The Spiritual in Twentieth-Century Art


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Compelling, well-illustrated study focuses on the works of Kandinsky, Mondrian, Klee, Picasso, Duchamp, Matisse, and others. Citations from letters, diaries, and interviews provide insights into the artists' views. 121 black-and-white illustrations.




A World of Your Own


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A beautiful picture book for children 4+ taking the reader on a journey through Laura Carlin’s own colorful and imaginative visual world.




Something All Our Own


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Grant Hill and experts celebrate and examine the creative expression of African American art and artists.







Thorstein Veblen, John Dewey, C. Wright Mills and the Generic Ends of Life


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Although Veblen, Dewey, and Mills disagreed on a number of points, Rick Tilman shows how these thinkers forged an authentic, coherent, and original tradition of critical social science in the United States. By comparing their views on a number of timely issues such as aesthetics, feminism, and gambling, the author shows how their tradition is vibrantly relevant in the new millenium.




Needlework As Art


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"Needlework As Art" is an excellent historical presentation of needlework. It includes helpful tips with beautiful and easy-to-follow patterns. Marian Alford collected material for this history for several years. She was passionate about needlework, as fine art and a means of employment for women. Contents include: Style Design Patterns Materials Colour Stitches Hangings Furniture Dress Ecclesiastical Embroidery English Embroidery













The Art Journal


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