本书的新观点：

本书的新观点：1摩梭达巴教是苯教的原始形式，达巴教的历史要上溯到新石器时代，是原始宗教的活化石，摩梭艺术是原始艺术活化石；摩梭文字也是活化石，可以说是人类原始文明的活化石；还有学者称摩梭母系家庭是人类母系社会的活化石。2摩梭和纳西的某些图案和象形文字与青海马家窑文化有渊源关系。西藏卡若文化、横断山石棺葬文化与上述文化也有渊源关系，我们称之为青藏高原东部文化带。本文化带内有20余个民族，他们的民俗、语言、文化有很多相似之处，可能他们来自共同的源头。3吐蕃的崛起，导致西藏本土象形文字被藏文取代，多元文化被吐蕃文化同化。在吐蕃的边缘地带，原始宗教和象形文字保留下来。如达巴教、东巴教、东巴象形文字、达巴象形符号等。

Vasari famously wrote that Giotto "recovered the true method ofpainting, which been lost for many years before him," and indeed heis traditionally considered a founder of the Italian Renaissance.Producing a series of commissioned works for the church and upperclasses in his native Tuscany and surrounding regions, Giottochanged the course of European art by breaking away from the rigid,stereotyped figures of the Byzantine and Giotto medievaltraditions. His innovation was to give his characters naturalmovement and expression. His great fresco cycles, such as the livesof the Virgin and Christ in the Scrovegni (or Arena) Chapel, Padua,are populated with realistic depictions of three-dimensionalfigures; secondary characters, both comic and tragic, display therange of the painter's wit and invention. And Giotto's treatment ofperspective was just as revolutionary as his approach to the humanform. The dramatic power of his scenes is heightened by theconvincing illusionistic spaces in which he places them. In thisaut

FROM COMIC-BOOK LEGENDS TO SILVER-SCREEN SUPER HEROES! Marvel presents an insider's look into the making of its cinematic universe - assembling three Avengers in one stylish slipcase. Featuring exclusive production artwork, behind-the-scenes photography, and in-depth cast-and-crew interviews, this four-book collection is a must have for any fan of Mighty Marvel movies! Includes IRON MAN: THE ART OF IRON MAN THE MOVIE HC, IRON MAN: THE ART OF IRON MAN 2 HC, THOR: THE ART OF THOR THE MOVIE HC and CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE ART OF CAPTAIN AMERICA - THE FIRST AVENGER HC.

Desde queen 1890 en Estados Unidos se utilizara el terminorascacielos para designar al edificio de oficinas en altura, esteha suscitado diversidad de reflexiones --entre el entornoarquitectonico y la opi-nion pOblica- acerca de sus limites ydisefio. El ras-cacielos es un producto genuinamenteestadouniden-se, fruto del siglo xx, cuya presencia y evoluci6n essin6nimo de progreso tecnologico, la sociedad de consumo y lapolftica liberal. Este volumen propone una revision de los rascacielos queinauguran el nuevo milenio, con la seleccion de edificios de laultima decada del siglo xx y principios del xxi de algunos de losarquitectos mas relevantes de la actualidad. Asf, se muestranedificios que forman parte del debate arquitect6nico actual y quemuestran como sus autores afrontan la arquitectura en relacion conla sociedad y la ciudad.

In his highly acclaimed text, Robert Hughes points out that thereality pursued in Freud's paintings goes far beyond naturalism. Itis both startling and disconcerting, producing some of the mostpowerful and moving visual images to have appeared in the lastthirty years. Freud—once dubbed "the Ingres ofexistentialism"—has almost single-handedly redefined the figurativepainting of our time. No other living artist possesses his abilityto paint the texture and thinness of skin over flesh, and hisdistinctive portraits have a haunting quality that makes themimpossible to forget. This volume, with over one hundred superbreproductions of his greatest paintings, pays tribute to one of themost original and accomplished artists of the twentiethcentury.

Published in conjunction with amajor exhibition at the San Jose Museum of Art, Blobjects andBeyond is thefirst comprehensive survey of the new fluidity in contemporarydesign. Whether hard or soft, cheerful or sinister, practical orconceptual, blobjects represent a decisive turn away from the hardedges and angles of conventional modernism. From the iconic iMac toKarim Rashid's evocative plastics to the ergonomic computer mouse,blobjects are the defining objects of our time, molding our visualvocabulary for years to come. Blobjects andBeyond is acelebration of the global explosion of amorphic, organic, andcurvaceous design.

