Monet
Discover the genius of Claude Monet through this highly informative guide, which tells the fascinating story of the life and work of one of the most famous figures in the history of art. Superb, specially commissioned photographs show the methods and materials Monet used to create his masterpieces, while art historian Jude Welton offers a unique eyewitness view of the painter`s distinctive canvases, and the complex personality behind them. See close-ups of Monet`s vigorous, textured brushwork, how he captured the ever-changing effects of light on water, the lavish garden he created at Giverny, which inspired over 500 paintings. Learn how the trains at the Gare Saint-Lazare were stopped for Monet to paint them, how he created the celebrated Cathedrals and other series paintings, how he was influenced by Japanese art. Discover how the term Impressionist was coined, Monet`s links with Manet, Renoir, Sisley, how doctors battled to save his failing eyesight, and much, much more! Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
Woman In White
Walter Hartright, a drawing instructor, comes to Limmeridge House to teach Laura and Marion Halcombe. He falls in love with Laura, but she is betrothed to someone else, and he must therefore leave Limmeridge. Before he goes, he tells Marian about his encounter with a beautiful woman dressed entirely in white, whom he later discovers escaped from an insane asylum. Here the mystery begins: Who is the woman in white? And is she truly insane? Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
A Spy by Nature
Alec Milius, a young marketing consultant from London, leaps at the opportunity to join the Secret Intelligence Service, and eventually finds himself stationed in Eastern Europe protecting British oil interests. Based in part on author Charles Cumming`s own spy experience, this smart thriller paints an unflattering portrait of the mechanisms of modern espionage. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
Global History of Architecture
History of Architecture
is a required course in all accredited architecture programs, as well as many non-accredited and art history programs. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
A Spy by Nature
Alec Milius, a young marketing consultant from London, leaps at the opportunity to join the Secret Intelligence Service, and eventually finds himself stationed in Eastern Europe protecting British oil interests. Based in part on author Charles Cumming`s own spy experience, this smart thriller paints an unflattering portrait of the mechanisms of modern espionage. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
Unto the Breach
Wanting nothing more than to kick back and relax, Mike Harmon and his elite Keldara confront their ultimate mission to stop an advanced form of smallpox plague from falling into the hands of terrorists and to prevent a series of WMD attacks on America`s heartland, in the sequel to Ghost, Kildar, and Choosers of the Slain. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.