History of Modern Architecture, Vol. 1

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A definitive and thorough history

History of Modern Architecture, Vol. 1
Leonardo Benevolo
Manufacturer: The MIT Press
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Binding: Paperback

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New edition, please!.......2000-08-08

I'm an architecture graduate and I think this is one of the best, if not the best book about Modern Architecture. Frampton's book is other of the bests books about it, and although the most complete, is very dificulty to understand. Benevolo's have a simple language, but not superficial, and, the most liked, have hundreds and hundreds of pictures and drawnings. If you are a professional or someone who don't know a thing about architecture and want to know, this is the book for you. I just think that this book need urgently an update, because passes more than 20 years of architecture since it's last edition and lot of things happened on architecture world scene since. With an update, this surelly becomes the best book about modern architecture. A must have for every architect.

A definitive and thorough history.......1998-02-25

Translated from Italian, this book, with volume 2, is one of the definitive histories of the modern movement. Extremely thorough, this is a dense account, not a quick overview, covering the political and social situations that lead to avant-garde and the movement itself which pre-dated the modern movement. (Is that a sentence?) See volume 2 for anything post WWI.

The Architecture of Modern Italy Vols. 1-2 (Architecture of Modern Italy)

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The Architecture of Modern Italy Vols. 1-2 (Architecture of Modern Italy)
Terry Kirk
Manufacturer: Princeton Architectural Press
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ASIN: 1568984383

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This groundbreaking and authoritative two-volume survey is the first truly comprehensive history of modern Italian architecture and urbanism to appear in any language. Told in lively prose, it recounts more than 250 years of experimentation, creativity, and turmoil that have shaped the landscape of contemporary Italy.

Volume I: The Challenge of Tradition, 1750-1900, explores the dynamic balancing of forces demanded by a reverence for Italy's unparalleled architectural patrimony and a desire for new means of expression and technological innovation. From the neoclassical fantasies of Giovanni Battista Piranesi to the spectacular steel-and-glass gallerias of Milan and Naples, it reveals an underappreciated history of richness and complexity. 296 PP, 119 B/W images

Volume II: Visions of Utopia, 1900-Present, tracks the development of Italy's architectural avant-garde through the upheavals of the twentieth century. Beginning with the development of Italian art nouveau "stile liberty" and moving through futurism, fascism, rationalism, and on to the creative experimentation of the present day, it explores the work of such pivotal figures as Raimondo d'Aronco, Antonio Sant'Elia, Adalberto Libera, Giuseppe Terragni, Pier Luigi Nervi, Gio Ponti, Carlo Scarpa, Aldo Rossi, and Renzo Piano. 296 PP, 130 B/W images

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This volume, the first of its kind, surveys Proverbs studies from 1870 to the present day. It describes theories of origins and background (affinities with international wisdom, supposed rootage in court, school and tribal wisdom), literary and structural aspects such as the nature of Hebrew poetry and the composition of the proverb collections, the special problems of chapters 1-9, 22:16-24:34 and 30-31, theological ideas (especially relationships with Egyptian wisdom texts and with characteristic Old Testament teaching), date, text and versions. This work will be of interest to all teachers and students of Proverbs, but is especially directed to the needs of those preparing or directing doctoral dissertations. The bibliography lists 350 books and articles, all of which are discussed in the text and notes.

Recreating Ancient History: Episodes from the Greek and Roman Past in the Arts and Literature of the Early Modern Period (Intersections (Boston, Mass.), Vol. 1.)

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Recreating Ancient History: Episodes from the Greek and Roman Past in the Arts and Literature of the Early Modern Period (Intersections (Boston, Mass.), Vol. 1.)

Manufacturer: Brill Academic Publishers
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ASIN: 9004120513

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The papers in this volume offer examples of how historians, writers, playwrights, and painters in the early modern period used ancient history as a rich field of raw material that could be used, recycled, and adapted to new needs and purposes. They focused on classical antiquity as a source from which they could recreate the past as a way of understanding and legitimizing the present. The contributors to this volume have addressed a number of important, common issues that span a wide range of subjects from fifteenth-century Italian painting to the teaching of Greek history in eighteenth-century Germany. This volume is of interest for historians of the early modern period from all disciplines and for all those interested in the reception of classical antiquity.

