Download or read book In Icelandic Colours written by Birgir Andrésson and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-05 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fabulous Stories from Iceland For Birgir Andrésson (b. Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, 1955; d. 2007), Iceland was much more than merely his native country. It was the muse and subject of much of his oeuvre. In eclectic works in media ranging from painting, sculpture, and drawing to writing and photography, Andrésson explored Iceland's culture, history, and nature and deconstructed and redefined Icelandic identity, playfully manipulating local narratives and international stereotypes alike. A distinctive effect that is now ironic, now altogether melancholy is achieved by works in which he celebrates found photographs of nineteenth-century vagrants and eccentrics, enlarged and distorted paintings from 1930s stamps, or Icelandic natural sights like geysers and waterfalls. Color and writing are another central concern in the artist's oeuvre. In the series Icelandic Colours, he labels various colors uniquely Icelandic even though they could exist anywhere--a jest in the spirit of Magritte's visual critique of language. The letters "pouring rain" appear along the top edge of the picture in a muted orange; the grayish-green hues that appear in the composition are listed further down: Icelandic 0560-Y20R and Icelandic 4010-890G. The codes refer to the NCS Natural Colour System, which he uses to define the tones, and are as illuminating as they are deceptive, exemplifying Andrésson's distinctive flair for semiotic games. During his lifetime, Andrésson had more than 50 solo exhibitions and participated in more than 80 group shows. In 1995, he created the Icelandic contribution to the Venice Biennale. Icelandic Colours is the first comprehensive and extensive monograph of the oeuvre that this artist, who died too young, built over three decades. With a foreword by Ragnar Kjartansson, interviews with Andrésson's friends and colleagues by Thröstur Helgason, and an essay on the conjunction of literature and semiotics in the artist's work by Robert Hobbs.
Download or read book Colours of Iceland written by Thorsten Henn and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Colloquial Icelandic written by Daisy L. Neijmann and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2x60-minute CDs featuring dialogues from the accompanying book. Designed to help improve pronunciation and listening skills.
Download or read book Colours of the Icelandic horse written by Friðþjófur Þorkelsson and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Icelandic Knitting written by Helene Magnusson and published by . This book was released on 2009-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated instructions to rose-pattern knitting in Iceland, with twenty-six simple patterns and information on basic techniques and yarns.
Download or read book Iceland written by Björn Hróarsson and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Good Horse Has No Color written by Nancy Marie Brown and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After several visits to study Icelandic sagas, Nancy Brown returns to Iceland to search for the perfect Icelandic horse, one she can bring back to her Pennsylvania farm and make her own. To do so, she must become part of the country's tightly knit horse-breeding community, which can be wary of outsiders and extremely protective of the world-famous breed. In this clear-eyed, evocative account set against Iceland's austere and majestic landscape, she describes what makes Icelandic horses and their owners so distinctive. She also discovers her limitations as a horsewoman and learns much about what she is looking for-in a horse and in her life.
Download or read book English Icelandic Bilingual Children s Picture Dictionary Book of Colors written by Richard Carlson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-20 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book: Learn colors with this bilingual children's picture book dictionary.Um b�kina: L�ri� litina me� �essari myndaor�ab�k fyrir b�rn.English-Icelandic Bilingual Children's Picture Dictionary Book of Colors www.rich.center
Download or read book Light and colours of Iceland written by Roberta Gerosa and published by Youcanprint. This book was released on 2019-04-19 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Un racconto di immagini con il quale l'autrice accompagna il lettore alla scoperta dei magici paesaggi invernali d'Islanda.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Iceland written by David Leffman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-06-07 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Iceland is the ultimate travel guide to this fascinating island and its capital Reykjavik, with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions. Discover Iceland’s highlights with inspiring photography and information on everything from hiking, soaking in natural hot springs and whale watching, to indulging in Reykjavík’s lively nightlife and superb seafood. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Iceland whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, mountain huts and campsites, bars, clubs, and restaurants for all budgets. The Rough Guide to Iceland also includes sections introducing the island’s geological outdoor wonders and rich Viking heritage and expert background on everything from Iceland's landscape to the country's outstanding birdlife. Explore every area of this amazing island with easy-to-use maps and a handy language section Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Iceland.
