Sie war jung, außerordentlich begabt und auf der Suche nach Selbstverwirklichung. In einer Zeit, in der Frauen der Hochschulzugang verwehrt war, wurde Camille Claudel zu einer von Kritikern hoch gelobten Bildhauerin, deren Werke heute als genial gelten. Zeitlebens kämpfte sie um ihre künstlerische und gesellschaftliche Eigenständigkeit - und stand doch im Schatten ihres Bruders, dem Dichter Paul Claudel, und dem ihres Lehrers und Liebhabers Auguste Rodins. Barbara Krause zeichnet ein eindr...

Frida Kahlo ist eine der großen, starken Frauen des letzten Jahrhunderts, die gegen alle Konventionen lebte. Das Malen war Obsession und Kraft zugleich, sie litt unter den Schmerzen ihrer körperlichen Behinderung. Es sind Bilder voller Intensität sie spiegeln das faszinierende Leben der surrealistischen Malerin wider. Ihr Leben ist auch die Geschichte ihrer großen Liebe zu Diego Rivera, einer Liebe, so kompliziert, fesselnd und intensiv wie ihr ganzes Leben.

Encuentra tu voz y aprende a dominar el discursoExpresar opiniones y buenas ideas frente a una audiencia no siempre es fácil, se necesita una decisión y una confianza que a veces nos cuesta encontrar. Si tienes que hablar en público o enfrentarte a una reunión importante y sientes la angustia de hacer el ridículo o decir alguna tontería, este libro te proporcionará una valiosa ayuda y te enseñará a superar tus inhibiciones.Las autoras expertas en comunicaci...

Empresas de todos os tamanhos se adequaram ao movimento rápido de trabalho remoto com o surto de pandemia da COVID-19. A mudança ocorreu de forma drástica e ao mesmo tempo acelerou a digitalização do mercado brasileiro. Este livro colheu aprendizado de pessoas e empresas e apresenta técnicas e práticas para uma estratégia bem-sucedida de um novo modelo de trabalho sustentável "officeless". O livro aborda vários aspectos para ter uma jornada de trabalho produtiva e saudável. Afinal de conta...

Where paint, paper, fabric, metal, and wax all come to play!Uncover the very best articles and projects from Cloth Paper Scissors magazine. Editor Barbara Delaney has assembled a gold mine of hands-on inspiration and ideas for mixed-media artists of all types. Explore the exciting worlds of collage, journaling, encaustic, printing, assemblage, and more. Learn how to make interesting surface designs with Beryl Taylor, how t...

If you're searching for a fresh approach to the age-old art of crazy quilting, look no further than Barbara Randle's Crazy Quilting with Attitude. Here are throw pillows, lampshades, purses, scarves - lots of artsy projects your great grandmother could never have imagined! Included are chapters on traditional crazy quilting techniques, how to choose and mix colors, and some embellishment ideas that will take your creations over the top.• Over 12 fun and fast crazy quilting...

Create Art with Polymer ClayWhether you are a student, teacher, crafter, or have an interest in art principles, you will discover new ways to unleash your creativity while creating with polymer clay. After a brief introduction to this versatile medium, the author presents the elements and principles of design, from color and value to emphasis and unity, which apply to all media. You will explore the concepts and complete exercises - which include step-by-step instr...

An exciting overview of the manufacturers, design and subject matter used in 19th and 20th century American postcards.

Fans of crazy quilting will happily lose themselves in the exciting world of Barbara Randle's More Crazy Quilting with Attitude. In this follow-up to Randle's wildly popular Barbara Randle's Crazy Quilting with Attitude, quilters learn three trendy techniques for crazy quilting and embellishing, along with tips for designing their own handbags.Featured in this ultimate crazy-quilting reference are 14 projects, including a throw, diaper bag and a variety of handbag...

Readers will find fresh ways to celebrate children's artistic expressions with these unique ideas from Barbara A. McGuire, author of Foundations in Polymer Clay Design and Wire in Design. Learn how to transform children's drawings into functional pieces that will be cherished forever - from an Op Art Lantern for the living room to elegant jewelry to wear with pride. This book is not only for parents, but also for grandparents, troop leaders, and elementary school teachers - any adult inter...

Wire is not boring or still...Wire is alive!Wire has held fascination as an art and craft medium for many years, but it has only come into the limelight as of late. If you have an interest in wire's rich past or the desire to explore this creative medium, you will find everything you need in this comprehensive volume. Besides discovering how many innovative artists have used wire effectively in their art, you will learn how to apply the elements and principl...

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