Here he records and traces Dada’s history, from its inception in about 1916 in wartime Zurich, to its collapse in Paris in 1922 when many of its members were to join the Surrealist movement, down to the present day when its spirit re-emerged first in the 1960s with, for example, Pop Art.This absorbing eye witness narrative is greatly enlivened by extensive use of Dada documents, illustrations and a variety of texts by fellow Dadaists. It is a unique document of the movement, whether in Zurich, Berlin, Hanover, Paris or New York. The complex relationships and contributions of, among others, Hugo Ball, Tristan Tzara, Picabia, Arp, Schwitters, Hausmann, Duchamp, Ernst and Man Ray, are vividly brought to life.

    Here, arranged in chronological order, are essays from 1918 to 1956, in which Brecht explores his definition of the Epic Theatre and his theory of alienation-effects in directing, acting, and writing, and discusses, among other works, The Threepenny Opera, Mahagonny, Mother Courage, Puntila, and Galileo. Also included is "A Short Organum for the Theatre," Brecht's most complete exposition of his revolutionary philosophy of drama.Translated and edited by John Willett, Brecht on Theater is essential to an understanding of one of the twentieth century's most influential dramatists.

    All who read The Act of Creation will find it a compelling and illuminating book.

    During the following ten years they were lovers, worked closely together and she became mother to two of his children, Claude and Paloma. Life with Picasso, her account of those extraordinary years, is filled with intimate and astonishing revelations about the man, his work, his thoughts and his friends - Matisse, Braque, Gertrude Stein and Giacometti, among others. Francois Gilot paints a compelling portrait of her turbulent life with the temperamental (and even abusive) genius that was Picasso. As one of the few intimate witnesses to Picasso as a human being and as an artist, her account of him is invaluable for assessing him on both counts.

    And nothing can be more useful for knowing the artwork than knowing the circumstances, the requirements and the passions which determined it. When speaking of Van Gogh, it can be said that this artwork is in the first place his life. Because not even one creator has given himself totally to his work and has not put his life in the game to achieve his work... The life of Van Gogh is the creating process of a painting work whose ambitions and reasons pass beyond art... In this book there will not be found insidious theories that tend to insert this singular genius in the fragile scaffold of the painting schools in which it is tried to build the Art History, nor any psychoanalyst's scholarly deductions references, that are often arbitrary. Instead, starting from facts and artwork, we will try to approach Vincent Van Gogh, this 'painting madman' whose acts can be explained, first, if not even only, by logic and lucidity."Pierre Leprohon

    

    With detailed analytical captions and diagrams, every lesson is clearly delineated and illustrated. Throughout, also, is commentary that sheds light on the creative process of drawing and offers deep insight into the unsurpassed achievements of the masters.

    Architect, ecologist, painter, designer, writer, innovator, his list of talents goes on and on. Hundertwasser reinvented the art of living as an artist 24 hours a day. This book comprises Volume I from the limited-edition Hundertwasser book set, with selected paintings, architecture works, projects, and manifestos. The text by Wieland Schmied, a longtime personal friend of Hundertwasser, traces the life and work of one of the 20th century's most fascinating artistic personalities. Produced in collaboration with Hundertwasser (who supervised the project and designed the layout himself) just before his untimely death, this book is not only a testament to his unparallelled career but a living legacy.

    Following requests from scholars in many countries the book is now made available again. Much could be added to it, especially in the light of recent studies in the history of ancient medicine. However this would hardly be possible without affecting the balance of the whole. Since neither of my co-authors is alive - Erwin Panofsky died in March 1968 - I considered it best to leave the work in the form in which it first appeared fifteen years ago. --Preface to reprint, Raymond Klibansky, Oxford, February 1979

    Ailey thought in photographic terms of "moving stills" and entrusted Mitchell to photograph his uncompleted works, helping Ailey shape his vision. In the words of Judith Jamison, "In Jack Mitchell, Alvin found what he looked for so often in his career: a true collaborator. Jack's photographs are not simply reproductions of choreography; they represent a fusion of choreographic and photographic techniques yielding artworks of enduring value." This volume is a photographic chronicle by Mitchell of the Ailey troupe from its early years to its flourishing present under the artistic direction of Judith Jamison. Here are the classic photographs of Ailey's signature dance works, "Blues Suite" and "Revelations, " as well as striking images of revered Ailey dancers Carmen de Lavallade and Dudley Williams and memorable photos of Ailey and Jamison in action. Introducing the book, Richard Philp, editor-in-chief of Dance Magazine, says, "This volume of photographs, in addition to being a collection of magnificent bodies, is also rich in historical connotations, the liveliest kind of permanent record of the works of important creators and creations that formed the nucleus of Ailey's remarkable vision of American dance and what it could be."

    Phil's introduction and a foreword by Gordon Friesen precede the lyrics and music to 23 early Phil Ochs songs."Ochs is a major new writer worth watching," commented Robert Shelton of the The New York Times when this first Phil Ochs songbook appeared in print.

    No doubt about it, he was unique; and the things that happened to him were even more unique.

    

    

    IntroductionChildhoodNew FriendsMoulin RougeCafe-ConcertsEllesRevue BlancheSporting LifeThe CircusFinal VentureImmortalityBibliographyMapCatalogue of Graphic WorksChrononolgy

    A gorgeous little book of Regency aquatints

    Published under the auspices of the Italian National Committee honoring Michelangelo in commemoration of the fourth centennial of his death. Includes an accompanying text and chronology.Text: Beginnings Early studies Juvenile works The Doni MadonnaThe cartoon for the Battle of Cascina in the Palazzo VecchioThe vault of the Sistine Chapel The Last Judgment The Pauline Chapel frescoes; Last drawings Chronological summary & biographical notePlates: PaintingsThe vault of the Sistine ChapelThe Last Judgment The conversion of Saint Paul The crucifixion of Saint Peter

    

    Students at all levels will appreciate its thorough coverage of every bodily region. Subjects include posture and walking, bones and joints, structure of the leg and foot, facial expressions, rules of proportion, and much more.

    Frank H. Netter's works, this fully illustrated single book from the 8-volume/13-book reference collection includes: hundreds of world-renowned illustrations by Frank H. Netter, MD; informative text by recognized medical experts; anatomy, physiology, and pathology; and diagnostic and surgical procedures.

    The images have been at the centre of an extensive debate about the accuracy of their portrayal of Māori life. The integrity of the monochrome photographs and the images that they portray has however endured. They are technically and contextually very special. The captured moments of family life draw the reader back through the pages.(2013 edition)Washday at the Pä was a school bulletin published in 1964 by the Education Department’s School Publications section. Ans Westra wrote the text and took the photographs during a visit to Ruatoria. The bulletin charts a day in the life of a rural Mäori family with nine children. This family lived in a run down, rural cottage, though they were later to move to a State house nearer town. It was the images of the ‘Wereta’s’ living conditions that caused enormous controversy. Some believed the sub-standard living conditions shown implied that these conditions were representative of all Mäori.The Mäori Women’s Welfare League severely criticised Westra’s photographs at their conference, labelling them inaccurate, atypical and unhelpful. They argued that the sub-standard living conditions portrayed would reinforce Päkehä stereotypes of Mäori as poor, rural and happily primitive. As a result of the objections, all 38,000 copies of Washday at the Pä were withdrawn from circulation by the Minister of Education.A second edition of Washday at the Pä was republished privately in the same year with 20 additional photographs.

    Layout, proportion and spacing are completely and intelligently dealt with. "Regarded by many as the best small book on lettering and calligraphy". -- The Next Whole Earth Catalog.