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Ever since I was little I have loved going to different cities and countries to learn from people and places that were different than what I was familiar with. My love for travel and for learning about different cultures only grew as I got older and eventually I went to university to study Urban and International Development. I chose this major simply because it would teach me about two of my favorite things: cities and other countries. I will never forget entering my first urban studies class and looking at the chalk board that said “Don’t Look Past Graffiti Art.” on it.
I rolled my eyes and wondered what kind of crazy situation I had gotten myself into with this class. I was intrigued that any real professor whose expertise is in urban studies would encourage let alone mandate that his students pay attention to the graffiti art that practically ruined the look and feel of many major cities in our country and around the world.
After a brief introduction of himself, the professor of that class began the semester by showing us a slide show of graffiti art from around the world. He played the entire show without saying a word of explanation. When it was finished he simply walked over to the chalk board and wrote another line underneath what he had already written about paying attention to graffiti art. He wrote: “Because it reveals the major issues of that culture’s youth.”
I got out my notebook for the first time that semester and wrote those two phrases onto the top of the first page. I was still hesitant about where the professor could possibly be taking an introduction like this, but I was more intrigued than before after watching the slide show of graffiti art and realizing just how artistic it truly was.
Our first assignment for that urban studies class was to find a photograph of graffiti art that was from a major U.S. city and to write a two page reflection on what we thought the graffiti art revealed about that particular city’s youth. I had no idea when I chose a picture from Chicago and wrote about it just what I was doing to shape the rest of my life.
To make a long story short, that urban studies class and specifically our discussion of graffiti art revolutionized my thinking about the peoples of the world. I learned that a culture is revealed by small things like graffiti art that we usually take as annoying when we visit somewhere. All that to say, the next time you travel don’t discount a city’s graffiti art as something ugly or offensive. Instead, see what you can learn about the youth of that city through the graffiti art because I guarentee there is much to be learned.
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2′3 x 8′6 Runner Area Rug Contemporary Style in Carmel Color $488.6 1 inch pile height – CU1634: Inspired by San Francisco’s popular Haight Street, famous for its chic themes and pop-art culture during the 60’s, the Haight Street collection has been designed to bring an artistic flair to today s most popular decorating schemes. The collection’s relaxed and confident look, with its intriguing color blends, provides the perfect accent piece for both modern and transitional interiors. Hand-crafted of 100% semi-worsted New Zealand wool for added comfort and durability, Haight Street’s extra heavy, plush shag pile, provides a soft underfoot. The felted wool, used to create this urban luxury for the floor, prevents piling and provides the collection’s surface with greater appearance retention. Offering a full spectrum of today’s most desired hues, ranging from a rich saffron to a neutral carmel, Haight Street’s unique use of tone-on-tone colors creates a luscious, multi-textured appearance, bringing a fresh and inviting allure to any room in the home. Features: -Hand-crafted in India with 100% semi-worsted New Zealand wool pile -Extra heavy, plush shag pile to ensure a soft underfoot -Felted wool to prevent piling and provide collection’s surface with greater appearance retention -Primarily carmel featuring brown, brown sienna, burnt kindling and classic beige accents -Available in the following sizes: 3′6 x 5′6 , 5′6 x 8′, 8′ x 11′ Category/Decorating Tip: Casual Elegance – Bringing a splash of impresionistic art to the floor, this versatile collection works seamlessly from room to room. Add depth to your design scheme by mixing textures and fabrics. Create an inviting design statement by blending colors from the rugs’ diverse palette or compliment with solids for an inspired, one-of-a-kind look. Note: Please be aware that actual colors may vary from those shown on your screen. Accent rugs may also not show the entire pattern that the corresponding area rugs have. Additionally, rugs 8′ x 10′ and larger may ship Truck Freight. About Cou |
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2′3 x 8′6 Runner Area Rug Contemporary Style in Ocean Color $488.6 One inch pile height – CU1859: Inspired by San Francisco’s popular Haight Street, famous for its chic themes and pop-art culture during the 60’s, the Haight Street collection has been designed to bring an artistic flair to today s most popular decorating schemes. The collection’s relaxed and confident look, with its intriguing color blends, provides the perfect accent piece for both modern and transitional interiors. Hand-crafted of 100% semi-worsted New Zealand wool for added comfort and durability, Haight Street’s extra heavy, plush shag pile, provides a soft underfoot. The felted wool, used to create this urban luxury for the floor, prevents piling and provides the collection’s surface with greater appearance retention. Offering a full spectrum of today’s most desired hues, ranging from a rich saffron to a neutral carmel, Haight Street’s unique use of tone-on-tone colors creates a luscious, multi-textured appearance, bringing a fresh and inviting allure to any room in the home. Features: -Hand-crafted in India with 100% semi-worsted New Zealand wool pile -Extra heavy, plush shag pile to ensure a soft underfoot -Felted wool to prevent piling and provide collection’s surface with greater appearance retention -Primarily ocean featuring aqua blue and white accents -Available in the following sizes: 3′6 x 5′6 , 5′6 x 8′, 8′ x 11′ Category/Decorating Tip: Casual Elegance – Bringing a splash of impresionistic art to the floor, this versatile collection works seamlessly from room to room. Add depth to your design scheme by mixing textures and fabrics. Create an inviting design statement by blending colors from the rugs’ diverse palette or compliment with solids for an inspired, one-of-a-kind look. Note: Please be aware that actual colors may vary from those shown on your screen. Accent rugs may also not show the entire pattern that the corresponding area rugs have. Additionally, rugs 8′ x 10′ and larger may ship Truck Freight. About Couristan For over 75 years Courista |
