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A magyar művészet a XIX. századig    by Kampis Antal
Price: $2.99 USD. 33990 words. Language: Hungarian. Agented by Publio Kiadó  on May 1, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art history.

A honfoglalás és az államalapítás korának művészete - A román stílusú művészet - A gótikus stílusú művészet - A reneszánsz művészet - A barokk stílusú művészet
Erotic Art of Khajuraho Temples    by Mahesh Dutt Sharma
Price: $0.99 USD. 680 words. Language: English. Published on April 23, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art history.

Khajuraho is now under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India which has found many more underground temples at this site. The destination is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the seven wonders of India. Every evening there is a show here about the art, philosophy and history of Khajuraho.
The Great Phase 2    by Steven Hager
Price: $0.99 USD. 4860 words. Language: English. Published on April 11, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art history.

One of the most elusive pioneers of New York City graffiti granted a rare interview in 1982.
Monet - Masterpieces    by My Ebook Publishing House
Price: $0.99 USD. 1410 words. Language: English. Published on February 3, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Artists.

Monet was a French artist and a leading member of the Impressionist group of painters. Monet’s exquisite sensitivity to light, color, and detail was central to his work. Cézanne characterized Monet as “only an eye– yet what an eye”. “People discuss my art and pretend to understand as if it were necessary to understand, when it's simply necessary to love.. “ - Claude Monet
Van Gogh - Masterpieces    by My Ebook Publishing House
Price: $0.99 USD. 1280 words. Language: English. Published on January 20, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Artists.

Vincent Van Gogh Dutch Post-Impressionist Painter In the world of art, Vincent van Gogh masterpieces are some of the most famous works of all. Vincent van Gogh created over 900 paintings in just under a decade and some of those works are indeed, masterpieces. A few of the most important ones are presented in this book.
Teaching Art History the Fun Way    by Dr. Jane Coryell
Price: $3.99 USD. 4780 words. Language: English. Published on November 3, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art history.

Teaching Art History The fun Way ~ It's a Scream is a handbook for teaching art history using games, food, music, and clothing as memory aids and interest catchers. Chronologically, from pre-historic to modern times, historical highlights are dovetailed with studio work.
The Illuminator's Palette: A Study of Pre-Seventeenth Century Pigments for Medieval Book Art    by Britni Patterson
Price: $3.99 USD. 19310 words. Language: English. Published on June 19, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art history.

A concise compilation of modern research into the pigments used by medieval artists for painting various works of art. This monograph includes a list of 66 pigments along with charts showing their use throughout time, and the locations of use, describes how to mix your own paint with historically accurate binders, and explains the techniques necessary to successfully emulate the medieval artist.
Artifice and The Ideal: Classical Figuration Today    by Elsie Russell
Price: Free! 15420 words. Language: English. Published on January 1, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art history.

A survey and history of contemporary classical painting and the role that the classical arts of the past played in shaping its development.
Exploring da Vinci’s Last Supper    by Catherine Jaime
Price: $0.99 USD. 4970 words. Language: English. Published on November 23, 2011. Nonfiction » History » Renaissance.

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How did Leonardo paint his Last Supper mural? Why is it so famous? Why is it in such bad shape? This short e-book attempts to give the reader a look at those questions and numerous other ones. A great intro those who want "just a little bit more" on this intriguing topic.
Virtuism -- Philosophy and the Aesthetics of Virtue    by Robert Pearson
Price: $3.95 USD. 41780 words. Language: English. Published on October 21, 2011. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art history.

Virtuism is about the aesthetics of human virtue, how virtuous acts produce in us the same experience as great works of art. Witnessing or creating a virtuous act produces the aesthetic experience. The giving of the good feeling of the aesthetic or "art" experience gives evidence that life has a higher meaning. The book "Virtuism" also discusses other philosophical aspects of the virtue and art.