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The extended moment : fifty years of collecting photographs at the National Gallery of Canada / by Thomas, Ann,author.; McElhone, John P.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.A sumptuous celebration of one of the world's most striking photograph collections from 1967 up to 2017. This publication celebrates fifty years of collecting photographs at the National Gallery of Canada. In 1967, when the collection was established, the photography market was in its infancy and the collection reflects the availability of in depth collections of work by some of the forefathers of the medium such as Charles Nègre, William Henry Fox Talbot, Gustave Le Gray and Roger Fenton, among others. Within a few short years of starting to build the collection the science of photographic preservation and conservation was making remarkable strides and influencing the acquisition and exhibition of photographs in museums. This publication celebrates the collecting of photographs, the historical and art historical context of their making, and the deepening of our understanding of their physical nature.
Subjects: Catalogs.; Canadian Photography Institute; National Gallery of Canada; National Gallery of Canada; Photography; Photography; Photography, Artistic;
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Hype : how scammers, grifters, and con artists are taking over the internet--and why we're following / by Bluestone, Gabrielle,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.The former Vice journalist and executive producer of the Netflix documentary, Fyre, presents a revelatory examination of the con-artists, grifters, and scammers of the digital age that outlines recommendations for protecting consumers.
Subjects: Swindlers and swindling.; Consumer behavior.; Internet;
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Thank You Very Much. by Braverman, Alex,film director.; Kaufman, Andy,actor.; Zmuda, Bob,actor.; DeVito, Danny,actor.; Margulies, Lynne,actor.; Henner, Marilu,actor.; Martin, Steve,actor.; Drafthouse Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Andy Kaufman, Bob Zmuda, Danny DeVito, Lynne Margulies, Marilu Henner, Steve MartinOriginally produced by Drafthouse Films in 2023.Andy Kaufman's provocative comedy often outraged audiences, challenging them to confront their own presumptions. Through never-before-seen footage and intimate recollections, filmmaker Alex Braverman explores Kaufman’s brief but impactful life and career. As the lines between performance and reality blur in our present age, Kaufman’s genius resonates more than ever.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Performing arts.; Arts.; Motion pictures.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Artists.; Nineteen seventies.; Biography.; Comedians.; Actors.; Popular culture.;
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The Squiggly Career. by LIT Videobooks (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by LIT Videobooks in 2023.Career ladders are a thing of the past. Packed with insights about the changing shape of work and inspiration from highly successful people, this videobook will fuel your growth and help you be happier and more successful in your career.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Literature.; Arts.; Business.; Career Development.; Instructional films.; Business education.; Documentary films.; Artists.; Authors--Interviews.; Vocational guidance.; Self-help techniques.; Art and architecture.;
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Dreaming Walls. by Van Elmbt, Amélie,film director.; Duverdier, Maya,film director.; Mongrel Media (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Mongrel Media in 2022.This documentary delves into the storied halls of New York City's Chelsea Hotel during its extensive renovations, capturing the lives of its remaining long-term residents. Once a haven for artists and intellectuals like Patti Smith, Janis Joplin, and the superstars of Warhol's Factory, the hotel is undergoing a transformation into a luxury establishment. The film offers a poignant exploration of the hotel's bohemian past and its uncertain future, providing viewers with a unique perspective on the intersection of art, history, and urban development.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Social sciences.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Artists.; History.; Housing.; Gentrification.; Popular culture.; New York (State).;
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Fun painting projects for kids : 60 activities to unleash your inner artist / by McMullen, Louise.;
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Subjects: Painting; Painting;
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The Upsetter. by Bhala, Adam,film director.; Higbee, Ethan,film director.; Del, Benicio,actor.; Factory 25 (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Benicio Del ToroOriginally produced by Factory 25 in 2008.Tells the wild, weed-fueled story of Lee “Scratch” Perry — a visionary Jamaican musician, artist and all around madman — who burst upon the Kingston scene in the ‘50s with a brand new sound, inventing a genre of music that would come to be called Reggae. He went on to discover a young Bob Marley and gained international recognition as a solo artist and record producer, working with pioneering artists like the Heptones and the Congos. Soon he was being called upon by artists as diverse as The Clash and Paul McCartney to provide his unique sound. Narrated by Benicio Del Toro, the film captures the essence of a complex, enigmatic figure who was at once a mad genius and a mystic.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; Arts.; Music.; Latin America.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Artists.; History.; Biography.;
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The Flying Fercos. by Lutz, Michael,film director.; Premiere Digital (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Premiere Digital in 2024.THE FLYING FERCOS delves into the extraordinary lives of a family who shared their home—and their stage—with over 20 lions, tigers, and panthers.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Performing arts.; Arts.; Health.; Social sciences.; Physical education and training.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Artists.; Cats.; Families.; Europe, Eastern.; Animal welfare.; Gymnastics.;
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Creative living : bohemian interiors around the world / by Lea, Robyn,author.;
Creative Living sidesteps the world of carefully constructed interior design images, instead diving into the liberated and nonconformist atmosphere of offbeat beauty and artistic delights. The homes of more than 20 international style icons and tastemakers are profiled across Italy, France, America, and Australia - from the studio and archives of Barnaba Fornasetti and the New Orleans home of Anthropologie artist and designer Rebecca Rebouche to the home of Bella Meyer, Marc Chagall's granddaughter and one of New York City's most popular floral designers. Lea is an incredible storyteller with a deep understanding of the creative spirit. Tracing the journey from unusual childhoods to bohemian, often unorthodox, adult worlds, each profile reveals the twists of fate that have allowed each person to realize their full creative potential in the spaces they live and work inches.
Subjects: Interior decoration; Interior decoration; Dwellings; Artists; Decoration and ornament.;
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Leonardo da Vinci [videorecording] / by Burns, Ken,1953-television director,television producer.; Burns, Sarah,1982-screenwriter,television director,television producer.; David, Keith,narrator.; Giannini, Adriano,voice actor.; McAleer, Tim,television producer.; McMahon, David,1976-screenwriter,television director,television producer.; Shaw, Caroline(Caroline Adelaide),composer.; Florentine Films,production company.; PBS Distribution (Firm),distributor.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.),broadcaster.; WETA-TV (Television station : Washington, D.C.),production company.;
Director of photography, Buddy Squires ; original music, Caroline Shaw, performed by Attacca Quartet, Sō Percussion and Roomful of Teeth.Narrator, Keith David ; voice of Leonardo, Adriano Giannini.The film will tell the story of Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci, best known as Leonardo da Vinci, a fifteenth century Italian polymath of soaring imagination and profound intellect, who left behind artistic works of staggering beauty and detailed sketches of futuristic contraptions of warfare and flight that today are marveled at for their technical ingenuity and foresight. From his birth out of wedlock to a notary and peasant woman and apprenticeship to a distinguished Florentian painter, to his days as a military architect, cartographer, sculptor and muralist for hire, the film will offer an intimate portrait of a singular visionary whose Mona Lisa, The Last Supper and The Vitruvian Man are among the most celebrated works known to man, but whose artistic endeavors sometimes seemed an afterthought to his pursuits in science and engineering.E.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; 5.1 surround sound, 2.0 stereophonic.
Subjects: Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Nonfiction television programs.; Historical television programs.; Biographical television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519.; Painters; Scientists; Artists; Intellectuals; Inventors;
For private home use only.
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