History of Modern Architecture: The Tradition of Modern Architcture (Vol. 1)

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History of Modern Architecture: The Tradition of Modern Architcture (Vol. 1)
Leonardo Benevolo
Manufacturer: MIT Press
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MBVJVQ

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Painting Your Vision in Watercolor
Robert A. Wade
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Painting Your Vision in Watercolor (ISBN: 0891344624)
Robert Wade
Manufacturer: North Light Books
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NQNTGS

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This book provides readers with a teaching tool not currently available. It fills a gap in the literature by going beyond simple discussions of hardware usage, basic technical knowledge, and descriptions of technique to in-depth discussions of how this knowledge can be applied in a coherent approach to production.

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A first-rate primer for the aspiring filmmaker.......2002-01-21

"The Art of Technique: An Aesthetic Approach to Film and Video Production," is more of a primer than it is a critique of cinema. Yes, there is a big difference between this volume by John S. Douglass and Gleen P. Harnden and "Film Art: An Introduction" by David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson. The latter utilizes literally hundreds of frames from both classic and relatively unknown films to demonstrate cinematic techniques. "The Art of Technique" does the same thing with student models. Whether this has to do with the cost of using copyrighted images and/or transforming them into individual frames for use in a book, this is a major difference between the two textbooks. When Douglass and Harnden discuss something, like Ingmar Bergman's use of Extreme Close-ups (ECU) in "Scenes from a Marriage," they can only talk about the extraordinary intimacy it gave the production, without offering visual evidence to support their claim. However, the authors do use their "homemade" examples to good use at time; for example, when exploring the concept of framing they provide examples of "bad" shots (filled with distracting clutter) before showing better choices for the cinematographer.

"The Art of Technique" is divided into two main sections. After an introductory chapter on "Interpretation and Treatment," there are six chapters focusing on the various ways a film can tell a story, essentially pre-production considerations. There is a nice little section detailing the basic types of stories Hollywood tells over and over again ("Jack the Giant Killer," "Fish Out of Water," etc.). Clearly the emphasis here is more on production than criticism, which makes the orientation of this textbook more towards the filmmaker than the movie audience. This first section ends with a look at Mise en Scene and questions of design. In terms of concepts covered, separate from the issue of how those concepts are presented in the textbook, the authors provided a comprehensive, well-organized presentation.

The second half of the book covers "Techniques for Interpretation," which starts with a consideration of the trinity of how the camera, editing and lighting can be used for interpretation. Again, everything is here; I could not find a concept or technique that was an obviously glaring omission. The book concludes with a pair of chapters on Symbols and Significance, which get into the impact film can have on an audience. You might expect to find a glossary at the back of the book, but instead we have a pair of appendixes on Electricity and Measuring Light, which only serves to reaffirm that this book is geared towards the novice filmmaker. If you are looking for a textbook that because you are a budding film critic, then this is not going to be your first choice. I can even make the argument that by not saturating their textbook with frames from dozens of films, Douglass and Harden do their readers a favor, because instead of borrowing shots and techniques from the acknowledged masters of the art form, they are being asked to reinvent the wheel. Do not knock this, because that is basically how we think Orson Welles made "Citizen Kane."

An Excellent Overview.......2002-01-15

This book explores many aspects of filmmaking in a logical, easy-to-follow manner. A great find, albeit a bit pricy. I used it as my text for teaching a video class as it offers some aesthetic considerations for why techniques may or may not be used in a given situation. This approach helps to minimize the technique-euphoria beginners tend to have with techniques which are new to them (ala George Lucas in the new Star Wars...)

good intro for the novice filmmaker.......2000-04-21

this book works very well as an introduction to the creative use of techniques for filmmaking. it is quite clear and concise and is not bogged down by too much technical details or dicussions on film theory. a good starting point.

Stick to "Film Art" by Bordwell/Thomspon.......2000-04-17

I was shocked when I looked over this book. I had always relied on "Film Art" which is the standanrd intro to film but I wanted to branch out. I found this book to be a superficial approach to cinema, no probbing analysis or challenge to interpretaion of technique or narrative. Save your money and stick to the classics. No one seems to use this book in higher education film studies- ask your professor to suggest a book.

Best introduction to filmmaking I've found.......2000-02-16

I teach filmmaking, and needed a book that covers all the basics in a few meaty and meaningful pages. This is it. Most books on filmmaking technique either wax philosophical on the author's pet theories or get lost in gee-wiz-you-can-do-this-neat-trick-with-the-camera mania. There's little of either here; instead, you'll find a focused, highly readable series of lessons on what really matters most--how to communicate a meaningful message on film or video. Unlike some VERY annoying books that give examples of lighting and other techniques via badly drawn line-art, this book shows every technique with actual stills from video shoots so you can see how lighting, framing, lens use, etc. actually change the appearance and impact of a scene.

