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Allied Forces. Supreme Headquarters. Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives Section History Art, Baroque Art, Renaissance Drawing Technique Drawing Themes, motives Impressionism (Art) Picasso, Pablo 1881-1973 Realism in art Repetitive patterns (Decorative arts) in art Romanticism in artSontag, Susan
Summary: An unprecedented collection of the controversial later writings of the greatest and most provocative critic of our time. Susan Sontag was the most influential critic of her time. This second volume in Library of America's definitive Sontag edition gathers all the collected essays and speeches from her last quarter-century, brilliant works whose subjects, from the AIDS epidemic, 9/11, the Iraq...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Library of America 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 814 SONDeacon, Deborah A.
Summary: "Like many of their male peers, women artists have used their chosen mediums to explore and express their reactions to the violence of war, which they frequently experienced firsthand. The 345 named artists discussed in this book come from diverse backgrounds across hundreds of years. The book divides the 652 covered works of art into five general categories: those that provide support for the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Sontag, Susan
Summary: Watching the evening news offers constant evidence of atrocity--a daily commonplace in our "society of spectacle." But are viewers inured--or incited--to violence by the daily depiction of cruelty and horror? Is the viewer's perception of reality eroded by the universal availability of imagery intended to shock? In this investigation of the role of imagery in our culture, Susan Sontag cuts...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2003
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 303.6 SONChenoweth, H. Avery.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Friedman/Fairfax 2002
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 758.9 CHENguyen, Viet Thanh
Summary: "All wars are fought twice, the first time on the battlefield, the second time in memory. Exploring how this troubled memory works in Vietnam, the United States, Laos, Cambodia, and South Korea, the book deals specifically with the Vietnam War and also war in general. He reveals how war is a part of our identity, as individuals and as citizens of nations armed to the teeth. Venturing through...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harvard University Press 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 959.7 NGUSummary: The aim of these lectures is to make viewers feel welcome and comfortable in the company of paintings. By focusing on 65 masterpieces of Western painting, Professor William Kloss offers a vivid, visceral encounter with genius, shining light on the unique technical, stylistic, and expressive achievements of each painting. From the 14th century to the 20th, the images are examined for their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Company 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 709 WORCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Great DVD 759 World 2010Edsel, Robert M.
Summary: "As the most destructive war in history ravaged Europe, many of the world's most cherished cultural objects were in harm's way. The Greatest Treasure Hunt in History recounts the astonishing true story of eleven men and one woman who risked their lives amidst the bloodshed of World War II to preserve churches, libraries, monuments, and works of art that for centuries defined the heritage of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Focus, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.53 EDSLassieur, Allison
Summary: This encyclopedia offers readers the chance to explore the 63 national parks in the United States and its territories. Alongside photos of the parks, the text highlights each park's history, points of interest, and things to do. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J917.3 LASSummary: The development of the arts in Europe from the Middle Ages to the modern era is an astonishing record of cultural achievement, from the breathtaking architecture of Gothic cathedrals to the daring visual experiments of the Cubist painters. We all have our favorite artists, periods, or styles from this immensely rich tradition, but how many of us truly know the full sweep of European art? How...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Co. 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 709 HISMayer, Bernadette
Summary: "In July 1971, Bernadette Mayer embarked on an experiment: For one month she exposed a roll of 35mm film and kept a daily journal. The result was a conceptual work that investigates the nature of memory, its surfaces, textures and material. Memory is both monumental in scope (over 1100 photographs, two hundred pages of text and six hours of audio recording) and a groundbreaking work by a poet...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Siglio
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Missing in action: Colonel James Braddock is an American officer who spent seven years in a North Vietnamese POW camp, then escaped 10 years ago. After the bloodiest war, Braddock accompanies a government investigation team that goes to Ho Chi Minh City to check out reports of Americans still held prisoner. Braddock gets the evidence then travels to Thailand, where he meets Tuck, an old Army...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Bros. Entertainment
