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Chasing Aphrodite

The Hunt for Looted Antiquities at the World's Richest Museum

par Jason Felch, Ralph Frammolino ...

In recent years, several of America’s leading art museums have voluntarily given up their finest pieces of classical art to the governments of Italy and Greece. The monetary value is estimated at over half a billion dollars. Why would they be moved to such unheard-of generosity?The answer lies at the Getty, one of the world’s richest and most troubled museums, and scandalous revelations that it ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

In recent years, several of America’s leading art museums have voluntarily given up their finest pieces of classical art to the governments of Italy and Greece. The monetary value is estimated at over half a billion dollars. Why would they be moved to such unheard-of generosity?The answer lies at the Getty, one of the world’s richest and most troubled museums, and scandalous revelations that it
... En savoir plus
The Intrepid Art Collector

The Beginner's Guide to Finding, Buying, and Appreciating Art on a Budget

par Lisa Hunter ...

Ready to upgrade your artwork from framed Monet posters but intimidated by what you see in galleries?In The Intrepid Art Collector, Lisa Hunter shows you how to start a fine art collection without spending a fortune. This accessible, jargon-free resource contains up-to-date information on the most popular original art—everything from photography and posters to African art and animation—including ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD

Ready to upgrade your artwork from framed Monet posters but intimidated by what you see in galleries?In The Intrepid Art Collector, Lisa Hunter shows you how to start a fine art collection without spending a fortune. This accessible, jargon-free resource contains up-to-date information on the most popular original art—everything from photography and posters to African art and animation—including
... En savoir plus
Artful Dodgers

Fraud & Foolishness in the Art Market

par Bernard Ewell ...

Who really knows how the art market works?Here, for the first time, art detective, veteran appraiser and international art expert Bernard Ewell opens the door and gives you a tour of the worlds most unregulated market, one unlike any other which does not even follow the rules of modern economics. There are actually two art markets, with one operating as if it was the other, while both depend on ... En savoir plus

$4.85 CAD

Who really knows how the art market works?Here, for the first time, art detective, veteran appraiser and international art expert Bernard Ewell opens the door and gives you a tour of the worlds most unregulated market, one unlike any other which does not even follow the rules of modern economics. There are actually two art markets, with one operating as if it was the other, while both depend on
... En savoir plus
Ancient and Modern Furniture and Woodwork

Enriched edition. A Detailed Journey Through Furniture History and Craftsmanship

par John Hungerford Pollen, Troy Kirk ...

In "Ancient and Modern Furniture and Woodwork," John Hungerford Pollen presents a comprehensive and meticulously researched exploration of the evolution of furniture design from antiquity to the modern era. This volume delves into the intricacies of craftsmanship, paying homage to both historical influences and contemporary innovations. Pollen's literary style is characterized by a blend of ... En savoir plus

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In "Ancient and Modern Furniture and Woodwork," John Hungerford Pollen presents a comprehensive and meticulously researched exploration of the evolution of furniture design from antiquity to the modern era. This volume delves into the intricacies of craftsmanship, paying homage to both historical influences and contemporary innovations. Pollen's literary style is characterized by a blend of
... En savoir plus
Florence

A Travel Guide to Fabrics, Frames, Jewelry, Leather Goods, Maiolica, Paper, Woodcrafts & More

par Laura Morelli ...

Collections series Laura Morelli's Authentic Arts
Follow the link inside this book to get a free copy of the companion guide, Laura Morelli's Artisans of FlorenceGoing to Florence, Italy?Don't buy anything in Florence until you read this guide!If you're traveling to Florence, Italy, you want to go home with a special souvenir: a leather bag, a gold bracelet, or a beautiful set of stationery. But selecting which wallet or jacket to buy can be an ... En savoir plus

$8.44 CAD

Follow the link inside this book to get a free copy of the companion guide, Laura Morelli's Artisans of FlorenceGoing to Florence, Italy?Don't buy anything in Florence until you read this guide!If you're traveling to Florence, Italy, you want to go home with a special souvenir: a leather bag, a gold bracelet, or a beautiful set of stationery. But selecting which wallet or jacket to buy can be an
... En savoir plus
Antiquities

What Everyone Needs to Know®

par Maxwell L. Anderson ...