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2′3 x 8′6 Runner Area Rug Contemporary Style in Saffron Color $488.4 1 inch pile height – CU1633: Inspired by San Francisco’s popular Haight Street, famous for its chic themes and pop-art culture during the 60’s, the Haight Street collection has been designed to bring an artistic flair to today s most popular decorating schemes. The collection’s relaxed and confident look, with its intriguing color blends, provides the perfect accent piece for both modern and transitional interiors. Hand-crafted of 100% semi-worsted New Zealand wool for added comfort and durability, Haight Street’s extra heavy, plush shag pile, provides a soft underfoot. The felted wool, used to create this urban luxury for the floor, prevents piling and provides the collection’s surface with greater appearance retention. Offering a full spectrum of today’s most desired hues, ranging from a rich saffron to a neutral carmel, Haight Street’s unique use of tone-on-tone colors creates a luscious, multi-textured appearance, bringing a fresh and inviting allure to any room in the home. Features: -Hand-crafted in India with 100% semi-worsted New Zealand wool pile -Extra heavy, plush shag pile to ensure a soft underfoot -Felted wool to prevent piling and provide collection’s surface with greater appearance retention -Primarily solar orange featuring brown, brown sienna, burnt kindling, curry and pumpkin accents -Available in the following sizes: 3′6 x 5′6 , 5′6 x 8′, 8′ x 11′ Category/Decorating Tip: Casual Elegance – Bringing a splash of impresionistic art to the floor, this versatile collection works seamlessly from room to room. Add depth to your design scheme by mixing textures and fabrics. Create an inviting design statement by blending colors from the rugs’ diverse palette or compliment with solids for an inspired, one-of-a-kind look. Note: Please be aware that actual colors may vary from those shown on your screen. Accent rugs may also not show the entire pattern that the corresponding area rugs have. Additionally, rugs 8′ x 10′ and larger may ship Truck Freight. Ab |
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2′3 x 8′6 Runner Area Rug Contemporary Style in Sea Green Color $488.6 1 inch pile height – CU1632: Inspired by San Francisco’s popular Haight Street, famous for its chic themes and pop-art culture during the 60’s, the Haight Street collection has been designed to bring an artistic flair to today s most popular decorating schemes. The collection’s relaxed and confident look, with its intriguing color blends, provides the perfect accent piece for both modern and transitional interiors. Hand-crafted of 100% semi-worsted New Zealand wool for added comfort and durability, Haight Street’s extra heavy, plush shag pile, provides a soft underfoot. The felted wool, used to create this urban luxury for the floor, prevents piling and provides the collection’s surface with greater appearance retention. Offering a full spectrum of today’s most desired hues, ranging from a rich saffron to a neutral carmel, Haight Street’s unique use of tone-on-tone colors creates a luscious, multi-textured appearance, bringing a fresh and inviting allure to any room in the home. Features: -Hand-crafted in India with 100% semi-worsted New Zealand wool pile -Extra heavy, plush shag pile to ensure a soft underfoot -Felted wool to prevent piling and provide collection’s surface with greater appearance retention -Primarily sea green featuring aqua blue, brown and burnt kindling accents -Available in the following sizes: 3′6 x 5′6 , 5′6 x 8′, 8′ x 11′ Category/Decorating Tip: Casual Elegance – Bringing a splash of impresionistic art to the floor, this versatile collection works seamlessly from room to room. Add depth to your design scheme by mixing textures and fabrics. Create an inviting design statement by blending colors from the rugs’ diverse palette or compliment with solids for an inspired, one-of-a-kind look. Note: Please be aware that actual colors may vary from those shown on your screen. Accent rugs may also not show the entire pattern that the corresponding area rugs have. Additionally, rugs 8′ x 10′ and larger may ship Truck Freight. About Couristan For over |
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2′3 x 8′6 Runner Area Rug Contemporary Style in Solar Orange Color $488.6 1 inch pile height – CU1635: Inspired by San Francisco’s popular Haight Street, famous for its chic themes and pop-art culture during the 60’s, the Haight Street collection has been designed to bring an artistic flair to today s most popular decorating schemes. The collection’s relaxed and confident look, with its intriguing color blends, provides the perfect accent piece for both modern and transitional interiors. Hand-crafted of 100% semi-worsted New Zealand wool for added comfort and durability, Haight Street’s extra heavy, plush shag pile, provides a soft underfoot. The felted wool, used to create this urban luxury for the floor, prevents piling and provides the collection’s surface with greater appearance retention. Offering a full spectrum of today’s most desired hues, ranging from a rich saffron to a neutral carmel, Haight Street’s unique use of tone-on-tone colors creates a luscious, multi-textured appearance, bringing a fresh and inviting allure to any room in the home. Features: -Hand-crafted in India with 100% semi-worsted New Zealand wool pile -Extra heavy, plush shag pile to ensure a soft underfoot -Felted wool to prevent piling and provide collection’s surface with greater appearance retention -Primarily saffron featuring brown sienna, burgundy and solar orange accents -Available in the following sizes: 3′6 x 5′6 , 5′6 x 8′, 8′ x 11′ Category/Decorating Tip: Casual Elegance – Bringing a splash of impresionistic art to the floor, this versatile collection works seamlessly from room to room. Add depth to your design scheme by mixing textures and fabrics. Create an inviting design statement by blending colors from the rugs’ diverse palette or compliment with solids for an inspired, one-of-a-kind look. Note: Please be aware that actual colors may vary from those shown on your screen. Accent rugs may also not show the entire pattern that the corresponding area rugs have. Additionally, rugs 8′ x 10′ and larger may ship Truck Freight. About Couristan For ov |
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20 Years of Style $1.01 For the legions of Paper Magazine fans, and anyone who’’s interested in Where Style Starts. This stunning portrayal of the last 20 years is a wonderful commemorative look at the life and times of the era. Following introductions and commentary by a virtual who’’s who of popular culture, 20 Years of Style charts just how style has evolved over the past twenty years, illustrating the huge influence that underground cultures from the worlds of art, music, film, sports and urban street life ultimately have played on mainstream fashion. Laid out by year starting in 1984 and continuing through the present, this star-studded journey cannot be described by words alone. Adding to this visual feast are essays and commentary from Paper Magazine founders and co-editors Kim Hasreiter and David Hershkovits, as well as celebratory tributes to Paper Magazine from dejay and musicologist Moby; rap icon Fab 5 Freddy; artist/designer Todd Oldham; and style historian Harold Koda. |