There are also numerous references to excellent classic and modern films with quite specific suggestions for examining the techniques that make those films work so well. Perhaps most important of all, the authors never lose sight of the fact that filmmaking is about interpreting and creating a reality that evokes a meaningful and powerful experience for the audience.

So if you want a book listing all the oh-so-tacky transitions and effects that your new NLE will do, or a thousand-page treatise on the history of film, THIS AIN'T IT. But if you want a book that will help you quickly learn to put cameras, lighting, and editing in the service of your creativity--buy this one first.

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Art of Technique, The: An Aesthetic Approach to Film and Video Production
John S.; Harnden, Glenn P. Douglass
Manufacturer: Allyn & Bacon
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KXZDG8

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Isaac is a struggling but gifted painter in pre-revolutionary France. With pressing financial troubles and a strong-minded fiancee, he takes a temporary job as a naval painter on a ship delivering supplies to the New World. This is the simple beginning to a not-so-simple tale, for things are not quite what they seem. The boat is not out on a short cruise, but a lengthy and dangerous expedition led by Captain John the Pillager, a successful and charismatic pirate possessed by a touch of madness to rival Herman Melville's Ahab. WINNER OF THE 2002 ALPH ART AWARD FOR 'BEST GRAPHIC ALBUM' at the Angouleme Festival in France. A triumph--Booklist

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How do managers and entrepreneurs evaluate risk, encourage creativity or manage change? Might a better grasp of science help? The authors of this book suggest that there is real value in trying to connect science to business and that science is far too important just to be left to the scientists.

All of science is too large a prospect, so the authors limit themselves to looking at disorder. We must all learn to manage and control change, and there is plenty of social, technical and business change going on. The authors suggest that a clearer understanding of entropy and the choices it presents will assist in that management of change — or, as they put it, to manage disorder one needs to control the entropy vector.

This book is for scientists and engineers aspiring to business success and for business people interested in new approaches.

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Exceptional Industrial Projects: Beyond the Box
National Association of Industrial Office Properties
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No other book on the market addresses industrial development in such depth. Cutting-edge industrial projects, with inside information on everything from design to financials, as well as graphics and site plans. Covers industrial parks, bulk warehouse, business distribution, adaptive reuse, sustainable development, special use and more. Plus in-depth interviews with industry experts about what is driving industrial development today.

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Family and Household in Medieval England discusses the history of family life in England from c. 1066 to c. 1530, drawing upon both primary sources and a wide range of secondary literature. After a discussion of the family in theory and law from late classical times, the book traces the development of the family in this period by following a "life-cycle" approach, from marriage, through childbirth, to the dissolution of marriage by death or separation.

The Great Household in Late Medieval England

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A Great Daily Life Resource for Medieval Times

The Great Household in Late Medieval England
C. M. Woolgar
Manufacturer: Yale University Press
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Outside the present-day royal households, little remains in Britain that can compare with the "great household." A gradually dying entity since the early 20th century, the great household included family, servants, and hangers-on, and provided more than merely food and shelter for its members. As C.M. Woolgar argues in his book The Great Household in Late Medieval England, the great household functioned as a social microcosm and, consequently, day-to-day life in and around the household provides valuable insight into the period's social history.

The Great Household examines the basic characteristics of both aristocratic and gentry households between 1200 and 1500: size, membership, dynamics, economics, and social context. Woolgar bases his study on the households of two aristocrats, two gentry families, and two bishops. Together, they provide examples of a style of living at different ranks of upper-class society and a geographical spread across the country. Eight chapters focus on various elements of medieval life, including food and drink, rituals of preparing and consuming meals, religion and intellectual life, household size, and concepts of hospitality. He supplements his study with tables, period illustrations and illuminations, and contemporary photographs. An archivist and head of special collections at the University of Southampton, Woolgar enthusiastically embraces his subject matter and knows it well. Frequently, however, his passion for detail obfuscates critical analysis and broader contrast of medieval households with each other or with those of other periods. Nevertheless, The Great Household in Late Medieval England paints a fascinating portrait of upper-class medieval life. --Bertina Loeffler Sedlack

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In the great households of medieval England, a whole range of important social, political, and artistic activities took place. This highly illustrated book explores all the intriguing details of life in the great houses between 1200 and 1500?the roles of family members and servants, the ordinary meals and special feasts, the furnishings, clothing, household animals, religion, intellectual life, and much more.

