by John Loengard (2007)
On the occasion of Georgia O'Keeffe's 80th birthday in 1966, 'Life' magazine dispatched photographer John Loengard to her home in New Mexico to document a day in the life of the pioneering American artist. Loengard's elegant black and white images capture the grand, solitary woman in the desert, and candid shots record her daily routine at Ghost Ranch. Juxtaposed here with selected O'Keeffe paintings, these photographs reveal how the austere poetry of the landscape corresponded to the artist's own painterly world. This unique marriage of paintings and photographs also includes a introduction by Loengard describing his first encounter with O'Keeffe and contemplative writings by the artist herself on her work and inspirations.
Michel Sokolyk
Un guide destiné aux débutants qui désirent s'initier à l'art d'observer et d'identifier les oiseaux. Le chapitre trois répertorie 200 espèces pouvant être observées au Québec dans différents milieux. "Des centaines de photos couleurs agrémentent le texte et faciliteront grandement l'apprentissage". (cf. quatrième de couverture). [SDM].
Owen Hopkins
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Gothic and Gothic Revival, or how to distinguish between Baroque and Neoclassical? This guide makes extensive use of photographs to identify and explain the characteristic features of nearly 300 buildings. The result is a clear and easy-to-navigate guide to identifying the key styles of western architecture from the classical age to the present day.
Steve Lehman
Documented over a ten-year period, the author's photographs illustrate the beauty of this country and the extent to which it has been torn apart by political conflict. Oral histories from interviews with Tibetans cover issues such as rights abuse, political demonstration and religious persecution.
Julie Anderson, Emm Barnes, and Emma Shackleton
Since ancient times people have depended on medical practitioners to enhance life, to treat illness and injuries, and to help reduce pain and suffering. The scientifically based discipline that we know today stands beside diverse traditions, belief systems, and bodies of medical knowledge that have evolved in fascinating ways across cultures and continents. Throughout this history, successive generations have created artistic representations of these varied aspects of medicine, illustrating instruction manuals, documenting treatments, and creating works of art that enable individuals to express their feelings and ideas about medicine, health, and illness. From ancient wall paintings and tomb carvings to sculpture, installations, and digitally created artworks, the results are extraordinary and pay tribute to how medicine has affected our lives and the lives of our ancestors.