The museum of contemporary art
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The museum of modern art, new yorkprotective cellophane wrap shows some wearoxfam bookshop leeds 224ppvery good conditionclean, unblemished pagesspine and bindings intact see oxfam website for delivery information read morehardback panels and cover pictures in very good condition
15 €
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This first novel of germany's most celebrated contemporary playwright is written in prose of tremendous power and precisionexactly the type of book that readers in search of striking european voices should embrace" john boyne, author of the boy in the striped pyjamasa contemporary berlin fairy tale that bristles with urban truths - the first novel of germany's best-known contemporary playwright one clear, ice-cold january morning shortly after dawn, a wolf crosses the border between poland and germanyand elisabeth's father, a famous sculptor, observes the vast skeleton of a whale in his studio and asks: what am i doing here? and why? experiences and encounters flicker past with a raw, visual power, like frames in a black and white filmthose who catch sight of the wolf see their own lives reflected, and find themselves searching for a different path in a cold timetranslated from the german by jamie bulloch see oxfam website for delivery information read morea woman burns her mother's diaries on a berlin balconyon an icy motorway eighty kilometres outside the city, a fuel tanker jack-knifes and explodeselisabeth and micha run away through the snow from their home village, crossing the wolf's tracks on their way to the citythe lone wolf is glimpsed on the hard shoulder and photographed by tomasz, a polish construction worker who cannot survive in germany without his girlfriendoxfam bookshop cheltenham "a highly original and often hypnotic workhis trail leads all the way to berlin, connecting the lives of disparate individuals whose paths intersect and diverge
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Key features*substantial readings of fiction by major contemporary authors (eissues relating to the postmodern representation of history and the development of a postmodern politics are also addressed in relation to works of contemporary fictioncontemporary works of fiction by novelists such as don delillo, toni morrison, salman rushdie, thomas pynchon and martin amis are viewed in relation to critiques of the 'culture industry', analyses of the 'postmodern condition' and theories of simulacraoxfam bookshop hexham the fiction of postmodernity is a significant and accessible new study of the relation of postmodern fiction to theories of the postmodernthomas pynchon, salman rushdie, don delillo)*introduces influential theories of the postmodern (fredric jameson, jean-francois lyotard, jean baudrillard)*analysis of the relationships of modernism and the avant-garde to postmodernism*focuses on the critical potential of postmodernism and postmodern fiction see oxfam website for delivery information read morethe book offers descriptions of the postmodern from both the marxist critical tradition and from the perspective of postmarxismkey features in both these definitions are explained in relation to modernist and postmodern works of fictionthe work of influential theorists of the postmodern - such as theodor adorno, jean-francois lyotard, fredric jameson and jean baudrillard - is explained and compared
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The henry ford museumvintage simpsons the museum collectionaffiliate of pfaltzgraff co6 tea cups 6 saucers 6 side plates two further sets availablevery attractive, unusually deep saucersgreenfield villagegorgeous vibrant colours
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Discoveries in the ruins of nineveh and babylon; with travels in armenia, kurdistan and the desert: being the result of a second expedition undertaken for the trustees of the british museum illustrated with folding frontispiece, 4 folding plates and plans, 13 full-page plates, 8 tinted lithographic plates, 1 plate of inscriptions, 2 large folding maps at rear, and 232 wood-cut engravings an account of layard’s important second british museum expedition in , describing in detail the discoveries that were made, especially focusing on the momentous assyrian artefactsthis will be of interest for the archaeology and early travel enthusiast as the number and quality of illustrations, maps and diagrams really elevate this workoriginal brown cloth by edmonds & remnants, with impressive elaborate blind stamping design of great winged bull to front and rear coversplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitelacks 2 pages from the appendix between pages 672 and 673 (see picture 54), a couple of maps are taped but still completecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablepublished by john murray, londonsecurely bound with hinges fully intact, some instances of internal separation but text block sound with no loose or detached pagesplates are clean and bright (please see pictures)condition wear at extremities with rubbing and bumping to cornersare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiapart from his great archaeological accomplishment in identifying kouyunjik as the site of the ancient city nineveh, layard provides an extensive analysis of the ancient assyrian world and its history, as revealed by the discoveries, and also writes about the daily life and customs of the countrytitles in gilt to spineno writing or inscriptionspages are tight and clean with occasional, spots, light marks, or foxingour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storerichly illustrated with fold-out frontispiece, 4 folding plates and plans, 8 tinted lithographic plates, 13 full-page plates, 1 plate of inscriptions, 2 large folding maps at rear, and 232 wood-cut engravingsinternally; is almost goodbook dimensions: 23 x 15 x 4item description first edition of this authoritative study on the assyrian cities of nineveh and babylon based on layard's second expedition to the region5cm & number of pages: 686 including appendix & indextop of spine cover missing
(England)
102 €
