Historical Painting Techniques, Materials, and Studio Practice
Historical Painting Techniques, Materials, and Studio Practice

Author: Arie Wallert

Publisher: Getty Publications

Published: 1995-08-24

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0892363223

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Bridging the fields of conservation, art history, and museum curating, this volume contains the principal papers from an international symposium titled "Historical Painting Techniques, Materials, and Studio Practice" at the University of Leiden in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from June 26 to 29, 1995. The symposium—designed for art historians, conservators, conservation scientists, and museum curators worldwide—was organized by the Department of Art History at the University of Leiden and the Art History Department of the Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science in Amsterdam. Twenty-five contributors representing museums and conservation institutions throughout the world provide recent research on historical painting techniques, including wall painting and polychrome sculpture. Topics cover the latest art historical research and scientific analyses of original techniques and materials, as well as historical sources, such as medieval treatises and descriptions of painting techniques in historical literature. Chapters include the painting methods of Rembrandt and Vermeer, Dutch 17th-century landscape painting, wall paintings in English churches, Chinese paintings on paper and canvas, and Tibetan thangkas. Color plates and black-and-white photographs illustrate works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.

Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers

Author: Mary Roach

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2004-05-17

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0393069192

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Beloved, best-selling science writer Mary Roach’s “acutely entertaining, morbidly fascinating” (Susan Adams, Forbes) classic, now with a new epilogue. For two thousand years, cadavers – some willingly, some unwittingly – have been involved in science’s boldest strides and weirdest undertakings. They’ve tested France’s first guillotines, ridden the NASA Space Shuttle, been crucified in a Parisian laboratory to test the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin, and helped solve the mystery of TWA Flight 800. For every new surgical procedure, from heart transplants to gender confirmation surgery, cadavers have helped make history in their quiet way. “Delightful—though never disrespectful” (Les Simpson, Time Out New York), Stiff investigates the strange lives of our bodies postmortem and answers the question: What should we do after we die? “This quirky, funny read offers perspective and insight about life, death and the medical profession. . . . You can close this book with an appreciation of the miracle that the human body really is.” —Tara Parker-Pope, Wall Street Journal “Gross, educational, and unexpectedly sidesplitting.” —Entertainment Weekly

Pragmatic Thinking and Learning
Pragmatic Thinking and Learning

Author: Andy Hunt

Publisher: Pragmatic Bookshelf

Published: 2008-10-28

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1680504223

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Printed in full color. Software development happens in your head. Not in an editor, IDE, or designtool. You're well educated on how to work with software and hardware, but what about wetware--our own brains? Learning new skills and new technology is critical to your career, and it's all in your head. In this book by Andy Hunt, you'll learn how our brains are wired, and how to take advantage of your brain's architecture. You'll learn new tricks and tipsto learn more, faster, and retain more of what you learn. You need a pragmatic approach to thinking and learning. You need to Refactor Your Wetware. Programmers have to learn constantly; not just the stereotypical new technologies, but also the problem domain of the application, the whims of the user community, the quirks of your teammates, the shifting sands of the industry, and the evolving characteristics of the project itself as it is built. We'll journey together through bits of cognitive and neuroscience, learning and behavioral theory. You'll see some surprising aspects of how our brains work, and how you can take advantage of the system to improve your own learning and thinking skills. In this book you'll learn how to: Use the Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition to become more expert Leverage the architecture of the brain to strengthen different thinking modes Avoid common "known bugs" in your mind Learn more deliberately and more effectively Manage knowledge more efficiently

I Am New York
I Am New York

Author: Carlo Stanga

Publisher: Moleskine

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9788867325788

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Cities provide infinite sources of inspiration. Carlo Stanga's I Am the City series animates the cultural and economic production of prominent metropolises. Following editions on Milan and London, Stanga leads readers on a tour of New York, paying tribute to local lifestyle, landmarks, parks, and architecture. His playful illustrations and intimate anecdotes showcase the personalities of cities and the idiosyncrasies that make them unique. From the Chrysler Building to the bagel, I Am New York is an illustrated journey of the Big Apple like no other. Stanga's love letter to New York captures the magic of the city.