Collections series What Everyone Needs To Know®
The destruction of ancient monuments and artworks by the Taliban in Afghanistan and the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has shocked observers worldwide. Yet iconoclastic erasures of the past date back at least to the mid-1300s BCE, during the Amarna Period of ancient Egypt's 18th dynasty. Far more damage to the past has been inflicted by natural disasters, looters, and public works. Art historian ... En savoir plus

$8.63 CAD

The destruction of ancient monuments and artworks by the Taliban in Afghanistan and the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has shocked observers worldwide. Yet iconoclastic erasures of the past date back at least to the mid-1300s BCE, during the Amarna Period of ancient Egypt's 18th dynasty. Far more damage to the past has been inflicted by natural disasters, looters, and public works. Art historian
... En savoir plus
Language Power

Dynamic Progression from Word to Message

par Byron Renz ...

The focus of Language Power: Dynamic Progression from Word to Message is on words and how they convey meaning and feeling. The microscopic focus on the word itself evolves into the logical organization of words into meaningful sentences, paragraphs, and document sections. The focus is on the somewhat divergent nonfiction elements of information and persuasion.From an examination of the principles ... En savoir plus

$4.85 CAD

The focus of Language Power: Dynamic Progression from Word to Message is on words and how they convey meaning and feeling. The microscopic focus on the word itself evolves into the logical organization of words into meaningful sentences, paragraphs, and document sections. The focus is on the somewhat divergent nonfiction elements of information and persuasion.From an examination of the principles
... En savoir plus
Collecting and Care of Fine Art

An Introduction to Purchasing, Investing, Evaluating, Restoring, and More

par Carl David ...

For novices and experienced collectors alike, Collecting and Care of Fine Art is a thorough examination of the intricacies of the art market. Written by a professional art dealer, this book covers all phases of buying, selling, and caring for works of art, from auctions and insurance to restorations and appraisals.Carl David’s advice to the layman is invaluable, covering such topics as the ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

For novices and experienced collectors alike, Collecting and Care of Fine Art is a thorough examination of the intricacies of the art market. Written by a professional art dealer, this book covers all phases of buying, selling, and caring for works of art, from auctions and insurance to restorations and appraisals.Carl David’s advice to the layman is invaluable, covering such topics as the
... En savoir plus
Collect Value Divest

par Elizabeth Stewart ...

Dr. Elizabeth Stewart, a seasoned appraiser, shares her secrets of the art and antique marketplace. Learn what appraisers don’t want you to know—all the tools to assess value, beauty, provenance, and quality.These real-life cases and rich images instruct on all the Do’s and Don’ts; how, what, and where to collect, the next big thing; clues to identification and worth; online tools for value; how ... En savoir plus

$5.99 CAD

Dr. Elizabeth Stewart, a seasoned appraiser, shares her secrets of the art and antique marketplace. Learn what appraisers don’t want you to know—all the tools to assess value, beauty, provenance, and quality.These real-life cases and rich images instruct on all the Do’s and Don’ts; how, what, and where to collect, the next big thing; clues to identification and worth; online tools for value; how
... En savoir plus
Видимая невидимая живопись. Книги на картинах

par Юлия Щербинина ...

Collections series История и наука Рунета. Лекции
Книги в изобразительном искусстве очень словоохотливы — им всегда есть что поведать внимательному и заинтересованному зрителю. Наука и религия, деньги и власть, секс и еда, сновидения и чудеса… Изображая книги, художники рассказывают о своей эпохе, обычаях, нравах. Сжимая тугую пружину Времени, образ Книги соединяет произведения мировой живописи в единый библиосюжет. И если долго смотреть на книгу ... En savoir plus

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Книги в изобразительном искусстве очень словоохотливы — им всегда есть что поведать внимательному и заинтересованному зрителю. Наука и религия, деньги и власть, секс и еда, сновидения и чудеса… Изображая книги, художники рассказывают о своей эпохе, обычаях, нравах. Сжимая тугую пружину Времени, образ Книги соединяет произведения мировой живописи в единый библиосюжет. И если долго смотреть на книгу
... En savoir plus
Dancing Soul

par Arsen Ulubyan ...

