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  • Cuba In Pencil

    Cuba In PencilA magical collection of pencil drawings of this beautiful country...Get it now! ... Read more

    $2.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • American Artists at the Paris Exposition of 1889

    Theodore Child explores Americans and American Art at the Paris World's Fair (Exposition Universelle) of 1889. Theodore Child (1846-1892) was a travel writer and discerning Art Critic of the late nineteenth century. ... Read more

    $2.20 CAD

  • Dream Catchers

    Legend, Lore and Artifacts

    An investigation into the symbol of Native heritage.In Ojibwe (or Chippewa in the United States) culture a dream catcher is a hand-crafted willow hoop with woven netting that is decorated with sacred and personal items such as feathers and beads. The Native American tradition of making dream catchers--hoops hung by the Ojibwe on their children's cradleboards to "catch" bad dreams--is rich in ... Read more

    $14.39 CAD

  • Pen to Paper

    Artists' Handwritten Letters from the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art

    Edited by Mary Savig ...
    Even in this age of emails, texts, and tweets, there is an ongoing 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, hand-writing typefaces continue to sell, and hand-drawn display type and packaging of all sorts enjoy a ... Read more

    $22.31 CAD

  • Nineteenth Century Caricature and Caricaturists, Illustrated

    A Brief Survey of Caricature and Caricaturists of the 19th Century including Hogarth, Gillray, Cruikshank, Leech, Doyle. ... Read more

    $3.31 CAD

  • contemporary history US DE 1939 immigration and emigration

    Immigration to the US 1936 - 1939

    by Udo Bayer ...
    Growing up my father rarely talked about his past and I really did not have much interest in asking him about it. He did say he was ransomed out of Germany during the Nazi reign of terror in the 1930's by a Hollywood producer and was a tutor to the producer's son teaching him Hebrew since in Germany he was a Hebrew teacher and a Cantor. My father passed away when I was 20 and my mother passed away ... Read more

    $7.82 CAD

  • Native American Art - Art History Books for Kids | Children's Art Books

    The most significant and popular examples of Native American art can be seen in totem poles. But the Native Americans also used other mediums for their art. Your child will be learning all about the Native American art history in the pages of this book. There are plenty of information to absorb, and pictures to see too! Grab a copy of this book today! ... Read more

    $5.66 CAD

  • Fractal Dimensions

    The Digital Art of Eric Hammel, Volume 5

    by Eric Hammel ...
    The concept behind fractal geometry is extremely difficult to explain . . . but easy to see and enjoy. Eric Hammel, a professional author of military history books, is unable to explain fractals in a way that will be clear to anyone else, but most mathematicians can’t explain fractals in language most people can understand. The simplest explanation is that fractals are graphic representations of ... Read more

    $4.22 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Women of the Grand Theater

    Posters of the Glamorous Women of the Early 20th Century

    Series series Grand Posters of the Past
    The Women of the Grand Theater offers posters of some of the most glamorous women of the early 20th century.  The Grand Posters of the Past collection provides a look into the magical world of theater, aristocracy, and cinema. From portraits of elite women to posters of famous actresses, these beautiful posters let you step into the world of the colorful past and experience the dynamics of their ... Read more

    $8.93 CAD

  • Poppies & Petals & Things That Fly

    The beauty of the trees, The softness of the air, The fragrance of the grass, speaks to me. The summit of the mountains, The thunder of the sky, The rhythm of the sea, speaks to me. The faintness of the stars, The freshness of the morning, The dewdrops on the flower speaks to me. And my heart soars. These beautiful words were written by Chief Dan George, and they speak to me. This book speaks of ... Read more

    $4.85 CAD

  • I'm Just Your Typical Garden Of Eden American

    I'm Just Your Typical Garden Of Eden American Created by Randall M. Rueff - K9RMR 9-4-2020 A.D. ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD

  • You Don't Paint The Brick Unless The Brick Needs Painting

    You Don't Paint The Brick Unless The Brick Needs Painting Created by Randall M. Rueff - K9RMR 8-27-2020 A.D. ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD

  • African American Culture: An Encyclopedia of People, Traditions, and Customs [3 volumes]

