Ausgabe entfuhrt Top-Arrangeur Dirko Juchem auf eine musikalische Reise durch Jahrzehnte der Popmusik. Gewohnt gekonnt verleiht er darin 14 unsterblichen Love-Songs wie Your Song, The Rose, You Are So Beautiful oder Just The Way You Are eine wunderbar flotistische Note. Die gut spielbaren Bearbeitungen wurden vom Autor mit seiner Live-Band aufgenommen und liegen jeweils als Playback und Vollversion zum Download vor (Gutscheincode im Heft). Besetzung:flute

Love Ballads

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Im zwolften Band der beliebten Serie â?zPop For Violin" finden sich neben der selbstbewussten Trennungshymne â?zEasy On Me" von Superstar Adele weitere aktuelle Hits wie â?zAs It Was" von Harry Styles und â?zCold Heart" von Dua Lipa & Elton John. Eine durchdachte Auswahl an Evergreens â?" von Bob Dylans legenÃ;¤rem Protestsong â?zBlowinâ?~ In The Windâ?o bis zu der spÃ;¤ten 80er Hymne â?zSailingâ?o von Reibeisenbarde Rod Stewart â?" rundet die stimmige Auswahl an zehn gut spielbaren Arrangements ab. Besetzung:1-2 violins

Pop For Violin 12

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Flamenco Guitar Method

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Merci Cherie

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Band 6 der beliebten â?zPop For Cello"-Reihe beinhaltet eine wundervolle Auswahl gut spielbarer Arrangements aktueller Popsongs wie â?zCold Heart" von Dua Lipa und Elton John, â?zAs It Was" von Publikumsliebling Harry Styles aber auch mit â?zHold My Hand" den Titelsong des Movie-Blockbusters des Jahres â?zTop Gun: Maverick". Weiterhin enthÃ;¤lt der Band zeitlose Klassiker wie das trÃ;¤umerische â?zSailingâ?o oder die Liebeshymne â?zEternal Flameâ?o der Bangles. Besetzung:1-2 cellos

Blue

Dublog