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In developing this theological realism, the book furnishes an account of christian criticism capable of addressing key debates in contemporary theology and political theorybourne develops this account and shows how it is consonant with aspects of the work of a range of contemporary theologians including stanley hauerwas, john milbank, karl barth, and dietrich bonhoefferthe book concludes by developing an account of the impact such a theological realism and practice of critique might have on contemporary political theory--with explorations of the doxological nature of social change, the changing shape of the state, governmentality and political sovereignty, and the status and role of religious communities in civil societyhe demonstrates that only a vigorous theological realism, grounded in the universal lordship of christ, is capable of providing a foundation for local, particular, and ad hoc practices of critiqueoxfam books & music lancaster seek the peace of the city provides a robust engagement with the theological foundations and practices of christian social and political criticismbourne begins by arguing for the public status of theological political claimssee oxfam website for delivery information read morethis realism bases social and political criticism in the purposes of a nonviolent, patient, and reconciling godrichard bourne identifies a theological realism found in the work of john howard yoder
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Traditional museums like corinium museum in cirencester, cotswolds museum in bourton-on-the-water, gloucester cathedral, roman baths, sudeley castle or blenheim palace are complemented by fabulous gardens of westonbirt, painswick, batsford and hidcotethe perfect, traditional cotswolds villages offer historic places, friendly pubs and craft shopsthis area is a perfect blend of gentle rolling hills, plentiful archaeological sites and charming villages built from a local honey coloured limestoneoxfam shop wolverhampton set in the heart of england's countryside, the cotswolds occupies the area between gloucester, bath, oxford and stratford-upon-avonthe countryside with its gentle hills and open spaces is ideal for a variety of outdoor activities such as horse-riding, cycling, ballooning and walking, making the cotswolds a dream place to live and visitin recognition of the beauty of this quintessentially english countryside, the area covering 790 square miles was designated an area of outstanding natural beauty inmost of the villages and smaller towns have survived unspoiltdespite its popularity with tourists, the cotswolds remains tranquil and serenebeata moore's glorious photographs show the charm of the cotswolds through the seasonssee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Discoveries in the ruins of nineveh and babylon; with travels in armenia, kurdistan and the desert: being the result of a second expedition undertaken for the trustees of the british museum this volume details layard’s important second british museum expedition in , describing in detail the discoveries that were made, especially focusing on the momentous assyrian artefactsthis will be of interest for the archaeology and early travel enthusiast as the number and quality of illustrations, maps and diagrams really elevate this worksome pencil writing on front free endpaperthe expedition yielded further important trophies and discoveries, including the cuneiform library of sennacherib's grandson ashurbanipal, on which most modern knowledge of assyrian culture is foundedoriginal brown cloth by edmonds & remnants, with impressive elaborate blind stamping design of great winged bull to front and rear coverssecurely bound with hinges fully intact with no loose or detached pagesplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitenot really sure of page(s) cut within the (appendix) between pages5cm & number of pages: 686 including appendix & index + 2 pages of publishers’ workscatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableslight tears or creases to edges of the fold-out plans and map, but still in nice clean conditionrichly illustrated with fold-out frontispiece ‘ north-eastern façade and grand entrance of sennacherib’s palace (kouyunjik)’, 4 folding plates and plans, 8 tinted lithographic plates, over 20 full-page plates, 1 plate of inscriptions, 2 large folding maps ‘map of assyria, and map of mesopotamia’ at rear, and 232 wood-cut engravingspublished by john murray, londonplates are brightoverall; good, and tight used copy (please see pictures)are you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikicondition wear at extremitiesapart from his great archaeological accomplishment in identifying kouyunjik as the site of the ancient city nineveh, layard provides an extensive analysis of the ancient assyrian world and its history, as revealed by the discoveries, and also writes about the daily life and customs of the countrytitles in gilt to spinerubbing and bumping to head and foot of spine, with wear to edges of spinesome rubbing to front inner hingeour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storeinternally; is almost goodbook dimensions: 23 x 15 x 4item description first edition of this authoritative study on the assyrian cities of nineveh and babylon based on layard's second expedition to the regionpages are tight and almost clean with some spots, light marks, or foxinga scarce and an original first edition copy for collectors of austen henry layard, 19th century travel books, and for those interested in nineveh, mesopotamia, iraq, babylonia, babylonians, medes, chaldeans, persians, scythians, cimmerians the middle east, travel and exploration
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107 €
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The henry ford museumvintage simpsons the museum collectionaffiliate of pfaltzgraff covery attractive, unusually deep saucersgreenfield village18 tea cups 18 saucers 18 side plates read moregorgeous vibrant colours
75 €
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Proof in black of the three mini sheets of the princely treasures from the museum of viennaare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiplease see the photos to form your own impressionthe sheets sent are those shown in the photosprint run: 750 rare the sheets are mnhplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storethe sheet has a white stain that does not affect the stampssent by registered mail with philatelic postagecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available
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International contributors include historians, museum specialists, urban planners, philosophers and sociologistsa unique collection of essays that represent the thinking that preceded the foundation of a major new museum in antwerppublished with the support of the king boudewijn foundation and the national lottery written firstly in dutch and then, in the second half, in englishsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam books & music wells this copy of this large softcover book is in excellent condition, clean with no markscontains several black and white illustrations