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A Dance at the Slaughterhouse $13.99 There is no accolade or major mystery award that has not already been bestowed upon LAWRENCE BLOCK. His acclaimed crime novels are as intelligent, provocative, and emotionally complex as they are nerve-tighteningly intense. And perhaps the most respected of his myriad works are the Matthew Scudder books — masterworks of suspenseful invention featuring a remarkable protagonist rich in conscience and character, with all the flaws that his humanity entails. This is the detective novel as high art.In Matt Scudder’s mind, money, power, and position elevate nobody above morality and the law. Now the ex-cop and unlicensed p.i. has been hired to prove that socialite Richard Thurman orchestrated the brutal murder of his beautiful, pregnant wife. During Scudder’s hard drinking years, he left a piece of his soul on every seedy corner of the Big Apple. But this case is more depraved and more potentially devastating than anything he experienced while floundering in the urban depths. Because this investigation is leading Scudder on a frightening grand tour of New York’s sex-for-sale underworld — where an innocent young life is simply a commodity to be bought and perverted…and then destroyed. |
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A Saloonkeeper’s Daughter $16.95 An authentic story of life in Minneapolis in the late nineteenth century. That ring of authenticity comes clearly from the mind and craft of an artist at work. For the contemporary reader, the novel provides a glimpse of an immigrant society, a culture in exile, and the immigrants’ responses to the social scene… Drawing on the realistic and naturalistic trends in Europe and in America, Janson has written an American novel that anticipates the works of such writers as Theodore Dreiser, Stephen Crane, and Sarah Orne Jewett. — from the Preface by Gerald ThorsonFirst published in Norwegian by a Minneapolis firm in 1887, Drude Krog Janson’s A Saloonkeeper’s Daughter has been sadly neglected in the history of American literature, despite its unusually forward-looking portrayal of a self-reliant, career-minded woman and its importance within America’s regional and urban literary traditions. Janson’s lyrical coming-of-age novel tells the story of the pensive, beautiful Astrid Holm, forced by her family’s bankruptcy to abandon a comfortable, middle-class life in Norway for a harsh, new existence in Minneapolis living in an apartment above her father’s saloon. She attempts to escape this hardship through art (as an actress) and love (entering into an unhappy relationship with a brutish lawyer) until she finds her true calling as a Unitarian minister and fulfills her longing for meaningful companionship with Helene Nielsen, a selfless doctor to poor immigrants. With this edition of A Saloonkeeper’s Daughter, an important and prescient work of American fiction is finally available in English. |
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A Walk Through the City: Photographer Marco Leonardi’s Architectural Washington D.C. $50 This publication includes 143 of Marco Leonardi’’s color photographs that capture the poetry of Washington D.C.’’s urban architecture. The original Ektachrome and Kodachrome slides were taken between 1982 and 1988 and converted to digital files for use in this publication. Marco Leonardi was born in Sanremo on the Italian Riviera in 1933. From the mid-1970′’s until his death in 1990, he had made Washington D.C. his home. Leonardi shared his apartment with his close friend, the visual artist Eugene James Martin, from the late 1970′’s until 1988. Martin taught him how to look at art and how to focus on photography. Additional photographs by Marco Leonardi can be viewed at: http://youtube.com/moonlightnoir and http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/yourgallery/artist_profile/artpage/40598.html |
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Abstract Wall Art ‘ Grace And Virtue’ – 60×24in. – Large Bold Metal Urban Painting. $290 The ‘Grace And Virtue’ abstract wall art is clearly an emotional piece with intense colors and exaggerated strokes. The deep blues are complimented by the bright contrast of the yellow, orange, green and red accept colors. It is a quadtych wall sculpture featuring a subtle circular grind pattern on the surface of the metal panels, resulting in a textured silvery backdrop. This abstract painting has been designed by a professional American artist, specializing in urban home and office accents and intense abstract wall paintings. The sleek metal art panels of this 4-panel piece give durability and longevity, while supplying sharp geometry and contemporary appeal to the sculpture.The emotional blue coloring streaks across the surface with vivid brushstrokes. This piece makes an eye-catching statement in any abstract or urban setting. This sculpture defines the ‘Wow-Factor’ and will be an instant conversation piece. The semi-transparent painting process allows the decorative grind pattern on the metal panels to shine through. This ultra-modern painting has a background pattern that spans across the four panels, encouraging the pieces to be hung accordingly for a fluid design. The artist would recommend hanging the artwork as seen in the photographs.Regardless of the orientation on your wall, this large abstract artwork entitled ‘Grace And Virtue’ will be a striking addition as it accents the decor of any urban, abstract or modern home or office. |
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Advanced Monitoring and Numerical Analysis of Coastal Water and Urban Air Environment $129 Undergraduate and graduate students of civil engineering, architecture, environmental engineering, and environmental science will enjoy reading the book without knowledge or experience in computer science. Especially, several case study works were introduced focusing urban environmental problems in Mega cities in Asian countries. For example, Tokyo, Taipei, Bangkok are monitoring field for environmental research. Regeneration of Topics include state-of-the-art of environmental monitoring and simulation in urban area: hazardous substances, atmospheric movement, coastal hydrology, biological tests, and wastewater. |
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Advances in Art & Urban Futures $20.35 Advances in Art & Urban Futures |