Download or read book The Oxonian in Iceland written by Frederick Metcalfe and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2021-11-05 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1867.
Download or read book Light and colours of Iceland Ediz italiana written by Roberta Gerosa and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Iceland written by Rough Guides and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Iceland has never been so hot. Let The Rough Guide to Iceland be your companion on your trip to this unspoiled country--from the party capital, Reykjavík, with its white nights and northern lights, to the vast glaciers of the uninhabited interior. Come eye to eye with the giants of the sea on a whale watching tour or take a dip in the geothermal hot springs of the Blue Lagoon. This complete travel guide includes full-color pictures to inspire your adventures through this vivid country of lava fields and bubbling mud pools, detailed maps help you find your way, and expert background information on everything from smorgasbords to epic sagas keep you informed as you go. Up-to-date listings pinpoint the best hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops for all budgets, ensuring you have the most memorable trip imaginable. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Iceland.
Download or read book Icelandic Horse written by Karen Jean Matsko Hood and published by Whispering Pine Press International, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Icelandic Horse Activity and Coloring Book is written in English, Icelandic, and German by author Karen Jean Matsko Hood. _is fun activity book introduces English-speaking children to Icelandic and German words and provides information on the gaits of the Icelandic Horse. Children will have hours of fun learning about the Icelandic horse and the fun of doing word puzzles, cryptograms, coloring, mazes, crosswords, number games, and many more wonderful educational activities. Through this book’s teachings on the values of kindness and gentleness in the love and care of all animals, the young reader will also learn about the history of the gentle Icelandic Horse and its growing popularity in North America. A proven hit with young readers, Icelandic Horse Activity and Coloring Book, will surely remain a favorite with horse-loving, inquisitive children of all ages! Complete with a gift inscription page, this special activity book makes a perfect gift for your child or for any youngster who is part of your life. Coordinating journal is available.
Download or read book The Casket of Time written by Andri Snær Magnason and published by Restless Books. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A rose can rest in the casket for a thousand years without fading. An egg can remain there for centuries without going bad. A person could lie there for a hundred years, a thousand years, ten thousand years, completely protected from time." What happens when the world starts to fall apart, and no one will take responsibility for mending it? Sigrun’s family, along with everyone else, finds refuge from the crisis in a new technology called TimeBox®, which lets you hibernate until the world’s problems solve themselves. But Sigrun’s TimeBox® opens early, and she wakes to a city in chaos, overrun by nature. Sigrun joins a roving band of kids and a wise researcher named Grace, who tells them of the ancient kingdom of Pangea, and the greedy king who wanted to protect his daughter Obsidiana from pain, gloomy days, and growing older by putting her in a silken casket that time could not penetrate. But Obsidiana learns that sabotaging time is a dangerous business, with effects that ripple outward even to the present day. Sigrun realizes it’s up to her and her friends to face the crisis, break the curse, and fix the world before it’s too late! Winner of The Icelandic Literary Prize for Children and Young People’s Books Winner of The Icelandic Booksellers Prize for Best Teenage Book of the Year Nominated for the Nordic Council Children and Young People’s Literature Prize Winner of the The West Nordic Literature Prize Winner of the Reykjavik Children’s Literature Prize “The story confronts the concept of time and twists old fairy-tale memories with a passionate creativity.” —The Nordic Council Children and Young People’s Literature Prize Citation “Andri Snær Magnason has created an intimate epic that floats effortlessly between genres as diverse as fairy tale and political commentary, science fiction and social realism. The Casket of Time spans the chasm between ‘once upon a time’ and ‘have you heard the news today’ in a way that makes his philosophical fable feel both timely and timeless.” —Bjarke Ingels “The largest box of chocolate written in the Icelandic language that I have ever laid my hands on... This is confectionery for the mind!... This is a book for the 3 year old, the 30 year old, the 300 year old.” —Audur Haraldsdóttir, Channel 2, National Radio (Iceland) “The power of story animates a tale that communicates—but is not overpowered by—urgent messages.” — Kirkus Reviews
Download or read book Chess in Iceland and in Icelandic Literature written by Willard Fiske and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Historical and Descriptive Account of Iceland Greenland and the Faroe Islands written by James Nicol and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-08-15 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1841.
