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Book The Sculpted Ear

    Book Details:
  • Author : Ryan McCormack
  • Publisher : Penn State Press
  • Release : 2020-04-23
  • ISBN : 027108751X
  • Pages : 225 pages

Download or read book The Sculpted Ear written by Ryan McCormack and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2020-04-23 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sound and statuary have had a complicated relationship in Western aesthetic thought since antiquity. Taking as its focus the sounding statue—a type of anthropocentric statue that invites the viewer to imagine sounds the statue might make—The Sculpted Ear rethinks this relationship in light of discourses on aurality emerging within the field of sound studies. Ryan McCormack argues that the sounding statue is best thought of not as an aesthetic object but as an event heard by people and subsequently conceptualized into being through acts of writing and performance. Constructing a history in which hearing plays an integral role in ideas about anthropocentric statuary, McCormack begins with the ancient sculpture of Laocoön before moving to a discussion of the early modern automaton known as Tipu’s Tiger and the statue of the Commendatore in Mozart’s Don Giovanni. Finally, he examines statues of people from the present and the past, including the singer Josephine Baker, the violinist Aleksandar Nikolov, and the actor Bob Newhart—with each case touching on some of the issues that have historically plagued the aesthetic viability of the sounding statue. McCormack convincingly demonstrates how sounding statues have served as important precursors and continuing contributors to modern ideas about the ontology of sound, technologies of sound reproduction, and performance practices blurring traditional divides between music, sculpture, and the other arts. A compelling narrative that illuminates the stories of individual sculptural objects and the audiences that hear them, this book will appeal to anyone interested in the connections between aurality and statues in the Western world, in particular scholars and students of sound studies and sensory history.

Book The Sculpted Ear

    Book Details:
  • Author : Ryan McCormack
  • Publisher : Penn State Press
  • Release : 2020-04-23
  • ISBN : 0271087498
  • Pages : 211 pages

Download or read book The Sculpted Ear written by Ryan McCormack and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2020-04-23 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sound and statuary have had a complicated relationship in Western aesthetic thought since antiquity. Taking as its focus the sounding statue—a type of anthropocentric statue that invites the viewer to imagine sounds the statue might make—The Sculpted Ear rethinks this relationship in light of discourses on aurality emerging within the field of sound studies. Ryan McCormack argues that the sounding statue is best thought of not as an aesthetic object but as an event heard by people and subsequently conceptualized into being through acts of writing and performance. Constructing a history in which hearing plays an integral role in ideas about anthropocentric statuary, McCormack begins with the ancient sculpture of Laocoön before moving to a discussion of the early modern automaton known as Tipu’s Tiger and the statue of the Commendatore in Mozart’s Don Giovanni. Finally, he examines statues of people from the present and the past, including the singer Josephine Baker, the violinist Aleksandar Nikolov, and the actor Bob Newhart—with each case touching on some of the issues that have historically plagued the aesthetic viability of the sounding statue. McCormack convincingly demonstrates how sounding statues have served as important precursors and continuing contributors to modern ideas about the ontology of sound, technologies of sound reproduction, and performance practices blurring traditional divides between music, sculpture, and the other arts. A compelling narrative that illuminates the stories of individual sculptural objects and the audiences that hear them, this book will appeal to anyone interested in the connections between aurality and statues in the Western world, in particular scholars and students of sound studies and sensory history.

