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Brushes With History

Author : Krishna Kumar Birla
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 8184758510
Total Pages : 989 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (847 download)

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Download or read book Brushes With History written by Krishna Kumar Birla and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2009-04-17 with total page 989 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What a family! Simple and complex, traditional and modern, religious and rational, money-minded and money-renouncing, Indian and international, fiercely individualistic and inspiringly loyal' -P. Lal In a life spanning nine decades Krishna Kumar Birla, son of the legendary Ghanshyam Das Birla, witnessed events that shaped India in the twentieth century and had close associations with iconic figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Madan Mohan Malviya, Jayaprakash Narayan, Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi. Head of one of India’s leading business houses, K.K. Birla embraced principles in which the creation of wealth, philanthropy and political leadership were all regarded as part of nation-building. Written in a style that is simple and translucent in its sincerity, Brushes with History brings alive an important era in the life of the nation, its changing social mores, evolving principles of corporate governance and enduring family values In an affectionate and moving tribute, K.K. Birla’s daughter, Shobhana Bhartia, acquaints readers with her father’s spiritual strength and moral values which were an integral part of his life.

Brushes with History

Author : Peter G. Meyer
Publisher : Nation Books
ISBN 13 : 9781560253297
Total Pages : 531 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (532 download)

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Download or read book Brushes with History written by Peter G. Meyer and published by Nation Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Nation magazine, since its founding in 1865, began what has become, for better or worse, art criticism as a cultural institution in the United States. This eclectic collection features contributors like Christopher Hitchens on “degenerate art,” Heywood Broun on the Artists Congress of 1936, Katherine Anne Porter on children’s art, Marianne Moore on the death of Nation art critic Paul Rosenfeld, and Langston Hughes on “Negro Art.” The volume also includes contributions from many well-known artists: Stuart Davis, Marsden Harley, Alfred Stieglitz, John Marin, Kenyon Cox, Guy Pene Du Bois, Louis Lozowick, and Frank Lloyd Wright. Celebrated writers on art such as Bernard Berenson, Clement Greenberg, Lawrence Alloway, Hilton Kramer, Max Kozloff, John Berger, and Arthur Danto give readers first-hand accounts of the debuts of artists ranging from John Singer Sargent to Jackson Pollock and Willem deKooning as well as the famous lawsuit between John Ruskin and James McNeill Whistler (reported by a youthful Henry James), the destruction of Diego Rivera’s Rockefeller Center murals and Richard Nixon’s views on art. More recently writers like E.L. Doctorow and Katha Pollitt have weighed in on the recent culture wars over arts funding and free expression.

A Brush with History

Author : Morgan Weistling
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780692064344
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (643 download)

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Download or read book A Brush with History written by Morgan Weistling and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-15 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: the collected works of famed western artist, Morgan Weistling, painter of early American pioneer life

Robert Bailey

Author : Robert Bailey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780978042509
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (425 download)

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Download or read book Robert Bailey written by Robert Bailey and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Runescape: The First 20 Years--An Illustrated History

Author : Alex Calvin
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
ISBN 13 : 1506721265
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (67 download)

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Book Synopsis Runescape: The First 20 Years--An Illustrated History by : Alex Calvin

Download or read book Runescape: The First 20 Years--An Illustrated History written by Alex Calvin and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A full-colour hardcover companion tome that offers a look behind the scenes as the iconic online fantasy RPG celebrates its 20th birthday! In 2001, RuneScape transformed the world of MMORPGs with a magical world that was free-to-play in your browser. Assuming any number of fantasy roles, players carved their own adventures in a fantasy land filled with vibrant characters, daring adventure and mystery. In an industry where success can often be short lived, RuneScape has defied the odds by not just surviving, but thriving over an incredible two decades. Now you can get an insider's look at the tremendous talent and enormous effort that went into creating the land of Gielinor and the magical races who inhabit it. Jagex and Dark Horse present a guide to the history of the RuneScape franchise, exploring the detailed tapestry of RuneScape and Old School RuneScape through exciting and exclusive art and behind the scenes interviews!