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Aereality $19.5 William Fox’’s writing for the last several years has been focused on how we construct aerial views, either physically (by flying) or in our imaginations.In Aereality, he flies over earthworks in Nevada and Utah, soars through the world’’s largest open pit mine, and surveys Los Angeles, circumnavigating large swaths of true American urban sprawl. On the East Coast, he examines the elevated art of the Hudson River Valley and New York City. And finally, in Australia, Fox examines the history and current practice of both Euro-Australian and Aboriginal aerial views, and searches for the cognitive roots of our aerial imagination.Accompanying Fox throughout his travels is a rolling cast of enlightened fliers: geographers, museum curators, landscape photographers, anthropologists, and artists. He traverses the sky in prop planes, helicopters, and hot air balloons, all with the ultimate goal of knowing and experiencing the earth from the air. |
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Africa Written Down: A Poetic Journey $10.6 Africa Written Down: A Poetic Journey is a collection documenting travels to South Africa, East Africa and West Africa. The blending and composite of people and places engage the imagination. The narratoras observations and participation in many areas, whether urban area or rural, carry a pace of their own. In some pieces, there is a filter provided by intentional omission of the locale while in other instances the place is noted for reasons that appear obvious. Themes from art, ritual, politics, and education and what it means to travel with the eye of a reporter and the ear of a poet are presented. What is evident is the authoras passion for the journey to her aBeloved Africa, a which for her is one translation of amarriage within marriage.a This is an opportunity to participate in an African poetic journey. |
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Air Quality in Cities $169 Understanding urban air pollution is a prerequisite to finding effective solutions to air quality problems and for a sustainable development in the urban environment. In this book the current state of the art in urban air pollution research is presented. A major focus is on suitable air pollution modelling concepts, covering also street canyon geometries. Such models may be applied to establish source-receptor relationships in support of urban air quality management. Procedures for evaluating the performance of air pollution models are proposed, and results from field experiments and laboratory studies are shown to provide better insight into the characteristics of air pollution at the urban and local scales. The contents of this book are of a high policy relevance, given their direct connection to the formulation of improved tools for urban air quality assessments. |
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Allsop Metal Art Corner Stand $34.84 UAO1008: Triangular urban design turns a corner into usable space and brings a clean, modern look to any desktop. Raises monitor to ergonomic height to aid in reducing neck strain. Stows keyboard, games or files underneath when not in use. Heavy-duty construction supports up to 40 lbs. Enamel coated surface enhances workplace environments. Allsop Metal Art Series Global Product Type: Desktop Stand-Corner Desktop; Stand Type: Corner Desktop; Width: 20 in; Depth: 11 1/2 in.PRODUCT DETAILS: -Stand Type: Corner Desktop. -Height : 5 in. -Global Product Type: Desktop Stand-Corner Desktop. -Post-Consumer Recycled Content Percent : 0 %. -Material(s): Steel. -Depth : 11 1/2 in. -Color(s): Pewter. -Pre-Consumer Recycled Content Percent : 0 %. -Width : 20 in. -Total Recycled Content Percent : 0 %. Package: Includes corner stand. |
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Allsop Metal Art Corner Stand – Up to 40lb Monitor – Pewter – Floor-mountable $34.99 Triangular urban design turns a corner into usable space and brings a clean, modern look to any desktop. Raises monitor to ergonomic height, helping to reduce strain on neck and back. Stows keyboard, games or files underneath when not in use. Heavy-duty construction supports up to 40 lbs. Enamel coated surface lends durability and style and enhances workplace environments. |
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Altering Practices: Feminist Politics and Poetics of Space $52 This collection of essays addresses and defines the state of contemporary theories and practices of space: it is concerned with the growing importance of technology and communications, the effects of globalization and the change of social demands. Within the current urban and geopolitical contexts, it addresses the emergence of new social and political theories that raise questions of identity and difference in modern society. The book reiterates feminist concerns with space from the critical stance of the new millennium.With contributions from the leading theorists and thinkers from around the world representing the fields of architecture, art, philosophy and gender studies, this book has a truly international and interdisciplinary reach. |
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Amazonite Pendant + Sterling Silver Snake Chain (India) $79.99 Handcrafted by artisans using traditional craftsmanship to create a contemporary design.This stunning Amazonite gemstone pendant is blue with creamy veins running through it and it is set in anti-tarnish sterling silver and comes with a sterling silver snake chain to hang pendant on. Product Features:.Dimensions: Pendant measures 1.6 inches in length by 1 inch in width by 0.25 inches in depth (41mm x 25mm x 6mm). Chain length is 18 inches long x 2mm wide..Hooks: Lobster Clasp.Materials: Amazonite, Anti-tarnish Sterling Silver.Stones/Treatment: Treatment EStory Behind the Art:This unique piece of jewelry is the result of a talented, small family business in Jaipur, India. Almost all the goods are produced by talented artisans working in a small workshop in Jaipur. These artists have had to migrate to this urban center in search of scarce work. Traditional handcrafted arts and techniques are kept alive, and, as the artisans’ talents are in demand, they receive better wages than the average worker. |
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American Drawings and Prints: From Benjamin West to Edward Hopper $12.95 This handsome retrospective offers an affordable treasury of works by the nation’’s best and most popular artists. Ranging from the colonial era to the early 20th century, it features urban and rural scenes, portraits, and folk art by such famous figures as Copley, Whistler, Eakins, Benton, and Wood. 90 black-and-white illustrations. |
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American Dreams $13 In the tradition of Alice Walker, this electrifying new African American voice delivers the verdict on the urban condition in a sensual, propulsive, and prophetic book of poetry and prose. Whether she is writing about an enraged teenager gone wilding in Central Park, fifteen-year-old Latasha Harlins gunned down by a Korean grocer, or a brutalized child who grows up to escape her probable fate through the miracle of art, Sapphire’s vision in this collection of poetry and prose is unswervingly honest. Stunning . . . . One of the strongest debut collections of the ’90s. — Publishers Weekly |
