An illustrated treasury of the art from Pompeii & Herculaneum this charming gift book displays the range of fascinating objects that were created by the skilled hands of accomplished classical craftsmen. A short introduction to each section provides enlightening information which helps to place these beautifully produced artworks in their historical & artistic context. With stunning details of frescoes mosaics sculpture jewellery glass & silverware this little book provides an enchanting taste of the variety of art from these two cities. ...

This popular anthology of twentieth-century art theoretical texts has now been expanded to take account of new research & to include significant contributions to art theory from the 1990s.* New edition of this popular anthology of twentieth-century art-theoretical texts.* Now updated to include the results of new research together with significant contributions from the 1990s.*

Includes:: writings by critics philosophers politicians & literary figures.* The editors provide contextual introductions to 340 texts.* Complements Art in Theory 1648-1815 & Art in Theory 1815-1900 to create a complete survey of the theories underpinning the development of art in the modern period.

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Art Inspired by Belief is a practical guide to using art & display to teach religious education. Each chapter explores the beliefs stories paintings & prayers places of worship festivals & ceremonies from the major world religions with the aim of enhancing understanding & awareness of different faiths. * Practical starting points to engage the whole class. * Inspiring ideas for cross-curricular activities & displays. * Clear & informative illustrations show real-life classroom displays. * Resource lists & step-by-step instructions to help with lesson planning. ...

Art Inspired by Different Cultures contains over 90 engaging themes for arts & crafts projects based on styles designs materials & artistic techniques from around the world. Themes clearly link to history & geography & cover the four main areas of the art & design curriculum: Textiles Drawing Painting & Three-Dimensional Work. * Practical starting points to engage the whole class. * Inspiring ideas for cross-curricular activities & displays. * Clear & informative illustrations show real-life classroom displays. * Resource lists & step-by-step instructions to help with lesson planning. ...

Art Inspired by Music provides a practical guide to using music to inspire childrens artwork. Children are encouraged to listen enjoy & be inspired to dance sing & explore the visual arts through a range of creative & cross-curricular activities including Music for Festivals Music with a Message Music & Seasons Music & Space. * Practical starting points to engage the whole class. * Inspiring ideas for cross-curricular activities & displays. * Clear & informative illustrations show real-life classroom displays. * Resource lists & step-by-step instructions to help with lesson planning. ...

Art Inspired by Recycling provides ideas for stimulating childrens creativity by transforming domestic waste materials into original artwork attractive gifts & useful objects. Fun inspiring & adaptable activities encourage children to develop imaginative solutions. Chapters include Paper Buttons & Beads Metals & Wire. * Practical starting points to engage the whole class. * Inspiring ideas for cross-curricular activities & displays. * Clear & informative illustrations show real-life classroom displays. * Resource lists & step-by-step instructions to help with lesson planning. ...

With its fluid organic forms & its devotion to beauty in design art nouveau has enjoyed great popularity both at its inception & during the modern resurgence of interest & enthusiasm. Alastair Duncan tells the story of its meteoric rise from its origins as a reaction by young artists & designers to the traditionalism & revivalism of the mid-19th-century fine & decorative arts. The new art" first made itself felt around 1895 in architecture furniture glass ceramics & the other applied arts & fell into eclipse after World War I until its rediscovery in the 1960s. The author recounts the history of this important & influential movement in detail introducing the main personalities
- Galle Lalique Tiffany & others
- & relating their aims & accomplishments to the background from which the movement emerged. Alastair Duncan for 14 years associated with Christies New York is an independent consultant on the decorative arts & a recognised authority on art nouveau & art deco. His many books include " Art Nouveau Furniture" (1982) " Art Deco" (1988) & " Louis Majorelle" (1991) all published by Thames & Hudson."

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Now youre in the know. This is a cutting-edge selection of the artists that matter the most. Tracking the trends of art in the world today bringing you illustrations & information about all the most important artists. Want a head start on the things youll be seeing in art institutions a decade down the road? Look no further than this special edition featuring highlights from Art Now 3". A to Z magazine-style entries include captivating images of important recent work short biographies exhibition history & bibliographical information. The illustrated appendix features names & contact information for the galleries representing the artists featured as well as primary market prices & examples of auction results. Think of this tome as a global go-round of the worlds most influential galleries: a truly invaluable invigorating & intense experience." ...

The Art of Agile Development contains practical guidance for anyone considering or applying agile development for building valuable software. Plenty of books describe what agile development is or why it helps software projects succeed but very few combine information for developers managers testers & customers into a single package that they can apply directly. This book provides no-nonsense advice on agile planning development delivery & management taken from the authors many years of experience with Extreme Programming (XP). You get a gestalt view of the agile development process including comprehensive guidance for non-technical readers & hands-on technical practices for developers & testers. The Art of Agile Development gives you clear answers to questions such as: * How can we adopt agile development? * Do we really need to pair program? * What metrics should we report? * What if I cant get my customer to participate? * How much documentation should we write? * When do we design & architect? * As a non-developer how should I work with my agile team? * Where is my product roadmap? * How does QA fit in? The book teaches you how to adopt XP practices describes each practice in detail then discusses principles that will allow you to modify XP & create your own agile method. In particular this book tackles the difficult aspects of agile development: the need for cooperation & trust among team members. Whether youre currently part of an agile team working with an agile team or interested in agile development this book provides the practical tips you need to start practicing agile development. As your experience grows the book will grow with you providing exercises & information that will teach you first to understand the rules of agile development break them & ultimately abandon rules altogether as you master the art of agile development. Jim Shore & Shane Warden expertly explain the practices & benefits of Extreme Programming. They offer advice from their real-world experiences in leading teams. They answer questions about the practices & show contraindications
- ways that a practice may be mis-applied. They offer alternatives you can try if there are impediments to applying a practice such as the lack of an on-site customer. --Ken Pugh Author of Jolt Award Winner Prefactoring "I will leave a copy of this book with every team I visit." --Brian Marick Exampler Consulting"
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Assassins Creed" steps into a brand new era. With intricately detailed environments & finely-honed & evocative historical reimaginings this is a world into which you can immerse yourself & feel the echoes of the past come to life. Continuing in the footsteps of this already world-renowned franchise " Assassins Creed III" promises to be the biggest & best yet." ...