    Series series Cultures of the American Mosaic
    Covering everything from sports to art, religion, music, and entrepreneurship, this book documents the vast array of African American cultural expressions and discusses their impact on the culture of the United States.According to the latest census data, less than 13 percent of the U.S. population identifies as African American; African Americans are still very much a minority group. Yet African ... Read more

    $286.64 CAD

  • Essays from the American Midwest

    The Quilt Maker's Story

    Edited by Jennifer M Wilder ...
    Series Book 1 - Fiber Art Almanac
    In this inaugural book series of Fiber Art Almanac: Essays from the American Midwest, ten regional and national stage quilt makers add their voice to the collective narrative about textiles in the Midwest today. Their quilt making is the visual paradigm through which they tell their stories. They share their journeys, connections to their childhoods, and influences from their contemporaries, fans, ... Read more

    $9.17 CAD

  • Life in Bronze

    Lawrence M. Ludtke, Sculptor

    by Amy L. Bacon ...
    Series Book 16 - Joe and Betty Moore Texas Art Series
    A disciple of Classical sculpture in a time of pervasive abstract modernism, Lawrence M. Ludtke (1929–2007) of Houston imbued his creations with a sense of movement and realism through his attention to detail, anatomy, and proportion.As a skilled athlete who played professional baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers organization, Ludtke brought to his art a fascination with musculature and motion that ... Read more

    $18.71 CAD

  • Are Indian Reservations Part of the US? US History Lessons 4th Grade | Children's American History

    Here lies the big question on territory that once plagued the Native American Indians. Are their reservations part of the US? Let’s explore the answer in this history book for fourth graders. An additional learning resource will come in handy for kids who prefer an exciting alternative to text-dominated black and white books. Grab a copy today! ... Read more

    $4.49 CAD

  • Riley Our Little Bear Dog

    A story of Riley a puppy coming home and its adventursome experiences in our home, yard and at our lake home. A fun loving experience! Read to the Last Page! ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD

  • Washington DC In Pencil

    Washington DC In PencilA fantastic collection of pencil drawings of the beautiful Capitol...Get it now! ... Read more

    $2.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Color Your Dreams Coloring Activity Book

    Color Your Dreams Activity and Coloring Book has features that enables and child's ability to map out their goals in a creative way by having this coloring book to be personalized with individual goals. ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • Collision

    The Contemporary Art Scene in Houston, 1972–1985

    by Pete Gershon ...
    Series Book 19 - Sara and John Lindsey Series in the Arts and Humanities
    Winner, 2019 Ron Tyler Award for Best Illustrated Book, sponsored by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)In this expansive and vigorous survey of the Houston art scene of the 1970s and 1980s, author Pete Gershon describes the city’s emergence as a locus for the arts, fueled by a boom in oil prices and by the arrival of several catalyzing figures, including museum director James Harithas ... Read more

    $9.08 CAD

  • Zapantera Negra

    An Artistic Encounter Between Black Panthers and Zapatistas

    What is the role of revolutionary art in times of distress? When Emory Douglas, former Minister of Culture of the Black Panther Party, accepted an invitation from the art collective EDELO and the Rigo 23 to meet with autonomous Indigenous and Zapatista communities in Chiapas, Mexico, they addressed just this question. Zapantera Negra is the result of their encounter. It unites the bold aesthetics, ... Read more

    $15.11 CAD

  • A Book of Moons

    Donna and Greg Browns A Book of Moons is a collection of poems about the twelve full moons, according to names given to them by the Algonquin tribes. These moons watch the cycle of the seasons as they progress from lonely winter through the thaw of spring, into summers warmth, then to autumns harvest and back to cold, frosty winter. Exposing children to poetry helps strengthen vocabulary, language ... Read more

    $4.85 CAD

  • Temática - Artes - Manifestações Artísticas Extremo Oriente

    Mergulhe nas tradições artísticas do Oriente com este livro sobre Ukiyo-e, Cerâmica Chinesa e Teatro Noh. Ele oferece uma análise detalhada das técnicas e significados culturais dessas artes, destacando sua beleza e complexidade. ... Read more

    $0.89 CAD

  • Temática - Artes - Renascimento

    Mergulhe no Renascimento com este livro que explora a Pintura, Escultura e Arquitetura Renascentista. Com análises detalhadas e exemplos icônicos, ele é essencial para entender a revolução artística e cultural que marcou essa era. ... Read more

    $0.89 CAD