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American Sanctuary: Understanding Sacred Spaces $24.95 This volume examines a diverse set of spaces and buildings seen throughthe lens of popular practice and belief to shed light on the complexities of sacredspace in America. Contributors explore how dedication sermons document shiftingunderstandings of the meetinghouse in early 19th-century Connecticut; the changes inevangelical church architecture during the same century and what that tells us aboutevangelical religious life; the impact of contemporary issues on Catholic churcharchitecture; the impact of globalization on the construction of traditional sacredspaces; the urban practice of Jewish space; nature worship and Central Park in NewYork; the mezuzah and domestic sacred space; and, finally, the spiritual aspects ofAfrican American yard art. |
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American Visual Culture $29.95 Visual culture – art, advertising, architecture, cinema, television, cartography, video, the internet, and images of science – has shaped American national identity more than that of any other country. Covering the period from the late nineteenth century to the present day, the book explores how visual culture has at once transformed and consolidated the image of the United States. American Visual Culture presents both an analysis of the diversity of American visual media and a critical introduction to the study and interpretation of visual culture. Thematic chapters – on American urban and rural landscapes, icons, popular culture, art and photography, as well as on crime, anxiety and sex – describe the cultural, intellectual and historical context. Throughout, these themes are discussed in conjunction with clear and concise explanations of key visual theories and methodologies. |
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Amy and Jordan $6.98 In this collection of more than 275 comic strips–originally published in the New York Press from 1989 to 1992 and gathered here for the first time–the wildly embattled, singularly existential, existentially funny anti-heroes Amy and Jordan go through every manner of anxiety-producing trial imaginable and otherwise: plague, amputation, occult sacrifices, suicide, bunions, rats, cannibalism, giant insects, murderous aliens, negligent ex-husbands, and much, much more. Mark Beyer combines the sensibilities of outsider art (he is self-taught) with urban graffiti and the rapier-sharp pen of Voltaire. And he presents the couple’s stunning misadventures in panel designs so ingenious that they have redefined the very nature of the comic strip. A true original, Beyer easily (re)takes his place on Pantheon’s list of the world’s best comic talents. |
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An Amorous History of the Silver Screen $92.59 Shanghai in the early twentieth century was alive with art and culture. With the proliferation of popular genres such as the martial arts film, the contest among various modernist filmmakers, and the advent of sound, Chinese cinema was transforming urban life. But with the Japanese invasion in 1937, all of this came to a screeching halt. Until recently, the political establishment has discouraged comprehensive studies of the cultural phenomenon of early Chinese film, and this momentous chapter in China’s history has remained largely unexamined. The first sustained historical study of the emergence of cinema in China, An Amorous History of the Silver Screen is a fascinating narrative that illustrates the immense cultural significance of film and its power as a vehicle for social change. Named after a major feature film on the making of Chinese cinema, only part of which survives, An Amorous History of the Silver Screen reveals the intricacies of this cultural movement and explores its connections to other art forms such as photography, architecture, drama, and literature. In light of original archival research, Zhang Zhen examines previously unstudied films and expands the important discussion of how they modeled modern social structures and gender roles in early twentieth-century China. The first volume in the new and groundbreaking series Cinema and Modernity, An Amorous History of the Silver Screen is an innovative–and well illustrated–look at the cultural history of Chinese modernity through the lens of this seminal moment in Shanghai cinema. |
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An Anthology of African Art: The Twentieth Century $126.47 The term Modern African Art is not an abuse of language. The 20th century has seen, but not properly documented, the birth, development, and maturation of contemporary art in sub-Saharan Africa, an art which was not simply imported in the 1950s but which finds its sources both in colonial realities and in local cultures and civilizations. An Anthology African Art: The Twentieth Century does not propose to document any one African art, but rather to open up this vast but underexplored field to include a diverse theoretical, historical, geographical, and critical map of this dense and ancient region. Contributions by more than 30 international authors recount the birth of art schools in the 1930s, the development of urban design and public art, and the importance of socially-concerned art during the Independence movements. From Ethiopia, Nigeria, and the Belgian Congo to Ghana, Senegal, and Angola, through the works of hundreds of artists working in every conceivable medium and context, this anthology manages the continental and unique feat of providing a thorough, expansive, diversified, and fully illustrated history of African art in the 20th century.Since 1991, Paris-based Editions Revue Noire has dedicated itself to the multidisciplinary artistic production of the African continent and the African diaspora. Publishers of the critically acclaimed Anthology of African Photography, a comprehensive chronicle of African photography from the mid-1800s to the present, Revue Noire also produces a self-titled magazine devoted to contemporary African art and culture. |
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Ancient Rome $19.95 Rome continues to be the monumental expression of a legend. It is the eternal city where all roads of the ancient world converged, and through the millennia has been the model for the very concept of a universal empire. Through art, architecture, and urban planning, the empire expanded with an exceptional synthesis of technology, politics, law, and propaganda, conquering Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Near East. Accompanied by masterpieces of architecture, sculpture and painting and the words of illustrious figures, Ancient Rome: Art, Architecture, and History follows the arc of the city and its civilization from their beginnings to their height and decline. Included are discussions of the emperor Augustus; the Julio-Claudian dynasty; the ill-fated town of Pompeii; the architecture and planning of the metropolis; the art and architecture of the provinces of Europe and North Africa; and the fall of the Western Empire and the establishment of the Byzantine Empire as the heir of Rome. |
