No comments about Think with the Senses Feel with the Mind Art in the Present Tense: La Biennale di Venezia (International Exhibition of Visual Arts).

3 comments about Seeing Through Paintings: Physical Examination in Art Historical Studies.

1. I recommend this book often to art historians and collectors so that they can understand how the materials of a painting, e.g. canvas vs. wood, oil vs. tempera, etc. affect the look of the painting, how paintings change with age (become more transparent, fade, how varnish darkens), and how conservators also may change the look of paintings by conservation treatments. The chapters provide a useful history of materials of Western art, describing the support, grounds, paint films, and coatings. The book tells in clear language what you learn from x-radiographs and examination with ultra-violet light, how to tell that separated panels come from the same altarpiece, or how to recognize if a painting has been cut down or repainted. It was written by an art historian and a conservator working together and should appeal to both groups. Excellent illustrations and information about many well-known artists.



2. This book provides case studies and clearly presented themes to unveil paintings from "the inside out". Well illustrated and organized, concise.



3. Yeah, I ordered two books at the same time, one from amazon and one from this seller. This seller provided the best service. While Amazon's order was delayed and frought with difficulty the transaction with this seller was quick and efficient.

1 comments about Maxfield Parrish: Master of Make-Believe.

1. What a glorious book! This book has a very nice text about the life of Parrish but its glory is the breadth and beauty of the reproductions. So many! This book was intended to be a guide to a traveling exhibition of Parrish's work. It includes photos which he used and many paintings large enough that they are fold outs. The woman who wrote the book lives in Parrish's old house and she is very well versed in her subject. The color is marvelous, the book is a joy to behold. This is a must buy for any fan of Parrish.

No comments about Photography in Nineteenth-Century America.

No comments about Jan Miense Molenaer: Painter of the Dutch Golden Age.

No comments about Perfect Likeness: European and American Portrait Miniatures from the Cincinnati Art Museum.

No comments about The Sculpture of Nancy Graves: A Catalogue Raisonne.

3 comments about Much Recorded War: The Russo-Japanese War In History And Imagery, A.

1. I bought this book to add to my library of Russian military actions in the 20th century. I was a little disappointed in that the book seemed to be mostly Japanese illustrations and photographs. This was probably because of the size and layout of images including cover and large spreads with 14 out of 16 of the very large illustrations and photos from Japanese sources. I did a quick breakdown of all images and found approximately 21 illustrations and 5 photographs from American, British, German, and French sources. (Eleven of the 21 illustrations were French postcards.) There was one Russian illustration and one photograph. The remainder of the book contained about 35 Japanese illustrations and 12 photographs. It may be that the Japanese had much better public relations than the Russians.
   
   Th book itself is a good overview of graphic arts during the 1904-1905 period. Illustrations are sharp with great colors. I certainly appreciated the scholarship and technical work that went into it. I would give the book 2 stars for balance and 5 stars for technical quality.



2. A Much Recorded War examines the experiences of the Russo-Japanese War specifically through art and journalism. Entertaining photographs, films, illustrations, cartoons, postcards, paintings, lithographs, and woodprints are all presented and discussed.
   
   The book, A Much Recorded War, was published in combination with the exhibition "A Much Recorded War: The Russo-Japanese War in History and Imagery" at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. This exhibition marked the one hundredth anniversary of the Portsmouth Treaty, ending the Russo-Japanese War.
   
   Fredrick Sharf opens with an introduction to the Russo-Japanese War- its origins, operations, and outcome. Of special interest, Mr. Sharf discusses the interesting experiences of various western observers and journalists attempting to cover this faraway war. He describes how they completed lengthy, frustrating journeys to the theater of war, and battled bureaucracy and censors.
   
   Anne Morse presents "Exploiting a New Visuality: The Origins of Russo-Japanese War Imagery." Here, lithographs, woodblocks, paintings, illustrations, and garments about the war are examined. Ms. Morse reveals the deliberate control of imagery by Japan for propaganda purposes. Even woodblock prints were created in a way that would specifically interest and influence western opinion.
   
   "Reflections of Conflict: Japanese Photographers and the Russo-Japanese War" by Sebastian Dobson follows. For the first time, the Japanese public was saturated with newspaper photographs, magazine illustrations, postcards and films examining the war. Readers will be amused by Mr. Dobson's description of the Kineorama show. This play featured model warships floating in large indoor water tanks in front of painted backdrops. Simulated thunderstorms and sea battles incorporated colored lights, indoor fireworks and backstage sound effects.
   
   Highlighted by colorful artwork and quaint photographs, A Much Recorded War will be of interest to graphic arts enthusiasts as well as historians.



3. A Much Recorded War: The Russo-Japanese War In History And Imagery could just as easily have been featured in our 'Art' review section: it's that packed with lovely woodblock prints, postcard reproductions, and other visuals which represented the first fully reported struggle. It's featured here so that no history student or student of Japanese or Russian history will miss the lovely blend of art and history represented here in full color. From photography's evidence during the war and how news filtered to the West to the lasting impact of visual images and chosen perspectives, A Much Recorded War is an exceptional testimony to both art and reporting.

No comments about Imagining the Open Range: Erwin E. Smith, Cowboy Photographer.

No comments about The Colors of Clay: Special Techniques in Athenian Vases (Getty Trust Publications: J. Paul Getty Museum).