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Book The Power of the Brush

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  • Author : Eric K. Curtis
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1992
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 3 pages

Download or read book The Power of the Brush written by Eric K. Curtis and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Power of the Brush

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  • Author : Hwisang Cho
  • Publisher : University of Washington Press
  • Release : 2020-10-14
  • ISBN : 029574782X
  • Pages : 291 pages

Download or read book The Power of the Brush written by Hwisang Cho and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2020-10-14 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on the ways written culture interacts with philosophical, social, and political changes, The Power of the Brush examines the social effects of an “epistolary revolution” in sixteenth-century Korea and adds a Korean perspective to the evolving international discourse on the materiality of texts. It demonstrates how innovative uses of letters and the appropriation of letter-writing practices empowered cultural, social, and political minority groups: Confucians who did not have access to the advanced scholarship of China; women using vernacular Korean script, who were excluded from the male-dominated literary culture, which used Chinese script; and provincial literati, who were marginalized from court politics. The physical peculiarities of new letter forms such as spiral letters, the cooptation of letters for purposes other than communication, and the rise of diverse political epistolary genres combined to form a revolution in letter writing that challenged traditional values and institutions. New modes of reading and writing that were developed in letter writing precipitated changes in scholarly methodology, social interactions, and political mobilization. Even today, remnants of these traditional epistolary practices endure in media and political culture, reverberating in new communications technologies.

Book Brush of the Gods

Download or read book Brush of the Gods written by Lenore Look and published by Schwartz & Wade. This book was released on 2013-06-25 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This gorgeous picture book biography, according to Kirkus Reviews in a starred review, is "a cheerful introduction not only to Wu Daozi, but to the power of inspiration." Who wants to learn calligraphy when your brush is meant for so much more? Wu Daozi (689-758), known as China's greatest painter and alive during the T'ang Dynasty, is the subject of this stunning picture book. When an old monk attempts to teach young Daozi about the ancient art of calligraphy, his brush doesn't want to cooperate. Instead of characters, Daozi's brush drips dancing peonies and flying Buddhas! Soon others are admiring his unbelievable creations on walls around the city, and one day his art comes to life! Little has been written about Daozi, but Look and So masterfully introduce the artist to children.

Book Of Body and Brush

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  • Author : Angela Zito
  • Publisher : University of Chicago Press
  • Release : 1997
  • ISBN : 9780226987286
  • Pages : 344 pages

Download or read book Of Body and Brush written by Angela Zito and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Qianlong emperor, who dominated the religious and political life of eighteenth-century China, was in turn dominated by elaborate ritual prescriptions. These texts determined what he wore and ate, how he moved, and above all how he performed the yearly Grand Sacrifices. In Of Body and Brush, Angela Zito offers a stunningly original analysis of the way ritualizing power was produced jointly by the throne and the official literati who dictated these prescriptions. Forging a critical cultural historical method that challenges traditional categories of Chinese studies, Zito shows for the first time that in their performance, the ritual texts embodied, literally, the metaphysics upon which imperial power rested. By combining rule through the brush (the production of ritual texts) with rule through the body (mandated performance), the throne both exhibited its power and attempted to control resistance to it. Bridging Chinese history, anthropology, religion, and performance and cultural studies, Zito brings an important new perspective to the human sciences in general.

Book Brush Mona Lisa s Hair

Download or read book Brush Mona Lisa s Hair written by Julie Appel and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Invites young readers to touch Baroque and Renaissance paintings, including Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa," Botticelli's "Birth of Venus," and Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring." On board pages.

Book Heart of the Brush

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  • Author : Kazuaki Tanahashi
  • Publisher : Shambhala Publications
  • Release : 2016-02-02
  • ISBN : 1611801346
  • Pages : 401 pages

Download or read book Heart of the Brush written by Kazuaki Tanahashi and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2016-02-02 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Its history, techniques, aesthetics, and philosophy—with an in-depth practical guide to understanding and drawing 150 characters A guide to the history and enjoyment of Chinese and Japanese calligraphy that offers the possibility of appreciating it in a hands-on way—with step-by-step instructions for brushing 150 classic characters. This book is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the history and art of calligraphy as it's been practiced for centuries in China, Japan, and elsewhere in Asia. It works as a guide for the beginner hoping to develop an appreciation for Asian calligraphy, for the person who wants to give calligraphy-creation a try, as well as for the expert or afficionado who just wants to browse through and exult in lovely examples. It covers the history and development of the art, then the author invites the reader to give it a try. The heart of the book, called "Master Samples and Study," presents 150 characters--from "action" to "zen"--each in a two-page spread. On each verso page the character is presented in three different styles, each one chosen for its beauty and identified by artist when possible. The character's meaning, pronunciation (in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese), etymology, the pictograph from which it evolved, and other notes of interest are included. At the bottom of the page the stroke order is shown: the sequence of brush movements, numbered in their traditional order. On each facing recto page is Kaz's own interpretation of the character, full page.

