Art History

National Gallery of Canada. Very Good. 1997. First Edition. Softcover. 0888846703 . Retired library book, but still in very good condition. Sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Internal pages clean and tight, a small amount of soiling to endpages and some spotting/soiling to outer edge of pages. Cover has light edgewear to laminate and a few small tears to laminate on spine. B/w photos. Contents: Intro; Emanuel Hahn, 1881-1926; Elizabeth Wyn Wood, 1903-1926; Tradition and Innovation, 1927-1930; Sculpture and Canadian Society, 1930-1945; The Postwar Years, 1945-1966; endnotes, exhibition catalogue, bibliography. [732] ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 135 pages . more information

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Facts on File. Very Good+. 1998. Softcover. 0816031088 . Ex-library book, but still in excellent condition - spine sticker (could be removed) and a few internal ex-lib markings. Pages clean and tight. Cover has light scuffing and a little bumping of spine ends. No jacket as issued. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 256 pages; The Encyclopedia of Mummies covers all aspects of this interesting and fascinating topic. By defining the term in its broadest sense to include both those mummies created by natural means and those formed by artificial means, author Brier has produced a volume to meet a growing interest. Entries are arranged alphabetically and vary in length from one paragraph to several columns, though the average length is approximately 350 words. The encyclopedia includes information on mummies from around the world, from ancient and medieval times to the modern day. Readers may be surprised to learn that Lenin and Eva Peron are considered mummies, as is naval hero John Paul Jones. In addition to historical figures, Brier includes mummies from both film and literature. Abbott and Costello and the Three Stooges all have had mummy encounters, though Boris Karloff remains, perhaps, the most famous interpreter of the horror-movie mummy. There are definitions and descriptions of the artificial mummification process, as well as those conditions that cause the natural mummification of corpses. Ethical issues surrounding the display of mummies are discussed in the entry ethics and mummies. Black-and-white illustrations enhance the text. Two appendixes, a list of mummy films, and a list of collections divided into Egyptian and non-Egyptian mummies follow the entries. The extensive bibliography of more than 1,000 items includes both English-and non-English-language books and articles, sorted geographically and, for some areas, by topic, such as mummification process and children's books. [657] . more information

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Phoenix Art Museum. Good+. 1980. First Edition. Softcover. 0910407045 . 1980 printing. Ex-library book, but still in tight, solid condition. Sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-library type markings, glue residue inside rear cover from pocket removal. Pages are clean and all snug in binding. Light edgewear to cover, light ink marking across barcode on front. Beautiful colour & b/w illustrations. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 84 pages; [568] . more information

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Corvina. Very Good. 1971. Third Edition. Softcover. 9631326152 . Illustrated wrappers 7 x 6.5". Pages clean and unmarked, b/w illustrations. Cover has light scuffing and light wear at corners, some glue residue near spine inside front. 116 pages. Contents: Egyptian Art; Greek and Roman Antiquities; Gallery of Old Masters; Old Sculpture; Prints and Drawings; Modern Arts. (*lower shipping options avail. To Cdn & overseas locations) [210-osl] ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall . more information

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Winnipeg Art Gallery. Good. 1980. First Edition. Softcover. 0889150850 . Ex-library book, but still in good condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Pages are clean and tight, age tanning to page edges, glue residue on rear page from pocket removal. Cover has light edgewear and light soiling outer edge of pages. Profusely illustrated. Main Headings: The Amautik in Inuit History and Culture; The Symbolic Design of the Caribou Amautik; The Amautik in Inuit Art and Society. [662] ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 128 pages . more information

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Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. Very Good. 1971. Hardcover. Reprint. English & French text, no jacket as issued. Ex-library book with laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Pages are tight and clean other than a few light spots seen. Cover has light soiling and a moderate amount of scuffing. Colour & b/w illustrations. [780]; 4to 11" - 13" tall . more information

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NJ: Prentice Hall. Fine. 2002. Third Printing. Softcover. 0130405957 . Excellent condition. Slight corner wear, small tear on 1st page. Otherwise clean & tight, no markings. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; "Critical Perspectives on Art History introduces the complexity of issues and critical debates that characterize art history today: Presents themes including postmodernism, feminist theory, gender and racial stereotypes, "political correctness, " multiculturalism, and censorship Provides a wide range of authors/critics, literary scholars, art historians, and journalists Contrasts different points of view and perspectives Encourages critical analysis and debate Reflects the dynamic force of art in our lives. (382-osl? ) . more information

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Abbeville Press. Very Good. 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. 0896593266 . 1983 first edition. Retired library book in good condition, usual ex-lib type markings. Cover has scuffing and moderate wear at corners, some paper loss at one upper corner and spine top, light soiling. Internal pages are very good with occasional light soiling/light wrinkling, light age tanning to page edges and a few pages with light ink rubbing. A history of architectural drawing which cuts across many different historical and aesthetic disciplines from medieval times till the 20th century. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 192 pages; (Note: due to heavy weight, extra shipping will apply to most locations) [1230] . more information

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Hong Kong: Kaikodo. Very Good+. 1999. Softcover. 9627956163 . Clean & tight. Ex-library book, but still in excellent condition. Pages are very clean, all tight, with a small amount of soiling to outer edge of pages. Sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Light edgewear to laminate on cover. Corresponds to a sale held in the gallery in New York between March 16 and April 17, 1999. The title of this exhibition, In the Company of the Spirits, inspired by the various funerary objects that accompanied the soul in the afterlife has several additional levels of significance. The book showcases numerous works of art by Chinese and Japanese artists and begins with four essays: Howard Rogers - In Search of Enlightenment; James Cahill - The Emperor's Erotica (Ching Yuan Chai so-shih II) ; Anita Chung - The Life, Art and Travels of Xugu (1823-1896) ; and Arnold Chang - After the Age of Auction: Chinese Paintings in New York. (*Due to heavy weight, extra shipping will be required to most locations) [1437] ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 319 pages . more information

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WA: Son of Heaven Press. Near Fine. 1988. First Edition. Softcover. 092920901x . Very nice, clean, tight condition. Pages are unmarked other than date on copyright page. Cover has light scuffing and light wear at corners/spine ends. Profusely illustrated in colour and b/w. Contents: The Altar; Rituals of the early periods; The Outer Court: The Last Dynasty; The Temple: The Emperor and the Three Teachings; The Inner Court: Life in the Palace; The Tomb: Imperial Burials. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 208 pages; Also includes chronology, lenders to the exhibition, dynastic capitals and excavation locations, list of illustrations. (*Note - due to weight, extra shipping will apply to some locations) [951] . more information

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PA: International Textbook Company. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1966. Hardcover. Ex-library book with laminated cover & usual type markings. Internal pages clean & tight, moderate soiling/spotting outer edge of pages. Jacket under laminate has moderate rubbing & creasing , small tears to corners, 2" tear to rear jacket, scuffing to laminate. B/w & colour illustrations. Contents: The beginning of Lithography; American background, European scene, Artist and their work; The Studio; Equipment and materials; Some chemical reactions; Inks and related materials; Preparing the stone; crayon and tusche and others. ; 8vo; (*Note - due to heavy weight of book, there will be addt'l shipping charges) [1398] . more information

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