Download or read book Painting with a Comet s Tail written by Harley E. Jolley and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Painting with a Comet s Tail written by Harley E. Jolley and published by Longleaf Services Behalf of Unc - Osps. This book was released on 2017-09-15 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Civilized man has been prone to conjure up a maxim or saying to reflect the prevailing philosophy of the day. Two of those familiar favorites readily apply to the world famous Blue Ridge Parkway, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" and "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." Harley E. Jolley explores the parkway through the history if its landscape architecture.

Download or read book Comets written by P. Andrew Karam and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2017-10-15 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Radiating fire and ice, comets as a phenomenon seem part science, part myth. Two thousand years ago when a comet shot across the night sky, it convinced the Romans that Julius Caesar was a god. In 1066, Halley’s Comet was interpreted as a foreshadowing of the death of Harold the Second in the Battle of Hastings. Even today the arrival of a comet often feels auspicious, confirming our hopes, fears, and sense of wonder in the universe. In Comets, P. Andrew Karam takes the reader on a far-ranging exploration of these most beautiful and dramatic objects in the skies, revealing how comets and humanity have been interwoven throughout history. He delves into the science of comets and how it has changed over time; the way comets have been depicted in art, religion, literature, and popular culture; and how comets have appeared in the heavens through the centuries. Comprehensive in scope and beautifully illustrated throughout, the book will appeal not only to the budding astronomer, but to anyone with an appreciation for these compelling and remarkable celestial bodies.

Download or read book Comet written by Carl Sagan and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2011-07-06 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are these graceful visitors to our skies? We now know that they bring both life and death and teach us about our origins. Comet begins with a breathtaking journey through space astride a comet. Pulitzer Prize-winning astronomer Carl Sagan, author of Cosmos and Contact, and writer Ann Druyan explore the origin, nature, and future of comets, and the exotic myths and portents attached to them. The authors show how comets have spurred some of the great discoveries in the history of science and raise intriguing questions about these brilliant visitors from the interstellar dark. Were the fates of the dinosaurs and the origins of humans tied to the wanderings of a comet? Are comets the building blocks from which worlds are formed? Lavishly illustrated with photographs and specially commissioned full-color paintings, Comet is an enthralling adventure, indispensable for anyone who has ever gazed up at the heavens and wondered why. Praise for Comet "Simply the best." —The Times of London "Fascinating, evocative, inspiring." —The Washington Post "Comet humanizes science. A beautiful, interesting book." —United Press International "Masterful . . . science, poetry, and imagination." —The Atlanta Journal & Constitution

Download or read book National Painters Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hunting and Imaging Comets written by Martin Mobberley and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-10-08 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many astronomers, the holy grail of observation is to discover a comet, not least because comets always bear the name of their discoverer! Hunting and Imaging Comets was written for comet hunters and digital imagers who want to discover, rediscover, monitor, and make pictures of comets using astronomical CCD cameras and DSLRs. The old days of the purely visual comet hunter are pretty much over, but this is not to say that amateurs have lost interest in finding comets. The books also covers the discovery of comet fragments in the SOHO image data, CCD monitoring of older comets prone to violent outbursts, the imaging of new NEOs (Near Earth Objects) that have quite often been revealed as comets - not asteroids - by amateur astronomers, and the finding of recent comets impacting Jupiter.

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Download or read book Star in the East written by Hans Holzer and published by Crossroad Press. This book was released on 2016-01-03 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hans Holzer rediscovers Christmas, from its pre-Christian beginnings to its celebration in many lands yesterday and today; from the Star in the East to the origins of holly, hymns, trees, and Santa Claus (yes, Virginia, he lived!). Through ancient astrological and astronomical charts he shows how the Three Wise Men were led from opposite ends of the earth to Bethlehem, and why the undertook the long and dangerous journey—separately—to the birthplace of Christ. Using his skills as an archaeologist, historian, and numismatist, Professor Holzer reveals the true identities of the three Kings called Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar, focusing new light on the spiritual significance of Christmas.

