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Understanding Northwest Coast Art: A Guide to Crests, Beings, and Symbols
Understanding Northwest Coast Art: A Guide to Crests, Beings, and Symbols
by Cheryl Shearar
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Understanding Northwest Coast Art is a handy, dictionary-style reference guide to identifying and understanding the symbols, crests, and beings depicted in Northwest Coast Native American works of art such as totem poles, masks, and prints.<P>The... (read more)

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A Dictionary of Modern and Contemporary Art
A Dictionary of Modern and Contemporary Art
by Ian (edt) Chilvers
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This unique and authoritative reference work contains around 2,000 clear and concise entries on all aspects of modern and contemporary art. Its impressive range of terms includes movements, styles, techniques, artists, critics, dealers, schools, and... (read more)

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Health Hazards Manual for Artists
Health Hazards Manual for Artists
by Angela Babin
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The classic resource for working artists and art students In this updated and revised edition of the classic reference on health hazards faced by working artists and art students, Michael McCann—the leading authority in the field—and... (read more)

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An Artist's Guide--Making It in New York City
An Artist's Guide--Making It in New York City
by Daniel Grant
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For artists who want to move temporarily or permanently to the art capital of the world, here’s the ultimate guide to getting started in New York! Covering everything from the challenges of getting around town and finding affordable studio space to... (read more)

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The International Journal of the Arts in Society: Volume 5, Number 1
The International Journal of the Arts in Society: Volume 5, Number 1
by Bill Cope
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** Contents available at http: //ija.cgpublisher.com/product/pub.85/prod.577 **The International Journal of the Arts in Society aims to create an intellectual frame of reference for the arts and arts practices, and to create an interdisciplinary... (read more)

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Trade in Artists' Materials
Trade in Artists' Materials
by Joanna Cannon
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This title, dedicated to the memory of Caroline Villers, is the proceedings of a conference in London in 2005.... (read more)

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The International Journal of the Arts in Society: Volume 4, Number 3
The International Journal of the Arts in Society: Volume 4, Number 3
by Mary Kalantzis
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** Contents available at http://ija.cgpublisher.com/product/pub.85/prod.433 ** The International Journal of the Arts in Society aims to create an intellectual frame of reference for the arts and arts practices, and to create an interdisciplinary... (read more)

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Art Office, Second Edition: 80+ Business Forms, Charts, Sample Letters, Legal Documents and Business Plans
Art Office, Second Edition: 80+ Business Forms, Charts, Sample Letters, Legal Documents and Business Plans
by Constance Smith
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Artists will find forms to help them organize their office: a twelve-month planning calendar, financial statement, sales agreement, model release, Form VA, rental-lease agreement, artist-agent agreement, slide reference sheet, competition record, target... (read more)

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Taking the Leap : Building a Career As a Visual Artist (06 Edition)
Taking the Leap : Building a Career As a Visual Artist (06 Edition)
by Cay Lang
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Cay Lang's "Taking the Leap" has helped thousands of artists jumpstart their careers and make real the dream of exhibiting and selling their work. An internationally exhibited photographer and teacher, Lang offers the wisdom of experience, combined with... (read more)

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Drawing Archaeological Finds
Drawing Archaeological Finds
by Nick Griffiths
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This ever popular handbook is aimed at students and others who wish to learn the techniques of artefact illustration, regardless of ability or previous experience. It includes comprehensive advice on many aspects of archaeological artefact illustration... (read more)

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The Art Book:  Mini Edition
The Art Book: Mini Edition
by Phaidon
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This is a pocket-sized A-Z guide to 500 great painters and sculptors from medieval to modern times. Each artist is represented by a full-page colour plate of typical work, accompanied by information on each image and its creator. Artists, styles and... (read more)

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Artists Communities Directory of Res 3RD Edition
Artists Communities Directory of Res 3RD Edition
by Alliance Of Artists
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Introduction by Robert MacNeil The bible of creative residency programs returns, with fresh information and new features for artists of all disciplines. More than 300 programs worldwide are described, with 95 leading communities featured in two-page... (read more)

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European Artists
European Artists
by John Castagno
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Lists more than 4,800 European and 400 Australian, South African, and Japanese artists who worked from 1800 to 1990, and offers 9,000 signature examples.... (read more)

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Art of Prespective (07 Edition)
Art of Prespective (07 Edition)
by Phil Metzger
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Everything you need to know to put your drawings and paintings into perspective If the concept of perspective makes you think of confusing angles, fancy measuring gadgets and complicated theories, get ready for a very pleasant surprise. In this... (read more)

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Legal Guide to Buying and Selling Art and Collectibles
Legal Guide to Buying and Selling Art and Collectibles
by Armen R. Vartian
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This indispensable buy and sell reference is written to protect everyone who collects items of value. As a consultant to galleries and individual collectors, Mr. Vartian has seen virtually every type of scam and forgery.... (read more)

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Six Old-Time New England Lighthouse Postcards (Small-Format Card Books)
Six Old-Time New England Lighthouse Postcards (Small-Format Card Books)
by Carol Belanger Grafton
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Full-color cards: Sequin Light, Maine, Highland Light, Cape Cod; 4 others.... (read more)

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60: Innovators Shaping Our Creative Future
60: Innovators Shaping Our Creative Future
by Thames & Hudson
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Artists, photographers, architects, fashion designers, product designers, street artists, graphic designers: all are helping to redefine our aesthetics, values, and ideas about the future. Here, a group of international experts from twelve contemporary... (read more)

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Art and Value (01 Edition)
Art and Value (01 Edition)
by Dickie
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For much of the last half-century, George Dickie has been one of the preeminent philosophers of art in the Anglo-American tradition, deeply influencing the generations of theorists who have followed. He is most frequently associated with his... (read more)

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The Painter Speaks: Artists Discuss Their Experiences and Careers (Contributions to the Study of Art & Architecture)
The Painter Speaks: Artists Discuss Their Experiences and Careers (Contributions to the Study of Art & Architecture)
by Joan Jeffri
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As part of a large oral history project of the Research Center for Arts and Culture of Columbia University aimed at compiling information on the training, career choices, and patterns of development of artists, twelve insightful narrative interviews were... (read more)

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Springer International Handbooks of Education #16: International Handbook of Research in Arts Education
Springer International Handbooks of Education #16: International Handbook of Research in Arts Education
by Liora Bresler
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Providing a distillation of knowledge in the various disciplines of arts education (dance, drama, music, literature and poetry and visual arts), this essential handbook synthesizes existing research literature, reflects on the past, and contributes to... (read more)

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