Fusing the Japanese terms man (spontaneous, whimsical, distorted) & ga (drawing, painted, or printed image), Manga has become the hot style for comic book & graphic novel aficionados. This work provides an illustrated history of manga. It also gives guidance on character development, visual perspective & nuances of light & shadow. ...

Intricately detailed drawings, some with grids, help capture the correct proportions for head, torso, arms, & legs; add light & shadow for tonal depth; & create texture, volume, & expressive lines. A thorough study of the nude & the development of preliminary sketches make this an extraordinary value. ...

Intended for those interested in Tibetan Buddhism & its culture, this film shows the land of Mustang, which was once part of the hidden Tibetan kingdom. It shows the people in the modern time warp in which they live. It also features dialogues which captures the voice of the people
- simple villagers, the king of Mustang, & Buddhist monks.
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An illustrated survey that examines the art & artists of the Edo period, one of the great epochs in Japanese art. It focuses on the urban aspects of Edo art, including discussions of many of Japan's most popular artists as well as those that are lesser known, & provides a look at the cities in which they worked. ...

A wide ranging history of textiles, in particular the story of embroidery & needlework. The contents range from medieval vestments to domestic tapestries, with the characteristics of the baroque, rococo, neo-classical & other periods discussed. There are also chapters on oriental textiles. ...

Culture Collaboration Innovation. The Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre Penrith Visual & Performing Arts & the Campbelltown Arts Centre are all prominent cultural institutions in their own right, but when four artists attempt to collaborate with them, a new artistic & culture dynamic emerges. The Art of Engagement explores how such a unique collaboration was able to work, & examines the aesthetic, political & economic

Dimensions of each project resulting in a collection of essays that invite us to rethink how we view contemporary art. This volume also addresses how communities & businesses can

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The word facade originates from the Latin facies, meaning 'the face of the house'. Facade design is different from interior design. Apart from serving as an expression of the architect's creative mind, a facade must also be robust enough to withstand wind, rain, sunlight & vibration. This book looks at the anatomy of the modern facade. ...