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|  | Capital Dilemma by Michael Z. Wise
An account of the debate raging in Germany at the end of the century over plans for the reconstruction of Berlin as the national capital. Wise puts the debate into context by examining Albert Speer's plans for the rebuilding of Berlin as the Nazi capital of Europe, and by reflecting on the city's foundation as the seat of the Prussian emperors and its role in the unification of Germany in 1871. AUTHOR: Michael Z. Wise
PUBLISHER: Princeton Architectural Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture 
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 | The Lindisfarne Gospels by Janet Backhouse
The Lindisfarne Gospels is one of Britain's greatest artistic treasures, the outstanding surviving example of early medieval European book painting. Written and illuminated in the late seventh century by the monk Eadfrith (later the Bishop of Lindisfarne), it is famous for the superb quality and intricate design of its decorated pages. This book reproduces all of the major pages and many details from the original manuscript in color. A must for anyone interested in manuscript illumination, Insular art and design, and the early history of the book in Britain. AUTHOR: Janet Backhouse
PUBLISHER: Phaidon Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | Draw Fifty People by Lee J. Ames
Description not available.A new addition to a popular art instruction series offers a collection of historical and cultural figures, ideal for broadening the capacity of aspiring artists. Original. AUTHOR: Lee J. Ames
PUBLISHER: Doubleday Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | Masks by Gail Saunders-Smith, Lola M. Schaefer
Description not available.Describes different kinds of masks and shows how face paint can be a part of a disguise. AUTHOR: Gail Saunders-Smith, Lola M. Schaefer
PUBLISHER: Capstone Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | Come Look with Me by Gladys S. Blizzard
Illustrated with full-color reproductions, this book introduces children to 12 fascinating landscape paintings. . . . perfect for small group sharing (and offers) plenty to set youngsters new to art on the path toward understanding its richness and variety .--Booklist. AUTHOR: Gladys S. Blizzard
PUBLISHER: Lickle Publishing, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | Contract with the Skin by Kathy O'Dell
Having oneself shot. Putting out fires with the bare hands and feet. Biting the body and photographing the marks. Sewing one's own mouth shut--all in front of an audience. What do these kinds of performances tell us about the social and historical context in which they occurred? Fascinating and accessibly written, CONTRACT WITH THE SKIN addresses the question in relation to psychoanalytic and legal concepts of masochism. 34 photos. AUTHOR: Kathy O'Dell
PUBLISHER: University of Minnesota Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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