Download or read book The Sky Painter written by AQEEL AHMED and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2024-01-31 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lila was a very talented artist who lived in a small town with lots of trees and plants. One thing that made Lila unique was that she had a magical ability that let her paint in the sky. This amazed and pleased her group. Fans called Lila the "Sky Painter," and her artistic talent was deeply connected to the lives and feelings of the people in the village, going beyond just drawing beautiful scenes in the sky. Lila's job as the Sky Painter began when she was a child and drew a circle in the sky in the hopes of seeing the sun. The locals and she were both shocked when she used her art to split the clouds and show a bright sun. These amazing events marked the start of a special bond between Lila and the sky. She got better at painting by learning how to paint beautiful sunsets that made the whole neighborhood feel warm, rainbows that gave people hope after a storm, and starry nights that showed how big and beautiful the universe is. Painting the sky with her skill wasn't just a hobby for her; it brought happiness and hope to the people. Lila's drawings showed how deeply she felt connected to the people and places in the area. She made scary, whirling clouds that brought much-needed rain to the village during a drought. When she made snowflakes, the neighborhood turned into a wonderful winter paradise, which made the kids very happy. Her pictures of the Northern Lights and the bright tail of a comet were not only amazing to look at, but they also made everyone in the villages feel amazed and happy. They brought them together for events that were out of the ordinary. Lila's art was an ode to both the beauty of nature and the creative power of people. Many people have been moved by her story to believe in the magic of the sky and find happiness in everyday life. As she painted, her fame grew, and she became a hero in the area. Lila's paintings of the sky turned ordinary days into breathtaking events that gave the villages a lot of happiness and hope. As the Sky Painter, she was reminded of the huge effect that art can have on a community. Art can also bring out the beauty of nature and show how people are all linked. First, let me say this: An important artist used to live in a beautiful town surrounded by wooded areas and rolling hills. Lila was her name, and she had a very special skill. On the other hand, Lila painted on the huge sky above instead of boards like most artists do. With just a wave of her hands and her vivid mind, she could turn the sky into a beautiful show of colors and shapes. Lila was an interesting and amazing person in her town because she had a special skill that made her stand out from everyone else. The locals were amazed by Lila's paintings of the sky, even though they were used to the natural beauty of their area. Little ones were amazed at how Lila's fine brushstrokes turned a dull sky into a beautiful explosion of sunset colors. A beautifully drawn breeze or a surprise rainbow would often make farmers' days better when they worked outside on their crops. For everyone who saw Lila's works, it was more than just a pretty show; it changed their lives. She was not only good at painting the sky, but she could also change the weather. Lila knew what she had to do and didn't take it lightly. She knew that her works could have an effect on the common people. Lila painted pretty clouds to cool off on hot days when the sun was beating down on the ground. When the crops needed rain, she would call up scary, towering clouds, and the dry ground would soon get it. The village benefited from the way she used her skill, which was cool and methodical. What really set them apart, though, was the happiness Lila's paintings of the sky brought to the other people in the town. Even though she was amazing at changing the weather, what she really loved was making kids and people happy. With each stroke of the paintbrush, she made a memorial to her love for her town and the people who lived there. Lila's art projects also helped her remember that magic can be found everywhere, even in the strangest places. By her bright colors and artistic patterns in the sky, she asked people to think about things other than their daily lives and picture a world full of possibilities and amazement. Folks of all ages were told to have big dreams and have faith in their artistic and imaginative skills. Lila's drawings changed as the seasons did. In the spring, she made colorful clouds to go with the flowers that were in bloom. In July, her sunsets were a bright mix of oranges and pinks. She painted tiny snowflakes that shone in the moonlight in the winter, and she painted the skies amber and gold in the fall to show how the leaves were changing. Lila's story is about more than just a great artist. This story looks into how art affects society, how it can make people happy, and how it can spark creativity. Her magical ability to paint in the sky was not only a show of her skill, but also a gift to her community, making their surroundings more beautiful and magical. Even though people usually look for magic in big, flashy events, Lila's story reminds us that magic can be found in small, everyday things like changing the sky above us. The locals still thought about and felt the effects of her work, which shows how beautiful art can be and how powerful the mind can be. Chapter 1: What They Found. "The Discovery" is a turning point in Lila's life that happened on a normal day in her peaceful town. As a child, Lila made an amazing find that would change her life and the lives of everyone around her forever. All because she was curious and full of life. It was one of those foggy days where the sun was hard to see because it was hidden in all the clouds. Lila made a silly motion toward the sky, but it was based on expectation rather than hope. She foolishly tried to make a circle in the air with her little finger to look like the sun she really wanted to see. After that, something truly amazing happened. The clouds split right where Lila had drawn them, as if they were being told to by a force that couldn't be seen. Even though it was cloudy outside, a shaft of sunshine broke through the clouds and gave off a warm, bright glow. Not only were the clouds splitting, but Lila's hidden power was also discovered. It was a magical skill that was both amazing and had never been seen before. Lila made up her mind that day to learn this strange art form. She wasn't just painting; she was learning how to connect with the sky, to feel its colors and moods, and to use her mind to change it. It was amazing to watch her practice. The people in the village often looked up at Lila's fingers as they moved through the air, leaving behind rainbow-colored and bright lines. She got really good at making fluffy clouds that looked like cotton candy floating in the sky because they were so real. These weren't just any clouds; they were unique, beautiful works of Lila's imagination and happiness. As she got older, she just got better at it. In Lila's town, her sunsets were known as the best. People were amazed by the color medley she made by painting the sky orange, pink, and purple. Every sunset was a work of art that showed both Lila's deep artistic vision and the beauty of nature. The locals would often stop what they were doing in the evening to watch the show. It would remind them of the beauty in everyday life and make them want to leave their homes.

