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Raphael's St. George and the Dragon is the work of a genius - an exquisitely rendered vision of heroism and innocence by one of the greatest painters of all time. Yet the painting's creation is only the beginning of its fascinating story, which spans centuries of power play and intrigue, and has made it a witness to the rise and fall of the great powers of the Western world as it seduced its owners to ever greater heights of corruption and greed. Raphael's masterpiece was commissioned by Duke Guidobaldo da Montefeltro, the ruler of Urbino, in 1506. Raphael was only twenty-three years old, but he had already begun to acquire a reputation as a painter who was as ruthless in his pursuit of money as he was talented. The duke sent the painting to England's King Henry VII as a thank-you for naming him a knight in the Order of the Garter. The painting then mysteriously disappeared for one hundred years until King Charles I saw it hanging in the collection of the Earl of Pembroke and acquired it for a book of Holbein drawings. After Charles was beheaded in 1649, his collection was broken up and the painting made its way to the private gallery of the third-richest man in France, where it was ensconced in its own special room. Thirty years later, the philosopher Diderot was instructed by Catherine the Great of Russia to buy it for her vast collection at the Hermitage. The heroic curators of the Hermitage protected St. George and the Dragon from fire, water, and the anarchists of the Russian Revolution, until Joseph Stalin sold it in 1930 to raise cash. The secret buyer was Andrew Mellon, Treasury Secretary of the United States, who in doing so blatantly violated a U.S. sanction against doing any business with Soviet Russia. Mellon eventually founded The National Gallery in Washington, D.C, where St. George and the Dragon rests to this day. Exceptionally written and breathlessly paced, The Dragon's Trail is a microhistory

El software aplicado al diseño está en constante desarrollo y cada vez más permite a los profesionales de este campo aplicar a sus proyectos elementos específicos orienados a la impresión. Print Finishes ofree un fantástico viaje hacia una creatividad sin límites y constituye una valiosa e inspiradora herramienta para diseñadores, estudiantes y otros profesionales del sector de la impresión.

Dans les huit numéros de son éphémère journal La Dernière mode, publié en 1874, Mallarmé explore la nature de la mode, non pas comme un simple observateur, mais de l'intérieur de celle-ci, en jouant sur ses mécanismes pour se proposer comme promoteur de tendances.

Copper Geographies revela las circunstancias desiguales a traves de las que transita el cobre relacionando las condiciones de explotación de este recurso en el desierto de Atacama (Chile) con los centros globales de consumo y comercio en Gran Bretaña y visibilizando su retorno, una vez transformado en bienes manufacturados, a los territorios de los que procede.

Latin American women filmmakers have achieved unprecedented international prominence in recent years. Notably political in their approach, figures such as Lucrecia Martel, Claudia Llosa and Bertha Navarro have created innovative and often challenging films, enjoying global acclaim from critics and festival audiences alike. They undeniably mark a 'moment' for Latin American cinema.Bringing together distinguished scholars in the field - and prefaced by B. Ruby Rich - this is a much-needed account and analysis of the rise of female-led film in Latin America. Chapters detail the collaboration that characterises Latin American women's filmmaking - in many ways distinct from the largely 'Third Cinema' auteurism from the region - as well as the transnational production contexts, unique aesthetics and socio-political landscape of the key industry figures. Through close attention to the particular features of national film cultures, from women's documentary filmmaking in Chile to comedic critique in Brazil, and from US Latina screen culture to the burgeoning popularity of Peruvian film, this timely study demonstrates the remarkable possibilities for film in the region. This book will allow scholars and students of Latin American cinema and culture, as well as industry professionals, a deeper understanding of the emergence and impact of the filmmakers and their work, which has particular relevance for contemporary debates on feminism.

The Routledge Companion to Latin American Cinema is the most comprehensive survey of Latin American cinemas available in a single volume. While highlighting state-of-the-field research, essays also offer readers a cohesive overview of multiple facets of filmmaking in the region, from the production system and aesthetic tendencies, to the nature of circulation and reception. The volume recognizes the recent "new cinemas" in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico, and, at the same time, provides a much deeper understanding of the contemporary moment by commenting on the aesthetic trends and industrial structures in earlier periods. The collection features essays by established scholars as well as up-and-coming investigators in ways that depart from existing scholarship and suggest new directions for the field.

This is the behind-the-scenes story of Noel''s biggest ever world tour with his band The High Flying Birds and the making of his critically-acclaimed album Who Built the Moon? Noel has had a momentous year, with his third number one solo album, a Mercury Prize nomination and a 72-date tour across the globe, and this book documents every step of the journey. Through the lens of former official Man City photographer Sharon Latham, who was granted unprecedented access, this is Noel Gallagher as you''ve never seen him before. Curated by the man himself, the book contains hundreds of unseen, stunning shots from both on- and off-stage that take the reader right across the US, Canada, UK & Ireland, Europe, and Southeast Asia, alongside candid interviews and anecdotes from Noel as well as contributions from his band and crew. A must-have book for fans who want to join one of music''s greatest heroes through one of the most memorable moments of his life.

Masaccio and Masolino A richly illustrated catalogue raisonné of Masaccio and Masolino.Paul Joannides A catalogue raisonné of both Masaccio (1401-28) and his colleague and collaborator Masolino (1383-1440) Pioneering in the rigorous use of perspective, Masaccio is a key figure in early Renaissance painting Collaborative frescos with Masolino make their examination together inevitable Authoritatively addresses long-standing problems of dating, development, influence and authenticity Generous illustrations showcase the artists' individual and joint projects The names of Masaccio (1401-28) and Masolino (1383-1440) are inseparable, and their collaboration is an essential starting point for the study of either artist. Masaccio's Holy Trinity and the recently cleaned collaborative frescos in the Brancacci Chapel in Florence are key works in the development of Western art. Paul Joannides' catalogue raisonne forms a uniquely authoritative and perfectly up-to-date study of the total oeuvre of both artists. Composed with lucidity and richly illustrated, it makes accessible to all lovers of art - from the connoisseur to the casual reader - some of the greatest paintings of the early Renaissance, and most momentous works of Western painting.