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Ancient Technology $18.81 Since ancient times, technological advances have increased man’s chances for survival. From the practicality of a Roman aqueduct to the art of the written word, man has always adapted his environment to meet his needs, and to provide himself with sustenance, comfort, leisure, a higher quality of living, and a thriving culture. This concise reference source takes a closer look at six technological events that significantly impacted the evolution of civilization, from the Palaeolithic age to the height of the Roman Empire. As he touches on the common elements of ancient technology-energy, machines, mining, metallurgy, ceramics, agriculture, engineering, transportation, and communication-Humphrey asks questions central to understanding the impact of ancient tools on the modern world: What prompts change? What cultural traditions inhibit change? What effect do these changes have on their societies and civilization? Humphrey explores technologies as both physical tools and as extensions of the human body, beginning with the invention of the Greek alphabet and including such accomplishments as early Neolithic plant cultivation, the invention of coinage, the building of the Parthenon, and Rome’s urban water system. Detailed line drawings of tools and machines make ancient mechanics more easily accessible. Primary documents, glossary, biographies, and a timeline dating from the Palaeolithic age to the Roman Empire round out the work, making this an ideal reference source for understanding the tools of the ancient world. |
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And So to Bed $24.98 The idea of the bedroom as a retreat within the home — a pleasurable space for relaxation and escape as well as for sleeping — is the inspiration for this stunning book. From rustic charm and urban minimalism to Eastern exoticism, And So To Bed explores the bedroom in all its variety, providing a creative and informed approach to choosing a bed, setting a mood, and getting a good night’s sleep. Laden with sophisticated ideas for transforming bedrooms with bedding, lighting, and accessories, And So To Bed also features practical guidance on comfort and health, design and materials. Enhanced with 130 color photos of beds, bedrooms, and linens, this gorgeous book is complete with a brief history of the bed and its importance in literature and art. |
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And So to Bed: Style in the Bedroom $23.27 The idea of the bedroom as a retreat within the home is the inspiration for this stunning book. From rustic charm and urban minimalism to Eastern exoticism, And So to Bed explores the bedroom in all its variety, providing a creative and informed approach to choosing a bed, setting a mood, and getting a good night’s sleep. Laden with sophisticated ideas for transforming bedrooms with bedding, lighting, and accessories, And So to Bed also features practical guidance on comfort and health, design and materials. Enhanced with 130 color photos of beds, bedrooms, and linens, this gorgeous book is complete with a brief history of the bed and its importance in literature and art. Interior design writer Joanna Copestick is the author of The Family Home and co-author of Natural Decorating and Contemporary Decorating, |
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Aquamarine Sterling Silver Earrings (India) $38.99 These earrings are the very definition of easy elegance. All of the focus is on the brilliant round aquamarine, which captures the enduring allure of the sea with its glittering blue-green hues. An un-fussy prong setting in sterling silver adds a bit of flair without overwhelming the simplicity of the design.Product Features:.Style: Dangle.Gemstone color: Blue.Gemstone: Aquamarine.Gemstone Shape: Round.Total Gemstone weight: 0.5 carats.Gemstone measures 6 mm in diameter.Metal: Sterling silver.Finish: Polished.Clasp: Shepherd’s hooks.Dimensions: 11 mm wide x 19 mm long x 5 mm deep.Treatment Code: EStory Behind the Art:This unique piece of jewelry is the result of a talented, small family business in Jaipur, India. Almost all the goods are produced by talented artisans working in their homes, allowing them to stay in their villages instead of being forced to migrate to urban centers in search of scarce factory work. Traditional handcrafted arts and techniques are kept alive, and, as the artisans’ talents are in demand, they receive better wages than the average worker. |
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Architecture and Film $24.95 Architecture and Film looks at the ways architecture and architects are treated on screen and, conversely, how these depictions filter and shape the ways we understand the built environment. It also examines the significant effect that the film industry has had on the American public’s perception of urban, suburban, and rural spaces. Contributors to this collection of essays come from a wide range of disciplines. Nancy Levinson from Harvard Design Magazine writes on how films from The Fountainhead to Jungle Fever have depicted architects. Eric Rosenberg from Tufts University looks at how architecture and spatial relations shape the Beatles films A Hard Day’s Night, Help!, and Let It Be. Joseph Rosa, curator at the National Building Museum, discusses why modern domestic architecture in recent Hollywood films such as The Ice Storm, L.A. Confidential, and The Big Lebowski has become synonymous with unstable inhabitants. I.D. Magazine writer Peter Hall discusses the history of film titling, focusing on the groundbreaking work of Saul Bass and Maurice Binder. Editor Mark Lamster examines the anti-urbanism of the Star Wars trilogy. The collection also includes the voices of those from within the film industry, who are uniquely able to provide a behind the scenes perspective: film editor Bob Eisenhardt comments on the making of Concert of Wills, a documentary on the construction of the Getty Museum; and Robert Kraft focuses on his work as a location director for Diane Keaton’s upcoming film about Los Angeles. Also included are interviews with David Rockwell, architect of numerous Planet Hollywood restaurants worldwide and designer of a new hall to host the Academy Awards ceremony; Kyle Kooper, who created title sequences for Seven and Mission Impossible; and motion picture art director Jan Roelfs, whose credits include Gattaca, Orlando, and Little Women. |
