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Author: Kathryn Finnegan Publisher: ISBN: 9781519438294 Category : Languages : en Pages : 142
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This timeline of the evolution of hand fans provides a look at the following: How the most ordinary found objects evolved into highly sophisticated and ornamented ones, becoming symbols of authority and privilege, imbued with ceremonial - and for some, even mystical significance. How artifacts such as carvings, pottery, murals and paintings bear witness to the early use of fans where the written record is scant or non-existent. How the early arts of sericulture and paper making figured prominently in the development of the fan. How other arts, esp. the carving of ivory, mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell, as well as the treatment of animal skins, developed over many centuries in widespread geographic areas, would find full expression in the beautiful fans of the 18th and 19th centuries. How the powerful guilds of Europe that arose during the Middle Ages eventually affected all phases of fan production till the end of the 18thC. How 15thC Western Exploration re-started trade with the Far East & brought new fan types to Europe. How first Chinoiserie and later Japonisme influenced Western art, including fans. How fans in Europe went from being expensive novelties used to show off wealth and prestige to becoming common accessories available to the middle classes. How technological developments changed social interactions and the uses of the fan. How the gradual development of different forms of printing led to the mass production of printed fans. How every important movement/period in Western art played a role in fan decoration. How, inevitably, "fans followed fashion" in style, size, materials and subject matter. How and where the fan, one of the oldest utilitarian/ceremonial objects invented by man, is still in use and vitally important in disparate cultures and geographic areas. How and why fan use declined rapidly in the West and how interest in fans is being kept alive in areas where fan use is no longer common. This 142-page book begins with a useful Glossary of Fan Types, illustrated with 32 photographs. The text has another 200+ photographs representing fans from the past two centuries and concludes with a Glossary of fan-related terms and an extensive Bibliography.
Author: Kathryn Finnegan Publisher: ISBN: 9781519438294 Category : Languages : en Pages : 142
Book Description
This timeline of the evolution of hand fans provides a look at the following: How the most ordinary found objects evolved into highly sophisticated and ornamented ones, becoming symbols of authority and privilege, imbued with ceremonial - and for some, even mystical significance. How artifacts such as carvings, pottery, murals and paintings bear witness to the early use of fans where the written record is scant or non-existent. How the early arts of sericulture and paper making figured prominently in the development of the fan. How other arts, esp. the carving of ivory, mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell, as well as the treatment of animal skins, developed over many centuries in widespread geographic areas, would find full expression in the beautiful fans of the 18th and 19th centuries. How the powerful guilds of Europe that arose during the Middle Ages eventually affected all phases of fan production till the end of the 18thC. How 15thC Western Exploration re-started trade with the Far East & brought new fan types to Europe. How first Chinoiserie and later Japonisme influenced Western art, including fans. How fans in Europe went from being expensive novelties used to show off wealth and prestige to becoming common accessories available to the middle classes. How technological developments changed social interactions and the uses of the fan. How the gradual development of different forms of printing led to the mass production of printed fans. How every important movement/period in Western art played a role in fan decoration. How, inevitably, "fans followed fashion" in style, size, materials and subject matter. How and where the fan, one of the oldest utilitarian/ceremonial objects invented by man, is still in use and vitally important in disparate cultures and geographic areas. How and why fan use declined rapidly in the West and how interest in fans is being kept alive in areas where fan use is no longer common. This 142-page book begins with a useful Glossary of Fan Types, illustrated with 32 photographs. The text has another 200+ photographs representing fans from the past two centuries and concludes with a Glossary of fan-related terms and an extensive Bibliography.
Author: Daniel Durchholz Publisher: Voyageur Press ISBN: 1610586913 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 240
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DIVSince his first recordings with Buffalo Springfield in 1967, Neil Young has been described as brilliant, cantankerous, confounding, ruthless, mercurial, and vexing. Regardless, his profound musical influence and his status as a critical favorite cannot be denied. Now the first illustrated biography to span Young’s 40-plus years as a recording and touring musician (and nearly as many forays into divergent musical genres, some wags might say), is updated through 2012./divFrom Young’s earliest days in the Canadian folk and rock scenes through his tenures with Buffalo Springfield and CSN&Y and on to his varied solo career backed by bands including the Stray Gators, the Ducks, the Bluenotes, Booker T. & the MGs, Pearl Jam, and, of course, Crazy Horse, every aspect of Young’s long and varied career is covered. The book features the work of rock photographers from the 1960s to the present, as well as concert posters and ephemera from around the world, including picture sleeves, LPs, ticket stubs, pins, T-shirts, backstage passes, and more. Notable musicians from around the world chip in with commentary, and the book is further complemented with a discography and sidebars examining topics like Young’s involvement with Lionel toy trains (of which he is a part owner), Farm Aid, and San Francisco’s Bridge School.
