Download or read book Opera In The Flesh written by Sam Abel and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-06-26 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Verdi, Wagner, polymorphous perversion, Puccini, Brunnhilde, Pinkerton, and Parsifal all rub shoulders in this delightful, poetic, insightful, sexual book sprung by one man's physical response to the power and exaggeration we call opera. Sam Abel applies a light touch as he considers the topic of opera and the eroticized body: Why do audiences respond to opera in a visceral way? How does opera, like no other art form, physically move watchers? How and why does opera arouse feelings akin to sexual desire? Abel seeks the answers to these questions by examining homoerotic desire, the phenomenon of the castrati, operatic cross-dressing, and opera as presented through the media. In this deeply personal book, Abel writes, ‘These pages map my current struggles to pin down my passion for opera, my intense admiration for its aesthetic forms and beauties, but much more they express my astonishment at how opera makes me lose myself, how it consumes me.’ In so doing, Abel uncovers what until now, through dry musicology and gossipy history, has been left behind a wall of silence: the physical and erotic nature of opera. Although Abel can speak with certainty only about his own response to opera, he provides readers with a language and a resonance with which to understand their own experiences. Ultimately, Opera in the Flesh celebrates the power of opera to move audiences as no other book has done. It is indeed a treasure of scholarship, passion, and poetry for everyone with even a passing interest in this fascinating art form.
Download or read book Monsieur written by Jean-Philippe Toussaint and published by Dalkey Archive Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hero, Monsieur, is a successful young executive in Paris whose daily life is examined with precision. He is nothing if not unremarkable. Here, he muses on everything from the night sky to a Rotring pen. And he is very funny.
Download or read book Giphantia written by Charles-François Tiphaigne de La Roche and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-05-09 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original.
Download or read book Blind written by Sophie Calle and published by Actes Sud Editions. This book was released on 2011 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No stranger to the art of staging and to the act of disclosure, Sophie Caile returns again here to the theme of autobiography and to the notion of the Other, revealing in all their difference and singularity those who have been blind since birth or who have gone blind following an accident. By establishing a dialectic between the testimonies of several generations of blind people and the photographs taken by her on the basis on these accounts, Sophie Caile offers readers a reflection on absence, on the loss of one sense and the compensation of another, on the notion of the visible and the invisible. In this publication, she revisits three earlier works constructed and conceived around the idea ofblindness, setting up a dialogue between them; in Les Aveugles (The Blind), created in 1986, she questioned blind people on their representation of beauty; in 1991, in La Couleur aveugle (Blind Colour), she asked non-sighted people what they perceived and compared their descriptions to artists musings on the monochrome; La Dernière Image (The Last Image), produced in 2010 in Istanbul, historically dubbed the city of the blind, gives a voice to men and women who have lost their sight, questioning them on the last image they can remember, their last memory of the visible world. The work, which is structured as an introspective triptych, uncovers sensibilities, perceptions and events that are painful, sincere. Sophie Calles idea is to underline the permanence and irony of a particular situation, with the aim of redeeming and highlighting the importance of sight.
Download or read book New Paths written by Cyril William Beaumont and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Structural Iron and Steel 1850 1900 written by Robert Thorne and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume covers the second great period of developments in iron construction from 1850, following its establishment as a structural material described in volume 9 of this series. Using the Crystal Palace of 1851 as a starting-point, the papers trace the history of iron-frame construction in Britain, France and America, and show its importance in fireproof construction, and in lattice truss and arch bridge design. A final group of papers illustrates the emergence of steel in framed buildings in both Britain and America. The selection brings out the important and daring contribution of individual engineers in their use of this material.
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Download or read book Not Pretty but Precious And Other Short Stories written by John Hay and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-12 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not Pretty, but Precious; And Other Short Stories is a compelling anthology that showcases the diversity and richness of 19th-century American literature, juxtaposing various literary styles from realism to romanticism. This collection, embracing an array of themes from the mundanities of everyday life to the complexities of human emotions, offers a panoramic view of a transformative era in American letters. The anthology stands out for its inclusion of works that, while may not adhere to the conventional standards of 'beauty,' are invaluable for their depth and authenticity. The range of voices and narratives presented in the collection highlights the multifaceted nature of American society and the evolving literary landscape of the time. The contributing authors to Not Pretty, but Precious represent a cross-section of 19th-century American literary talent, encompassing both well-known figures and those obscured by time. The diversity of backgrounds, from frontline Civil War correspondents to pioneering women writers, underscores the varied experiences and perspectives that shaped the literary output of the era. This anthology aligns with several key cultural and literary movements of the 19th century, including transcendentalism and early feminism, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the period. As such, it serves not only as a collection of short stories but as a historical document, reflecting the ideological currents and societal shifts of its time. Not Pretty, but Precious is a must-read for those interested in exploring the lesser-known gems of American literature. Through its eclectic mix of stories, the anthology invites readers to appreciate the beauty in the 'unpretty,' encouraging a deeper engagement with the texts and their historical context. This collection offers a unique opportunity to explore a wide range of emotions, themes, and narratives, fostering a richer appreciation for the complexity and breadth of 19th-century American literature. For scholars, students, and aficionados alike, this anthology is a valuable addition to any literary collection, promising insights and discussions that are as relevant today as they were over a century ago.
Download or read book Art Nouveau 1890 1914 written by Paul Greenhalgh and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2000-10-01 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A volume created to accompany an exhibition considers the popular and influential style of art nouveau showcasing all mediums from Tiffany lampshades to Lalique jewelry.
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Download or read book Art Nouveau written by Jean Lahor and published by Parkstone Press. This book was released on 2011-12-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art Nouveau movement is distinguished as the decorative and architectural style that began, in response to the Industrial Revolution. The primary objective of this movement was the creation of a new aesthetic of nature through a return to the study of natural subjects. Designs from this movement are often characterized by plant or floral inspired patterns, and highly-stylized, detailed depictions countering the broad swooping curvatures of a piece in the Art Nouveau style. In order to achieve this, such artists as Gustav Klimt, Koloman Moser, Antoni Gaudí, Jan Toorop, and William Morris favoured innovation in technique and novelty of forms. Art Nouveau attempts to integrate art into all facets of life including materials from furniture, to decorative items in a home, to architecture; building on the movement's philosophy of incorporating art into everyday life. After its triumph at the Paris Universal Exposition in 1900, the trend continued and has inspired many artists since, as well as the Art Déco movement, the successor of Art Nouveau which appeared after World War I. It is fair to say Art Nouveau was at the heart of a "renaissance" in decorative arts.
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