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Architecture on Architecture $3.99 Individually and in partnership, as architects, educators, and advocates, the four principals of Platt Byard Dovell White Architects have made an indelible impression on the contemporary and historic architecture of New York City and beyond. In projects that range from historic preservation–the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center in Central Park and the Supreme Court of New York’s Appellate Division First Department–to modernist interventions–the Saginaw Art Museum in Michigan and New 42nd Street Studios near Times Square–the firm’s work is notable for its balance of innovation and tradition, of working within an urban context while contributing to that context. The first monograph on this award-winning firm, Architecture on Architecture illustrates the philosophy of Platt Byard Dovell White in its presentation of buildings and projects. Portfolios of twenty-three institutional, commercial, and residential works are complemented by two essays–one by noted critic Kenneth Frampton–and a lively timeline showing the personal and professional evolution of the architects. |
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Art & Activism in the Age of Globalization $35 What roles can art and activism play in a post-Fordist society of the spectacle ? Can activist art effect real change? Art & Activism in the Age of Globalization asks these and other pressing questions facing contemporary activist art, through case studies by established artists and filmmakers such as Steven Cohen and Christoph Schlingensief, as well as emerging voices such as Renzo Martens and Les Chiens de Navarre. It investigates issues of urban activism and the activism of anonymous networks, giving special consideration to the effects of the War on Terror upon the activist agenda. In our era of unchecked globalization and the extreme crisis of global warming, this indispensable reader concludes by proposing a theoretical scaffolding for modern-day activism, making a passionate appeal for a truly political art. |
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Art Ensemble of Chicago Albums: The Meeting, Live at the 6th Tokyo Music Joy, Nonaah, Sirius Calling, Bap-Tizum, Dreaming of the Masters Suite $19.75 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: The Meeting, Live at the 6th Tokyo Music Joy, Nonaah, Sirius Calling, Bap-Tizum, Dreaming of the Masters Suite, America – South Africa, Non-Cognitive Aspects of the City, Coming Home Jamaica, Les Stances a Sophie, Art Ensemble of Soweto, Live in Berlin, Fanfare for the Warriors, Kabalaba, Certain Blacks, Salutes the Chicago Blues Tradition, Nice Guys, Fundamental Destiny, Art Ensemble of Chicago With Fontella Bass, Thelonious Sphere Monk, Ancient to the Future, Reunion, Among the People, Urban Bushmen, Live at Mandell Hall, Live in Paris, Go Home, Full Force, Naked, People in Sorrow, Congliptious, the Alternate Express, Tribute to Lester, Urban Magic, the Complete Live in Japan, Tutankhamun, the Third Decade, Old/quartet, the Spiritual, Phase One, Numbers 1 |
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Art Invention House $37.29 Art/Invention/House is an authoritative and handsomely illustrated presentation of forty new houses-many published here for the first time-exploring the creativity of top architects around the world, ranging from firms that specialize in residential work to those for whom a house is a rare indulgence. The houses shown here are understated or audacious, but never conventional. Each of these cutting-edge projects, whether built in town or country, represents a world apart from its surroundings. Some have only trees for neighbors; others are shoehorned into tight urban sites, perch on precipitous slopes, or cling like limpets to the coastline. But every house is one of a kind, the product of dialogue between demanding clients and creative designers around the globe.The book includes the world-renowned firms of Archi-Tectonics/Winka Dubbeldam, Will Bruder, Wallace Cunningham, Gwathmey Siegel, Steven Holl, Rick Joy, Thomas Phifer, and Richard Meier in the US; TEN Arquitectos, Alberto Kalach, and Michel Rojkind in Mexico; Marcos Acayaba and Marcio Kogan in Brazil; Seth Stein in the UK; Alberto Campo Baeza in Spain; Herzog & de Meuron in Switzerland; Georg Driendl and Hugo Dworzak in Austria; Jyrki Tasa in Finland; Alvaro Siza in Portugal; Tadao Ando, Shigeru Ban, Hitoshi Abe, and Kengo Kuma in Japan; and Glenn Murcutt and Harry Seidler in Australia. |
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Art Reproduction Oil Painting – Chop Suey with African Safari Frame – Patterned with Gold Finish – 25.5 X 29.5 – Hand Painted Framed Canvas Art $195 20 X 24 Oil Painting On Canvas Chop Suey is a remarkable oil painting with exceptional use of color, detail and brush strokes. First created in 1929 this painting pays close attention to the effects of light on a pair dining. This treatment has become well known in Hopper’s work. Hopper received many honors in his lifetime for his exceptional use of color, detail, and subject matter. His classic works capture the authenticity of urban and rural American life with emotions and beauty that have placed them among the lasting and popular images of the American 20th century landscape. Make this painting a part of your home collection. Frame Description: African Safari Frame – Patterned with Gold Finish |
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Art Reproduction Oil Painting – Lighthouse at Two Lights with La Scala Frame – Black and Gold Finish – 23 X 27 – Hand Painted Framed Canvas Art $218 20 X 24 Oil Painting On Canvas Lighthouse at Two Lights was created in 1929. It is a remarkable oil painting with exceptional use of color, detail and brush strokes. The wispy clouds complemented by the smooth sided lighthouse make for a relaxed setting that’s still ever watchful. Hopper received many honors in his lifetime for his exceptional use of color, detail, and subject matter. His classic works capture the authenticity of urban and rural American life with emotions and beauty that have placed them among the lasting and popular images of the American 20th century landscape. Make this painting a part of your home collection. Frame Description: La Scala Frame – Black and Gold Finish |
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Art Reproduction Oil Painting – Lighthouse at Two Lights with Veine D’ Or Bronze Scoop – Bronze and Rich Brown Finish – 26.50 X 30.50 – Hand Painted Framed Canvas Art $408 20 X 24 Oil Painting On Canvas Lighthouse at Two Lights was created in 1929. It is a remarkable oil painting with exceptional use of color, detail and brush strokes. The wispy clouds complemented by the smooth sided lighthouse make for a relaxed setting that’s still ever watchful. Hopper received many honors in his lifetime for his exceptional use of color, detail, and subject matter. His classic works capture the authenticity of urban and rural American life with emotions and beauty that have placed them among the lasting and popular images of the American 20th century landscape. Make this painting a part of your home collection. Frame Description: Veine D’ Or Bronze Scoop – Bronze and Rich Brown Finish |