Author: M. A. Flory Publisher: Kessinger Publishing ISBN: 9781104007614 Category : Literary Collections Languages : en Pages : 208
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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Author: Harvey Kubernik Publisher: Santa Monica Press ISBN: 1595808728 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 451
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The first major rock music festival and the precursor to Woodstock, the Monterey International Pop Festival was an unprecedented gathering of pop, soul, jazz, and folk artists who took the stage one luminous weekend during the “Summer of Love.” On the 16th, 17th, and 18th of June, 1967, the sleepy California coastal community of Monterey played host to the now-legendary concert. In its aftermath, the world of popular culture was transformed forever. The ’60s were now upon us with a soundtrack, a style, and a political and social sensibility all its own. A Perfect Haze is the official history of this glorious festival. With the endorsement and support of producer Lou Adler and the Monterey International Pop Festival Foundation, the sights and sounds of the festival come to life in this extravagant compilation of photography, memorabilia, and first-hand accounts by musicians, fans, crew members, and others who attended the concert. To read its pages is to step back in time to the moment of rock’s big bang, when Jimi Hendrix, the Who, Otis Redding, Ravi Shankar, Janis Joplin, the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and dozens more set the stage on fire—both metaphorically and, in one iconic instance, literally! Dozens of musicians and others associated with the festival have been interviewed exclusively for the book, including Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, Bob Weir, Ravi Shankar, D. A. Pennebaker, Andrew Loog Oldham, Steve Cropper, Booker T. Jones, and Al Kooper, as well as members of Jefferson Airplane, the Association, Moby Grape, and Canned Heat. A Perfect Haze is packed with hundreds of photographs taken both in front of the stage and behind the scenes, including works by such notable artists as Henry Diltz, Elaine Mayes, and Nurit Wilde. Festival programs, posters, advertisements, album covers, and other ephemera—most of which has never been seen before—are also included, provided by Lou Adler, the festival’s nonprofit foundation, collectors, participants, and fans who attended the event. Even more than Woodstock, the Monterey International Pop Festival was the epicenter of a youthquake whose aftershocks continue to reverberate throughout our 21st-century culture. A Perfect Haze evokes this magic event in all its kaleidoscopic glory.
Author: Publisher: BRILL ISBN: 900467750X Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 462
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Centring the Periphery: New Perspectives on Collecting East Asian Objects, edited by Nataša Vampelj Suhadolnik, explores East Asian collections in "peripheral" areas of Europe and North America and their relationship with the East Asian collections in former imperial and colonial centres. The authors not only present the stories of a number of less well-known individual objects and collections, but also discuss the evolution of fashions and tastes in East Asian objects in areas that were not centres of European colonial power, and the socioeconomic conditions in which they were collected. To date, research on the collecting of East Asian objects in the Euro-American region has focused primarily on larger collections and collectors. The stories from the periphery, however, deserve to be told. They point to important departures from the dominant discourses and practices of East Asian collecting, thus raising questions about established taxonomies and knowledge systems. With contributions by Tina Berdajs, Chou Wei-Chiang, Györgyi Fajcsák, Jin Han, Sarah Laursen, Beatrix Mecsi, Motoh Helena, Stacey Pierson, Maria Sobotka, Filip Suchomel, Barbara Trnovec, Nataša Vampelj Suhadolnik, Brigid Vance, Maja Veselič, Nataša Visočnik Gerželj, Bettina Zorn.
Author: James Mackay Publisher: Chartwell Books ISBN: 9780785812173 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 16
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This book provides a history of the fans from ancient times to their decline around the turn of the century. The book also discusses the artful way in which they were used to convey messages as well as offering advice on establishing a fan collection.
Author: G. Woolliscroft Rhead Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Design Languages : en Pages : 331
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In 'History of the Fan' by G. Woolliscroft Rhead, readers are taken on a fascinating journey through the cultural and historical significance of fans. This detailed account explores the evolution of fans from practical tools to symbols of status and fashion, illuminating their significance in various societies. Rhead's writing style is engaging and informative, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the social history of everyday objects. The author's meticulous research and attention to detail provide a comprehensive overview of the fan's role in different cultures and time periods. G. Woolliscroft Rhead, a renowned expert in decorative arts and material culture, brings his expertise to 'History of the Fan' by delving into the rich history and symbolism of this often overlooked accessory. Rhead's extensive knowledge and passion for the subject shine through in his meticulous exploration of the fan's evolution and cultural significance. I highly recommend 'History of the Fan' to readers interested in cultural history, decorative arts, or fashion studies. Rhead's thorough examination of this everyday object sheds light on its often overlooked importance and provides valuable insights into the social and cultural dynamics surrounding it.
Author: Kathryn Finnegan
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Author: G. Woolliscroft Rhead
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