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An insightful account of a woman's perseverance through adoption secrecy and red tape, Shadows in Paradise traces Carolann Dowding's search for her biological family. Illuminated by compassion, tragedy and gratitude which span the generations, Shadows in Paradise reveals the breadth of our need for truth and connection.
This engaging novel spans two continents and a lifetime of hopes, fears, laughter, regrets, joys and agonies.
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Richard Thompson is renowned among cartoonists as an "artist's" cartoonist. Little known to all but those close to him is the extent of his art talent. This is the book that will enlighten the rest of us and delight us with the sheer beauty of his work.
Divided into six sections, each beginning with an introductory conversation between Thompson and six well-known peers, including Bill Watterson, the book will present Thompson's illustration work,...
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"From Selfies to Satire" by Aaron Vick is an extraordinary digital art collection that delves deep into the fusion of technology and personal expression. Each artwork, available exclusively on the Tezos blockchain, represents Vick's innovative use of AI and post-editing techniques to transform personal selfies into thought-provoking pieces. These artworks are not mere visual spectacles; they carry a profound satirical commentary on modern digital...
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"Leap years are a strange, enchanted time. And for some, even a single February can be life-changing. Ricki Wilde has many talents, but being a Wilde isn't one of them. As the impulsive, artistic daughter of a powerful Atlanta dynasty, she's the opposite of her famous socialite sisters. Where they're long-stemmed roses, she's a dandelion: an adorable bloom that's actually a weed, born to float wherever the wind blows. In her bones, Ricki knows that...
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"Who gets to leave a legacy? 1985. Anita de Monte, a rising star in the art world, is found dead in New York City; her tragic death is the talk of the town. Until it isn't. By 1998 Anita's name has been all but forgotten - certainly by the time Raquel, a third-year art history student is preparing her final thesis. On College Hill, surrounded by progeny of film producers, C-Suite executives, and international art-dealers, most of whom float through...
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"Goku and Vegeta are both struggling to master their respective ultra forms, which they'll need to defeat Gas, now the strongest warrior in the universe. Can Granolah rejoin the battle and help turn things around? Later, back at home, a pair of superheroes are making headlines"--
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La artista de performance Marina Abramovic, ha pasado toda su vida derribando barreras, dolor, resistencia, miedo, en una exhaustiva búsqueda de transformación emocional y espiritual tanto en la vida como en el arte. En estas extraordinarias memorias relata su conmovedora y épica historia, desde su difícil y abusiva infancia en la Yugoslavia de la posguerra, pasando por la convulsa relación artística y amorosa con el fotógrafo y artista Ulay,...
8) The Art of Success: How Extraordinary Artists Can Help You Succeed in Business and Life (Leonardo
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Embark on a Life-Changing, Scientifically Proven Fast-Track to Happiness-in Only Minutes a Day!Tame anxiety, manage stress, overcome depression, change careers-and more. Success is living life on your terms and no one knows this better than the ultimate freedom-fighter Leonardo da Vinci. Bestselling author, award-winning artist, holistic therapist, and creativity expert Cassandra Gaisford (BCA, Dip Psych.) shares the success secrets of Leonardo da...
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Some stories just beg to be told! This account is the true love story of a couple who commissioned a work of Christian art and a celebration of their journey of faith through grief and loss.
Art is usually sufficient visual language for storytelling. As an artist, painting or sculpting satisfies my desire for creative expression. I only put down my brush when I sense that the work is somewhat complete-definitely not perfect, merely that the art...
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The reader may already be acquainted with the Hoeidō edition (1833-34) of The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō. This was the most popular print series ever made in Japan.Hiroshige did two other editions, the Kyōka edition (abt 1838) and the Reisho (abt 1840) which is the focus in this book. We include thumbnails from the two other editions for comparison. It is a total view!There were 53 post stations along this important road, apart from the...
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Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899) Bonheur was the oldest of four artistic children born to the French landscape painter Raymond Bonheur. Rosa began sketching and sculpting animals at an early age and used her interest in animals to help her learn to read and write. She would sketch an animal for each letter of the alphabet and perfected her form by visiting butcher shops and cattle markets in Paris to achieve anatomically correct likenesses. Her 1853 masterpiece,...
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Get the Summary of Edmund de Waal's The Hare with Amber Eyes in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Hare with Amber Eyes" chronicles the journey of the Ephrussi family's netsuke collection, set against the backdrop of the family's rise and fall. The Ephrussis, a wealthy Jewish banking dynasty, originated in Odessa and expanded their empire to Vienna and Paris. Charles Ephrussi, an art connoisseur in Paris, initially...
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The true story of a heart that has been shattered, and stained. The author Wendy Sims talks about her story of surviving abuse. The actions lead her to be tortured and traumatized throughout her life. The realization of the world she lived in growing up. in the 1970s. The woman she has become today in the realization that she never let what happened to her affect the life she has worked hard to gain and live. Becoming the Champion she was meant to...
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Get the Summary of Stephanie Storey's Oil and Marble in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Oil and Marble" by Stephanie Storey is a historical drama set in Renaissance Florence, where Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo Buonarroti engage in a fierce rivalry. Leonardo, observing the decay of his "The Last Supper," is forced to flee Milan due to political threats, leaving behind unfinished works. In Rome, Michelangelo...
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En La historia del pianista de la mano izquierda, Manuel López nos ofrece una obra que combina amor por la música, superación personal y reflexiones profundas. Con Beethoven como guía, el autor nos muestra cómo la música puede ser un refugio y una fuente de esperanza. Una sinfonía literaria que te cautivará desde la primera nota.
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Get the Summary of Hugh Eakin's Picassos War in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. In "Picassos War," Hugh Eakin chronicles the struggle to introduce and establish modern art in the United States, focusing on key figures like John Quinn, Alfred Stieglitz, and Alfred Barr. The narrative begins with the early 20th-century resistance to avant-garde art in America, as seen in the commercial failure of Picasso's first U.S....
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Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) est largement considéré comme l'un des artistes les plus importants de la Renaissance nordique.
Né à Nuremberg, en Allemagne, Dürer est devenu célèbre pour sa maîtrise de plusieurs techniques, notamment la peinture, la gravure et la gravure sur bois. Tout au long de sa vie, Dürer a produit un large éventail d'œuvres qui témoignent de ses compétences techniques et de sa vision novatrice. Son art intègre souvent...
20) Hokusai
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Sin ningún género de duda, Katsushika Hokusai es uno de los artistas japoneses más famosos desde que, a mitad del siglo XIX, este arte le fuera revelado a Occidente. Sus obras, reflejo artístico de una civilización aislada y unas de las primeras que se conocieron en Europa, influenciaron notablemente a los pintores impresionistas y postimpresionistas como Vincent van Gogh. Hokusai, que fue considerado ya en vida como un maestro del Ukiyo-e, nos...
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