William Merritt Chase: Portraits in oil

William Merritt Chase: Portraits in oil
Author: Ronald G. Pisano
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0300110219

V. 1. "This gorgeous book, the first of a four-volume definitive catalogue, features Chase's stunning paintings in pastel, which constitute a major and previously understudied body of work by the artist; monotypes; painted tiles and plates; watercolors; and prints. Reconstructing Chase's oeuvre is a daunting task, as the artist left few records of any kind, and no documentation of his individual works exists. Furthermore, Chase's paintings and pastels have been forged in great numbers throughout the years, and many of these works still surface on the art market. Making this long-awaited volume even more valuable is a list of every known exhibition of Chase's work during the artist's lifetime, selected examples of major post-1917 exhibitions, and an essay on Chase's innovative pastel technique"--Jacket.

Aran Knitting

Aran Knitting
Author: Alice Starmore
Publisher: Dover Crafts: Knitting
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780486478425

Revised, expanded edition of expert guide encompasses a history of Aran knitting; complete workshop in technique and design; 60 charted patterns for the original 14 designs, many reknit in contemporary yarns; including a new design. Color photographs.

AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary

AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary
Author: Andrea Rangel
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2017-08-10
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1632505533

Break the rules. Knit outside the lines! AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary takes an unexpected look at stranded colorwork with 200 new motifs. These unique colorwork charts are perfect for the creative knitter looking to break away from the ordinary. Derived from graphic design elements, these fresh, fun motifs include everything from geometric mountains, waves, and spirals to modern bikes, skulls, and sheep. Dive into color knitting with confidence with a section on reading charts, working floats, and choosing colors. Learn how stranded colorwork can be used in design with five accompanying projects including mitts, cowls, and sweaters. AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary is the perfect gift for knitters looking for fun pattern ideas or new stitches. Get inspired to break the rules and use your imagination to modify, deconstruct, and combine motifs to create your own unique designs.

Wrapped in Comfort

Wrapped in Comfort
Author: Alison Jeppson Hyde
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2007-06-11
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1604684925

Create these romantic shawls and scarves with fabulous fibers; then wrap yourself up in the inspiring stories behind the designs. Create 12 beautiful shawls in half-circle or full-circle shapes, plus four scarves · Find projects for beginning to experienced knitters Choose from leaves, clovers, flowers, and other classic lace motifs Gorgeous designs will provide the comfort-- real-life tales will warm the heart.

AJAYA

AJAYA
Author: Anand Neelakantan
Publisher: One Point Six Technology Pvt Ltd
Total Pages: 493
Release: 2013-12-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9381576033

THE MAHABHARATA ENDURES AS THE GREAT EPIC OF INDIA. But while Jaya is the story of the Pandavas, told from the perspective of the victors of Kurukshetra; Ajaya is the narrative of the ÔunconquerableÕ Kauravas, who were decimated to the last man. At the heart of IndiaÕs most powerful empire, a revolution is brewing. Bhishma, the noble patriarch of Hastinapura, is struggling to maintain the unity of his empire. On the throne sits Dhritarashtra, the blind King, and his foreign-born Queen Ð Gandhari. In the shadow of the throne stands Kunti, the Dowager-Queen, burning with ambition to see her firstborn become the ruler, acknowledged by all. And in the wings: Parashurama, the enigmatic Guru of the powerful Southern Confederate, bides his time to take over and impose his will from mountains to ocean. Ekalavya, a young Nishada, yearns to break free of caste restrictions and become a warrior. Karna, son of a humble charioteer, travels to the South to study under the foremost Guru of the day and become the greatest archer in the land. Balarama, the charismatic leader of the Yadavas, dreams of building the perfect city by the sea and seeing his people prosperous and proud once more. Takshaka, guerilla leader of the Nagas, foments a revolution by the downtrodden as he lies in wait in the jungles of India, where survival is the only dharma. Jara, the beggar, and his blind dog Dharma, walk the dusty streets of India, witness to people and events far greater than they, as the Pandavas and the Kauravas confront their searing destinies. Amidst the chaos, Prince Suyodhana, heir of Hastinapura, stands tall, determined to claim his birthright and act according to his conscience. He is the maker of his own destiny Ð or so he believes. While in the corridors of the Hastinapura palace, a foreign Prince plots to destroy India. And the dice fallsÉ

Knit Shawls

Knit Shawls
Author: Sixth & Spring Books
Publisher: Sixth & Spring Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781970048087

Combining Noro's most popular shawl designs with several brand new and exclusive patterns, Knit Shawls: 25 Unique & Vibrant Designs is a must-have collection for every knitter who loves shawls, colorful knits, or both. Lace, color-blocked textures, miters, leaf-shaped motifs, origami-inspired folds, and much more make this collection engaging for knitters of all skill levels. Using Noro's most popular yarns in their unparalleled solids and self-striping colorways, each and every shawl is guaranteed to be a feast for the needles, the body, and the eyes. Book jacket.

A White Trail

A White Trail
Author: Haroon Khalid
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2023-05-29
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9357081046

The formation of Pakistan and the search for an Islamic identity are inextricably interlinked. In recent years, the rise of Islamic fundamentalism in the country owing to the twists and turns of global politics has complicated matters. The religious intolerance that almost always accompanies fundamentalism has placed the minority communities of Pakistan in a precarious position. A White Trail is an ethnographic study of these communities and their lives. At a time when almost all accounts of religious minorities in the country focus on the persecution and discrimination they experience, this work delves deeper into their lives, using the occasion of religious festivals to gain a deeper insight into the psyche of Pakistani Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, Zoroastrians and Bahais. It seeks to understand, through the oral testimonies of the members of these communities, larger socio-political issues arising from the situation.

In Near Ruins

In Near Ruins
Author: Nicholas B. Dirks
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Total Pages: 332
Release: 1998
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780816631230

If culture is suspect, what of cultural theory? At a moment when culture's traditional caretakers -- humanism, philosophy, anthropology, and the nation-state -- are undergoing crisis and mutation, this volume charts the tensions and contradictions in the development and deployment of the concept of culture. A genuinely interdisciplinary venture, In Near Ruins brings together respected writers from the fields of history, anthropology, literary criticism, and communications. Together their essays present an intriguing picture of "culture" at the edges of humanism, of the politics of critical inquiry amid current social transformations, of the status and practice of historical knowledge in an age of theory. Skeptical of the concept of culture but fascinated with cultural forms, the authors take up diverse topics, from debates over sexuality in the contemporary United States to relations between empire, capitalism, and gender in nineteenth-century Britain; from poverty in U.S. inner cities to violence in war-torn Sri Lanka; from the operation of nostalgia on cultural practices in Japan to anthropological forms of state power in Indonesia and the writing of history in India. Linked by a common urge to think through the aesthetics and politics of particular social relations amid a variety of globalizing forces -- revolution, colonialism, nationalism, and the disciplinary institutions of the academy itself -- these writers contribute to the ongoing work of remapping the terrain of cultural analysis and reevaluating the stakes in such a daunting effort.