The Kaleidoscope Its History Theory And Construction With Its Application To The Fine And Useful Arts Classic Reprint

Author : David Brewster
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781528484503
Total Pages : 234 pages
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Download or read book The Kaleidoscope, Its History, Theory and Construction with Its Application to the Fine and Useful Arts (Classic Reprint) written by David Brewster and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-09-18 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Kaleidoscope, Its History, Theory and Construction With Its Application to the Fine and Useful Arts On the 7th of February 1815, when I discovered the de velopment of the complementary colours, by the successive reflexions of polarized light between two plates of gold and Silver, the effects of the Kaleidoscope, though rudely ezhi bited, were again forced upon my notice; the multiplied images were, however, coloured with the most splendid tints; and the whole efl'ect, though inconceivably inferior to the creations of the Kaleidoscope, was still far superior to anything that I had previously witnessed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Author : Mia Fineman
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN 13 : 1588394735
Total Pages : 298 pages
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Download or read book Faking it written by Mia Fineman and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 2012 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It is a long-held truism that 'the camera does not lie'. Yet, as Mia Fineman argues in this illuminating volume, that statement contains its own share of untruth. While modern technological innovations, such as Adobe's Photoshop software, have accustomed viewers to more obvious levels of image manipulation, the practice of "doctoring" photographs has in fact existed since the medium was invented. In "Faking It", Fineman demonstrates that today's digitally manipulated images are part of a continuum that begins with the earliest years of photography, encompassing methods as diverse as overpainting, multiple exposure, negative retouching, combination printing, and photomontage. Among the book's revelations are previously unknown and never before published images that document the acts of manipulation behind two canonical works of modern photography: one blatantly fantastical (Yves Klein's "Leap into the Void" of 1960); the other a purportedly unadulterated record of a real place in time (Paul Strand's "City Hall Park" of 1915). Featuring 160 captivating pictures created between the 1840s and 1990s in the service of art, politics, news, entertainment, and commerce, "Faking It" provides an essential counterhistory of photography as an inspired blend of fabricated truths and artful falsehoods."--Publisher's website.

Author : David B. Baker
Publisher : OUP USA
ISBN 13 : 0195366557
Total Pages : 662 pages
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Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of the History of Psychology: Global Perspectives written by David B. Baker and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2012-01-13 with total page 662 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The science and practice of psychology has evolved around the world on different trajectories and timelines, yet with a convergence on the recognition of the need for a human science that can confront the challenges facing the world today. Few would argue that the standard narrative of the history of psychology has emphasized European and American traditions over others, but in today's global culture, there is a greater need in psychology for international understanding. This volume describes the historical development of psychology in countries throughout the world. Contributors provide narratives that examine the political and socioeconomic forces that have shaped their nations' psychologies. Each unique story adds another element to our understanding of the history of psychology. The chapters in this volume remind us that there are unique contexts and circumstances that influence the ways in which the science and practice of psychology are assimilated into our daily lives. Making these contexts and circumstances explicit through historical research and writing provides some promise of greater international insight, as well as a better understanding of the human condition.

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Author : Gloria S. McDarrah
Publisher : Macmillan Reference USA
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Download or read book The Photography Encyclopedia written by Gloria S. McDarrah and published by Macmillan Reference USA. This book was released on 1999 with total page 730 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the era of daguerreotype to digital imaging, this book provides a comprehensive overview of photography. It includes complete lists of Pulitzer Prize winners, archives and museums, photographic resources and major agencies.

Author : Isabel Wilkerson
Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 0593230272
Total Pages : 545 pages
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