The Guerrilla Girls' Bedside Companion to the History of Western Art

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We were Guerillas before we were Gorillas. From the beginning, the press wanted publicity photos. We needed a disguise. No one remembers, for sure, how we got our fur, but one story is that at an early meeting, an original Girl, a bad speller, wrote 'Gorilla' instead of'Guerilla.' It was an enlightening mistake. It gave us our mask-ulinity. Ever wonder about the abundance of naked male statues in the Classical section of your favorite museum? Did you know medieval convents were hotbeds of female artistic expression? And how did those "bad boy" artists of the twentieth century make it even harder for a girl to get a break? Thanks to the Guerrilla Girls, those masked feminists whose mission it is to break the white male stronghold over the art world, art history-as we know it-is history. Taking you back through the ages, the Guerrilla Girls demonstrate how males (particularly white males) have dominated the art scene, and discouraged, belittled, or obscured women's involvement. Their skeptical and hilarious interpretations of "popular" theory are augmented by the newest research and the expertise of prominent feminist art historians. "Believe-it-or-not" quotations from some of the "experts" are sprinkled throughout, as are the Guerrilla Girls' signature masterpieces: reproductions of famous art works, slightly "altered" for historic accuracy and vindication. This colorful reinterpretation of classic and modern art, as outrageous as it is visually arresting, is a much-needed corrective to traditional art history, and an unabashed celebration of female artists.

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An absolute fun read for lovers of art history!.......2005-04-27

An absolute fun read for lovers of art history! This book gives a brief history of women in art, challenges they faced (and still face today), and the roles of women from classical times through the present time.
Just who are the Guerrilla Girls'? They are a group of artists and arts professionals, who in the 1980's, decided to fight discrimination in the art world and become the self-proclaimed "conscience of the art world."
"We wore gorilla masks to keep the focus on the issues rather than our personalities."
The Guerrilla Girls' begin with the images of women from the Classical Era, where reliefs of Amazons decorated buildings, but an ancient Greek or Roman "women could not vote or engage in transactions worth more than a grain of barley."
Travel through the Middle Ages where Hildegard von Bingen decorated beautiful texts and Christine de Pizan made her living as a writer (the first woman known to have done so!)
The journey continues through the Renaissance with Lavinia Fontana, Sonfonisba Anguissola, and Artemisia Gentileschi, through the 17th and 18th centuries with Judith Leyster and Angelica Kauffman; all on the way to the 20th century and Frida Kahlo, Lee Krasner, and Eva Hesse.
What makes this book so much more interesting than the other books coming out on women artists, is the humor the Guerrilla Girls' use to get the point across and the graphic nature of the book itself. Each page is filled with examples of artwork and fun graphics.

Far too short!!.......2003-04-02

This book takes you, with biting wit and humor, beyond the works of "accepted" masters (all of whom I deeply admire, by the way), showing you that for every renaissance man, there was an Artemisia Gentileschi. That among the plethora of still lifes from the 17th and 18th centuries, you that you would do well to study those of Rachel Rueysch, who captures every petal and leaf with intoxicating detail and color. They were able, even with my deep-seated resistance to "modern art", to instill in me a deep appreciation for works of impressionists, modernists, post-modernists and abstract artists.

In short, an ideal starting point for those looking to delve into art history, yet still ideal for those academics with short attentions spans. I only wish it were longer!

a bit basic, but useful for the non-artist.......2002-12-31

The book is informative and enjoyable to read through. Graphics and visuals support the text. Most artists and art educators are (or should be) familiar with the Guerilla Girls and their work and may find this a repeat of what is already known, For those who are unfamiliar with their works or who have had a typical western oriented art history background, this book will be an eye opener.

a bit basic, but useful for the non-artist.......2002-12-31

They make art history interesting!.......2002-06-28

I saw the Guerilla Girls two years ago at Barnes and Noble in New York's Greenwich Village. They were book signing 'Beside Companinon to the History of Western Art' and I must say I was impressed by their knowledge and intellect. They also made me laugh, which is refreshing, because art history is taking TOO seriously by the academy.

Anyone who loves art but could care less about the history should pick up this book. It does not bore you to tears with academic jargon, it is filled with illustrations and spunky commentary on a very large subject: Western art. The Guerilla Girls are smart enough to stay with certain topics and themes. Western art is too huge to cover it in one sitting, the girls go right to the good stuff. Well done.

