Art
- Art and Architecture Through History
- Essays on Art and Aesthetics
- Artistic Lives: Biographies of Masters
Trees and Tree Drawing
A short instructional book that may be of interest to nature and art lovers alike. Clifford, an artist himself, shares his tips and tricks o…
Theory of Colours
Newton's observations on the optical spectrum were widely accepted but Goethe noticed the difference between the scientific explanation and …
War Impressions
A personal account of the second Boer War by Australian expatriate artist Mortimer Menpes. Menpes travelled to South Africa as a corresponde…
How to Paint Permanent Pictures
"How To Paint Permanent Pictures" by Maximilian Toch delves into the intricate art of creating lasting images through painting. To…
Form and Ornament in Ceramic Art
A study of ceramics in the Americas: its form, function and ornamentation as well as its history. Produced by the Smithsonian's Department o…
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
This publication of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society of the Black Hills presents the history and description of one of the most …
Art in Australia
In 1916, three prominent identities in the Sydney art world - Sydney Ure Smith, Bertram Stevens and Charles Lloyd Jones - got together to pu…
On Building a Theatre
As people live in a house, Or work, day after day, in a store or factory or public building, they become used to inconveniences, bad arrange…
Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects
The Lives of the Most Excellent Italian Painters, Sculptors, and Architects, from Cimabue to Our Times (in the original Italian, Le Vite de'…
Rosa Bonheur
Rosa Bonheur by François Crastre offers an insightful exploration of one of the most celebrated female artists of the 19th century. T…
The American Catholic Quarterly
This was founded in 1876 as a quarterly magazine containing articles about politics, culture, religion, the arts and literature. The founder…
Art in Australia
In 1916, three prominent identities in the Sydney art world - Sydney Ure Smith, Bertram Stevens and Charles Lloyd Jones - got together to pu…
A Short Description of Torre Abbey
Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the time of Henry VIII, a significant part of the buildings of Torre Abbey, particularly the…
Art in Australia
In 1916, three prominent identities in the Sydney art world - Sydney Ure Smith, Bertram Stevens and Charles Lloyd Jones - got together to pu…
Paul Carpenter Paintings
Paul Carpenter is an artist worth looking at. He has shown at influential galleries on both coasts of America. The book contains fascinating…
The Story of Minot's Light
Minot's Ledge lies off the coast of Cohasset and Scituate, Massachusetts. This ledge and neighboring rock outcrops were the scene of over 40…
MIT4.301S07
This class will introduce students to a variety of contemporary art practices and ideas. The class will begin with a brief overview of 'visu…
Mazes and Labyrinths
Come along on a journey through the history of Mazes and Labyrinths by W.H. Matthews. Get lost in the wonders of winding paths, from ancient…
We the People
We the People was a radio program built around people sharing personal stories and experiences with a listening audience. Its conversational…
The Nature of Creativity
Instructor: Irving Singer
This course is an introduction to problems about creativity as it pervades human experience and behavior. Questio…