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Download or read book Renaissance and Baroque Art written by Leo Steinberg and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2021-02 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leo Steinberg was one of the most original art historians of the twentieth century, known for taking interpretive risks that challenged the profession by overturning reigning orthodoxies. In essays and lectures ranging from old masters to contemporary art, he combined scholarly erudition with an eloquent prose that illuminated his subject and a credo that privileged the visual evidence of the image over the literature written about it. His writings, sometimes provocative and controversial, remain vital and influential reading. Steinberg’s perceptions evolved from long, hard looking at his objects of study. Almost everything he wrote included passages of formal analysis, but always put into the service of interpretation. This volume begins and ends with thematic essays on two fundamental precepts of Steinberg’s art history: how dependence on textual authority mutes the visual truths of images and why artists routinely copy or adapt earlier artworks. In between are fourteen chapters on masterpieces of renaissance and baroque art, with bold and enlightening interpretations of works by Mantegna, Filippo Lippi, Pontormo, El Greco, Caravaggio, Steen and, finally, Velázquez. Four chapters are devoted to some of Velázquez’s best-known paintings, ending with the famously enigmatic Las Meninas. Renaissance and Baroque Art is the third volume in a series that presents Steinberg’s writings, selected and edited by his longtime associate Sheila Schwartz.

Download or read book Tsunami written by Edward Bryant and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-01-29 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tsunamis are underrated as major hazards, mainly due to the misconceptions that they occur infrequently and happen along some distant shoreline. However, evidence for past great tsunami has recently been discovered along apparently aseismic and protected coastlines, such as those of Australia and Western Europe. This is a comprehensive and well illustrated textbook on all aspects of tsunami. It can be used by a student or layperson to gain encyclopedic knowledge about tsunami.

Download or read book Planet Earth and the New Geoscience written by Victor Schmidt and published by Kendall Hunt. This book was released on 2003-08 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics written by Bradley W. Carroll and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-09-07 with total page 1361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics is a comprehensive, well-organized and engaging text covering every major area of modern astrophysics, from the solar system and stellar astronomy to galactic and extragalactic astrophysics, and cosmology. Designed to provide students with a working knowledge of modern astrophysics, this textbook is suitable for astronomy and physics majors who have had a first-year introductory physics course with calculus. Featuring a brief summary of the main scientific discoveries that have led to our current understanding of the universe; worked examples to facilitate the understanding of the concepts presented in the book; end-of-chapter problems to practice the skills acquired; and computational exercises to numerically model astronomical systems, the second edition of An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics is the go-to textbook for learning the core astrophysics curriculum as well as the many advances in the field.

Download or read book The Tetradome Run written by Spencer Baum and published by Spencer Baum. This book was released on 2019-06-02 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the crime wave peaked in the early 70s, and Nixon signed the Redemption Act, no one bothered to imagine what public execution might look like fifty years in the future. No one imagined that The Tetradome Run would become the most popular show in America. This year's show puts convicted felons in a race with genetically engineered monstrous creations. Murderers, rapists, terrorists, and thieves--they all will take their place at the starting line, and the most notorious among them is Jenna Duvall, the college student who shot a Senator. Allegedly. Jenna swears she's innocent, and as she runs for her life in the Tetradome, a small-town journalist uncovers a shocking counter-narrative that suggests there is more to Jenna's story than anyone knows. A mashup of dystopian thriller and riveting psychological suspense, The Tetradome Run is a novel that doesn't need to look far into the future to find a world gone wrong. Instead, it looks at America right here, right now, and dares the reader to ask a provocative question: What if we already live in dystopia?

Download or read book Highways and Byways I ve Travelled to Find Myself written by Peter C. Fraser and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2023-06-27 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of poems covers many years of writing by the author. He started writing while in high school, encouraged by his English teacher, Evelyn Mecure.

Download or read book Catching Stardust written by Natalie Starkey and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-03-08 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Astonishing' - New Scientist Icy, rocky, sometimes dusty, always mysterious – comets and asteroids are among the Solar System's very oldest inhabitants, formed within a swirling cloud of gas and dust in the area of space that eventually hosted the Sun and its planets. Locked within each of these extra-terrestrial objects is the 4.6-billion-year wisdom of Solar System events, and by studying them at close quarters using spacecraft we can coerce them into revealing their closely-guarded secrets. This offers us the chance to answer some fundamental questions about our planet and its inhabitants. Exploring comets and asteroids also allows us to shape the story of Earth's future, enabling us to protect our precious planet from the threat of a catastrophic impact from space, and maybe to even recover valuable raw materials from them. This cosmic bounty could be as useful in space as it is on Earth, providing the necessary fuel and supplies for humans as they voyage into deep space to explore more distant locations within the Solar System. Catching Stardust tells the story of these enigmatic celestial objects, revealing how scientists are using them to help understand a crucial time in our history – the birth of the Solar System, and everything contained within it.