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Absolutely Breathtaking!.......2002-03-23

This is now one of my favorite male-nude photography books. It's right up there on my Top10 list. This may be because I'm of Swedish heritage, but I know that's not the real reason. The real reason is that this is an absolutely breathtaking photo album of erotic young-looking men photographed outdoors in the stunning landscape that is Sweden. These photographs take advantage of the natural soft light, course landscape, and bright sunlight that is part of the changing seasons in Sweden. It's amazing how well the models managed to stay relaxed, sensual & erotic looking during this cold & snowy winter photo shoot. It's very unusual to take images of nude male models under such harsh conditions and have the models still look erotic, sensual and happy at the same time. The sensuality, erotic mood, and sex appeal of each model does come across on each page of these black & white and color photographs. I think this photo album is as great as it is because of Benno Thoma and all of his handsome young models who made it possible through their positive interaction together. The scenic landscape & natural lighting were an added bonus.

Benno Thoma has worked in fashion and advertising photography for many years, and now is also well-known for his male nude photography. He has several male nude photography books to his credit including: "Young Companions" (1995), "Edition Euros #3", and "Somos Cubanos" (1998). These other photo books are awesome and true to his very creative and different style of photography, but I believe "Absolute Sweden" is my still my favorite. This is definitely a collector's item for your library, so make sure you get it before it's too late. I look forward to his next collection. Highly Recommended!

A superb collection of dreamy Viking boys........2001-10-21

This book is another example of Benno Thoma's excellent control of his technique. He uses only natural light, and his subjects tend not to be over-pumped models rather the younger 20ish (just) type of guy who is still shy and unsure, yet yearning to be outgoing.

Thoma collects all that and more from his subjects in the truly wonderful book. The appealing youthfulness, the searching eyes, the inspired poses. You will love this book, especially if you like monochrome pictures.

Further details of the photographer are available from his website, where it's possible to order limited edition prints if you can afford it.

I can heartily recommend this addition to your collection.

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Manufacturer: Chrome Dreams
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: 1842401122

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Twenty-six years after their triumph at the Eurovision song contest and 19 years since their last top ten hit, ABBA are as popular today as they've ever been. With the current crop of pop wannabes trying to copy their every move, it's no wonder. This disc tells the story of how they became legends—from Bjorn, Bennie, Agnetha, and Frida themselves.

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Loved THE CHILDREN OF GAIA book but no so much the UKTENA..........2007-05-31

The reason I give this one 4 stars and not three is because the CHILDREN OF GAIA part of it is really good. Cries Havoc is a great Metis, and his story is very felt, to put it in some way.

But the Uktena part of the book... didn't get to me. Maybe it was because they were introducing a new character halfway down the road, and that she felt so out of the story... Yes, she had some things in common with the main plot, such as the bad guy and the sphere Arkady ends up waiting, but I'm afraid that if this book hadn't been there, no one would have miss a thing about the plot...

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Music in Bali is one of several case-study volumes that can be used along with Thinking Musically, the core book in the Global Music Series. Thinking Musically incorporates music from many diverse cultures and establishes the framework for exploring the practice of music around the world. It sets the stage for an array of case-study volumes, each of which focuses on a single area of the world. Each case study uses the contemporary musical situation as a point of departure, covering historical information and traditions as they relate to the present. Visit www.oup.com/us/globalmusic for a list of case studies in the Global Music Series. The website also includes instructional materials to accompany each study. Music in Bali introduces the ensemble tradition of Balinese music, reflecting cooperative aspects of the island's social organization. Drawing on many years of study with Balinese performers in the United States and extensive fieldwork in Bali, author Lisa Gold presents contemporary Balinese performance within its cultural and historical context, linking Bali's rich past to its current role in modern, globalized society. She illustrates how new compositions borrow material from earlier traditions while also allowing for individual expression and innovation in vibrant present-day culture. By describing various performances--from a temple ceremony, to a shadow puppet performance, to a masked dance drama--Music in Bali surveys a wide range of performance contexts, from the highly sacred to the secular. It looks at the interconnected layers of the Balinese musical tradition, showing how the island's music, dance, theater, and ritual are intertwined. Music in Bali is enhanced by eyewitness accounts of local performances, interviews with key performers, and vivid illustrations. Packaged with a 70-minute CD containing examples of the music discussed in the book, it features guided listening and hands-on activities that encourage readers to engage actively and critically with the music.

Music In Bali: Experiencing Music, Expressing Culture Includes Cd (global Music Series)

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