A History of Toilet Paper (and Other Potty Tools)

Author : Sophia Gholz
Publisher : Running Press Kids
ISBN 13 : 0762475544
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book A History of Toilet Paper (and Other Potty Tools) written by Sophia Gholz and published by Running Press Kids. This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the beginning, potty time meant the great outdoors . . . People have been going potty since, well, since the beginning of people! Ever wonder what humans used before potties or paper? You might be surprised at the clever tools that humans came up with over the centuries. From the great outdoors to ceramic pots, bum brushes and bidets, prepare for an adventure as we explore the interesting and sometimes shocking history of human potty practices! Award-winning children’s author Sophia Gholz and illustrator Xiana Teimoy team up to put a humorous spin on the fun and fascinating facts surrounding the history of toilet paper (and other potty tools) in this delightful book.

Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin

Author : Marguerite Henry
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1481403966
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (814 download)

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Download or read book Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin written by Marguerite Henry and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-03-11 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newbery Award–winning author Marguerite Henry’s beloved novel about a boy who would do anything to paint is now available in a collectible hardcover gift edition. Benjamin West was born with an extraordinary gift—the gift of creating paintings of people, animals, and landscapes so true to life they “took one’s breath away.” But Benjamin is part of a deeply religious Quaker family, and Quaker beliefs forbid the creation of images. Because Benjamin’s family didn’t approve of his art, he had to make his own painting supplies. The local Native Americans taught him how to mix paints from earth, clay, and plants. And his cat, Grimalkin, sacrificed hair from his tail for Ben’s brushes. This classic story from Newbery Award–winning author Marguerite Henry features the original text and illustrations in a gorgeous collectible hardcover edition.

Brushes with Power

Author : Richard Curt Kraus
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520072855
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (728 download)

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Download or read book Brushes with Power written by Richard Curt Kraus and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1991-07-24 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the interplay of politics and the art of writing in China today to explain the complex relationship between tradition and modernity in Chinese culture.

Brushes with History

Author : James C. Worthy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book Brushes with History written by James C. Worthy and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Hair

Author : Kurt Stenn
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1681771020
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (817 download)

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Download or read book Hair written by Kurt Stenn and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-02-15 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A microhistory in the vein of Salt and Cod exploring the biological, evolutionary, and cultural history of one of the world's most fascinating fibers. Most people don't give a second thought to the stuff on their head, but in Hair, Kurt Stenn — one of the world's foremost hair follicle experts — takes readers on a global journey through history, from fur merchant associations and sheep farms to medical clinics and patient support groups, to show the remarkable impact hair has had on human life. From a completely bald beauty queen with alopecia to the famed hair-hang circus act, Stenn weaves the history of hair through a variety of captivating examples, with sources varying from renaissance merchants’ diaries to interviews with wig makers, modern barbers, and more. In addition to expelling the biological basis and the evolutionary history of hair, the fiber is put into context: hair in history (as tied to textile mills and merchant associations), hair as a construct for cultural and self-identity, hair in the arts (as the material for artist's brushes and musical instruments), hair as commodity (used for everything from the inner lining of tennis balls to an absorbent to clean up oil spills), and hair as evidence in criminology. Perfect for fans of Mark Kurlansky, Hair is a compelling read based solidly in historical and scientific research that will delight any reader who wants to know more about the world around them.

Brush Lettering

Author : Rebecca Cahill Roots
Publisher : Batsford Books
ISBN 13 : 184994654X
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (499 download)

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Download or read book Brush Lettering written by Rebecca Cahill Roots and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2019-12-12 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated practical guide to creating beautiful modern lettering with brushes and brush pens. Learn brush lettering with this creative guide from calligrapher extraordinaire Rebecca Cahill Roots, aka Betty Etiquette. In this quirky and relatable guide, she guides you through how to use brushes and brush pens to make exquisite letterforms. One of the most popular hand-lettering techniques, brush lettering is a beautiful, free-spirited style that, once mastered, is easy to develop into a unique personal style. The book is divided into chapters by type of media, covering ink, watercolour, gouache and brush pens. Each section contains a set of exercises for practising the technique including an alphabet and a set of numbers to copy. To finish off, there's a selection of pretty and practical projects to make using brush lettering, including beautifully decorated celebration cards, cushions and tableware.