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Summary: "When Nazis looked to flee Europe with stolen art, gems, and gold in tow, certain "neutral" countries were all too willing to assist them. By the end of January 1945, it was clear to Germany that the war was lost. The Third Reich was in freefall, and its leaders, apart from those clustered around Hitler in his Berlin bunker, sought to abscond before they were besieged. But they wanted to take...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PublicAffairs 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.53 LOCGeddes, Hannah
Summary: Dragons, fairies, unicorns, and other fantastical beasts come to life with the magic of Zentangle in this detailed guide. Readers will master basic Zentangle patterns they can mix and match to create unique mythical beasts. Up-close visuals break down dizzying patterns into simple parts. Step-by-step instructions help readers divide creature outlines into smaller shapes and fill them in with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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Summary: The animal kingdom is full of fascinating textures, patterns, and shapes. This Zentangle guide teaches readers how to tap into nature s beauty through simple design. Readers will learn basic Zentangle patterns they can mix and match to create uniquely tangled animals. Up-close visuals teach readers complex patterns in small, easy chunks. Step-by-step instructions show readers how to divide...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 741.2 GEDWeintraub, Aileen
Summary: "Meet 50 super-inspiring kids! It's never too early--and you're never too young-- to make a difference in the world! The amazing musicians, writers, scientists, athletes, activists, and other fascinating kids in this book accomplished great feats by the age of eighteen. They impacted people's lives by coming up with new inventions, making art and music, competing in sports, and speaking out...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Children's Books 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 WEINiao, Fei Le
Summary: "This book combines Chinese painting techniques with twenty-four solar terms of traditional Chinese culture. According to the sequence of the four seasons--spring, summer, autumn, and winter--natural scenes are refined into a series of charming ink paintings. Following the tutorials in this book, you can complete beautiful ink and wash paintings in just a few strokes. You will also learn about...
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Publisher / Publication Date: SCPG 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 751.42514 NIAMarbaix, Jane
Summary: "The beauty of nature has inspired some of the world's greatest artwork. Now, with the help of Zentangle art, artists of all capabilities can create their own nature-themed masterpieces. This engaging volume uses colorful illustrations and concise step-by-step instructions to introduce readers to Zentangle patterns that combine to make beautiful works of art. Unique projects encourage readers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 743.83 MARPeterson, Tamara JM
Summary: "Creep out your friends and family with scrap metal art! Get inspired with crafts that sculpt strange, spooky creatures from everyday metal objects and junk drawer finds. You might craft ferocious dinosaurs from old tools or crawling critters from old silverware. With creativity and imagination, you'll transform simple scraps into creepy creatures!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.5083 PETEdsel, Robert M.
Summary: "The previously untold story of a little-known WWII Allied division whose mission was to track down European art and treasures that had been looted by the Nazis at Hitler's command"--Provided by the publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Street 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.531 EDSCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.531 EDSCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Adult, Call number: 940.531 EDSCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Hist Wars EdselKirkpatrick, Sidney.
Summary: Tells the riveting true story of how an American college professor turned Army sleuth recovered cherished symbols of Hitler's Thousand-Year Reich before they could become a rallying point in the creation of a Fourth and equally unholy Reich.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.531 KIRMartin, Rachel Louise
Summary: "An intimate portrait of a small Southern town living through tumultuous times, this propulsive piece of forgotten civil rights history--about the first school to attempt court-ordered desegregation in the wake of Brown v. Board--will forever change how you think of the end of racial segregation in America. In graduate school, Rachel Martin volunteered with a Southern oral history project. One...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 379.2 MARSummary: A comprehensive record of the greatest achievements in the history of western art from the medieval era to the post-impressionist world, from Botticelli to Van Gogh.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kultur 2006
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV LANCampanario, Gabriel.
Summary: A collection of over five hundred city and town illustrations drawn on location from artists from around the world, includes tips on drawing urban environments.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quarry Books 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 704.9 CAMSummary: "Afro-Atlantic Histories" brings together a selection of more than 400 works and documents by more than 200 artists from the 16th to the 21st centuries that express and analyze the ebbs and flows between Africa, the Americas, the Caribbean, and Europe. The book is motivated by the desire and need to draw parallels, frictions, and dialogues around the visual cultures of Afro-Atlantic...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DelMonico Books, ARTBOOK/D.A.P. 2021