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Painting in Latin America, 1550-1820: From Conquest to Independence surveys the diverse styles, subjects and iconography of painting in Latin America between the 16th and 19th centuries. While...

L'étude récemment révisée et élargie de la société de design finlandaise de renommée mondiale ArtekMieux connue pour la production des célèbres meubles en bois courbé d'Aalto, Artek était...

The noted German sociologist and philosopher Georg Simmel wrote a number of essays that deal directly with religion as a fundamental process in human life. These essays set forth Simmel's...

An unprecedented study that reveals tapestry's role as a modernist medium and a model for the movement's discourse on both sides of the Atlantic in the decades following World War II

This unique book weaves linguistic, cultural, and historical themes together to form a concise and accessible account of the development of the Slavic languages. Alexander Schenker demonstrates...

The dazzling splendors of the court of Napoleon I (1769-1821) reflected the grandeur and ambitions of the greatest empire of the day.This luxurious volume re-creates the ambiance and captures the...

This welcome volume encompasses the entire history of the bassoon, from its origins five centuries ago to its place in twenty-first-century music. James Kopp draws on new archival research and many...

Designed to increase language proficiency while giving insight into Chinese civilization, this book contains lectures which include vocabulary, a romanized version of the lecture, a character...

Provides an account of the lives and writings of the Cappadocians, showing how they managed to be Greek and Christian at the same time. Pelikan concentrates on four Cappadocians: Gregory of...

St. Paul is generally considered the first Christian hermit, and the monastery built around his cave in Egypt is one of the very oldest. This sumptuous volume grew out of a conservation project of...

"MacMullen...has published several books in recent years which establish him, rightfully, as a leading social historian of the Roman Empire. The current volume exhibits many of the...

The first full-length account of the relationships between Christianity and Judaism in the European Reformation

An examination of Afghan society in conflict, from the 1978 communist coup to the fall of Najibullah, the last Soviet-installed president, in 1992. This edition, revised żeby the author, reflects...

This text represents a second-year conversation course emphasizing modern usage of the language. It is structured in dialogue format, with accompanying explanatory notes for vocabulary and grammar....

For the Romans, the manner of a person's death was the most telling indication of their true character. Death revealed the true patriot, the genuine philosopher, even, perhaps, the great...

What induced the British to adopt foreign coffee-drinking customs in the seventeenth century? Why did an entirely new social institution, the coffeehouse, emerge as the primary place for...

In this incisive book, leaders from international fashion research and artistic practices probe the nuanced relationship between fashion and politics.

What really happened in the centuries of conflict between Europe, Russia, China, America, and the peoples of the Muslim world

Roman sculpture was an integral part of Roman life, and the Romans placed statues and reliefs in their flora, basilicas, temples and public baths as well as in their houses, villas, gardens and...

An exploration of the abandoned tributaries of London's vast and vital transportation network through breathtaking images and unexpected storiesHidden London is a lavishly illustrated history...

This fresh and engaging survey of El Greco's work explores the development of the artist's renowned mature style and reveals the depth of his astounding ambition.

A landmark retrospective that examines William Merritt Chase and his lasting contribution to the history of modern art

Italian couturier Roberto Capucci (born 1930) is revered żeby contemporary fashion designers for his innovative silhouettes and masterful use of colour and materials. Capucci refers to his...