Political power of visual art

Political Power of Visual Art

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Visual Impact

An accessible and richly illustrated exploration of how art and design have driven major social and political change in the 21st century.

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Art Therapy and Political Violence

With accounts from Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Israel and South Africa, this book vividly illustrates the therapeutic power of art making and art therap

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Truth in Visual Media

Shows how aesthetic, ethical, and political questions intersect in a range of art forms as found in traditional media.

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Peter Blume

Russian American artist Peter Blume was one of the earliest practitioners of surrealist painting in the United States, and his elaborately detailed and dreamlike compositions helped define American Modernist art. Blume worked out the themes of his ambitious large-scale paintings through dozens of drafts in different media, slowly developing layers of allegory and imagery ...

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So Near, So Far. Czech art 1947-1960 in international socio-cultural contexts - Hana Rousová

<p>Czech visual art between 1947 and 1960 has never before been considered in a broader European context that avoids the stereotype of the "Iron Curtain.” At the same time, when looking at this period, certain clichés and stereotypes are repeatedly perpetuated, hindering the understanding of the true nature and position of Czech art during this period within th...

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Art and Activism in the Nuclear Age Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book closely interrogates the political and cultural shifts that have accompanied the transition to a nuclearized world. Beginning with the contemporary socio-political and cultural interpretations of the impact and legacy of the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the chapters examine the challenges posed by committed opponents in the cultural and activist fields...

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So Near, So Far. Czech art 1947-1960 in international socio-cultural contexts - Marie Klimešová,Hana Rousová

Anotace: Czech visual art between 1947 and 1960 has never before been considered in a broader European context that avoids the stereotype of the "Iron Curtain." At the same time, when looking at this period, certain clichés and stereotypes are repeatedly perpetuated, hindering the understanding of the true nature and position of Czech art during this period within t...

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In search of a shared expression

Karel Čapek (1890-1938) wrote at the time when the travel writing genre gained some of its most prominent artistic and narrative features, and the theme of travel permeated both literature and visual art. He contributed to its unique legacy founded on modernist, cross-generic and cross-artistic experiments not only in his travel writing opus, but also by incorporating the...

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12 Steps. Symbols, Myths, and Archetypes of Recovery Taschen GmbH

Through art, literature, and scientific research, delve into the history of the Twelve Steps – the path of recovery that has helped millions radically change their lives. Using symbolism and myths, this unique visual edition honors the transformative power of these universal principles and thoughtfully explores ways of aligning with them....

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The Book of Symbols - autorů kolektiv

<p>The Book of Symbols combines original and incisive essays about particular symbols with representative images from all parts of the world and all eras of history. The highly readable texts and over 800 beautiful full-color images come together in a unique way to convey hidden dimensions of meaning. Each of the c. 350 essays examines a given symbol’s psychic backg...

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Karel Teige. Captain of the Avant-Garde - Rea Michalová

Anotace: Karel Teige ovlivnil českou kulturu v mnoha oblastech a jednoznačně patří k mimořádným osobnostem českého moderního umění. Jeho tvorba je však paradoxně známa a uznávána více v zahraničí než u nás. <br> Kniha Karel Teige - Kapitán avantgardy je dalším příspěvkem k odčinění tohoto dluhu. Její autorka, historička umění Rea Michalová, se navrací ad fontes a ...

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Karel Teige - Captain of the Avant-Garde - Rea Michalová

<p>Karel Teige ovlivnil českou kulturu v mnoha oblastech a jednoznačně patří k mimořádným osobnostem českého moderního umění. Jeho tvorba je však paradoxně známa a uznávána více v zahraničí než u nás. <br /> Kniha Karel Teige - Kapitán avantgardy je dalším příspěvkem k odčinění tohoto dluhu. Její autorka, historička umění Rea Michalová, se navrací ad fontes a...

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In search of a shared expression - Mirna Šolić

Anotace: Karel Čapek (1890-1938) wrote at the time when the travel writing genre gained some of its most prominent artistic and narrative features, and the theme of travel permeated both literature and visual art. He contributed to its unique legacy founded on modernist, cross-generic and cross-artistic experiments not only in his travel writing opus, but also by incorpo...

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In search of a shared expression - Karel Čapek´s travel writing and imaginative geography of Europe - Mirna Šolić

<p>Karel Čapek (1890-1938) wrote at the time when the travel writing genre gained some of its most prominent artistic and narrative features, and the theme of travel permeated both literature and visual art. He contributed to its unique legacy founded on modernist, cross-generic and cross-artistic experiments not only in his travel writing opus, but also by incorpor...

