Dangerous Perfection

Dangerous Perfection
Author: Ursula Kastner
Publisher: Getty Publications
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2016-06-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1606064762

In 2008, the Berlin Antikensammlung initiated a project with the J. Paul Getty Museum to conserve a group of ancient funerary vases from southern Italy. Monumental in scale and richly decorated, these magnificent vessels were discovered in hundreds of fragments in the early nineteenth century at Ceglie, near Bari. Acquired by a Bohemian diplomat, they were reconstructed in the Neapolitan workshop of Raffaele Gargiulo, who was considered one of the leading restorers of antiquities in Europe. His methods exemplify what was referred to as “une perfection dangereuse,” an approach to reassembly and repainting that made it difficult to distinguish what was ancient and what was modern. Bringing together archival documentation and technical analyses, this volume provides a comprehensive study of the vases and their treatment from the nineteenth century up to today. In addition to lavish illustrations, two in-depth essays on the history of the vases and on Gargiulo’s work, as well as detailed conservation notes for each object, this publication also features the first English translation of Gargiulo’s original text on his understanding as to how ancient Greek vases were manufactured. This is the companion volume to an exhibition on view at the Getty Villa, from November 19, 2014, to May 11, 2015, and then at the Antikensammlung, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin from June 17, 2016, to June 18, 2017.

Feck Perfuction

Feck Perfuction
Author: James Victore
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2019-03-05
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1452166439

"James Victore is a dangerous man. His ideas on optimizing your creativity, doing wow work and building a life that inspires will devastate your limits. And show you how to win. Read this book fast." —Robin Sharma, #1 bestselling author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari Begin before you're ready. Renowned designer and professional hell-raiser James Victore wants to drag you off your couch and throw you headfirst into a life of bold creativity. He'll guide you through all the twists, trials, and triumphs of starting your creative career, from finding your voice to picking the right moment to start a project (hint: It's now). Bring your biggest, craziest, most revolutionary ideas, and he will give you the kick in the pants you need to make them real. No matter what industry or medium you work in, this book will help you live, work, and create freely and fearlessly. Here are some dangerous ideas: • The things that made you weird as a kid make you great today. • Work is serious play. • Your ego can't dance. • The struggle is everything. • Freedom is something you take. • There ain't no rules. Take a risk. Try them out. Live dangerously. More praise for Feck Perfuction: "In James Victore's new book, he unequivocally proves why he is the master he is. In every chapter, he challenges and inspires the reader to reach for more, to try harder and to create our best selves. It is a magnificent and momentous experience. (All true)." —Debbie Millman, Host Design Matters "James Victore got famous creating tough posters that shook me to the core. He now does the same using the written word. To you." —Stefan Sagmeister, designer

Light on the path to spiritual perfection - Book V

Light on the path to spiritual perfection - Book V
Author: Ray del Sole
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2016-06-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1447842413

For the genuine spiritual seeker: Collection of universal spiritual topics, techniques, questions & answers in seven books derived from more than 16 years of spiritual practice. Book V - table of contents: Quabbalah - names and formulas / Magic for development and life / Esoteric Ð exoteric / Lucid dreaming / Astral traveling / Yoga / Cosmic support / Healing permission / The way of realization / Differentiation of energies / Law of silence / Spiritual dedication / Ability of differentiation - viveka / The path to perfection / Burning chakras / Self-influence - affirmation / Sleepers / Pranic healing. / And much moreÉ.

Addiction to Perfection

Addiction to Perfection
Author: Marion Woodman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 222
Release: 1982
Genre: Psychology
ISBN:

"This book is about taking the head off an evil witch". With these words Marion Woodman begins her spiral journey, a powerful and authoritative look at the psychology and attitudes of modern women. Marion Woodman continues her remarkable exploration of women's mysteries through case material, dreams, literature and mythology, in food rituals, rape symbolism, Christianity, imagery in the body, sexuality, creativity and relationships.

Journal of the Institute of Brewing

Journal of the Institute of Brewing
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 784
Release: 1909
Genre: Brewing
ISBN:

Containing the transactions of the various sections, together with abstracts of papers published in other journals, etc.

The Gentleman's Magazine

The Gentleman's Magazine
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 846
Release: 1787
Genre: Books
ISBN:

Contains opinions and comment on other currently published newspapers and magazines, a selection of poetry, essays, historical events, voyages, news (foreign and domestic) including news of North America, a register of the month's new publications, a calendar of forthcoming trade fairs, a summary of monthly events, vital statistics (births, deaths, marriages), preferments, commodity prices. Samuel Johnson contributed parliamentary reports as "Debates of the Senate of Magna Lilliputia."

Pursuing Perfection

Pursuing Perfection
Author: Margo Maine
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2016-06-03
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1317487915

In Pursuing Perfection, authors Margo Maine and Joe Kelly explore the emotional, social and cultural factors behind the ongoing epidemic of disordered eating and body image despair in adult women at midlife and beyond. Written from a biopsychosocial and feminist perspective, Pursuing Perfection describes the many issues women encounter as they navigate a rapidly changing culture that promotes unhealthy standards for beauty and appearance. This updated and expanded edition (originally published as The Body Myth: Adult Women and the Pressure to Be Perfect) is a unique guide for anyone seeking practical tools and strategies for adult women looking to establish health and body acceptance.