The History of the Kiss!

The History of the Kiss!
Author: M. Danesi
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2013-12-05
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1137376856

How and when did the kiss become a vital sign of romance and love? In this wide-ranging book, pop culture expert Marcel Danesi takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the history of the kiss, from poetry and painting to movies and popular songs, and argues that its romantic incarnation signaled the birth of popular culture.

The Kiss in History

The Kiss in History
Author: Karen Harvey
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2005-07-15
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780719065958

This book arose from a conference, supported by the Royal Historical Society, which took place at Institute of Historical Research, University of London. The event was held under the auspices of the Bedford Center for the History of Women, Royal Holloway, University of London.

The Kiss of Lamourette

The Kiss of Lamourette
Author: Robert Darnton
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 418
Release: 1990
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780393307528

This is a book about history, the media, and the history of the media.In four parts this book will go through how the past operates as an undercurrent in the present, analyze the operation of the media by specific case studies, outline a particular discipline; the history of the book, which provides a historical dimension to media studies, and lastly, to move outward from those considerations to a broad discussion of history itself and of history's neighbors within the human sciences.

The Kiss Sacred and Profane

The Kiss Sacred and Profane
Author: Nicolas J. Perella
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2022-09-23
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0520348850

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1969.

The Kiss

The Kiss
Author: Serge Bramly
Publisher: Flammarion-Pere Castor
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Kissing in art
ISBN: 9782080200983

Over 130 of the greatest depictions of the kiss in art are accompanied by insightful commentary in this handsome volume. The depiction of the kiss has held special significance throughout the history of art, from classical antiquity to the present. A symbol of erotic passion or maternal love but equally of betrayal and death, the kiss represents one of the greatest legendary motifs. Spanning the ages and the globe, this volume explores the emphasis placed by certain cultures and artists on "the meeting of lips." From Hayez’s medieval kissers to Klimt’s iconic symbolist painting, and from Ingres’s Francesca and Paolo to Picasso’s ethereal cubist couple, this book explains the passionate undertones of the world’s greatest masterpieces. The evocative text is illustrated by works ranging from Hokusai to Cindy Sherman via Mary Cassat, Brancusi, and Lichtenstein.

Kiss Alive Forever

Kiss Alive Forever
Author: Curt Gooch
Publisher:
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2002
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780823083220

Provides overviews of each tour, road crew interviews, opening act listings, and index of all of the band's songs, and more than 200 photos chronicling their concert history. Original.

Scuse Me While I Kiss the Sky

Scuse Me While I Kiss the Sky
Author: Paolo Hewitt
Publisher: Quercus
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2013-10-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1623652235

From the moment that Ike Turner and the Kings of Rhythm conceived "Rocket 88" to the suicide of Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain and Lennon's Anniversary concert, â??Scuse Me While I Kiss the Sky chronicles 50 moments in history that shaped the music industry as we know it. Paolo Hewitt's lively and readable text gives us a unique "insider's view" on each event explaining the background and immediate aftermath to the moment as well as its long term significance and legacy. Each story is accompanied by an "at a glance" box about each artist, their most significant achievements and contribution to rock history. Iconic moments include the day that Dylan went electric, the moment the Ramones launched punk rock, the Michael Jackson video that inspired an MTV generation, and the year that Oasis and Blur saw Brit Pop go global. The stories behind the iconic records and recordings, the untimely deaths, landmark live performances, on screen incidents and all of the most outrageous moments are recounted in this captivating, comprehensive overview of the greatest musical form of the twentieth century.

Kiss

Kiss
Author: Gene Simmons
Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2002
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0609810286

With over 150 photos--most of which are published here for the first time--Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley take readers on an intimate tour of the early days of KISS. Full color and b&w.

Pi?ga?i S?rana's Ka??p?r?odayamu

Pi?ga?i S?rana's Ka??p?r?odayamu
Author: Piṅgaḷi Sūrana
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2002
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0231125976

"Composed in the mid-sixteenth century, ...[this] could be considered the first novel written in South Asia...Employing the poetic style known as campu, which mixes verse and prose, Pingali Suranna's work transcends our notions of tranditionl narrative.... [This novel] is both a gripping love story and a profound meditation on mind nd language."--Back cover.