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| Author | : Mark Lamster |
| Publisher | : Anchor |
| Total Pages | : 346 |
| Release | : 2010-10-05 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 0307387356 |
Although his popularity is eclipsed by Rembrandt today, Peter Paul Rubens was revered by his contemporaries as the greatest painter of his era, if not of all history. His undeniable artistic genius, bolstered by a modest disposition and a reputation as a man of tact and discretion, made him a favorite among monarchs and political leaders across Europe—and gave him the perfect cover for the clandestine activities that shaped the landscape of seventeenth-century politics. In Master of Shadows, Mark Lamster brilliantly recreates the culture, religious conflicts, and political intrigues of Rubens’s time, following the painter from Antwerp to London, Madrid, Paris, and Rome and providing an insightful exploration of Rubens’s art as well as the private passions that influenced it.
| Author | : Barrett Williams |
| Publisher | : Barrett Williams |
| Total Pages | : 108 |
| Release | : 2024-11-04 |
| Genre | : Photography |
| ISBN | : |
Discover the timeless art of black and white photography with "Mastering the Shadows", your ultimate guide to capturing the world in shades of monochrome. This comprehensive eBook delves deep into every aspect of black and white photography, helping both beginners and seasoned professionals transform their vision into stunning visual art. Begin your journey with an exploration of the historical and aesthetic allure of monochrome imagery. Uncover how black and white photography strips away distractions and highlights the essence and emotion of the subject, creating a powerful impact unlike any other visual medium. Venture into the science of light and shadow, unlocking the secrets to dramatic contrasts and captivating compositions. "Mastering the Shadows" equips you with knowledge about the fundamentals of light, shadow, and contrast, offering insights into creating evocative imagery that resonates. Learn the digital techniques for converting color images to mesmerizing black and white. From the magic of grayscale and tones to the creative use of digital filters, this guide provides the technical know-how to elevate your black and white photography skills. Choose the right equipment and master compositional techniques to bring your creative vision to life. Discover classic rules that guide monochrome compositions, and explore how line, shape, and texture can transform your work. Dive into the subtle art of post-processing to fine-tune your images for maximum impact. With chapters dedicated to specific styles and subjects—such as portraits, landscapes, urban scenes, and abstract art—this eBook covers it all. Gain inspiration from the legendary Ansel Adams’ Zone System, and apply its principles in today's digital age. Prepare your work for print and exhibition with expert guidance on printing considerations and presentation strategies. Finally, embrace continuous learning with tips on finding inspiration and developing your unique monochrome style. "Mastering the Shadows" is your passport to a new realm of photographic excellence.
| Author | : Jon Sprunk |
| Publisher | : Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 360 |
| Release | : 2018-10-12 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 162567385X |
Jon Sprunk delivers blood, betrayal, and “sword and sorcery action of a high order” in the thrilling conclusion to his epic fantasy adventure trilogy (SF Signal). In the far wastes of the Northern Marches, the assassin Caim lies in wait. Though he and his allies have defeated the monstrous witch Sybelle, there is a greater threat looming ahead... The Master--a being of nightmarish power who rules the Shadows and holds the answers that Caim has been searching for all his life. But before he can meet his greatest enemy, Caim must face an assassin whose skills and strength eerily match his own. Meanwhile, Empress Josey and the land of Nimea have fallen prey to an unforeseen attack by a barbarian army. Even if he somehow survives, the truth Caim has been seeking for so long may not offer solace. For the destiny he has sought for so long may be the very thing that curses him to a life of eternal darkness and damnation...
| Author | : William B Lawrence |
| Publisher | : Echo Point Books & Media, LLC |
| Total Pages | : 239 |
| Release | : 2022-05-31 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : |
Push your watercolor painting to the next level by mastering the use of color, light, and shadows. Go beyond trying to copy what you see by designing with shapes, shadows, and highlights. Deepen the expressive nature of your paintings as you capture the subject's luminosity. Master painter William B. Lawrence offers hands-on techniques and insights for intermediate to advanced artists. Light and color take the viewer on a journey. Properly harnessed, they can convey emotion, create a mood, or tell a story. Whether your work is realistic, expressive, or abstract, the options are unlimited. Lawrence explores pattern, hue, contrast, and texture in this treasured classic. Using a combination of theory, demonstration, and practical suggestions this new arsenal of tools, will help you grow as an artist. Other techniques covered include: How to design with light and shadow The use of overlapping patterns How light can express movement Learning to use light and dark to add drama and intensity to your work Discover how to guide the viewer's eye through floodlights, spotlights, and other advanced light-manipulation techniques. Painting Light and Shadow in Watercolor will help you create radiant watercolor paintings and give you greater painting pleasure as you develop new skills which bring your imagination to life.