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He actively participates in many festivals, exhibitions and art projects in italy and abroada physical space dedicated to art that, starting from the outskirts, is intended as an always-changing exhibition centregraphic artist, muralist and street artist, he works in the field of urban art with a strong personal stylefrom popular icons to the great masters of the past, chekos’ art leaves indelible marks, aiming not only to upgrade the grey areas of towns but also to communicate with the new generationsare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikihe was born in in lecce, a small town in southern italy* certificate of authenticity includedhis murals attack the strong social contrasts, representing “paths of historical memory” - through giant pictures of faces, symbol of the urban spaces where he works* perfect for collectorssilk-screen printed stencil & sprayoptical techniquehis works can be admired among the city districts and along the roads of italy, poland, germany, france, luxembourg and spainplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websiteour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storethanks to his natural xenophilia, he also painted on the walls of xiemen (china), yogyakarta (indonesia), tetovo (macedonia), valona (albania) and morehe moved to milan at the age of 13, and there he grew up in the graffiti underground of the milan old schoolcatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablein he founded the 167/b street workshop
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Anyone wishing to understand contemporary italy will find it essential to have this enormously attractive and intelligent bookcontemporary italy strongly mirrors britain - the countries have roughly the same extent, population size and gnp - and yet they are fantastically differentoxfam bookshop cheltenham in this long-awaited book (already a major bestseller in italy) ginsborg has created a fascinating, sophisticated and definitive account of how italy has coped, or failed to cope, with the past two decadessee oxfam website for delivery information read moreginsborg sees this difference as most fundamentally clear in the role of the family and it is the family which is at the heart of italian politics and business
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Originally published by the trustees of the british museum in , this is a reprintgood++ condition, minor bumping, bright and clean internally; four paper covered and cloth folders with tape ties, dated and printed by the trustees of the british museum containing loose plates and descriptive texts - plates cl1 - clx; clxi - clxx; clxxi - clxxxiii; cxli - clvolume i only (of 2): black cloth covered boards with gilt titles to spinesimilar folder, also , containing indexes, general title and prefaceall five folders are slightly tanned and grubby, solid and complete, contents clean and undamagedoxfam bookshop thame this listing includes six items see oxfam website for delivery information read more
50 €
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Title: museum of dannysdanny cohen - museum of danny's 2:28danny cohen - thin whistle line 2:43danny cohen - quiet man 4:43danny cohen - astral rag 2:31danny cohen - francis blend 4:05
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Oxfam bookshop skipton "described by kenneth clark as 'one of the most brilliant books of art criticism that i have ever read', art and illusion is a classic study of image-makingfirst published more than 40 years ago, art and illusion has lost none of its vitality and importancein applying the findings of experimental science to a nuanced understanding of art and in tackling complex ideas and theoretical issues, gombrich is rigorousno inscriptionsblue boards with silver decorationdecorated endpapersit seeks to answer a simple question: why is there such a thing as style? the question may be simple but there is no easy answer, and professor gombrich's brilliant and wide-ranging exploration of the history and psychology of pictorial representation leads him into countless crucial areassee oxfam website for delivery information read moregombrich examines, questions and re-evaluates old and new ideas on such matters as the imitation of nature, the function of tradition, the problem of abstraction, the validity of perspective and the interpretation of expression: all of which reveal that pictorial representation is far from being a straightforward matter
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Grimtooth's museum of deathtread lightly, delverthe troll has sent ravens far and wide inviting delvers to share in the vast wealth of his treasure roomof course, there is a catchit is a level 1 adventure
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Excellent condition the pictorial museum of sport & adventureposted by lauren in other goods, antiques in strensall
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Carmen art laboratory– “world art collection”josé soler art murciamaking the balance in our lives more and more complicated– “palma d´oro per l´ arte”how tense! it is played with the idea of balance between the 3 completely hollow pieces, the emptiness, the representation of nothingness accompanied by the solitude that as time progresses becomes smaller and more fragileplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website“art prize in french riviera”catawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablemontecarlo, monacoare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiexhibitions and outstanding awards: : “danzas del metal”diploma in technical architecturemaster in 3d design, catiav5 programour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storestand artexpo gallery“international prix luigi xv ville de nice”cannes, franciagalería de arte babelgraduated in building engineering– “premio biennale leone dei dogi”“creativity award in the world”
