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Science and art are increasingly interconnected in the activities of the study and conservation of works of art. Science plays a key role in cultural heritage, from developing new analytical techniques for studying the art, to investigating new ways of preserving the materials for the future. For example, high resolution multispectral examination of paintings allows art historians to view underdrawings barely visible before, while the use of non-invasive and micro-sampling analytical techniques allow scientists to identify pigments and binders that help art conservators in their work. It also allows curators to understand more about how the artwork was originally painted. Through a series of case studies written by scientists together with art historians, archaeologists and conservators, Science and Art: The Painted Surface demonstrates how the cooperation between science and humanities can lead to an increased understanding of the history of art and to better techniques in conservation. The examples used in the book cover paintings from ancient history, Renaissance, modern, and contemporary art, belonging to the artistic expressions of world regions from the Far East to America and Europe. Topics covered include the study of polychrome surfaces from pre-Columbian and medieval manuscripts, the revelation of hidden images below the surface of Van Gogh paintings and conservation of acrylic paints in contemporary art. Presented in an easily readable form for a large audience, the book guides readers into new areas uncovered by the link between science and art. The book features contributions from leading institutions across the globe including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; Art Institute of Chicago; Getty Conservation Institute; Opificio delle Pietre Dure, Firenze; National Gallery of London; Tate Britain; Warsaw Academy of Fine Art and the National Gallery of Denmark as well as a chapter covering the Thangka paintings by Nobel Prize winner Richard Ernst.

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More than 45 agent, editor, and author-written chapters–called workshops in the book–provide instruction on the writing craft and the business of getting published.

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The Larry's List team consists of art market researchers from around the world. Currently, we have more than 20 nationalities, each researcher with a background in art history or experience with art dealing.Which city in the world has the highest density of 2014 contemporary art collectors? Which country?Why does Germany almost have as many private art museums as the us?And what are the future trends for the global collectors scene?What you get: Unique Information on Art Collectors! The report offers detailed information on leading art collectors around the world. Our researchers carefully selected the data manually.

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The Guggenheim Reader Series: Russia is the inaugural title in a new e-book series that brings together scholarly essays on prominent themes. The Guggenheim has a rich history of exploring Russian art and the avant-garde in particular; this anthology collects the most insightful and influential essays from exhibition catalogues such as The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde, 1915–1932 (1992) and Russia! Nine Hundred Years of Masterpieces and Master Collections (2005), as well as focused monographic studies of Russian masters like Vasily Kandinsky and Kazimir Malevich.

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This digital publication accompanies the exhibition Making is Thinking that took place at Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art (23 January – 1 May 2011).The publication features a historical perspective on craft by Alice Motard; a short story by Yoshiko Nagai, inspired by Teppei Kaneuji’s animation Tower; a conversation between artist Ane Hjort Guttu and Solveig Øvstebø titled The Emancipation of Forms; an essay by Gavin Delahunty on the work of Koki Tanaka and Julia Dault; and an afterword by curator Zoë Gray.

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The Larry's List team consists of art market researchers from around the world. Currently, we have more than 20 nationalities, each researcher with a background in art history or experience with art dealing.Which city in the world has the highest density of 2014 contemporary art collectors? Which country?Why does Germany almost have as many private art museums as the us?And what are the future trends for the global collectors scene?What you get: Unique Information on Art Collectors! The report offers detailed information on leading art collectors around the world. Our researchers carefully selected the data manually.

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The third volume in the best-selling series featuring the world's finest Cannabis sativa strains.Marijuana plants are classified into two species: indica and sativa. This book focuses on sativa, an especially tall and potent species of the Cannabis plant that true connoisseurs love not only for its psychedelic high, but also for the interesting challenges its size presents to growers. No other strain guide has looked at Cannabis sativa in such depth, with profiles of both emerging seed breeders and established cannabis seed companies. With details on 100 strains of amazing sativa-dominant genetics, features on breeders from around the globe, and more pictures of marijuana than all other strain guides put together, this is a must-have guide for connoisseurs and growers looking to expand their knowledge about the plant and the genetics in their gardens.