Book Glasscock Shambaugh Surgery of the Ear

Download or read book Glasscock Shambaugh Surgery of the Ear written by Lloyd B. Minor and published by PMPH-USA. This book was released on 2010 with total page 828 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated with new color graphics and new video CD of surgical and diagnostic procedures, this 6th edition retains its heritage as the classic textbook in otology and neurotology. Coverage includes scientific foundations and fundamentals, clinical evaluation and rehabilitation and sections on the external ear, inner ear, tympanomastoid compartment, internal auditory canal/Cerebellopontine angle/petrous apex and skull-based surgery. This edition integrates all the latest research in genetics, biotechnical advancements in laser and image-guided systems and clinical innovations and techniques of the past 7 years. Woven throughout is an intriguing historical overview of those who pioneered the early surgical interventions from 1950 to the present and the influences on current clinical practice. Editors of this edition, Julianna Gulya, Lloyd Minor and Dennis Poe are internationally renowned figures in the field of otology/neurotology. This 6th edition enormously benefits from their editorial direction and wealth of knowledge and clinical expertise. SOTE 6 remains the classic text and reference of choice for otolaryngologists and neurosurgeons and an essential addition to the libraries of experienced surgeons, trainees, or those preparing for board exams. New Chapters written by well-recognized leaders that include the latest research and clinical studies include: Tumor Biology Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Radiotherapy Ossicular Reconstruction Management of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks Surgical Treatment of Peripheral Vestibular Disorders Hearing Aids Tinnitus Rehabilitation Vestibular Rehabilitation Updated Temporal Bone Dissection Guide

Book Glasscock Shambaugh Surgery of the Ear

Download or read book Glasscock Shambaugh Surgery of the Ear written by Michael E. Glasscock and published by PMPH-USA. This book was released on 2003 with total page 910 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glasscock-Shambaugh Surgery of the Earhas long been the reference of choice for otolaryngologists and neurosurgeons. In this fifth edition of the classic text, the authors have maintained its authoritative and practical character while enhancing its relevance by updating its contents to reflect the evolution of otology.Glasscock-Shambaugh Surgery of the Ear, 5/eanswers the need for a readable resource to the surgical management of diseases and disorders of the temporal bone, lateral skull base, and related structures. It includes expanded coverage of specific topics such as cochlear implants. This book will prove to be an ideal reference for the practicing clinician and the perfect study guide for the resident/fellow.

Book Stage Makeup

    Book Details:
  • Author : Richard Corson
  • Publisher : Routledge
  • Release : 2019-05-14
  • ISBN : 1315312190
  • Pages : 954 pages

Download or read book Stage Makeup written by Richard Corson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 954 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Widely referred to as the "bible of stage makeup," the timely revision of this classic text addresses principles and techniques in the use of makeup for the contemporary performer. This extensive exploration of the application and use of stage makeup and makeup for a variety of performance venues covers all aspects in detail and contains over 1000 photographs, drawings, and diagrams demonstrating step-by-step procedures. Thoroughly updated and revised, this classic text remains accurate and comprehensive, providing information from which all readers – whether students new to the field or seasoned, professional makeup artists – will benefit. New to this edition: Updated full-color photography throughout Expanded information on makeup design and application 48 new step-by-step instructions in color Expanded chapter on modeling with highlights and shadows New chapter on cross-gender makeup New instruction on making dentures, noses, and face casting New instructions for creating zombies, animals, aging effects, and trauma Expanded information on makeup for television and film Up-to-date information on Special Effects makeup Up-to-date information on prosthetic makeup Updated chapters on facial hair and wigs Updated resources for products, advanced training, and health and safety

Book Digital Sculpting with Mudbox

Download or read book Digital Sculpting with Mudbox written by Mike de la Flor and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2012-10-12 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Digital sculpting is the use of tools to push, pull, smooth, grab, pinch or otherwise manipulate a digital object as if it were made of a real-life substance such as clay. Mudbox is the premier sculpting solution for digital artists, in that it allows them to naturally and easily sculpt detailed, organic characters and models in a way that feels like traditional sculpting. This book guides CG professionals through the process of creating amazing digital sculptures using the Mudbox arsenal of ground-breaking digital sculpting and 3D painting tools, and porting the models into their Maya or Max work. Artists will explore tried and true, traditional, sculpting techniques and learn to apply them to digital sculpting. A series of in-depth tutorials are incluced, each challenging them with progressively more complex models as they go on. Unique to this book are topics specific to fine art sculptors transitioning from traditional sculpting to digital sculpting. information found nowhere else for professional sculptors shows them how to successfully integrate digital sculpting into their workflow. Associated web site with: support files, models, materials, and textures for completing the tutorials in the book.

