Art historical theory is a forum of intense often passionate debate. This book provides an accessible introduction to the range of critical theories used in analysing art. It covers a broad range of approaches presenting individual arguments controversies & divergent perspectives. This second edition has been updated to reflect recent scholarship in contemporary art. The book begins by introducing the concept of theory & explains why it is important to art historical practice. Each of the book's four core chapters presents a group of related approaches that are discussed & applied to one or more works of art. The book ends with some practical ideas about writing theoretically driven art history papers. Clearly written this book is ideal for the undergraduate student or anyone interested in the world of ideas. ...

This text is an essential guide to current research approaches in human geography covering all aspects of undertaking a geography research project from the selection of an appropriate topic through to the organisation & writing of the final report. Covering a wide range of contemporary research methods the authors provide practical advice on how to actually undertake a project. ...

Annika Bluhm has compiled pieces from mainstream contemporary classics as well as cutting-edge plays from the last ten years. They cover a wide range of mood & character from comedy to tragedy from youth to old age. Each piece is accompanied by a synopsis setting the extract firmly in context Contains an introduction from the editor with a note of advice for those preparing audition pieces. Annika Bluhm is herself an actress & worked for one year at Frenchs Bookshop prior to training at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. In the course of compiling this collection of fifty audition speeches from some of our finest contemporary playwrights she interviewed a number of directors from small companies to major institutions. She has also compiled The Methuen Drama Audition Book for Women. ...

The Methuen Drama Book of 21st Century British Plays showcases five of the best new plays from the first decade of the twenty-first century. A perfect reminder of the relevance vitality & innovation of British theatre this collection represents some of the most exciting plays to emerge in recent years. Joe Penhalls multi-award-winning Blue/ Orange was heralded as one of the best new plays in the Nationals history (Sunday Times). Set in a mental hospital it provides a riveting exploration of racism health & power & was the winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Play 2001. Elminas Kitchen by Kwame Kwei-Armah about gun crime & the struggle to make a living on Hackneys Murder Mile marked the emergence of a major new writing talent. An exquisite tragi-comedy for our times (Herald) Neilsons Realism dramatises the everyday life & increasingly bizarre fantasies & thoughts of its protagonist with comic zeal & inspired inventiveness. Gone Too Far! explores a London community divided by race & prejudice. The first play to be written about the London 7/7 terrorist bombings Simon Stephens Pornography tells seven entwining stories of peoples lives during the day leading up to the catastrophic event. ...

This book of contemporary monologues for women

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Selected by Anne Harvey an experienced actress director writer & adjudicator these dramatic monologues are suitable for performance at auditions solo acting classes festivals & examinations. Ranging from early Elizabethan to contemporary literature the pieces are varied in content tone & style & are equipped with an introduction setting the context. Writers include: Alan Ayckbourn Enid Bagnold David Campton William Congreve Sarah Daniels Charles Dickens Athol Fugard Lucy Gannon Graham Greene John Godber David Hare Stanley Houghton Henrik Ibsen Shaman Macdonald David Mercer Iris Murdoch Dennis Potter Tom Stoppard CP Taylor Hugh Whitemore & many more. ...

The study of Naturalist theatre remains a staple & often foundational part of the curriculum at all levels of drama education. This anthology of six of the most commonly studied & revived Naturalist plays from the European repertoire offers a unique compendium that will serve as required reading for drama courses & is ideal for theatre practitioners & fans. The selected plays perfectly reflect the formal & geographical diversity of Naturalist theatre as well as its major philosophical political & theatrical preoccupations. A critical introduction by Dr Chris Megson contextualises the emergence of Naturalist theatre in the late nineteenth century identifying its principal aims & methods; provides an analysis of the selected plays mapping their key preoccupations & ends by considering Naturalisms enduring legacy & resonance today. ...

This is the latest edition of this on-going & unique collaboration between professional cyclist Michael Barry & photographer Camille J. Mc Millan. It's an honest thoughtful & sometimes touching look into the life trials tribulations & triumphs of a cycling domestique
- they are the servants to the team's success ---above any individual glory. In the third edition which will also include new photographs from Mc Millan from the 2012 season Barry incorporates a new epilogue on the changes in cycling during his 14-year career. This period has been one of significant transition. As Barry has ridden on a number of teams with different national backgrounds different management styles different budgets & different approaches to racing he has a unique & complete perspective. His latest reflections capture the evolution in the peloton the changing etiquette & respect within the group & the increasingly diverse cultural structure.
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* Significantly updated in reference to the latest construction standards & new building types. * Sustainable design integrated into chapters. * Over 100 000 copies sold to successive generations of architects & designers
- this book belongs on every design office desk & drawing board. The Metric Handbook is the major handbook of planning & design data for architects & architecture students. Covering basic design data for all the major building types it is the ideal starting point for any project. For each building type the book gives the basic design requirements & all the principal dimensional data & succinct guidance on how to use the information & what regulations the designer needs to be aware of. As well as buildings the Metric Handbook deals with broader aspects of design such as materials acoustics & lighting & general design data on human

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Since the first edition was published in 1980 Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear has become established as the standard work on this subject & has proved invaluable as both a textbook for students & a reference source for the practising designer. In this fifth edition the chapter on computer aided design now has full colour illustrations & reflects the growing importance of CAD to the industry & as a part of fashion & design courses. The rest of the book has been updated where necessary: in particular new blocks for tailored shirts new details on how to adapt mens blocks for womens wear & a revision of sizing & labelling information. Colour is now used to differentiate the main groups of patterns & with its tried & tested layout with clear text & diagrams Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear is an essential purchase for students of fashion & design. ...