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Joseph Mallord William Turner

    23 april 1775 – 19 december 1851
    Turner at the Tate
    JavaScript for Sound Artists
    Masterworks: Turner
    Turner - the sea and the Alps
    Hand Book to Exhibition of Line Engravings After Water Color Drawings by J. M. W. Turner
    Turner's Picturesque Views in England and Wales, 1825-1838
    • This beautiful book offers a stunning collection of line engravings inspired by the watercolor drawings of J. M. W. Turner. Featuring over 100 full-color illustrations, readers will be transported to a world of stunning landscapes, seascapes, and more. Whether you're a fan of Turner or simply appreciate fine art, this book is sure to delight.

      Hand Book to Exhibition of Line Engravings After Water Color Drawings by J. M. W. Turner
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    • Turner - the sea and the Alps

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      Ausgedehnte Reisen in Großbritannien und Kontinentaleuropa waren für J. M. William Turner die unerschöpfliche Inspirationsquelle für seine visionären Farbkompositionen. In der Schweiz erlebte er die Schönheit und Bedrohlichkeit der Alpen, am Meer die Farbklänge des diffusen Lichts. Das Buch präsentiert einen unvergleichlich originellen Maler auf dem Weg zur Autonomie der Kunst. Mit dem vorläufigen Frieden auf dem Kontinent seit 1802 dehnte der Londoner Künstler seine Motivsuche auf Zentraleuropa aus und durchstreifte, unentwegt seine Eindrücke skizzierend, besonders die Bergwelt der Schweiz. Im Atelier entwickelte er daraus die einzigartige Bildsprache seiner sublimen Landschaftsbilder. Anhand von Bildern, die von der Naturgewalt des Meeres ebenso wie von jener der Schweizer Berglandschaft berichten, befassen sich die Autoren mit der Veränderung in der Darstellung des »Erhabenen«, mit dem Motiv der Wetterphänomene, mit Turners Rolle als Vorläufer der Moderne und Cees Nooteboom denkt über Turner und das Reisen nach.

      Turner - the sea and the Alps
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    • Masterworks: Turner

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      J M W Turner was a prolific master born to a barber in Covent Garden in 1775. When he died in 1851, he left over 19,000 artworks. Selecting which to include in this book was a major feat in itself. Turner was a Romantic when it came to landscapes, with an inimitable flair for seascapes, and was a pioneer of new techniques to create tone and hue, deeply impressed by Goethe's theory of colours. It took a great art critic named John Ruskin to interpret his works in full. Turner was also a successful art gallery owner, professor of the Royal Academy and tireless traveller who invariably returned home to England laden with outstanding artworks from abroad, especially Venice. With a keen eye for dramatic angle, he also documented on canvas the Battle of Waterloo, the fire that devoured Parliament and other major historical events of his time. Today his works figure in the collections of the most famous museums in London, Los Angeles, New York and Washington DC.

      Masterworks: Turner
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    • JavaScript for Sound Artists

      Learn to Code with the Web Audio API

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      • 9 uur lezen

      Focusing on creative audio applications, this book teaches JavaScript through the lens of the Web Audio API, enabling readers to develop interactive browser-based audio tools like synthesizers and drum machines. It covers essential JavaScript features alongside practical instruction on oscillators, audio playback, and manipulation techniques. Additionally, it provides foundational knowledge of the Document Object Model, HTML, and CSS, making it a comprehensive resource for those in the audio arts and electronic music fields.

      JavaScript for Sound Artists
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    • Exploring pivotal First Amendment cases from the Red Scare to Citizens United, the book highlights the evolution of free speech through a unique array of figures, including Communists, Jehovah's Witnesses, and a countercultural comedian. Authored by William Bennett Turner, a law professor and Supreme Court litigator, it examines the controversial legal battles that shaped contemporary free speech rights. The narrative reveals the complex interplay of diverse characters involved in significant legal decisions, offering an engaging perspective on the subject.

      Figures of Speech: First Amendment Heroes and Villains
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    • The Impressionists

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      Among the best loved in the world, the paintings of the Impressionist movement are unrivaled in their critical and popular appeal. The Impressionist artists brought a new kind of realism to painting, often astonishing their contemporaries with their revolutionary treatment of color and light. This book presents glorious full-color plates of the paintings that heralded Impressionism, including some controversial key works that produced a storm of criticism and united the Impressionist artists in purpose. The author outlines the social and political atmosphere of the day and brings into sharp focus the personalities of the individual artists. 10" x 12 1/4".

      The Impressionists
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    • Turner

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      J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851) is the most masterly of British painters. His work exploits the great traditions of European painting, while anticipating the development of modern art in the twentieth century. As a Romantic, he was from his earliest works sensitive to the natural dramas found in land and seascapes, though increasingly light and colour alone became all-important to him. He travelled through England, France, Italy and Switzerland, and his views are possibly the most imaginative evocations of these countries ever painted. The essay by William Gaunt (1900-80), an acknowledged authority on British art, was originally published in 1971. For this new edition Robin Hamlyn, Research Assistant in the Historic British Collection at the Tate Gallery, has added notes to the colour plates, for which he has drawn extensively on the most recent research on Turner, and many black and white illustrations.

      Turner
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    • A Genealogy of Queer Theory

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      Exploring the foundations of queer theory, this book addresses the complexities of sexual and gender identities that defy traditional categories. It highlights Michel Foucault's influence on feminist thought, which challenged the dominance of the universal identity of the white male citizen. The text delves into how race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality intertwine to create diverse identities. It also examines debates within queer scholarship regarding its role in promoting social change, making it relevant for those interested in gender studies, political theory, and intellectual history.

      A Genealogy of Queer Theory
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