Curious Researcher
Curious Researcher

Author: Bruce Ballenger

Publisher: Pearson

Published: 2014-08-27

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 0321994078

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For courses in Research Writing, Documentation Writing, and Advanced Composition. Featuring an engaging, direct writing style and inquiry-based approach, The Curious Researcher: A Guide to Writing Research Papers emphasizes that curiosity is the best reason for investigating ideas and information. An appealing alternative to traditional research texts, this popular research guide stands apart for its motivational tone, its conversational style, and its conviction that research writing can be full of rewarding discoveries. Offering a wide variety of examples from student and professional writers, this popular guide shows that good research and lively writing do not have to be mutually exclusive. Students are encouraged to find ways to bring their writing to life, even though they are writing with “facts.” A unique chronological organization sets up achievable writing goals while it provides week-by-week guidance through the research process. Full explanations of the technical aspects of writing and documenting source-based papers help students develop sound research and analysis skills. The text also includes up-to-date coverage of MLA and APA styles.

Notebook
Notebook

Author: Vernon Porter

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2019-05-10

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9781097438150

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The minimal and classic design journal notebook is used for recording notes or memoranda, writing, drawing or scrapbooking. Specifications: Layout: Unlined Blank Paper Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" Paperback Cover: Matte Paper Color: White Page Count: 100 For other colors, please click on author's name (Vernon Porter).

Site Planning and Design Handbook 2e (Pb)
Site Planning and Design Handbook 2e (Pb)

Author: Thomas Russ

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies

Published: 2023-03-31

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781265620424

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Essential site planning and design strategies, up-to-date with the latest sustainable development techniques Discover how to incorporate sound environmental considerations into traditional site design processes. Written by a licensed landscape architect with more than 20 years of professional experience, this authoritative guide combines established approaches to site planning with sustainable practices and increased environmental sensitivity. Fully revised and updated, Site Planning and Design Handbook, Second Edition discusses the latest standards and protocols-including LEED. The book features expanded coverage of green site design topics such as water conservation, energy efficiency, green building materials, site infrastructure, and brownfield restoration. This comprehensive resource addresses the challenges associated with site planning and design and lays the groundwork for success. Site Planning and Design Handbook, Second Edition explains how to: Integrate sustainability into site design Gather site data and perform site analysis Meet community standards and expectations Plan for pedestrians, traffic, parking, and open space Use grading techniques to minimize erosion and maximize site stability Implement low-impact stormwater management and sewage disposal methods Manage brownfield redevelopment Apply landscape ecology principles to site design Preserve historic landscapes and effectively utilize vegetation

Notebook
Notebook

Author: Vernon Porter

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2019-05-12

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9781097914647

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The minimal and classic design journal notebook is used for recording notes or memoranda, writing, drawing or scrapbooking. Specifications: Layout: Unlined Blank Paper Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" Paperback Cover: Matte Paper Color: White Page Count: 100 For other colors, please click on author's name (Vernon Porter).

Notebook
Notebook

Author: Vernon Porter

Publisher:

Published: 2019-06-13

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9781073617098

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Notebook Series The series of minimal and classic design journal notebook are used for recording notes or memoranda, writing, drawing and scrapbooking. There are unlined blank pages with page numbers, matte cover, high quality white paper, two standard sizes including 8" x 10" and 8.5" x 11", and several page counts (100, 200, 300, 400 pages). Add more special one book with a giant notebook, its size 8.5" x 11" (500 pages). There are also many color covers which suit your style including black, dark blue, teal, dark red, dark green, army green, brown, violet, mulberry, and dark grey. Enjoy selecting your own book by searching size, page count and color cover. The example is below. Unlined/Unruled/Plain Notebook -- Size (8.5 x 11 inches) -- 100 Pages -- Black Cover -- White Paper Unlined/Unruled/Plain Notebook -- Size (8 x 10 inches) -- 400 Pages -- Dark Blue Cover Book Details: Layout: Unlined Blank Paper Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" Paperback Cover: Matte Paper Color: White Page Count: 300 The simple and perfect notebook for everyone, men, women, adults, teens, kids, boys, girls, and students. It can be used for work, school, diary and journal.

Notebook
Notebook

Author: Vernon Porter

Publisher:

Published: 2019-05-27

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 9781070438375

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The minimal and classic design journal notebook is used for recording notes or memoranda, writing, drawing or scrapbooking. Specifications: Layout: Unlined Blank Paper with Page Numbers Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" Paperback Cover: Matte Paper Color: White Page Count: 200 For other colors, please click on author's name (Vernon Porter).