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Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature

By: R. Reginald,Douglas Menville,Mary A. Burgess

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Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature

By: R. Reginald,Douglas Menville,Mary A. Burgess

Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, A Checklist, 1700-1974, Volume one of Two, contains an Author Index, Title Index, Series Index, Awards Index, and the Ace and Belmont Doubles Index.

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0941028763

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9780941028769

Buy the Best of Ireland

A Shopping and Learning Guide to Irish Goods and Crafts

By: Mary Jean Jecklin,Kelley V. Rea

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A Shopping and Learning Guide to Irish Goods and Crafts

By: Mary Jean Jecklin,Kelley V. Rea

This guide to shopping in Ireland is organized by product--pottrty and china, crystal, jewelry, linens, food and drink,ect. Other more general information covers Value Added Tax, currency, terminology and slang.

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Taylor Trade Publications

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1570984360

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The Encyclopedia of World Ballet

By: Mary Ellen Snodgrass

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The Encyclopedia of World Ballet

By: Mary Ellen Snodgrass

Throughout the centuries, ballet has had a rich and ever-evolving role in the humanities. Renowned choreographers, composers, and performers have contributed to this unique art form, staging enduring works of beauty. Significant productions by major companies embrace innovations and adaptations, enabling ballet to thrive and delight audiences all over the globe. In The Encyclopedia of World Ballet,Mary Ellen Snodgrass surveys the emergence of ballet from ancient Asian models to the present, providing overviews of rhythmic movement as a subject of art, photography, and cinema. Entries in this volume reveal the nature and purpose of ballet, detailing specifics about leaders in classic design and style, influential costumers and companies, and trends in technique, partnering, variation, and liturgical execution. This reference covers: Choreographers Composers Costumers Dance companies Dancers Productions Set designers Techniques Terminology Among the principal figures included here are Alvin Ailey, Afrasiyab Badalbeyli, George Balanchine, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Pierre Beauchamp, Sergei Diaghilev, Agnes DeMille, Nacho Duato, Isadora Duncan, Boris Eifman, Mats Ek, Erté, Martha Graham, Inigo Jones, Louis XIV, Amalia Hernández Navarro, Rudolf Nureyev, Marius Petipa, Jerome Robbins, Twyla Tharp, and Agrippina Vaganova. This work also features dance companies from the Americas, Australia, China, Cuba, Egypt, Iran, Korea, New Zealand, Russia, South Africa, and Vietnam. Productions include such universal narrative favorites as Coppélia, The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Scheherazade, Firebird, and Swan Lake. Featuring a chronology that identifies key events and figures, this volume highlights significant developments in stage presentations over the centuries. The Encyclopedia of World Ballet will serve general readers, dance instructors, and enthusiasts from middle school through college as well as professional coaches and performers, troupe directors, journalists, and historians of the arts.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1442245263

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The Books and the Life of Judith of Flanders

By: Mary Dockray-Miller

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The Books and the Life of Judith of Flanders

By: Mary Dockray-Miller

In the first full-length study of Judith of Flanders (c. 1032-1094), Mary Dockray-Miller provides a narrative of Judith’s life through analysis of the books and art objects she commissioned and collected. Organizing her book chronologically by Judith’s marriages and commissions, Dockray-Miller argues that Judith consciously and successfully deployed patronage to support her political and marital maneuverings in the eleventh-century European political theater. During her marriage to Tostig Godwinson, Earl of Northumbria, she commissioned at least four Gospel books for herself in addition to the numerous art objects that she gave to English churches as part of her devotional practices. The multiple treasures Judith donated to Weingarten Abbey while she was married to Welf of Bavaria culminated in the posthumous gift of the relic of the Holy Blood, still celebrated as the Abbey’s most important holding. Lavishly illustrated with never before published full-color reproductions from Monte Cassino MS 437 and Fulda Landesbibliothek MS Aa.21, The Books and the Life of Judith of Flanders features English translations of relevant excerpts from the Vita Oswinii and De Translatione Sanguinis Christi. Dockray-Miller’s book is a fascinating account of this intriguing woman who successfully negotiated the pitfalls of being on the losing side of both the Norman Conquest and the Investiture Controversy.