"Dancing Soul" is a modern workplace growth novel about the entanglement of friendship and love. Lin Jing and Cheng Xuan were good friends who talked about everything, but they gradually split up because of the appearance of Shen Yichen. Shen Yichen's favor became the fuse in their relationship. Cheng Xuan became jealous and began to make a series of calculations against Lin Jing, gradually ... En savoir plus

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"Dancing Soul" is a modern workplace growth novel about the entanglement of friendship and love. Lin Jing and Cheng Xuan were good friends who talked about everything, but they gradually split up because of the appearance of Shen Yichen. Shen Yichen's favor became the fuse in their relationship. Cheng Xuan became jealous and began to make a series of calculations against Lin Jing, gradually
... En savoir plus
The Law (in Plain English) for Collectors

A Guide for Lovers of Art and Antiques

par Leonard D. DuBoff, Sarah J Tugman ...

Collections series In Plain English
From two attorneys, “valuable guidance that collectors of all levels can rely on” about purchases, customs, insurance, taxes, and more (Dale Chihuly, artist).Whether you’re into coins or Queen Anne furniture, paintings or vintage books, this guide contains useful and practical information on all things legal that you need to know to protect and enjoy your art, antiques, or other collectibles. ... En savoir plus

$15.83 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

From two attorneys, “valuable guidance that collectors of all levels can rely on” about purchases, customs, insurance, taxes, and more (Dale Chihuly, artist).Whether you’re into coins or Queen Anne furniture, paintings or vintage books, this guide contains useful and practical information on all things legal that you need to know to protect and enjoy your art, antiques, or other collectibles.
... En savoir plus
Cigarette Cards and How to Collect Them

par I. O. Evans ...

This handy book contains a wealth of information on the subject of collecting cigarette cards, and is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with a passion for the hobby. Contents Include: Introduction; The Beginnings of the Cards; Trade Cards; Types of Card Production and Distribution; The Subject Matter of the Cards; Imperial and Foreign Issues; Rare Cards and Curiosities; ... En savoir plus

$9.62 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

This handy book contains a wealth of information on the subject of collecting cigarette cards, and is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with a passion for the hobby. Contents Include: Introduction; The Beginnings of the Cards; Trade Cards; Types of Card Production and Distribution; The Subject Matter of the Cards; Imperial and Foreign Issues; Rare Cards and Curiosities;
... En savoir plus
NFT Arte y Coleccionables

par Chris Collins ...

¿Está buscando aprender cómo sacar provecho de la revolución NFT?¿Acaba de enterarse de las NFT? ¿Quieres unirte a la locura como artista, jugador o músico? ¿Le resulta difícil encontrar toda la información en el mismo lugar o simplemente es completamente confuso?Si esto te suena, ¡sigue leyendo!NFT Arte y Coleccionables para Principiantes ofrece, información completa sobre esta reciente tendencia ... En savoir plus

$5.99 CAD

¿Está buscando aprender cómo sacar provecho de la revolución NFT?¿Acaba de enterarse de las NFT? ¿Quieres unirte a la locura como artista, jugador o músico? ¿Le resulta difícil encontrar toda la información en el mismo lugar o simplemente es completamente confuso?Si esto te suena, ¡sigue leyendo!NFT Arte y Coleccionables para Principiantes ofrece, información completa sobre esta reciente tendencia
... En savoir plus
Dots x Circles Illustration Magazine Issue 01

April 2025

par Dots x Circles ...