Best Photoshop Filters

Author : Susannah Hall
Publisher : Peachpit Press
ISBN 13 : 0132942550
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (329 download)

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Download or read book Best Photoshop Filters written by Susannah Hall and published by Peachpit Press. This book was released on 2011-10-21 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photoshop filters give digital painters and illustrators an alchemical array of creative effects quickly and easily. Filters can transform a standard photograph to give it the look of an oil painting, pencil drawing, or old film still, for example. They can be used to smudge an image, tear its edges, infuse it with a neon glow--in fact, the range of effects extends way beyond the standard settings as filters can be configured and combined in any number of ways. This beautifully designed visual reference opens with a brief introduction for beginners on how to set up smart filters, use the filter gallery, adjust the blend modes for different filters, and identify the effect of each blend mode. The bulk of the book, however, serves as a visual reference to the many, many, many types of filters within Photoshop, including artistic, brush stroke, distort, pixelate, sketch, stylize, texture filters, and more. For each group of filters, the book provides an overview that broadly explains the effects of each group of filters and how different settings affect them. The book then goes into greater detail showing swatches of photographs with the filters applied so readers can see the affects of the filters--used with their default settings, as well as with incremental changes made to their setttings. The swatches create an invaluable reference, saving the reader from experimenting by having a ready-made, look-it-up guide to the possible effects of each filter.

Chromatopia

Author : David Coles
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1760762016
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (67 download)

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Download or read book Chromatopia written by David Coles and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This origin story of history’s most vivid color pigments is perfect for artists, history buffs, science lovers, and design fanatics. Did you know that the Egyptians created the first synthetic color and used it to create the famous blue crown of Queen Nefertiti? Or that the noblest purple comes from a predatory sea snail? In the Roman Empire, hundreds of thousands of snails had to be sacrificed to produce a single ounce of dye. Throughout history, pigments have been made from deadly metals, poisonous minerals, urine, cow dung, and even crushed insects. From grinding down beetles and burning animal bones to alchemy and pure luck, Chromatopia reveals the origin stories behind over fifty of history’s most vivid color pigments. Featuring informative and detailed color histories, a section on working with monochromatic color, and “recipes” for paint-making, Chromatopia provides color enthusiasts with an eclectic story of how synthetic colors came to be. Red lead, for example, was invented by the ancient Greeks by roasting white lead, and it became the dominant red in medieval painting. Spanning from the ancient world to modern leaps in technology, and vibrantly illustrated throughout, this book will add a little chroma to anyone’s understanding of the history of colors.

The Artist's Craft

Author : James Ayres
Publisher : Phaidon Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Artist's Craft written by James Ayres and published by Phaidon Press. This book was released on 1985 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the development of artist's studios, pigments, palettes, brushes, palette knives, frames, plaster and metal casting techniques, and wood and stone carving tools.

Brushworks

Author : Clayton Cameron
Publisher : Carl Fischer, L.L.C.
ISBN 13 : 9780825849626
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (496 download)

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Download or read book Brushworks written by Clayton Cameron and published by Carl Fischer, L.L.C.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Skole for trommesæt spillet med viskere.

A Little History of the World

Author : E. H. Gombrich
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300213972
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book A Little History of the World written by E. H. Gombrich and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: E. H. Gombrich's Little History of the World, though written in 1935, has become one of the treasures of historical writing since its first publication in English in 2005. The Yale edition alone has now sold over half a million copies, and the book is available worldwide in almost thirty languages. Gombrich was of course the best-known art historian of his time, and his text suggests illustrations on every page. This illustrated edition of the Little History brings together the pellucid humanity of his narrative with the images that may well have been in his mind's eye as he wrote the book. The two hundred illustrations—most of them in full color—are not simple embellishments, though they are beautiful. They emerge from the text, enrich the author's intention, and deepen the pleasure of reading this remarkable work. For this edition the text is reset in a spacious format, flowing around illustrations that range from paintings to line drawings, emblems, motifs, and symbols. The book incorporates freshly drawn maps, a revised preface, and a new index. Blending high-grade design, fine paper, and classic binding, this is both a sumptuous gift book and an enhanced edition of a timeless account of human history.

Brush Mona Lisa's Hair

Author : Julie Appel
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781402735660
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (356 download)

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Download or read book Brush Mona Lisa's Hair written by Julie Appel and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Invites young readers to touch Baroque and Renaissance paintings, including Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa," Botticelli's "Birth of Venus," and Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring." On board pages.