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Implication

An Ecocritical Dictionary for Art History

By: Alan C. Braddock

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Implication

An Ecocritical Dictionary for Art History

By: Alan C. Braddock

Readers of Implication will come away convinced that all art—regardless of historical period, context, genre, or medium—has an ecological connection to the world in which it was created Ecocriticism is an interdisciplinary mode of inquiry that examines the environmental significance of art, literature, and other creative endeavors. In Implication: An Ecocritical Dictionary for Art History, Alan C. Braddock, a pioneer in art historical ecocriticism, presents a fascinating group of key terms and case studies to demonstrate that all art is ecological in its interconnectedness with the world. The book adopts a dictionary-style format, although not in a conventional sense. Drawing inspiration from French surrealist writer Georges Bataille, this dictionary presents carefully selected words that link art history to the environmental humanities—not only ecocriticism, but also environmental history, science, politics, and critical animal studies. A wide array of creative works from different cultures and time periods reveal the import of these terms and the inescapable entanglement of art with ecology. Ancient Roman mosaics, Song dynasty Taihu rocks, a Tlaxcalan lienzo, early modern European engravings and altarpieces, a Kongo dibondo, nineteenth-century landscape paintings by African American artist Edward Mitchell Bannister, French Impressionist urban scenes, and contemporary activist art, among other works, here disclose the intrinsic ecological conditions of art.

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Yale University Press

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0300275323

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9780300275322

La Lega Degli Straordinari Gentlemen Volume 4 – La Tempesta

By: Alan Moore,Kevin O'Neill

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La Lega Degli Straordinari Gentlemen Volume 4 – La Tempesta

By: Alan Moore,Kevin O'Neill

A vent’anni dal suo debutto, l’idea di Alan Moore di unire tutte le narrative dell’immaginario esistente in un universo coerente, e di far disegnare quel mondo a Kevin O’Neill giunge a conclusione in questo volume che tocca ogni aspetto tematico e temporale mai affrontato nei tre volumi precedenti e negli spin-off Nemo e Black Dossier.

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224

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BAO Publishing

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8832736985

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9788832736984

Best Choices in Ohio

By: Alan Diede

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Best Choices in Ohio

By: Alan Diede

Don't you just hate it when somebody, much savvier than you, muscles in on your territory & makes you look dumb at what you do? I'm afraid the Monsieur Going Places, trained only in the art of how to be forever curious, must take a back, back, back seat to publisher Alan Diede, whose nosing around Ohio threatens to make this column go the way of the dodo. Diede & his 20-mule team of trackers, writers & copy editors have compiled a new book, called BEST CHOICES IN OHIO. Hands down & feet up, this helpful guide is the best of the best. At 700 pages, it goes practically into the next state. So now we know, Diede's encyclopedic view is informed, if not insiderish, & organized more competently than a banker's wallet. Browse BEST CHOICES & learn what its compilers say are the state's most interesting shops, vineyards, museums & doll shops, hilly crags & amusement parks, resorts & tours, bakeries & produce stores, & even coming attractions. Make room for it in your glove compartment.It has to be there.

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718

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1877912069

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9781877912061

Eastern Wisdom, Modern Life

Collected Talks 1960–1969

By: Alan Watts

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Eastern Wisdom, Modern Life

Collected Talks 1960–1969

By: Alan Watts

Alan Watts introduced millions of Western readers to Zen and other Eastern philosophies. But he is also recognized as a brilliant commentator on Judeo-Christian traditions, as well as a celebrity philosopher who exemplified the ideas — and lifestyle — of the 1960s counterculture. In this compilation of controversial lectures that Watts delivered at American universities throughout the sixties, he challenges readers to reevaluate Western culture's most hallowed constructs. Watts treads the familiar ground of interpreting Eastern traditions, but he also covers new territory, exploring the counterculture's basis in the ancient tribal and shamanic cultures of Asia, Siberia, and the Americas. In the process, he addresses some of the era's most important questions: What is the nature of reality? How does an individual's relationship to society affect this reality? Filled with Watts's playful, provocative style, the talks show the remarkable scope of a philosopher at his prime, exploring and defining the sixties counterculture as only Alan Watts could.

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258

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New World Library

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1577311809

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9781577311805

Alan Lomax, Assistant in Charge

The Library of Congress Letters, 1935-1945

By: Ronald D. Cohen

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Alan Lomax, Assistant in Charge

The Library of Congress Letters, 1935-1945

By: Ronald D. Cohen

Alan Lomax (1915-2002) began working for the Archive of American Folk Song at the Library of Congress in 1936, first as a special and temporary assistant, then as the permanent Assistant in Charge, starting in June 1937, until he left in late 1942. He recorded such important musicians as Woody Guthrie, Muddy Waters, Aunt Molly Jackson, and Jelly Roll Morton. A reading and examination of his letters from 1935 to 1945 reveal someone who led an extremely complex, fascinating, and creative life, mostly as a public employee. While Lomax is noted for his field recordings, these collected letters, many signed "Alan Lomax, Assistant in Charge," are a trove of information until now available only at the Library of Congress. They make it clear that Lomax was very interested in the commercial hillbilly, race, and even popular recordings of the 1920s and after. These letters serve as a way of understanding Lomax's public and private life during some of his most productive and significant years. Lomax was one of the most stimulating and influential cultural workers of the twentieth century. Here he speaks for himself through his voluminous correspondence.

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431

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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1604738014

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9781604738018

The Modern Mystic

A New Collection of the Early Writings of Alan Watts

By: Alan Watts

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The Modern Mystic

A New Collection of the Early Writings of Alan Watts

By: Alan Watts

Alan Watts became famous as a guru of the San Francisco counter-culture of the 1960s. Through his highly influential books, lectures and broadcasts, he was a pioneer in the introduction of Eastern Wisdom to Westerners. He played a crucial part in the movement towards New Age holistic consciousness, and showed thousands of people new ways of seeing themselves and the world around them. This collection of Alan Watts' writings between 1934 and 1956 includes rare material from British and American journals, many of which no longer exist. Covering a wide range of subjects - Zen, Jung, Krishnamurti, G.K. Chesterton, Lao-tzu, Buddha, Krishna - this book offers a fascinating insight into the spiritual development of one of the most significant and controversial spiritual teachers of our time."--Publisher's description.

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312

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Element Books, Limited

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1852301198

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9781852301194

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Implication

Implication

La Lega Degli Straordinari Gentlemen Volume 4 – La Tempesta

La Lega Degli Straordinari Gentlemen Volume 4 – La Tempesta

Best Choices in Ohio

Best Choices in Ohio

Eastern Wisdom, Modern Life

Eastern Wisdom, Modern Life

Alan Lomax, Assistant in Charge

Alan Lomax, Assistant in Charge

The Modern Mystic

The Modern Mystic

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