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English
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The art of American painter Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986) is splendid with color and laden with hidden sensuality. O'Keeffe's name rests mainly on the large-format flower pictures that have assured her an unusual place in the annals of art, between realist and abstract.
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Expressive or aloof, affectionate or enigmatic, cats make compelling muses. ARTFUL CATS delves into the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art collections to explore the quirky and charming relationships between artists and their cats in 130 rarely seen photographs, sketches, manuscripts, and letters.
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Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Charley Harper was an American original. For over six decades he painted colorful and graphic illustrations of nature, animals, insects and people alike, from his home studio in Cincinnati, Ohio until he passed away in 2007 at the age of 84. Renowned New York based designer Todd Oldham rediscovered Charley's work in 2001, and collaborated closely with him in the ensuing years; combing through his extensive archive to edit and design this stunning...
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Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Even in our age of emails, texts, and tweets, there is a growing fascination with the simple act of putting pen to paper. Associations such as the International Association of Master Penmen and The Society for Italic Handwriting keep the traditions of calligraphy and penmanship alive, script typefaces continue to be bestsellers, and hand-drawn display type and packaging of all sorts are having their own renaissance. The Art of Handwriting builds...
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