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Examining political, economic, and cultural relations between siena and the contado, diana norman offers a new understanding of marian art and its political function as an expression of civic ideologydrawing on extensive unpublished archives, norman reconstructs the circumstances surrounding the commission of marian art in the three most prestigious locations of fourteenth-century siena: the cathedral, the palazzo pubblico, and the hospital of santa maria della scalacasting new light on such topics as the original site for the reliquary tomb of saint cerbone, patron saint of massa marittima, and the identity of the patrons of the marian frescoes in the rural hermitage of san leonardo al lago, the author deepens our insight into the origins and meanings of sienese art production of the late medieval periodthis richly illustrated book explores late medieval sienese art-how it was created, commissioned, and understood by the citizens of sienashe analyzes similarly important commissions in the contado towns of massa marittima, montalcino, and montepulcianosee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe book is in as new condition in a slip case which has a little shelfwearsuch celebratory portraits of the virgin were also common in siena's extensive subject territories, the contadofirst edition publishedoxfam books & music beaconsfield celebrating the virgin mary as both an object of religious affection and a focus of civic pride, artists of fourteenth-century siena established for their city a vibrant tradition that continued into the early decades of the next century
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Oxfam bookshop stratford upon avon the new museum of paestum by pellegrino claudio sestieri istitutio poligrafico dello stato pp soft coverfirst english edition, with 23 maps and illustrationssee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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The museum at le havre by monetthe asterisk jigsaw puzzles evolved from our family's love of jigsaw puzzleswe are, quite simply, mad about puzzles! puzzles keep the mind sharp and can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities
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These interviews provide unique insights into the discursive repertoires that underpin contemporary culture, and will make a significant contribution to the mainly theoretical debates about world musicthis book presents a sociological analysis of this enduring relationship and asks: how are ideas of race critical to the understanding of music genres and preferences? what does the 'love of difference' via music contribute to contemporary perspectives of racism? previous studies of world music have situated it within the dynamics of local/global musical production, the representation of nations and ethnic groups, theories of globalization, hybridization and cultural appropriationoxfam bookshop hove minor shelf wear to hardcover, contents in very good, clean condition throughouthaynes adds a conceptual and textual shift to these debates by utilizing world music as a lens for examining cultural imaginaries of race and analytical nuances of racializationrace and music seem fatally entwined in a way that involves both creative ethnic hybridity and ongoing problems of racismsee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe text offers a view of world music from 'within,' building on original, qualitative, interview-based research with people from the british world music scene
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Science museum hovercraft - experience the power of your own hovercraft
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Together, the papers provide an historical and philosophical analysis of the present state of assessment in art and design in our schools and colleges, and significantly, they map out some possible directions for reformoxfam bookshop raeburn place with its inevitable dependency on the essential, and often contested, nature of art, the subject of assessment or evaluation in art and design education remains a matter of continuing controversythis collection of essays examines the principal issues as they relate to the main phases of formal education, from primary to post-compulsorysee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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14 €
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About the author ian conrich is director of the centre for new zealand studies at birkbeck, university of londonhis books include 'the cinema of john carpenter: the technique of terror' (), 'film's musical moments' (), and 'contemporary new zealand cinema' (i
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This is agreat book for anyone interested in artart: the critic's choice 150 masterpieces of western arteditor: marina vaizeyit makes a superb coffee table readtight binding, no missing or loose pages, front two pages have a tear at the bottom near to the spine
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Selected masterpieces of contemporary chinese calligraphers, compiled by wenguo pan & yongzheng zhangthe artists featured include juntao qian, zhiliu xie, peiqiu chen, wenshu hu and numerous othersbook condition: good - slight wear to spine and corners, but tightly bound and clean throughoutin the preface, compiler wenguo pan describes chinese characters as 'the eighth wonder) herein, helpfully accompanied with english translationpublished by household world ppand first among them', and passionately explains how they have adapted and survived as a form of writing for millennia, before praising the modern-day chinese calligraphers who have put both physical and digital efforts to paint the poems of the tang dynasty ( asee oxfam website for delivery information read moretranslated by wenguo pan
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39 €
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Oxfam bookshop carlisle ernst neizvestny and the role of the artist in the ussr from the blurb; "the development and character of russian art, the situation of the visual artist in the ussr today, the meaning of revolutionary art and many vital topics are explored and discussed in this new book by the author of success and failure of picasso with 24 plates and over 70 illustrations see oxfam website for delivery information read more the struggle to emancipate the visual arts in the ussr is epitomised by the sculptor neizvestny, a legendary figure among younger artists, poets, students and intellectuals" excellent pages with some edge wearit is virtually impossible for a soviet sculptor to work independently, but despite every pressure brought to bare, neizvestny has resisted - as his sculptors testify - and refused to conform
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