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Routledge

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1351893777

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The Chronicle of Prussia by Nicolaus von Jeroschin

A History of the Teutonic Knights in Prussia, 1190–1331

By: Dr Mary Fischer

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The Chronicle of Prussia by Nicolaus von Jeroschin

A History of the Teutonic Knights in Prussia, 1190–1331

By: Dr Mary Fischer

This is the first English translation of the 'Chronicle of Prussia', which was written by Nicolaus von Jeroschin, in middle German verse, during the period from 1330 to 1341. It is a history of the Teutonic Knights, encompassing the period between the foundation of the order, in 1190, and 1331. The translator's introduction sets the work in its historical and cultural context. The text was written at the instigation of the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, to make an account of the ethos and history of the order's conquest of Prussia available 'to all German people'. Its purpose was to remind the order's knight brothers and its supporters of its origins and past achievements, but above all it was intended to establish the legitimacy of Prussia as a locus for crusades, setting the scene for the order's 'golden age' in the second half of the fourteenth century. The chronicle's content is divided into three sections: it opens with a description of the founding of the order in Acre. There follows a discourse on the nature of spiritual and earthly warfare, which echoes the ideology of crusading warfare first articulated by Bernhard of Clairvaux in his treatise De laude novae militiae. The final, longest, section recounts the wars of the Teutonic Knights against the Prussians and Lithuanians from 1230 until the narrative breaks off abruptly in 1331. The chronicle is the main historical source document for the period it covers and was widely disseminated during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. It is also an engaging and lively account of warfare and colonisation on the eastern frontier of Latin Christianity.

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Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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1409481948

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World Epidemics

A Cultural Chronology of Disease from Prehistory to the Era of Zika, 2d ed.

By: Mary Ellen Snodgrass

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World Epidemics

A Cultural Chronology of Disease from Prehistory to the Era of Zika, 2d ed.

By: Mary Ellen Snodgrass

In its expanded second edition, this chronology examines the effects of epidemic illness and death on human culture from 2700 bce to 2017. Entries summarize incidents of contagion across the globe, including symptoms, treatment, prevention and demographics, as well as biographical information on notable people who identified and battled disease. Entries feature citations from personal and public documents along with maps, charts comparing types of infection, and estimated populations affected by each epidemic.

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McFarland

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1476631069

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Our Little Swiss Cousin

By: Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade

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Our Little Swiss Cousin

By: Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade

In the very heart of Europe lies a small country nestling among the mountains. It is unlike any other in the world. Its people speak four different languages; they believe in different religions; the government is not alike in different parts; yet the Swiss states are bound together by a bond stronger than unity of language or creed can possibly make. Our brave Swiss cousins believe in liberty for all and brotherly love. These make the most powerful of ties. In their mountains and valleys they have fought against the enemies who would have destroyed them, and the tyrants who would have made them slaves. They have driven out their foes again and again, for their cause was noble and unselfish, and to-day the republic formed by them can teach other countries many wise and worthy lessons. How the stories of William Tell and Arnold von Winkelried stir our hearts whenever we hear them repeated! These were only two of many heroes who have made the country famous for its bravery and unselfishness. Surely we shall be glad to turn our minds for a while to its fertile valleys, beautiful lakes, and the noble mountains among which the good monks live with their trusty dogs, that they may give aid and comfort to unfortunate travellers overtaken by cold and storm.Ê

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Library of Alexandria

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1465583769

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Music and Ceremony at the Court of Charles V

The Capilla Flamenca and the Art of Political Promotion

By: Mary Tiffany Ferer

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Music and Ceremony at the Court of Charles V

The Capilla Flamenca and the Art of Political Promotion

By: Mary Tiffany Ferer

Music and Ceremony' reconstructs musical life at the court of Charles V, examining the compositions which emanated from the court, the ordinances which prescribed ritual and ceremony, and the Emperor's prestigious chapel which reflected his power and influence.

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Boydell Press

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1843836998

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Making Sense

Reference, Agency, and Structure in a Grammar of Multimodal Meaning

By: Bill Cope,Mary Kalantzis

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Making Sense

Reference, Agency, and Structure in a Grammar of Multimodal Meaning

By: Bill Cope,Mary Kalantzis

Explains the multimodal connections of text, image, space, body, sound and speech, in both old and new computer-mediated communication systems.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107133300

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Transformational Teaching

Waldorf-Inspired Methods in the Public School

By: Mary Goral

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Transformational Teaching

Waldorf-Inspired Methods in the Public School

By: Mary Goral

A picture book for all ages from painter Thomas Locker! "Most of all, he thanked the wilderness for teaching him to see in a new way." In Blue Mountains is about the love of nature and the importance of beauty. It tells the story of an artist who sets out to explore wilderness and discovers a new way of seeing. Bewildered at first by the profusion of nature -- There are so many leaves, he could never paint them all! -- Gradually, he learns to see its wholeness and to trust his feelings. As he does so, he embarks on an adventure of learning: about light and shadow, the way color changes through the day, and how looking at nature leads to a new understanding of himself and the world. This illuminated story is set in America's first wilderness, the Kaaterskill Clove in Upstate New York, made famous by the Hudson River School of painters -- many of whose pictures are reflected in this book. Thomas Locker's In Blue Mountains is a personal, deeply moving testament to the power of beauty and art to nurture our children's natural love of the world. Indeed, it can inspire childlike wonder in people of all ages. In Blue Mountains is a wonder-filled book that makes a great gift for both children and adults. It contains 13 full-page, color reproductions of the artist's paintings of Kaaterskill Clove and the beautiful, blue Catskill Mountains.