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A Great Daily Life Resource for Medieval Times.......2000-04-03

If you are looking for a medieval "Daily Life" reference book that provides abundant detail for topics such as hospitality toward guests, food and drink, entertainment, and domestic routines, this is the one. This book begins by providing the big picture of the medieval household with an overview of the typical size and it then touches on the role played by every member from servants to clergy to the nobility. It also has beautiful and useful illustrations that help bring all those domestic details to life. All in all, in addition to being a reference source (there is a comprehensive subject index) this book provides an enjoyable insight into the medieval society for anyone interested in the time period. Enjoy!

The English Noble Household 1250-1600: Good Governance and Politic Rule (Family, Sexuality, and Social Relations in Past Times)

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The English Noble Household 1250-1600: Good Governance and Politic Rule (Family, Sexuality, and Social Relations in Past Times)
Kate Mertes
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Family and Household in Medieval England. (Reviews of Books).(Book Review): An article from: Albion

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Family and Household in Medieval England. (Reviews of Books).(Book Review): An article from: Albion
Miriam C. Davis
Manufacturer: North American Conference on British Studies
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Albion, published by North American Conference on British Studies on June 22, 2002. The length of the article is 817 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Family and Household in Medieval England. (Reviews of Books).(Book Review)
Author: Miriam C. Davis
Publication: Albion (Refereed)
Date: June 22, 2002
Publisher: North American Conference on British Studies
Volume: 34 Issue: 2 Page: 269(3)

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In the most comprehensive study of the media and foreign policy, twenty distinguished scholars and analysts explain the role played by the mass media and public opinion in the development of United States foreign policy in the Gulf War.

Tracing the flow of news, public opinion, and policy decisions from Sadam Hussein's rise to power in 1979, to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, through the outbreak and conclusion of the war, the contributors look at how the media have become key players in the foreign policy process. They examine the pre-war media debate, news coverage during and after the war, how the news-gathering process shaped the content of the coverage, and the media's effect on public opinion and decision makers. We see what goes on behind the scenes in the high tech world of political communication, and are confronted by troubling questions about the ways the government managed coverage of the war and captured journalists at their own news game.

Taken by Storm also examines more general patterns in post-Cold war journalism and foreign policy, particularly how contemporary journalistic practices determine whose voices and what views are heard in foreign policy coverage. At stake are the reactions of a vast media audience and the decision of government officials who see both the press and the public and key elements of the policy game.

The first book to fully integrate our understanding of the news business, public opinion, and government action, Taken by Storm transcends the limits of the Gulf War to illuminate the complex relationship between the media, the public, and U.S. foreign policy in the late twentieth century.

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From the early sixteenth to the early nineteenth centuries, Spain was regarded as a unique social and political community-the most exalted, the most feared, the most despised, and the most discussed since the Roman Empire. In this important book, Anthony Pagden offers an incisive analysis of the lasting influence of the Spanish Empire in the history of early modern Europe and of its place in the European and Spanish-American political imagination.

SPANISH IMPERIALISM AND THE POLITICAL IMAGINATION: STUDIES IN EUROPEAN AND SPANISH-AMERICAN SOCIAL AND POLITICAL THEORY 1513-1830

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SPANISH IMPERIALISM AND THE POLITICAL IMAGINATION: STUDIES IN EUROPEAN AND SPANISH-AMERICAN SOCIAL AND POLITICAL THEORY 1513-1830
Anthony Pagden
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Spanish Imperialism and the Political Imagination: Studies in European and Spanish-American Social and Political Theory 1513-1830
Anthony Pagden
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Not Your Typical Field Guide

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National Audubon Society North America Birdfeeder Guide
Robert Burton , and Stephen R. Kress
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Produced in association with the National Audubon Society, the North American Birdfeeder Guide covers the best ways to attract, observe, and feed birds in your own backyard. From profiles of individual species to understanding bird behavior, this is the only book you'll need to master the art of bird watching.

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Not Your Typical Field Guide.......2007-06-19

The layout is certainly different and it's a hardback for one. I own several other National Audubon Society field guides and somewhat expected this book to resemble them. Even though it does not I have still been quite pleased with it. I bought it to give as a gift but I still have it. I like it enough it's been difficult to part with. I'm sure my guilt will some day surpass my greed and I will feel compelled to finally give it up. I have already learned quite a bit from this book like some of the Latin scientific species names. I would recommend this book to anyone with a bird feeder or anyone, who like me, finds themselves gazing out at the yard and watching nature.

Great Book.......2006-08-23

This book tells the bird lover everything they need to know about birds. even what kind of plants they like. I am very pleased with it.

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