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Gardens and Parks of Historic House Museums

Grounds for Authenticity, Sustainability, and Reconciliation

by Denise Maior-Barron, Denise Maior-Barron, Edward R. Bosley, Edward R. Bosley, Martin Foley, Charles H. Williams, Joakim Seiler, Atsuko Tanaka, Anne Geismann Alene, Claudio Littardi, Marcella Roggero0, Anthony Parr1, Natalia Brazao-Cartas2, LoriAnn Witte3, Jim Howson4, Ascensión Hernández Martínez5, Sergio Sebastián Franco6, Peter J. Howard7 ...

On the importance, and economic survival, of historic houses and their gardens and parksFrom royal estates to immigrant kitchen gardens, the case studies presented here speak to the importance of gardens and parks of historic house museums in illuminating the past, navigating the present, and preparing for the future. In this premier volume, site managers, owners, gardeners, scholars, and ... Read more

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On the importance, and economic survival, of historic houses and their gardens and parksFrom royal estates to immigrant kitchen gardens, the case studies presented here speak to the importance of gardens and parks of historic house museums in illuminating the past, navigating the present, and preparing for the future. In this premier volume, site managers, owners, gardeners, scholars, and
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The Story of Art Without Men

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**Instant New York Times bestsellerOne of Vanity Fair's Favorite Books to Gift • One of PureWow's 42 Books to Gift This Year • One of Kirkus's Best Books of 2023The story of art as it’s never been told before, from the Renaissance to the present day, with more than 300 works of art.**How many women artists do you know? Who makes art history? Did women even work as artists before the twentieth ... Read more

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**Instant New York Times bestsellerOne of Vanity Fair's Favorite Books to Gift • One of PureWow's 42 Books to Gift This Year • One of Kirkus's Best Books of 2023The story of art as it’s never been told before, from the Renaissance to the present day, with more than 300 works of art.**How many women artists do you know? Who makes art history? Did women even work as artists before the twentieth
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The Wonderbox: Curious histories of how to live

Curious histories of how to live

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There are many ways to try to improve our lives - we can turn to the wisdom of philosophers, the teachings of religions or the latest experiments of psychologists. But we rarely to look to history for inspiration - and when we do it can be surprisingly powerful. Showing the lessons that can be learned from the past, cultural historian Roman Krznaric explores twelve universal topics, from work and ... Read more

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There are many ways to try to improve our lives - we can turn to the wisdom of philosophers, the teachings of religions or the latest experiments of psychologists. But we rarely to look to history for inspiration - and when we do it can be surprisingly powerful. Showing the lessons that can be learned from the past, cultural historian Roman Krznaric explores twelve universal topics, from work and
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The Story of Contemporary Art

by Tony Godfrey ...

An introduction to the rich and diverse history of contemporary art over the past 60 years—from Modernism and minimalism to artists like Andy Warhol and Marina Abramović.Featuring lavish illustrations, this is the perfect gift for art history fans and anyone looking for a more inclusive perspective on ‘the old boys’ club.’Encountering a work of contemporary art, a viewer might ask, "What does it ... Read more

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An introduction to the rich and diverse history of contemporary art over the past 60 years—from Modernism and minimalism to artists like Andy Warhol and Marina Abramović.Featuring lavish illustrations, this is the perfect gift for art history fans and anyone looking for a more inclusive perspective on ‘the old boys’ club.’Encountering a work of contemporary art, a viewer might ask, "What does it
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Landscape Architecture

A Very Short Introduction

by Ian Thompson ...

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Landscape architecture plays an important role in shaping the places in which we live and work. But what is it? Landscape architects are involved, amongst other things, in the layout of business parks, the reclamation of derelict industrial sites, the restoration of historic city parks, and the siting and design of major pieces of infrastructure such as motorways, dams, power stations, and flood ... Read more

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Landscape architecture plays an important role in shaping the places in which we live and work. But what is it? Landscape architects are involved, amongst other things, in the layout of business parks, the reclamation of derelict industrial sites, the restoration of historic city parks, and the siting and design of major pieces of infrastructure such as motorways, dams, power stations, and flood
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From the author of The Bad Book Affair comes a witty, personal, and entertaining meditation on the history and significance of paper—an international cultural study and a series of personal reflections on the meaning of this essential product.Let us suppose for a moment that paper were to disappear. Would anything be lost? Everything would be lost.Paper surrounds us. Not only as books, letters and ... Read more