| Author | : Antonio Tabucchi |
| Publisher | : Archipelago |
| Total Pages | : 315 |
| Release | : 2019-05-14 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1939810167 |
This new, expanded collection of Antonio Tabucchi's stories collects the best short fiction from the Italian author recognized as one of the masters of the form. Message From the Shadows is a new collection featuring Antonio Tabucchi's finest short stories, spanning the breadth of his career. These playful tales explore Tabucchi's signature themes, from his inventive, lyrical meditations on language, art, and philosophy, to his fascination with the passage of time, and the mystery of storytelling.
| Author | : Elmar Eisemann |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 399 |
| Release | : 2016-04-19 |
| Genre | : Computers |
| ISBN | : 1439867690 |
Important elements of games, movies, and other computer-generated content, shadows are crucial for enhancing realism and providing important visual cues. In recent years, there have been notable improvements in visual quality and speed, making high-quality realistic real-time shadows a reachable goal. Real-Time Shadows is a comprehensive guide to t
| Author | : Alex North |
| Publisher | : Celadon Books |
| Total Pages | : 293 |
| Release | : 2020-07-07 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1250318025 |
"This is absorbing, headlong reading, a play on classic horror with an inventiveness of its own... As with all the best illusions, you are left feeling not tricked, but full of wonder." – The New York Times The haunting new thriller from Alex North, author of the New York Times bestseller The Whisper Man You knew a teenager like Charlie Crabtree. A dark imagination, a sinister smile--always on the outside of the group. Some part of you suspected he might be capable of doing something awful. Twenty-five years ago, Crabtree did just that, committing a murder so shocking that it’s attracted that strange kind of infamy that only exists on the darkest corners of the internet--and inspired more than one copycat. Paul Adams remembers the case all too well: Crabtree--and his victim--were Paul’s friends. Paul has slowly put his life back together. But now his mother, old and suffering from dementia, has taken a turn for the worse. Though every inch of him resists, it is time to come home. It's not long before things start to go wrong. Paul learns that Detective Amanda Beck is investigating another copycat that has struck in the nearby town of Featherbank. His mother is distressed, insistent that there's something in the house. And someone is following him. Which reminds him of the most unsettling thing about that awful day twenty-five years ago. It wasn't just the murder. It was the fact that afterward, Charlie Crabtree was never seen again...
| Author | : Neil Oliver |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 606 |
| Release | : 2016-09-15 |
| Genre | : Large type books |
| ISBN | : 9780750542975 |
In Fifteenth-century Constantinople, Prince Constantine saves the life of a broken-hearted girl. But the price of his valour is high. John Grant is a young man on the edge of the world. His unique abilities carry him from his home in Scotland to the heart of the Byzantine Empire in search of a girl and the chance to fulfil a death-bed promise. Lena has remained hidden from the men who have been searching for her for many years. The fates of these three will intertwine. As the Siege of Constantinople reaches its climax, each must make a choice between head and heart, duty and destiny.
| Author | : Troy Denning |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 422 |
| Release | : 2020-10-20 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1982143630 |
USA TODAY BESTSELLER A Master Chief story and original full-length novel set in the Halo universe—based on the New York Times bestselling video game series! October 2559. It has been a year since the renegade artificial intelligence Cortana issued a galaxy-wide ultimatum, subjecting many worlds to martial law under the indomitable grip of her Forerunner weapons. Outside her view, the members of Blue Team—John-117, the Master Chief; Fred-104; Kelly-087; and Linda-058—are assigned from the UNSC Infinity to make a covert insertion onto the ravaged planet Reach. Their former home and training ground—and the site of humanity’s most cataclysmic military defeat near the end of the Covenant War—Reach still hides myriad secrets after all these years. Blue Team’s mission is to penetrate the rubble-filled depths of CASTLE Base and recover top-secret assets locked away in Dr. Catherine Halsey’s abandoned laboratory—assets which may prove to be humanity’s last hope against Cortana. But Reach has been invaded by a powerful and ruthless alien faction, who have their own reasons for being there. Establishing themselves as a vicious occupying force on the devastated planet, this enemy will soon transform Blue Team’s simple retrieval operation into a full-blown crisis. And with the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance, mission failure is not an option…
| Author | : Maria V. Snyder |
| Publisher | : Maria V. Snyder |
| Total Pages | : 353 |
| Release | : 2019-11-18 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1946381055 |
2020 PRISM Award Winner! Year 2522. Lyra Daniels is dead. Okay, so I only died for sixty-six seconds. But when I came back to life, I got a brand new name and a snazzy new uniform. Go me! Seriously, though, it's very important that Lyra Daniels stays dead, at least as far as the murdering looters, know. While dying is the scariest thing that's happened to me, it morphed my worming skills. I can manipulate the Q-net like never before. But the looters have blocked us from communicating with the rest of the galaxy and now they believe we've gone silent, like Planet Xinji (where silent really means dead). A Protector Class spaceship is coming to our rescue, but we still have to survive almost two years until they arrive - if they arrive at all. Until then, we have to figure out how to stop an unstoppable alien threat. And it's only a matter of time before the looters learn I'm not dead and returns to finish what they started. There's no way I'm going to let the looters win. Instead I'll do whatever it takes to save the people I love. But even I'm running out of ideas...