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Art Reproduction Oil Painting – Room in New York with Veine D’ Or Bronze Scoop – Bronze and Rich Brown Finish – 26.50 X 30.50 – Hand Painted Framed Canvas Art $408 20 X 24 Oil Painting On Canvas Room in New York is a remarkable oil painting with exceptional use of color, detail and brush strokes. The original was created in 1932. This oil painting is filled with emptiness and silence, like his other works the scene created is still and tense. This is a very strong and beautiful piece that will be contemplated and admired in your home by all who visit. Hopper received many honors in his lifetime for his exceptional use of color, detail, and subject matter. His classic works capture the authenticity of urban and rural American life with emotions and beauty that have placed them among the lasting and popular images of the American 20th century landscape. Make this painting a part of your home collection. Frame Description: Veine D’ Or Bronze Scoop – Bronze and Rich Brown Finish |
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Art Reproduction Oil Painting – Summer Evening with Black Satin King Frame – Eco Friendly – 27 X 31 – Hand Painted Framed Canvas Art $258 Summer Evening is a remarkable oil painting with exceptional use of color, detail and brush strokes. First created in 1947 this painting pays close attention to the effects of light on a pair relaxing on a porch with the man engaged in conversation. This treatment has become well known in Hopper’s work. Hopper received many honors in his lifetime for his exceptional use of color, detail, and subject matter. His classic works capture the authenticity of urban and rural American life with emotions and beauty that have placed them among the lasting and popular images of the American 20th century landscape. Make this painting a part of your home collection. Frame Description: Black Satin King Frame – Eco Friendly |
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Art Reproduction Oil Painting – Summer Evening with La Scala King Frame – Black and Gold Finish – 24.5 X 28.5 – Hand Painted Framed Canvas Art $228 Summer Evening is a remarkable oil painting with exceptional use of color, detail and brush strokes. First created in 1947 this painting pays close attention to the effects of light on a pair relaxing on a porch with the man engaged in conversation. This treatment has become well known in Hopper’s work. Hopper received many honors in his lifetime for his exceptional use of color, detail, and subject matter. His classic works capture the authenticity of urban and rural American life with emotions and beauty that have placed them among the lasting and popular images of the American 20th century landscape. Make this painting a part of your home collection. Frame Description: La Scala King Frame – Black and Gold Finish |
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Art Reproduction Oil Painting – Summer Evening with Veine D’ Or Bronze Scoop – Bronze and Rich Brown Finish – 26.50 X 30.50 – Hand Painted Framed Canvas Art $398 Summer Evening is a remarkable oil painting with exceptional use of color, detail and brush strokes. First created in 1947 this painting pays close attention to the effects of light on a pair relaxing on a porch with the man engaged in conversation. This treatment has become well known in Hopper’s work. Hopper received many honors in his lifetime for his exceptional use of color, detail, and subject matter. His classic works capture the authenticity of urban and rural American life with emotions and beauty that have placed them among the lasting and popular images of the American 20th century landscape. Make this painting a part of your home collection. Frame Description: Veine D’ Or Bronze Scoop – Bronze and Rich Brown Finish |
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Art Reproduction Oil Painting – The Garden of Les Mathurins at Pontoise with Renaissance Bronze Frame – Bronze Finish – 30 X 34 – Hand Painted Framed Canvas Art $258 20 X 24 Oil Painting On Canvas Hand painted oil reproduction of a beautiful Pissarro painting The Garden of Les Mathurins at Pontoise. Originally painted in 1876. Today it has been carefully recreated detail-by-detail, color-by-color to near perfection. Jacob-Abraham-Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) was a French Impressionist painter who’s focus on landscapes, as well as, rural and urban French life have always been a favorite of the viewing audience. His later work displays an empathy for peasants and laborers sometimes revealing his radical political leanings. Why not grace your home with this reproduced masterpiece? It is sure to bring many admirers! Frame Description: Renaissance Bronze Frame – Bronze Finish |
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Art Reproduction Oil Painting – The Long Leg with Heritage Wood Frame – Cherry Finish/Gold Trim – 26 X 30 – Hand Painted Framed Canvas Art $208 20 X 24 Oil Painting On Canvas The Long Leg is a remarkable oil painting with exceptional use of color, detail and brush strokes. This painting provides wonderful imagery of a breezy sailboat excursion with a feeling of relaxation and enjoyment. Hopper received many honors in his lifetime for his exceptional use of color, detail, and subject matter. His classic works capture the authenticity of urban and rural American life with emotions and beauty that have placed them among the lasting and popular images of the American 20th century landscape. Make this painting a part of your home collection. Frame Description: Heritage Wood Frame – Cherry Finish/Gold Trim |
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Art Reproduction Oil Painting – The Long Leg with New Age Wood Frame – Black Finish – 24.75 X 28.75 – Hand Painted Framed Canvas Art $218 20 X 24 Oil Painting On Canvas The Long Leg is a remarkable oil painting with exceptional use of color, detail and brush strokes. This painting provides wonderful imagery of a breezy sailboat excursion with a feeling of relaxation and enjoyment. Hopper received many honors in his lifetime for his exceptional use of color, detail, and subject matter. His classic works capture the authenticity of urban and rural American life with emotions and beauty that have placed them among the lasting and popular images of the American 20th century landscape. Make this painting a part of your home collection. Frame Description: New Age Wood Frame – Black Finish |
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