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From the author of The Bad Book Affair comes a witty, personal, and entertaining meditation on the history and significance of paper—an international cultural study and a series of personal reflections on the meaning of this essential product.Let us suppose for a moment that paper were to disappear. Would anything be lost? Everything would be lost.Paper surrounds us. Not only as books, letters and
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Why We Build

Power and Desire in Architecture

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In an era of brash, expensive, provocative new buildings, a prominent critic argues that emotions—such as hope, power, sex, and our changing relationship to the idea of home—are the most powerful force behind architecture, yesterday and (especially) today.We are living in the most dramatic period in architectural history in more than half a century: a time when cityscapes are being redrawn on a ... Read more

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In an era of brash, expensive, provocative new buildings, a prominent critic argues that emotions—such as hope, power, sex, and our changing relationship to the idea of home—are the most powerful force behind architecture, yesterday and (especially) today.We are living in the most dramatic period in architectural history in more than half a century: a time when cityscapes are being redrawn on a
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The History of Landscape Design in 100 Gardens

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“Rich with photographs and descriptions of how landscape design has shaped and reflected culture over time.” —The American GardenerThe History of Landscape Design in 100 Gardens explores the defining moments in garden design. Through profiles of 100 of the most influential gardens, Linda Chisholm explores how social, political, and economic influences shaped garden design principles. The book is ... Read more

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“Rich with photographs and descriptions of how landscape design has shaped and reflected culture over time.” —The American GardenerThe History of Landscape Design in 100 Gardens explores the defining moments in garden design. Through profiles of 100 of the most influential gardens, Linda Chisholm explores how social, political, and economic influences shaped garden design principles. The book is
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Think Like an Architect

by Hal Box ...

Series series Roger Fullington Series in Architecture
An award-winning architect and educator demystifies the process of making architecture and explains why good architectural design matters.The design of cities and buildings affects the quality of our lives. Making the built environments in which we live, work, and play useful, safe, comfortable, efficient, and as beautiful as possible is a universal quest.What many don't realize is that ... Read more

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An award-winning architect and educator demystifies the process of making architecture and explains why good architectural design matters.The design of cities and buildings affects the quality of our lives. Making the built environments in which we live, work, and play useful, safe, comfortable, efficient, and as beautiful as possible is a universal quest.What many don't realize is that
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Theatre

A Very Short Introduction

by Marvin Carlson ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
From before history was recorded to the present day, theatre has been a major artistic form around the world. From puppetry to mimes and street theatre, this complex art has utilized all other art forms such as dance, literature, music, painting, sculpture, and architecture. Every aspect of human activity and human culture can be, and has been, incorporated into the creation of theatre. In this ... Read more

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From before history was recorded to the present day, theatre has been a major artistic form around the world. From puppetry to mimes and street theatre, this complex art has utilized all other art forms such as dance, literature, music, painting, sculpture, and architecture. Every aspect of human activity and human culture can be, and has been, incorporated into the creation of theatre. In this
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A Reader's History

by Jorge Carrión ...

Translated by Peter Bush ...

Series Book 21 - Biblioasis International Translation Series
Received wide acclaim in original Spanish publication.Finalist for the 2013 Premio Anagrama de Ensayo [Anagrama Award for Essays] ... Read more

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Received wide acclaim in original Spanish publication.Finalist for the 2013 Premio Anagrama de Ensayo [Anagrama Award for Essays]
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American Eden

From Monticello to Central Park to Our Backyards: What Our Gardens Tell Us About Who We Are

by Wade Graham ...

“American Eden moves luminously through landscapes of history, literature, biography, and design theory. . . . fusing sharp-edged analysis and graceful American prose.” —Kevin Starr, author of Golden Gate: The Life and Times of America's Greatest Bridge“Informative and absolutely engrossing.” —Ross King, author of Brunelleschi's DomeGarden designer and historian Wade Graham offers a unique vision ... Read more

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“American Eden moves luminously through landscapes of history, literature, biography, and design theory. . . . fusing sharp-edged analysis and graceful American prose.” —Kevin Starr, author of Golden Gate: The Life and Times of America's Greatest Bridge“Informative and absolutely engrossing.” —Ross King, author of Brunelleschi's DomeGarden designer and historian Wade Graham offers a unique vision
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