Collections Livre 1 - Illustration Magazine
Dots x Circles Illustration Magazine – April 2025, Issue 01Celebrating the Power of IllustrationStep into the imaginative and emotionally rich world of contemporary illustration with the latest issue of Dots x Circles Illustration Magazine. This debut edition proudly features Nicoletta Ceccoli as our Illustrator in Focus. Known for her dreamlike and emotionally evocative imagery, we feature ... En savoir plus

$18.47 CAD

Dots x Circles Illustration Magazine – April 2025, Issue 01Celebrating the Power of IllustrationStep into the imaginative and emotionally rich world of contemporary illustration with the latest issue of Dots x Circles Illustration Magazine. This debut edition proudly features Nicoletta Ceccoli as our Illustrator in Focus. Known for her dreamlike and emotionally evocative imagery, we feature
... En savoir plus
Dots X Circles Illustration Magazine Issue 03

August 2025

par Dots x Circles ...

Dots x Circles Illustration Magazine – Issue 03 features articles with bold visuals, compelling stories, and insider knowledge from the illustration world. This issue showcases the voices and visions shaping today’s creative industry, from mesmerizing pattern designs and detail-rich editorial pieces to poetic narratives and retro-inspired surfaces, along with practical tips every illustrator can ... En savoir plus

$18.47 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Dots x Circles Illustration Magazine – Issue 03 features articles with bold visuals, compelling stories, and insider knowledge from the illustration world. This issue showcases the voices and visions shaping today’s creative industry, from mesmerizing pattern designs and detail-rich editorial pieces to poetic narratives and retro-inspired surfaces, along with practical tips every illustrator can
... En savoir plus
Women Art Dealers

Creating Markets for Modern Art, 1940–1990

Modifié par Véronique Chagnon-Burke, Caterina Toschi ...

Collections series Contextualizing Art Markets
Women Art Dealers brings together fascinating case studies of galleries run by women between the 1940s and 1980s. It marks a departure from other work in the field of art markets, challenging male-dominated histories by analyzing the work of female dealers who anticipated the global model, worked to promote art across continents, and thus developed an international art market.Part 1 focuses on the ... En savoir plus

$25.64 CAD

Women Art Dealers brings together fascinating case studies of galleries run by women between the 1940s and 1980s. It marks a departure from other work in the field of art markets, challenging male-dominated histories by analyzing the work of female dealers who anticipated the global model, worked to promote art across continents, and thus developed an international art market.Part 1 focuses on the
... En savoir plus
Pack Up Your Troubles

How Humorous Postcards Helped to Win World War I

par James Taylor ...

Artist-drawn humorous postcards were growing considerably in popularity at the start of the 20th century. When war broke out in 1914 trade in them soared as the government utilised them as a widespread means of communication, to bolster morale, stiffen resolve and lift up the spirits in the field, at sea and on the home front from 1914 to 1919.They were also an excellent tool for recording and ... En savoir plus

$15.56 CAD

Artist-drawn humorous postcards were growing considerably in popularity at the start of the 20th century. When war broke out in 1914 trade in them soared as the government utilised them as a widespread means of communication, to bolster morale, stiffen resolve and lift up the spirits in the field, at sea and on the home front from 1914 to 1919.They were also an excellent tool for recording and
... En savoir plus
Old Masters Worldwide

Markets, Movements and Museums, 1789–1939

Modifié par Dr Susanna Avery-Quash, Dr. Barbara Pezzini ...

Collections series Contextualizing Art Markets
As a result of the Napoleonic wars, vast numbers of Old Master paintings were released on to the market from public and private collections across continental Europe. The knock-on effect was the growth of the market for Old Masters from the 1790s up to the early 1930s, when the Great Depression put an end to its expansion.This book explores the global movement of Old Master paintings and ... En savoir plus

$40.85 CAD

As a result of the Napoleonic wars, vast numbers of Old Master paintings were released on to the market from public and private collections across continental Europe. The knock-on effect was the growth of the market for Old Masters from the 1790s up to the early 1930s, when the Great Depression put an end to its expansion.This book explores the global movement of Old Master paintings and
... En savoir plus
Oriental Rugs a Complete Guide

par Charles Jacobsen ...

