Art
- Art and Architecture Through History
- Essays on Art and Aesthetics
- Artistic Lives: Biographies of Masters
Understanding English Cathedrals
This recording comprises chapters from two different works: How To Visit The English Cathedrals (1912) by Esther Singleton, and The Cathedr…
The Color of a Great City
Theodore Dreiser was highly acclaimed for his novels and other writing. This non-fiction work takes place in many areas of New York City in …
Sir Christopher Wren
This 1923 monograph on the life and work of Sir Christopher Wren was written by Lawrence Weaver, an English architectural writer and editor.…
A Guide Book of Art, Architecture, and Historic Interests in Pennsylvania
This book was curated by the State Federation of Pennsylvania Women for tourists' use on a journey to Pennsylvania. Each of Pennsylvania's 6…
Gloves Past and Present
From the preface: "For thirty years I have devoted myself to the practical problems of the glove industry, and my connection with one o…
This Wheels On Fire The Soundscape Of 1968
This Wheels on Fire - The Soundscape of 1968 is a captivating collage of archive recordings, newsreels, newspaper clips, and music centered …
Form and Ornament in Ceramic Art
A study of ceramics in the Americas: its form, function and ornamentation as well as its history. Produced by the Smithsonian's Department o…
Art in Australia
In 1916, three prominent identities in the Sydney art world - Sydney Ure Smith, Bertram Stevens and Charles Lloyd Jones - got together to pu…
Remodeled Farmhouses
"There is a certain fascination connected with the remodeling of a farmhouse. Its low, raftered interior, its weather-beaten exterior, …
The Dial
An example of one of the leading literary magazines of the early 20th Century. Poetry by e.e. cummings and Louise Bryant (aka Mrs. John Reed…
Art in Australia
In 1916, three prominent identities in the Sydney art world - Sydney Ure Smith, Bertram Stevens and Charles Lloyd Jones - got together to pu…
Four Masters of Etching
Frederick Wedmore presents short vignettes of influential artists of the 19th century who were noted for their mastery of etching: Seymour H…
Theory of Colours
Newton's observations on the optical spectrum were widely accepted but Goethe noticed the difference between the scientific explanation and …
The Story of Minot's Light
Minot's Ledge lies off the coast of Cohasset and Scituate, Massachusetts. This ledge and neighboring rock outcrops were the scene of over 40…
Art in Australia
In 1916, three prominent identities in the Sydney art world - Sydney Ure Smith, Bertram Stevens and Charles Lloyd Jones - got together to pu…
Paul Carpenter Paintings
Paul Carpenter is an artist worth looking at. He has shown at influential galleries on both coasts of America. The book contains fascinating…
MIT4.301S07
This class will introduce students to a variety of contemporary art practices and ideas. The class will begin with a brief overview of 'visu…
Mazes and Labyrinths
Come along on a journey through the history of Mazes and Labyrinths by W.H. Matthews. Get lost in the wonders of winding paths, from ancient…
The Nature of Creativity
Instructor: Irving Singer
This course is an introduction to problems about creativity as it pervades human experience and behavior. Questio…