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SteinerBooks

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0880109092

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Popes and Antipopes: The Politics of Eleventh Century Church Reform

The Politics of Eleventh Century Church Reform

By: Mary Stroll

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Popes and Antipopes: The Politics of Eleventh Century Church Reform

The Politics of Eleventh Century Church Reform

By: Mary Stroll

A revolution shook the Christian world in the second half of the eleventh century. Many eminent historians point to Hildebrand, later Gregory VII (1073-1085), as the prime mover of this movement that aspired to free the Church from secular entanglements, and to return it to its state of paleochristian purity. I see the reform from the perspective of much wider developments such as the split between the Greek and the Latin Churches and the Norman infiltration of Southern Italy. Contentrating on the popes and the antipopes I delve into the character and motivations of the important personae, and do not see the movement as a smooth line of progress. I see the outcome as reversal of power of what had been a strong empire and a weak papacy.

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BRILL

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9004226192

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9789004226197

A Concise History of Germany

By: Mary Fulbrook

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A Concise History of Germany

By: Mary Fulbrook

This third edition of Mary Fulbrook's much-admired and popular introduction to German history provides a clear and informative guide to the twists and turns of the story of the German lands and peoples from the early middle ages to the present day. Crisply synthesising a vast array of historical material, Fulbrook explores the interrelationships between social, political and cultural factors in the light of scholarly controversies. Since the second edition in 2004, there have been important changes in Germany, Europe and the wider world. This new edition features a significantly expanded chapter on Germany since 1990, encapsulating recent and dramatic developments that have transformed Germany's character and international standing. This single-volume history of Germany offers broad and accessible coverage and provides a useful guide for students, general readers, travellers to Germany and anyone with an interest in German history.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108304605

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Practical Ethics

A Sketch of the Moral Structure of Society

By: Mary Sturt,Margaret Hobling

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Practical Ethics

A Sketch of the Moral Structure of Society

By: Mary Sturt,Margaret Hobling

Originally published in 1949, this book covers both psychological and sociological aspects of moral life in Western society in the first half of the 20th Century and the historical influences on its thinking and way of behaviour. It discusses education, art, social structure, law and religion and ethical failure.

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Routledge

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1000073572

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Twelve Caesars

Images of Power from the Ancient World to the Modern

By: Mary Beard

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Twelve Caesars

Images of Power from the Ancient World to the Modern

By: Mary Beard

The story of how images of Roman autocrats have influenced art, culture, and the representation of power for more than 2,000 years. What does the face of power look like? Who gets commemorated in art and why? And how do we react to statues of politicians we deplore?

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Princeton University Press

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0691222363

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9780691222363

DESIRE and DESIGN

By: MARY JANE STAUDENMANN

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DESIRE and DESIGN

By: MARY JANE STAUDENMANN

Here's a new and stimulating look at the actions of Venus and Mars in the birth chart and in our lives. Through over eighty color art reproductions and over a hundred celebrity chart references, Venus and Mars show their true colors and their full potential throughout the twelve zodiacal signs. A rare chance to experience their power close-up!

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1491892315

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The Psychology of Spirit

By: Mary Devlin

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The Psychology of Spirit

By: Mary Devlin

A book on the psychology of the soul, blending modern transpersonal psychology, ancient myth, and years of experience with past-life regression. The Psychology of Spirit presents the results of over 20 years of study of esoteric philosophy, psychology, world mythology and religions, reincarnation and past-life rgression - all coming together in a new psychological paradigm for the purpose of clearing the soul rather than the personality of ancient trauma and enabling the transition to enlightenment.

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iUniverse

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0595161391

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A History of Germany 1918 - 2014

The Divided Nation

By: Mary Fulbrook

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A History of Germany 1918 - 2014

The Divided Nation

By: Mary Fulbrook

The fourth edition of A History of Germany, 1918-2014: A Divided Nation introduces students to the key themes of 20th century German history, tracing the dramatic social, cultural, and political tensions in Germany since 1918. Now thoroughly updated, the text includes new coverage of the Euro crisis and a review of Angela Merkel’s Chancellorship. New edition of a well-known, classic survey by a leading scholar in the field, thoroughly updated for a new generation of readers Provides an overview of the turbulent history of Germany from the end of the First World War through the Third Reich and beyond, examining the character and consequences of war and genocide Treats German history from 1918 to 2014 from the perspectives of instability, division and reunification, covering East and West German history in equal depth Offers important reflections on Angela Merkel’s Chancellorship as it extends into a new term Concise, substantive coverage of this period make it an ideal resource for undergraduate students