Book Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen

Download or read book Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen written by Todd Debreceni and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-12-13 with total page 1249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this new edition of Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen, author Todd Debreceni presents the latest techniques and special effects in what has become an industry "bible." In addition to genre-specific considerations, Debreceni covers the latest gear you will need and details how to maintain your kit, how to take care of the actor's skin, how to airbrush for HD, and much more. With in-depth, step-by-step tutorials, learn how to sculpt and mold your own makeup prosthetics, focusing on human anatomy to create the most realistic effects. This new and expanded edition features updated information on lifecasting, prosthetics made using 3D printing, advanced airbrushing techniques, and new artist profiles, and includes updated images and illustrations throughout. A companion website contains artist profiles that showcase some of the world’s top makeup effects artists, including Ve Neill, Matthew W. Mungle, and many others. Also included are detailed tutorials led by experts in the field, such as Matthew Mungle, Adrian Rigby, Stuart Bray, and of course, the author himself.

Book Introducing Mudbox

    Book Details:
  • Author : Ara Kermanikian
  • Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
  • Release : 2010-09-16
  • ISBN : 0470908130
  • Pages : 418 pages

Download or read book Introducing Mudbox written by Ara Kermanikian and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-09-16 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the first books on Autodesk's new Mudbox 3D modeling and sculpting tool! Autodesk's Mudbox was used to create photorealistic creatures for The Dark Knight, The Mist, and others films. Now you can join the crowd interested in learning this exciting new digital modeling and sculpting tool with this complete guide. Get up to speed on all of Mudbox’s features and functions, learn how sculpt and paint, and master the art of using effective workflows to make it all go easier. Introduces Autodesk's Mudbox, an exciting 3D modeling and sculpting tool that enables you to create photorealistic creatures for film or games; it is interoperable with Autodesk's 3ds Max and Maya products Explains what digital sculpting is—and what it isn’t—and how to fit it into the pipeline when creating assets for film, television, games, and advertising Shows you how sculpt and paint a model in Mudbox; breaks down the complexities and gets you started right away with interesting projects Helps you set up workflows to cut the time you spend on the technology, freeing you to focus on the creative aspects Includes case studies and examples from industry leaders as well as a DVD with movies, sample project files, MELscripts, and more Develop skills as a digital content creator or visual effects or CG artist with a good understanding of Mudbox and this valuable guide.

Book Sense and Stigma in the Gospels

Download or read book Sense and Stigma in the Gospels written by Louise J. Lawrence and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2013-10-24 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The senses are used within New Testament texts as instruments of knowledge and power and thus constitute important mediators of cultural knowledge and experience. Likewise, those instances where sensory faculty is perceived to be 'disabled' in some way also become key sites for ideological commentary and critique. However, often biblical scholarship, itself 'disabled' by eye-centric and textocentric 'norms', has read sensory-disabled characters as nothing more than inert sites of healing; their agency, including their alternative sensory modes of communication and resistance to oppression, remain largely unaddressed. In response, Louise J. Lawrence seeks to initiate a variety of interdisciplinary dialogues with disability studies and sensory anthropology in a quest to refigure characters with sensory disabilities featured in the gospels and provide alternative interpretations of their conditions and social interactions. In each instance the identity of those stigmatised as 'other' (according to particular physiological, social and cultural 'norms') are recovered by exploring ethnographic accounts which document the stories of those experiencing similar rejection on account of perceived sensory 'difference' in diverse cross-cultural settings. Through this process these 'disabled' characters are recast as individuals capable of employing certain strategies which destabilize the stigma imposed upon them and tactical performers who can subversively achieve their social goals.

