A collection of texts by researchers, artists and critics, exploring Morgan Fisher's filmography in relation to his other artistic practices.Positioned at the intersection of cinema, painting, installation, architecture, video, drawing and photography, the work of filmmaker Morgan Fisher remains to be explored, as is its influence on new generations of artists.This collection considers Morgan Fisher's filmography in relation to his other artistic practices, and investigates ...

A painter and architect in his own right, Giorgio Vasari (1511-74) achieved immortality for this book on the lives of his fellow Renaissance artists, first published in Florence in 1550. Although he based his work on a long tradition of biographical writing, Vasari infused these literary portraits with a decidedly modern form of critical judgment. The result is a work that remains to this day the cornerstone of art historical scholarship.Spanning the period from the thirteenth centu...

Rembrandt is indisputably the greatest artist of the seventeenth century, and many would say the greatest artist of all time. His mastery of composition, paint, and line—he was a superlative etcher—over a lifetime’s work has rarely been emulated, let alone surpassed. At a time when other artists specialized, his themes covered history, pastoral and Biblical scenes, group paintings, and most celebrated of all, portraits. Although excruciately little is known about Rembrandt’s personal thoug...

On July 9, 1975, Dutch-born artist Bas Jan Ader set sail from Chatham, Massachusetts, on a thirteen-foot sailboat. He was bound for Falmouth, England, on the second leg of a three-part piece titled In Search of the Miraculous. The damaged boat was found south of the western tip of Ireland nearly a year later. Ader was never seen again.Since his untimely death, Ader has achieved mythic status in the art world as a figure literally willing to die for his art. Considering the...

IntroductionArtworks have in the past been attributed to Johannes Vermeer (1632 – 1675) as they have been similar in composition, style, technique, materials and subject matter. Some of these were later de-attributed for a number of reasons. The effect that this can have can be detrimental to the person who purchased it believing that it was a genuine Vermeer. On the other hand the person who bought a painting by a lesser known artist for a small sum and it later turns out to be a ...

A 20th anniversary edition of the art classic that celebrates the intersection of creative expression and spirituality—from one of the greatest living artists of our timeTwenty years after the original publication of The Mission of Art, Alex Grey’s inspirational message affirming art’s power for personal catharsis and spiritual awakening is stronger than ever. In this special anniversary edition, Grey—visionary painter, spiritual leader, and best-selling a...

One of the youngest recipients of a MacArthur “genius” grant, Kara Walker, an African American artist, is best known for her iconic, often life-size, black-and-white silhouetted figures, arranged in unsettling scenes on gallery walls. These visually arresting narratives draw viewers into a dialogue about the dynamics of race, sexuality, and violence in both the antebellum South and contemporary culture. Walker’s work has been featured in exhibits around the world and in American museums in...

"Black women's heads of hair are galaxies unto themselves, solar systems, moonscapes, volcanic interiors."—Elizabeth Alexander, from the IntroductionUsing advertising photographs of black women (and men) drawn from vintage issues of Ebony and Jet magazines, the exquisite and thought-provoking collages of world-renowned artist Lorna Simpson explore the richly nuanced language of hair. Surreal coiffures made from colorful ink washes, striking geological formations from old tex...

So...what is this book about? At its core, its a poetry and art book. But, in retrospect, its so much more. Growing up in the 80s I was influenced by two thingsart and music. Combine those two things with a personel reflection on the times and what was going on in the world (when I wrote each piece) and you will get a hint of what you will find within the pages of this book. The writing of this book brought me from a high school student, to a college student, to a Soldier in Desert Storm, ...

Here are a handful of tales to be scattered like seed, some of which may germinate hopefully, leading some readers to seek out the works of art around which these five tales, without exception, revolve.----Perhaps there will be contemplation of the pictures of old masters like Pontormo, Poussin and Velázquez with their hidden depths and sly allusions. Perhaps Tartinis music will be listened to, full of its Italian baroque vitality and virtuosity. It may even be that Alfons Muchas decorativ...

Color the Masterpieces is the start of series of coloring books for people who love to color but who can't, or don't have the time to sketch. The pilot book, Issue 1, contains a general collection of 36 masterpieces. Thereafter, we will go artist by artist, covering as many as we can.The book is structured in a way where the user can view the photo on a screen and print a hard copy of the sketch to color. First appears a photo of a painting then the sketch.When it comes to co...

William Blake's 'The Gates of Paradise' is a collection of profound and visionary poems that delve into the themes of innocence, experience, and metaphysical realms, inspired by his own mystical visions. Written in Blake's unique blend of lyricism and prophetic fervor, the book is considered a significant part of Romantic literature, showcasing the author's radical views on religion, politics, and social issues. With rich and complex symbolic imagery, Blake's work challenges conventional t...