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118776143

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9781118776148

Reckonings

Legacies of Nazi Persecution and the Quest for Justice

By: Mary Fulbrook

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Reckonings

Legacies of Nazi Persecution and the Quest for Justice

By: Mary Fulbrook

Reckonings documents how Holocaust victims have sought justice over the decades and the haunting disparity between crime and punishment.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0198811233

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Battle for Belorussia

The Red Army's Forgotten Campaign of October 1943–April 1944

By: David M. Glantz,Mary Elizabeth Glantz

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Battle for Belorussia

The Red Army's Forgotten Campaign of October 1943–April 1944

By: David M. Glantz,Mary Elizabeth Glantz

Continuing his magisterial account of the Eastern Front campaigns, the writer cited by The Atlantic as “indisputably the West's foremost expert on the subject” focuses here on the Red Army's operations from the fall of 1943 through the April 1944. David M. Glantz chronicles the Soviet Army's efforts to further exploit their post-Kursk gains and accelerate a counteroffensive that would eventually take them all the way to Berlin. The Red Army's Operation Bagration that liberated Belorussia in June 1944 sits like a colossus in the annals of World War II history. What is little noted in the history books, however, is that the Bagration offensive was not the Soviets' first attempt. Battle for Belorussia tells the story of how, eight months earlier, and acting under the direction of Stalin and his Stavka, three Red Army fronts conducted multiple simultaneous and successive operations along a nearly 400-mile front in an effort to liberate Belorussia and capture Minsk, its capital city. The campaign, with over 700,000 casualties, was a Red Army failure. Glantz describes in detail the series of offensives, with their markedly different and ultimately disappointing results, that, contrary to later accounts, effectively shifted Stalin's focus to the Ukraine as a more manageable theater of military operations. Restoring the first Belorussian offensive to its place in history, this work also reveals for the first time what the later, successful Bagration operation owed to its forgotten precursor.

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University Press of Kansas

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0700623299

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9780700623297

The Symphonic Repertoire, Volume I

The Eighteenth-Century Symphony

By: Mary Sue Morrow,Bathia Churgin

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The Symphonic Repertoire, Volume I

The Eighteenth-Century Symphony

By: Mary Sue Morrow,Bathia Churgin

Central to the repertoire of Western art music since the 18th century, the symphony has come to be regarded as one of the ultimate compositional challenges. In his five-volume series The Symphonic Repertoire, the late A. Peter Brown explores the symphony from its 18th-century beginnings to the end of the 20th century. In Volume 1, The Eighteenth-Century Symphony, 22 of Brown's former students and colleagues collaborate to complete the work that he began on this critical period of development in symphonic history. The work follows Brown's outline, is organized by country, and focuses on major composers. It includes a four-chapter overview and concludes with a reframing of the symphonic narrative. Contributors address issues of historiography, the status of research, and questions of attribution and stylistic traits, and provide background material on the musical context of composition and early performances. The volume features a CD of recordings from the Bloomington Early Music Festival Orchestra, highlighting the largely unavailable repertoire discussed in the book.

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Indiana University Press

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0253072131

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9780253072139

Dick Watkins

Reshaping Art and Life

By: Mary Eagle

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Dick Watkins

Reshaping Art and Life

By: Mary Eagle

Dick Watkins belongs to the generation of artists whose careers were launched at the high-flying end of American-based Abstraction. Almost immediately he faced up to the abrupt end of the Modern era. Culture was no longer to be framed by ‘progress’. In 1970, taking stock of the situation, he announced that he was a copyist, there being no such thing as a new creation in art, shaped as it was by visual languages. Nor did he intend to limit his curiosity about the relation of art to life by restricting himself to a ‘personal’ style. There followed a long and passionately adventurous exploration into many subjects and styles, during which Watkins was often the first to signal changes taking place in Western culture. The result is that for half a century he has been a major, if controversial figure in Australian art.

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ANU Press

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1760466220

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Otto Kahn

Art, Money, & Modern Time

By: Theresa Mary Collins

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Otto Kahn

Art, Money, & Modern Time

By: Theresa Mary Collins

Influential banker and patron of the arts Otto Kahn (1867-1934) played a leading role in reorganizing the U.S. railroad systems, supporting the Allied war effort in World War I, and promoting New York arts and artists. In this cultural biography Theresa Collins examines Kahn's banking and patronage activities to show how he pointedly sought to fuse money, art, and geopolitics.

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0807826960

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