Book Sculpture Vultures

    Book Details:
  • Author : Susan D. Jolliffe
  • Publisher : GeneralStore PublishingHouse
  • Release : 2000
  • ISBN : 9781894263290
  • Pages : 148 pages

Download or read book Sculpture Vultures written by Susan D. Jolliffe and published by GeneralStore PublishingHouse. This book was released on 2000 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book ZBrush Digital Sculpting Human Anatomy

Download or read book ZBrush Digital Sculpting Human Anatomy written by Scott Spencer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-01-19 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking into account that many of today's digital artists -- particularly 3D character animators -- lack foundational artistic instruction, this book teaches anatomy in a coherent and succinct style. A clear writing style explains how to sculpt an accurate human figure, starting with the skeleton and working out to muscle, fat, and skin. Insightful explanations enable you to quickly and easily create and design characters that can be used in film, game, or print, and allows you to gain a strong understanding of the foundational artistic concepts. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Book Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery of Congenital Ear Deformities  An Issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America  E Book

Download or read book Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery of Congenital Ear Deformities An Issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America E Book written by Scott Stephan and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-11-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics, Guest Edtied by Dr. Scott Stephan, is devoted to Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery of Congenital Ear Deformities. Articles in this issue include: Molding Therapy for Infants with Deformational Auricular Anomalies; Evidence-based Review of Otoplasty Techniques; Cosmetic Otoplasty; Otoplasty for Congenital Auricular Malformations; Autologous Rib Microtia Reconstruction: Nagata Rechnique; Autologous Rib Microtia Reconstruction: Modified Brent Technique; Porous Polyethylene Microtia Reconstruction; Atresiaplasty in Congenital Aural Atresia; and Auricular Prosthesis.

Book Fun Science That Teaches God s Word

Download or read book Fun Science That Teaches God s Word written by and published by David C Cook. This book was released on with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fun science activities that communicate God's truths in weird and wild ways.

Book Forensic Art and Illustration

Download or read book Forensic Art and Illustration written by Karen T. Taylor and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2000-09-15 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the number of stranger-on-stranger crimes increases, solving these crimes becomes more challenging. Forensic illustration has become increasingly important as a tool in identifying both perpetrators and victims. Now a leading forensic artist, who has taught this subject at law enforcement academies, schools, and universities internationally, off

Book Spycraft

    Book Details:
  • Author : Robert Wallace
  • Publisher : Penguin
  • Release : 2008
  • ISBN : 9780525949800
  • Pages : 616 pages

Download or read book Spycraft written by Robert Wallace and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An insider's tour of the past half-century's espionage technologies also recounts some of the CIA's most secretive operations and how they have been performed using state-of-the-art spy instruments.

Book Creating Games with Unity and Maya

Download or read book Creating Games with Unity and Maya written by Adam Watkins and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2012-10-12 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unity brings you ever closer to the "author once, deploy anywhere" dream. With its multiplatform capabilities, you can target desktop, web, mobile devices, and consoles using a single development engine. Little wonder that Unity has quickly become the #1 game engine out there. Mastering Unity is absolutely essential in an increasingly competitive games market where agility is expected, yet until now practical tutorials were nearly impossible to find. Creating Games with Unity and Maya gives you with an end-to-end solution for Unity game development with Maya. Written by a twelve-year veteran of the 3D animation and games industry and professor of 3D animation, this book takes you step-by-step through the process of developing an entire game from scratch-including coding, art, production, and deployment. This accessible guide provides a "non-programmer" entry point to the world of game creation. Aspiring developers with little or no coding experience will learn character development in Maya, scripts, GUI interface, and first- and third-person interactions.

Book Beautiful Agitation

    Book Details:
  • Author : Anneka Lenssen
  • Publisher : University of California Press
  • Release : 2020-09-29
  • ISBN : 0520343247
  • Pages : 296 pages

Download or read book Beautiful Agitation written by Anneka Lenssen and published by University of California Press. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In modern Syria, a contested territory at the intersection of differing regimes of political representation, artists ventured to develop strikingly new kinds of painting to link their images to life forces and agitated energies. Examining the works of artists Kahlil Gibran, Adham Ismail, and Fateh al-Moudarres, Beautiful Agitation explores how painters in Syria activated the mutability of form to rethink relationships of figure to ground, outward appearance to inner presence, and self to world. Drawing on archival materials in Syria and beyond, Anneka Lenssen reveals new trajectories of painterly practice in a twentieth century defined by shifting media technologies, moving populations, and the imposition of violently enforced nation-state borders. The result is a study of Arab modernism that foregrounds rather than occludes efforts to agitate against imposed identities and intersubjective relations.