Book Conversations with the Brush  Wisdom Tales from the Intuitive Painting Heart

Download or read book Conversations with the Brush Wisdom Tales from the Intuitive Painting Heart written by Chris Zydel and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-20 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the process of intuitive painting and the expressive arts as a method to cultivate joyful creative freedom and authenticity through stories as conversations, journal prompts and intuitive painting principles and practices.

Book The Power of His Brush

Download or read book The Power of His Brush written by Nikos Ligidakis and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Who is Rudolph Carl Gorman?" A passing glimpse into his life reveals an interesting person who lived an unconventional life. But the profound answer for this idiosyncratic character is intriguingly complex. "Which Gorman we are referring to?" A child born into poverty. A young man trying to survive in a prejudiced society. A struggling artist who, against insurmountable odds, separated himself from the pack. A creator of one-of-a-kind art to inspire generations of artists. A benevolent visionary or the one who, at the end, sank into wealth and alcohol. Enduring thousands of hours of research about a person that I have never met, I came to believe that he carefully cultivated his bigger-than-life persona. While it is a true expression that he enjoyed the journey of his success by celebrating life to the fullest, it reveals only one side of the man; a fraction of what he feels and thinks. Perhaps the good times were a reward for dealing with the challenging times; the extent of joyfulness responsible for the beauty of his work and its vast popularity. "Who is R.C. Gorman?" He is a Native American who wanted to live the American Dream. The poor kid from the reservation who wanted a better life, to supersede the temporary darkness with the bright lights. He succeeded, in fact, he did it in a white man's world. He did it with unwavering determination, consistent vision and of course, his immense talent. Nevertheless, as a newborn child, he wasn't expected to leave the hospital alive. The world would not know about R.C. Gorman if wasn't for the unusual nourishment of his great grandmother that kept him alive.

Book Picture Book by Dog

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  • Author : Michael Relth
  • Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Release : 2020
  • ISBN : 9780316458863
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Picture Book by Dog written by Michael Relth and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A dog writes the story of its adoption--and learning to live in a loving home"--

Book Uncovering

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  • Author : Lorelei Brush
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2019-07-02
  • ISBN : 9781643072838
  • Pages : 288 pages

Download or read book Uncovering written by Lorelei Brush and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Shahnaz is a liberal but observant Pakistani Muslim, a nurse with a dream that all pregnant women will deliver healthy babies. At her parents' command she weds Naseer, a gentle man who encourages her work. But marrying Naseer means she must live with his extended family, including his fundamentalist older brother, Raja Haider. When their father dies, Raja Haider becomes head of the family. With this new power, he orders Shahnaz to quit her job and stay at home. Mild Naseer respects his brother's authority, but Shahnaz rebels with the strength of a courageous warrior. Brush explores a Muslim society threatened by extremism. The story churns with the struggles of obedience versus self-determination, piety versus zealotry, and tradition versus progress. Some seek peace, and others pursue violence to achieve what's holy."

Book Catalog

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  • Author : Sears, Roebuck and Company
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1922
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 1012 pages

Download or read book Catalog written by Sears, Roebuck and Company and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 1012 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Science

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  • Author :
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1889
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 520 pages

Download or read book Science written by and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. for 1911-13 contain the Proceedings of the Helminothological Society of Washington, ISSN 0018-0120, 1st-15th meeting.

Book

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  • Publisher : Delene Kvasnicka
  • Release :
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 158 pages

Download or read book written by and published by Delene Kvasnicka. This book was released on with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Magic Paint Brush

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  • Author : Brian Seward
  • Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
  • Release : 2016-11-15
  • ISBN : 9814771937
  • Pages : 62 pages

Download or read book The Magic Paint Brush written by Brian Seward and published by Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Magic Paintbrush tells the story of Tony Lee, a 10-year-old boy who craves a little relief from hours of studying. Tony is tired and needs a short break. Now, who better to grant it than a magic paintbrush? Share in this uplifting tale of a big-hearted boy who outsmarted an evil Emperor and his dim-witted foot soldiers with his ability to think quickly. Set in ancient China, The Magic Paintbrush teaches important lessons about friendship, the dangers of abusing power, and the value of creativity It’s a colouring book too! This isn’t just a story book. Young readers will be able to fill in the colours in this beautifully illustrated book.

Book The Electrical Engineer

Download or read book The Electrical Engineer written by and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Factory

Download or read book Factory written by and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 1270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. 24, no. 3-v. 34, no. 3 include: International industrial digest.

Book Sword and Brush

Download or read book Sword and Brush written by Dave Lowry and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 1995-09-19 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This moment of perfect clarity that is the force behind all the traditional Japanese arts—from archery to flower arranging—is celebrated here in Dave Lowry's exploration of the common principles shared by calligraphy and the martial arts. Forty-two examples of Lowry's calligraphy, accompanied by his essays, show how the way of the brush reflects the strategic principles of the way of the sword. Each calligraphy represents a term from the martial arts—such as do, the way, or wa, harmony. The accompanying text amplifies our understanding of the term, what it meant to Japanese warriors, and what it means to practitioners of calligraphy and the martial arts today. What becomes clear is that these two seemingly unrelated disciplines actually partake of the same profound elemental spirit.