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Plant Magick. The Library of Esoterica - Jessica Hundley

<p>The fourth volume in The Library of Esoterica explores the historic roots of plants in myth and magickal practices. Through essays, interviews, and more than 400 images—from ancient Egyptian stonework to Victorian botanical art, to contemporary works celebrating nature — Plant Magickchronicles the symbiotic relationship between plants and people.</p> <p&...

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Liberation Day: From ´the world´s best short story writer´ (The Telegraph) and winner of the Man Booker Prize - Saunders George

Anotace: `One of the best science fiction short stories to be published in the 21st century so far` SFX Review `Saunders is funny and kind as ever, and his narrative virtuosity puts him up there with the best` Anne Enright, Guardian `A triumph of storytelling` i paper`A joy. `Effortlessly stylish, funny and smart` Daily Mail____________The first short story collection ...

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Liberation Day: From ´the world´s best short story writer´ (The Telegraph) and winner of the Man Booker Prize - George Saunders

<p>'One of the best science fiction short stories to be published in the 21st century so far' SFX Review 'Saunders is funny and kind as ever, and his narrative virtuosity puts him up there with the best' Anne Enright, Guardian 'A triumph of storytelling' i paper 'A joy. 'Effortlessly stylish, funny and smart' Daily Mail ____________ The first short story collec...

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Toygiants (Silver Edition)

Anotace: Not just another book about toys, Toygiants is simply stunning photographic exploration of toy figures, vintage and modern. Toygiants shows in exquisite detail the elements of design that imbue toys and figures with life and contribute to their timeless appeal, as well as their eerie realism, by photographing them up- close as large- scale portraits and together...

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Toygiants (Silver Edition) - Daniel Fuchs

<p>Not just another book about toys, Toygiants is simply stunning photographic exploration of toy figures, vintage and modern. Toygiants shows in exquisite detail the elements of design that imbue toys and figures with life and contribute to their timeless appeal, as well as their eerie realism, by photographing them up- close as large- scale portraits and together ...

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Toygiants (Silver Edition)

Not just another book about toys, Toygiants is simply stunning photographic exploration of toy figures, vintage and modern. Toygiants shows in exquisite detail the elements of design that imbue toys and figures with life and contribute to their timeless appeal, as well as their eerie realism, by photographing them up- close as large- scale portraits and together in master...

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Začátek století

Anotace: Kniha Začátek století je reprezentativním obrazem českého vizuálního umění prvního desetiletí a odkrývá jeho nejpodstatnější prvky, na něž dnes kontinuálně navazuje nejmladší generace českých umělců a umělkyň. Je založen na prozkoumávání nedávné minulosti.. Souborně představuje především díla, která vyprovokovala dobovou diskusi či významně posunula diskurz souč...

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ZAČÁTEK STOLETÍ

Kniha Začátek století je reprezentativním obrazem českého vizuálního umění prvního desetiletí a odkrývá jeho nejpodstatnější prvky, na něž dnes kontinuálně navazuje nejmladší generace českých umělců a umělkyň. Je založen na prozkoumávání nedávné minulosti.. Souborně představuje především díla, která vyprovokovala dobovou diskusi či významně posunula diskurz současného výt...

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Začátek století - Jan Kotík

<p>Kniha Začátek století je reprezentativním obrazem českého vizuálního umění prvního desetiletí a odkrývá jeho nejpodstatnější prvky, na něž dnes kontinuálně navazuje nejmladší generace českých umělců a umělkyň. Je založen na prozkoumávání nedávné minulosti.. Souborně představuje především díla, která vyprovokovala dobovou diskusi či významně posunula diskurz souča...

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TEXTile Manifestoes - Pavel Liška,Robin R. Mudry

Anotace: TEXTile Manifestoes je mezioborová antologie, která spřádá nejrůznější otázky spojené s textilním uměním, módou, textualitou a vetkává je do širších politických, sociologických, filosofických a umělecko-historických souvislostí, čímž překračuje rámec jejich vlastní textury. Propojením triadického celku TEXTu - TEXTilu - TEXTury se TEXTile Manifestoes snaží refle...

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TEXTile Manifestoes - Robin R. Mudry

<p>TEXTile Manifestoes je mezioborová antologie, která spřádá nejrůznější otázky spojené s textilním uměním, módou, textualitou a vetkává je do širších politických, sociologických, filosofických a umělecko-historických souvislostí, čímž překračuje rámec jejich vlastní textury. Propojením triadického celku TEXTu - TEXTilu - TEXTury se TEXTile Manifestoes snaží reflek...

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Think Again - Adam Grant

<p>Discover the critical art of rethinking: how questioning your opinions can position you for excellence at work and wisdom in life Intelligence is usually seen as the ability to think and learn, but in a rapidly changing world, the most crucial skill may be the ability to rethink and unlearn. Recent global and political changes have forced many of us to re-evalu...