The most inventive retail marketers reveal what really works inthe powering of a retail brand in The Power of Retail Branding. Thereader will get an inside look at the marketing objectives,strategies and executions of today’s innovative retailers. The dimension and scope of retail branding are illustrated througha panorama of hundreds of full-color visuals from successful retailmarketing campaigns. Also included are personal interviews with the brand plannersand concept builders. Case studies are presented in individualsections headed by a discussion of the concept of the brand/powerstrategies. These brand building concepts include the retailer’scommitments, its image, its products, its in-store experiences andits lifestyle positioning of the customer. The Power of Retail Branding is intended to be used as a tool toaid in the creation of strategies for powering brands. It will alsohelp the reader empower their employees-as-the-brand and theircustomers-as-the brand. This book serves as a retail brandin

An illustrated study of traditional and figurative art ofAfrica that reflects the continent’s rich artistic and culturalheritage. African Art explores the continent’s marvelousartistic achievements which share its roots with humanitiesorigins. Sculpture has historically been the chief means ofartistic expression. The human figure, whether real or symbolic, isalmost the exclusive subject of African art. This vast world ofAfrican sculpture is the result of an evolutionary process, basedon humanity’s rich history and diversity deriving from migrations,wars, and alliances. During the last century, the African continenthas experienced radical transformations in the fields of social andpolitical organizations, the economy and religions. Inevitably, newartistic forms are being established simultaneously with theglobalization process and the creation of works for the art market,which retain less and less ties with those of the past. AfricanArt is an exhaustive presentation of the traditional figurativearts

Few artists have created as much controversy or survived itwith greater fame than Edouard Manet. In his day, the avant-gardewas not only a challenge to the traditions of art, but it was alsoa gunshot fired at society as a whole. With his painting Olympia(1869), Manet was to become, to quote Degas, as famous asGaribaldi. Yet how the urbane and diffident son of a bourgeoisfamily became the father of both Realism and Impressionism is acomplex and fascinating story that has too often been reduced totextbook clichés. As Manet has become recognized as a touchstonefor historical change but also for interpretations of how thatchange came about, his individual story has become all the morerelevant to the study of art history. Moreover, far from being anartists to shrink behind his work, one of Manets mostcharacteristic practices was to leave an indelible trace of his ownpersonal identity within his paintings, as illustrated throughoutthe volume by eminent scholar James H. Rubin. This lavishlyillustrated volume

Here, in more than 1,500 full-color, specially drawnillustrations, is the most comprehensive and detailed history andsourcebook of twentieth-century jewelry ever published. From the1900s to the year 2000, John Peacock charts the development ofevery kind and style of jewelry for both women and men: brooches,earrings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, buckles, dress clips,hair ornaments, rings; watches, cufflinks, and more. Both preciousjewelry and costume jewelry appear, as does novelty jewelry.JohnPeacock is the doyen of fashion illustration. His many books onmen's and women's fashion and accessories form an unparalleledlibrary for students, collectors, and fashion enthusiasts alike.Many years of research for this book, using paintings, photographs,and the jewelry itself, have allowed him to reproduce in meticulousdetail a host of representative pieces from every year of thecentury. Arranged in twenty-year sections, the pictures areaccompanied by complete de*ions of each piece, includingdetails of materi

The End of Print is the definitive statement of the work of the great iconoclast designer, David Carson. In print for the first time in several years, this classic book has itself become part of the history of graphic design. It features work from the magazines where Carson first made his mark including Transworld Skateboarding, Surfer, Beach Culture and Ray Gun as well as his instantly recognizable advertisements for clients such as Nike, Pepsi, MTV and Sony. Lewis Blackwells text includes an interview in which Carson examines the origins of his approach and discusses the extreme reactions to his work.

A wonderful and original tribute to the curious, comical Dodoand the beautiful island of Mauritius. Award-winning Finnishphotographer Harri Kallio creates the illusion that thesefascinating creatures are alive and abundant, living as they oncedid in their own unspoiled haven, the island of Mauritius.Accompanied by a thorough history of this extraordinary bird,including eyewitness accounts and pictorial sources, the book wasthe winner of the 2004 European Publishers’ Award forPhotography.

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The development of Soviet realist painting over fifty years through a selection of works from Russias leading museums. Socialist Realism was and remains an exceptional phenomenon in twentieth century art. It bore the challenge of promoting realist figuration on a scale without parallel in the rest of the world, employing the talents of thousands of artists over decades and spreading over an immense and varied empire. By glorifying the social role of art, affirming the primary value of content as opposed to form and restoring the central role of traditional practices, socialist Realism was the declared opponent of the modern movement, and in fact represented the only completely alternative artistic system. Created by the great Russian artists (Deineka, Malevic, Adlivankin, Laktionov, Plastov, Brodskij, Korzhev) the works present a multiplicity of questions, themes and formal approaches to art spanning from the last phases of the civil war to the beginnings of the Brezhnev era, stopping at the early 1970

See a year's worth of award-winning work fromtheOne Show Interactivethe top competition for new mediaand use thetwo accompanying DVDs to connect directly to the best examples ofinteractive media. In a large, beautiful format, with 560spectacular illustrations, this is the most complete collectionever of visually arresting websites, mini sites, banners, anddigital advertising.

TASCHEN’s new architecture series brings a unique perspective toworld architecture, highlighting architectural trends by country.Each book features 15 to 20 architects—from the firmly establishedto the up-and-coming—with the focus on how they have contributed tovery recent architecture in the chosen nation. Entries includecontact information and short biographies in addition to copiouslyillustrated de*ions of the architects’ or firms’ mostsignificant recent projects. Crossing the globe from country tocountry, this new series celebrates the richly hued architecturalpersonality of each nation featured.

Pech shares her techniques for capturing the beauty of flowersin watercolour. The guide contains demonstrations for paintingirises, magnolias, roses, peonies, apple blossoms and tulips on tovarying materials including china and lacework. Includes tips onhow to find inspiration, develop a composition, create a theme andpaint backgrounds.