This authoritative reference contains a vast amount of information about Oriental rugs.Oriental Rugs: A Complete Guide is the first large volume on the subject to be printed in the past forty-five years is meant for the individual who is interested in purchasing his first Oriental Rug, as well as the collector, museum, and rug importer.The volume is divided into three main parts. Part I, entitled ... En savoir plus

$27.35 CAD

This authoritative reference contains a vast amount of information about Oriental rugs.Oriental Rugs: A Complete Guide is the first large volume on the subject to be printed in the past forty-five years is meant for the individual who is interested in purchasing his first Oriental Rug, as well as the collector, museum, and rug importer.The volume is divided into three main parts. Part I, entitled
... En savoir plus
Collecting Modern Japanese Prints

Then & Now

par Norman Tolman, Mary Tolman ...

Collecting Modern Japanese Prints is an authoritative guide to the contemporary Japanese art form of printmakingAuthors, Mary and Norman Tolman have been involved with modern Japanese prints on every level for the past thirty years. They number among their close friends a great many contemporary Japanese printmakers.This Japanese print book contains several bodies of information. An introductory ... En savoir plus

$18.71 CAD

Collecting Modern Japanese Prints is an authoritative guide to the contemporary Japanese art form of printmakingAuthors, Mary and Norman Tolman have been involved with modern Japanese prints on every level for the past thirty years. They number among their close friends a great many contemporary Japanese printmakers.This Japanese print book contains several bodies of information. An introductory
... En savoir plus
Japanese Dolls

The fascinating World of Ningyo

par Alan Scott Pate ...

Japanese Dolls: The Fascinating World of Ningyo, is a wealth of information for Japanese art collectors, Asian doll collectors and doll enthusiasts of all levels and interests.Full of beautiful photographs, the book details 18 kinds of widely collected, obtainable and affordable, antique and vintage dolls and figurines (ningyo). Author Alan Scott Pate—the leading American expert on Japanese dolls ... En savoir plus

$12.23 CAD

Japanese Dolls: The Fascinating World of Ningyo, is a wealth of information for Japanese art collectors, Asian doll collectors and doll enthusiasts of all levels and interests.Full of beautiful photographs, the book details 18 kinds of widely collected, obtainable and affordable, antique and vintage dolls and figurines (ningyo). Author Alan Scott Pate—the leading American expert on Japanese dolls
... En savoir plus
The Invalid Citizen And Other Stories

par Gift Foraine Amukoyo ...

The Citizen Journalist- We often forget how much power the bureaucrats have over themedia. The first step towards population control is to control the media. It gives you powerover public perception. The corruption in these areas is worse than ever. This story isextremely relevant to the corruption and politics that currently exists within the UnitedStates. I'm with Kola on this, there should be ... En savoir plus

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The Citizen Journalist- We often forget how much power the bureaucrats have over themedia. The first step towards population control is to control the media. It gives you powerover public perception. The corruption in these areas is worse than ever. This story isextremely relevant to the corruption and politics that currently exists within the UnitedStates. I'm with Kola on this, there should be
... En savoir plus
Battle of legendary dragon king

par Nicholas hard ...

The book is a sensation!Hamanu the Innocent - His parents were killed by the invading army of trolls.Hamanu Survivor - he became a soldier, transforming himself into the same heartless mercenary who killed his parents.Hamanu the Conqueror is a powerful wizard king, scourge of the Empty Lands.Hamanu Lion Urik, King of the World ... Dragon King? He has become the greatest threat to the city of Urik ... En savoir plus

$12.59 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

The book is a sensation!Hamanu the Innocent - His parents were killed by the invading army of trolls.Hamanu Survivor - he became a soldier, transforming himself into the same heartless mercenary who killed his parents.Hamanu the Conqueror is a powerful wizard king, scourge of the Empty Lands.Hamanu Lion Urik, King of the World ... Dragon King? He has become the greatest threat to the city of Urik
... En savoir plus

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