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Think Again - Grant Adam

Anotace: Discover the critical art of rethinking: how questioning your opinions can position you for excellence at work and wisdom in lifeIntelligence is usually seen as the ability to think and learn, but in a rapidly changing world, the most crucial skill may be the ability to rethink and unlearn. Recent global and political changes have forced many of us to re-evaluat...

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Metadata: Rethinking Photography in the 21st Century - Christopher Jones

Accompanies major exhibition at The Ringling Museum of Art from March 6 - August 28, 2022 Explores the work of artists Mohsen Azar, Viktoria Binschtok, Mladen Bizumic, Joy Buolamwini, Ali Feser and Jason Lazarus, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Lilly Lulay, Trevor Paglen, and Penelope Umbrico What’s behind a picture? The term “metadata” is used to describe the information that tra...

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On Tyranny : Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century (Graphic Edition), 1. vydání - Timothy Snyder

<p>A graphic edition of historian Timothy Snyder’s bestselling book of lessons for surviving and resisting America’s arc toward authoritarianism, featuring the visual storytelling talents of renowned illustrator Nora Krug “Nora Krug has visualized and rendered some of the most valuable lessons of the twentieth century, which will serve all citizens as we shape the ...

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Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Collection (PC)

ITEMS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE:Total War: SHOGUN 2Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Sengoku Jidai Unit PackTotal War: SHOGUN 2 - The Hattori Clan PackTotal War: SHOGUN 2 - The Ikko Ikki Clan PackTotal War: SHOGUN 2: Saints and Heroes Unit PackTotal War: SHOGUN 2 &ndash; Otomo Clan Pack DLCTotal War: SHOGUN 2 - Dragon War Battle PackTotal War: SHOGUN 2 - Rise of the Samurai Campai...

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Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Collection

ITEMS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE: Total War: SHOGUN 2 Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Sengoku Jidai Unit Pack Total War: SHOGUN 2 - The Hattori Clan Pack Total War: SHOGUN 2 - The Ikko Ikki Clan Pack Total War: SHOGUN 2: Saints and Heroes Unit Pack Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Otomo Clan Pack DLC Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Dragon War Battle Pack Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Rise of the Samurai Ca...

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Total War: Shogun 2 (PC) (PC)

MASTER THE ART OF WARIn the darkest age of Japan, endless war leaves a country divided. It is the middle of the 16th Century in Feudal Japan. The country, once ruled by a unified government, is now split into many warring clans. Ten legendary warlords strive for supremacy as conspiracies and conflicts wither the empire. Only one will rise above all to win the heart of a n...

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Total War: Shogun 2 (PC)

MASTER THE ART OF WAR In the darkest age of Japan, endless war leaves a country divided. It is the middle of the 16th Century in Feudal Japan. The country, once ruled by a unified government, is now split into many warring clans. Ten legendary warlords strive for supremacy as conspiracies and conflicts wither the empire. Only one will rise above all to win the heart of a ...

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HR Giger. 40th Anniversary Edition - Andreas J. Hirsch

<p>Enter a world of haunting power and dark psychedelia with this tribute to the biomechanic visions of HR Giger. The anniversary edition spans the artist’s painting, sculpture, film design, iconic album covers, and unique artist’s museum, with an essay by Andreas J. Hirsch, and an extensive biography based on contemporary quotes and Giger’s own statements.</p>...

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DK Eyewitness Top 10 Prague - Eyewitness DK

<p>Best known for its picture-perfect buildings and gorgeous river views, Prague also offers eccentric museums, cool art galleries and quirky bars in abundance. Make the most of your trip to the City of a Thousand Spires with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Prague has to offer and ensuring that y...

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Giger - HR Giger

<p>Discover HR Giger’s inimitable universe in this definition introduction to the master that gave expression to the collective horrors and fantasies of our time. From his childhood fears to Alien, Giger personally guides us through his multifaceted career with intimate autobiographical essays, detailed reproductions and designs, and a foreword by Timothy Leary.<...

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Darkest Dungeon II

Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within... Gather your courage and ride out into the chaos of a world undone. Four heroes and a stagecoach are all that stand between da...

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Darkest Dungeon II (PC)

Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within...Gather your courage and ride out into the chaos of a world undone.Four heroes and a stagecoach are all that stand between darkn...

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Umění 3/2019

<p>Časopis Ústavu dějin umění Akademie Věd ČR. <br /> Obsah:<br /><br /> Články<br /> Achim Timmermann<br /> Of Trees and Shrines in Sixteenth-Century Transalpine Europe<br /> O stromechc a posvátných místech v záalpské Evropě 16. století<br /> s. 150-167<br /><br /> Ingrid Halászová<br /> ‘Ars magica sive ...

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