Art Beauty

Dressed in Dreams is a story of desire, access, conformity, and black innovation that explains things like the importance of knockoff culture; the role of “ghetto fabulous” full-length furs and colorful leather in the 1990s; how black girls make magic out of a dollar store t-shirt, rhinestones, and airbrushed paint; and black parents' emphasis on dressing nice. Ford talks about the pain of seeing black style appropriated by the mainstream fashion industry and fashion’s power, especially in middle America.

What did C. S. Lewis think about Truth, Goodness, and Beauty? The 15 essays collected here explore these three major philosophical themes from the writings of Lewis. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of Lewis’ philosophical thinking on arguments for Christianity, the character of God, theodicy, moral goodness, heaven and hell, a theory of literature, and the place of the imagination.

This audiobook reveals how the greatest singers in the world practice and develop their voices.

In Powerhouse Singing Techniques, vocal coach James Cohen reveals it all: how to develop one's voice to its full potential. After teaching thousands of students, Cohen has discovered what really works, and he explains it all in simple terms anyone can understand and follow. The methods and techniques in this book will work for anyone, using any method or voice teacher.

In this volume in IVP Academic's Studies in Theology and the Arts series, theologian Michael Bruner explores O'Connor's theological aesthetic and argues that she reveals what discipleship to Christ entails by subverting the traditional understandings of beauty, truth, and goodness through her fiction.

Principal among the Tridevi or three fundamental Goddesses of Hinduism, Lakshmi is the benevolent and gracious Mother Goddess of wealth, power, beauty, fertility, good fortune, fame, abundance, and prosperity. We examine the spiritual and theological essence of Lakshmi, lessons from her mythology. We also attempt to understand her attributes, disposition, purpose, and character, and how best to recognize Her living manifest nature while worshiping and communing with Her through mantras, meditation, contemplation, occult practices, and rituals.

Responding to many recent calls for redress and restitution, Richardson summarises the historical and current situation and attributes its problematics to the fact that theorists and historians have taken the concept art as a generic that includes both design and craft - which are actually and validly distinguishable from art by application of the concept function/al-or else ignored the two entirely.

In the midst of our fast-paced, cluttered lives, there's a timeless truth that beckons to us—the beauty of simplicity. Welcome to "Simply Living Well: The Art of Living Simply," an exquisite guide that invites you to rediscover the profound elegance in leading a life unburdened by excess. This audiobook is your sanctuary amid the noise, your haven of tranquility. It's a heartfelt exploration of the simple life—a journey that transcends trends and endures through the ages.

A Gentleman Gets Dressed Up is not a book about style—it is a book about the rules—rules that will allow any man to feel more comfortable in the choices he makes about what he wears.

You have a magnetic, mystifying, and alluring version of you lying just beneath the surface. It vibrates underneath your skin, yearning to be set free, and only you have the key to unleashing the infinite woman within you!

Dive into the captivating world of gemstone inlay with 'The Art of Gemstone Inlay' a brand new eBook that guides novices and enthusiasts alike through the intricacies of this illustrious craft. Every chapter of this comprehensive guide illuminates fascinating aspects, from the mystical origins of gemstones, their inherent qualities and their value, to the masterful techniques of inlay, all while ensuring a foundation of knowledge that is both engaging and enlightening. Get acquainted with various gemstones, understand their characteristics and discover the art of distinguishing different ...

Find beauty in the imperfect. Embrace the present. Let go with grace. Wabi Sabi Meditation is a calming and transformative audiobook that guides you through the quiet wisdom of the Japanese Wabi Sabi philosophy—an invitation to honor the incomplete, the impermanent, and the deeply human. Designed to be listened to slowly, this audiobook offers gentle meditations, reflections, and breathwork practices to help you release resistance and return to yourself. Each chapter weaves mindfulness with poetic insight, creating a sanctuary of sound that soothes the spirit and awakens presence.

As a believer in the philosophy of loving oneself and help to spread that love to others, Leanna May writes a book that could educate other people in the same ethos. The goal is to inform people of how much beauty they can find inside themselves and the world around them. This book is meant to help you find a more beautiful you! That includes your physical and mental beauty as well.

Let me start by saying this: nude photography is not just about snapping photos of people without clothes on. Oh no! It’s about capturing confidence, celebrating authenticity, and creating art that resonates deeply with both the subject and the viewer. It’s about showing people that beauty isn’t confined to what we see in fashion magazines—it’s in every stretch mark, every curve, every unique feature that makes us, well, human. Why Nude Photography? So, why focus on nude photography in the first place? There are a million genres of photography out there—portraits, landscapes, ...

The Essence of Spiritual Luxury: Transform Your Life Through Inner Abundance Discover the art of living luxuriously from the inside out-where true wealth comes from within. Are you tired of chasing external success while feeling empty inside? Do you long for a deeper sense of fulfillment that material possessions alone can't provide? "The Essence of Spiritual Luxury" offers a transformative approach to living abundantly by aligning your outer world with your inner values. In this profound guide, you'll discover: How to cultivate a sense of sacred worth that attracts prosperity into your ...

Step into a world where the forgotten fragments of our lives find new meaning, where what was once discarded now breathes with artistic purpose. "Art of the Discarded" invites you on a transformative journey through the hidden splendors of repurposed art. Discover the philosophical heartbeat of found object sculpture in the opening chapter, exploring not only its aesthetic allure but its environmental echoes. Travel through history, uncovering the roots and evolution of this imaginative art form that harnesses the untapped potential of the castaway materials teeming around us. "Seeing ...

In "The Crushing Weight of Beauty," Professor John Castellanos finds himself on the serene French Riviera, seeking solace from the pressures of his recent entanglement with French intelligence, and their true identity - the secret order known as the Illuminés. As he strolls along the promenade, he encounters a stunning marble replica of the Venus de Milo, only to discover it has collapsed, revealing a tragic scene: a lifeless body pinned beneath the statue. John’s keen investigative instincts take over as he examines the scene, noting peculiar details that suggest this was no mere ...

Every once in a while a great race horse is born that will become famous throughout the land. This book is about such a horse. Perhaps even rarer comes a truly wonderful story about a horse and the human being closest to it. Two beings, horse and human, are bound in an unspoken love and respect which draws the finest from both of them. This book by award-winning author Kathleen Peyton, tells their story.

Late summer heading into early autumn/fall is a such beautiful time of the year. You can feel everything growing still and soft; nature is slowing down and people are getting cozy. The most stunning colours can be found outdoors at this time. Discover strategies for not just surviving, but thriving this winter; on how to have a chic and beautiful winter season and emerge, like a butterfly ready for a gorgeous spring and summer.

Intimate and richly detailed, The Beauty of Living begins with E. E. Cummings's Cambridge upbringing and his relationship with his socially progressive but domestically domineering father. It follows Cummings through his undergraduate experience at Harvard, where he fell into a circle of aspiring writers including John Dos Passos, who became a lifelong friend. Steeped in classical paganism and literary Decadence, Cummings and his friends rode the explosion of Cubism, Futurism, Imagism, and other "modern" movements in the arts.

Step into the world of "Kintsugi," where brokenness is not the end but a new beginning—a serendipitous journey through a timeless art that teaches us resilience, beauty, and the power of imperfection. This exquisite eBook unveils the enchanting tradition of Kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with golden joinery, transforming scars into striking embellishments. Embark on an immersive exploration from its venerable origins to the contemporary adaptations that still celebrate flaw as a form of sophisticated charm. "Kintsugi" offers a profound introduction to the philosophy ...