"The object isn't to make art, it's to be in that wonderful state which makes art inevitable.” This is one of the sayings of Robert Henri, a leading figure of the Ashcan School of American realism. In the U.S. alone, you can find a piece of Henri’s art hosted in museums in 34 states. He invested significant effort in teaching, including at the Art Students League of New York, The New York School of Art and the Modern School, and “The Art Spirit” was compiled at the request of his students ...

A classic collection of writing from a great American painter and teacher on modern art theory, technique, and appreciation.In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Robert Henri pioneered a more visceral approach to painting, finding his subjects in everyday urban experiences. From his studio in Philadelphia, he inspired fellow painters to capture the dismal aspects of city life, sparking a movement that came to be known as the Ashcan School.In...

First published in 1923, “The Art Spirit,” by famed artist and teacher Robert Henri, has been an important and influential guide to aspiring artists for nearly one hundred years. Born Robert Henry Cozad in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1865, Henri studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia, the Académie Julian in Paris, and the Ѐcole des Beaux Arts before returning to America and eventually teaching at the Philadelphia School of Design for Women beginning in 1892. Henri was an ...

A classic work of advice, criticism, and inspiration for aspiring artists and lovers of art"Art when really understood is the province of every human being." So begins The Art Spirit, the collected words, teachings, and wisdom of innovative artist and beloved teacher Robert Henri. Henri, who painted in the Realist style and was a founding member of the Ashcan School, was known for his belief in interactive nature of creativity and inspiration, and the enduring powe...

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Agriculture and food production have a large footprint on the landscape globally and compete for space with land for nature conservation. This book explores the competition between the food needs of a growing human population and the conservation of biodiversity as intensified by the emerging use of crops for energy production.As concern about the impact of greenhouse gas emissions on climate grows and oil prices increase, energy production from agricultural crops has become a sign...

"I would give anything to have come by this book years ago. It is in my opinion comparable only to the notes of Leonardo and Sir Joshua . . . One of the finest voices which express the philosophy of modern men in painting." — George BellowsA well-respected American artist, Robert Henri was also a gifted and influential teacher who attracted a large and devoted group of disciples. The Art Spirit, compiled by one of his former students, offers an unparalleled record of Henri'...

Robert Henry captures actual comments from students' lives over his decades of teaching to show what life is really like in the classroom for teachers and for students. Now That's Why I Got Into Teaching reminds educators of how they touch lives in what sometimes seems like a thankless job. Some teachers think this book should be required reading for anyone going into education as it is both poignant and light-hearted and focuses 100% of the students themselves in a way that books...

Your average teenage boy is out walking by the lake one day and inadvertently discovers an old secret. That old secret awakens and has only revenge on its mind. In a sudden mix of confusion, the real and unreal collide. Events take place that are so bizarre that no one would believe them. An unlikely friend and alley is discovered at the local library that has some answers. As the boy rushes to understand what is happening, the attacks increase and widen. Now it's after his family. The who...

This commentary offers an in-depth analysis of St. Basil the Great's seminal work, On the Holy Spirit, exploring its profound impact on Trinitarian theology, pneumatology, and ecclesiastical practice. The book delves into Basil's theological arguments defending the divinity and co-equality of the Holy Spirit with the Father and the Son, emphasizing the Spirit's integral role within the Trinity and the Church.

The second instalment in the Zytainium series continues. After some rest, Tarin and Chase continue their quest to find out what's been happening in the systems within the galaxy. Each new discovery leads to new clues and more questions. The Gasvores are rumoured to be up to something, but what? Details of unrest in a number of systems are circulating. The duo take a newly constructed intergalactic ship to find out what is happening. With each new discovery, more pieces of a larger puzzle a...

This new edition of a timeless classic demonstrates how the use of clear, rational thinking and logic can win any argument, however emotionally charged the topic in question. It describes the typical flaws of reasoning in argument and shows how language can be used to deceive - and how to avoid being deceived. It will show you how, by learning what is 'straight', rational language, and clear thought, you can disentangle emotionally charged rhetoric and hold your own in any argument or deba...