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Cannabis plants are classified into two main groups: Indica and Sativa. This book focuses on Cannabis Sativa, an especially tall and potent species of marijuana that true connoisseurs love not only for its smoke that induces a desire to create art and socialize with people, but also for the interesting challenges it presents to growers due to its size. This is the latest book in the bestselling series focusing on Cannabis Sativa, the most celebrated and mythologized marijuana type in the United States.No other strain guide series has looked at Cannabis Sativa in such depth before, and the fan base established by the previous best-selling books, Cannabis Indica, Vols. 1 & 2 and Cannabis Sativa, Vol. 1 is eagerly awaiting the release of this new title in order to collect the whole set. Featuring 100 strains of amazing Sativa-dominant genetics and 100 different breeders, this book is a must-have for pot enthusiasts, pot growers, and pot connoisseurs, new and old alike.Cannabis Sativa, Volume 2 features genetics from 100 different seed breeders — more than all other cannabis strain guides put together. This book features genetics from such varied countries as Britain, Holland, Canada, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, France, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Denmark, Slovenia, Australia and the USA. No other strain guide series features this many emerging seed breeders, as well as established cannabis seed companies. Cannabis Sativa is the latest book in this must-have series for connoisseurs and growers looking to expand their knowledge about the plant, and the genetics in their gardens.Featuring classic Sativa strains, such as Kali Mist, Diesel, Jack Herer and Chocolope, Cannabis Sativa, Volume 2 also introduces fascinating brand new, never-before-seen varieties from previously unknown seed breeders. The book also features multiple strain variations on Haze — the strain of choice for connoisseur breeders and smokers, and a favorite amongst medicinal and recreational users throughout the USA.Filled with hundreds of beautiful full-color images, this book is ideal for every grow room, dorm room, and living room. Each plant is discussed in detail, with accurate information on genetics and lineage so that readers can become experts on Cannabis Sativa strains — their aromas, flavors, potency, THC content, medical potentials and growth patterns.Cannabis Sativa, Volume 2 is a true resource for the Cannabis community, providing useful information to enthusiasts and invaluable insights to the seed-buying public. Unlike its competitor, The Big Book of Buds, which only features 30 companies that pay to be included and over 20 pages of advertisements, this book is a true reflection of the global marijuana seed breeding movement. Strains were selected based on their relevance to the current market and the strength of their genetics. There are no advertisements in the book and no one paid to be included. Chief editor, bestselling author S.T. Oner, carefully selected all strains based on merit, not advertising dollars. This grassroots philosophy resulted in the previous books in this series selling thousands of copies to devoted fans during their first year in print.With an introduction by Mel Thomas, the bestselling author of Cannabis Cultivation, A Complete Grower's Guide, now in its 3rd Edition and with total sales of over 30,000, discussing his views of the Cannabis Sativa plant, as well as its history, growth patterns, genetic tendencies, breeding potentials and smokeability, this book is every true cannabis enthusiast’s dream.

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Originally published in the November 1943 issue of True Love andRomance Magazine, the People Magazine of its day, Marry MeTomorrow is a story that epitomizes the struggles many generationsof American men and women have faced as loved ones are about togo off to war.

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Hal, the hero of Give Your Heart a Break, thought he could be just as successful as Jack Benny or any of the other club acts gaining acclaim during the late 1940s, but comedy is a tough business and he really needed the support of the woman he loves, Nell. The ups and downs of an entertainer’s career are still a problem for the stars of today, just as it was for Hal and Nell. The arrival of their beautiful baby boy, Pete, drove Nell to the breaking point. Would she have the strength to find a way to both provide a safe home for her baby and still support Hal’s desire to be a successful entertainer? Read Give Your Heart a Break and see if Hal and Nell remind you of anyone you know today.

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