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100 Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know about Math and the Arts
by John D. BarrowA fascinating exploration of math's connection to the arts. At first glance, the worlds of math and the arts might not seem like comfortable neighbors. But as mathematician John D. Barrow points out, they have a strong and natural affinity--after all, math is the study of all patterns, and the world of the arts is rich with pattern. Barrow whisks us through 100 thought-provoking and often whimsical intersections between math and many arts, from the golden ratios of Mondrian's rectangles and the curious fractal-like nature of Pollock's drip paintings to ballerinas' gravity-defying leaps and the next generation of monkeys on typewriters tackling Shakespeare. For those of us with our feet planted more firmly on the ground, Barrow also wields everyday equations to reveal how many guards are needed in an art gallery or where you should stand to look at sculptures. From music and drama to literature and the visual arts, Barrow's witty and accessible observations are sure to spark the imaginations of math nerds and art aficionados alike.
100 Essays I Don't Have Time to Write: On Umbrellas and Sword Fights, Parades and Dogs, Fire Alarms, Children, and Theater
by Sarah Ruhl100 Essays I Don't Have Time to Write is an incisive, idiosyncratic collection on life and theater from major American playwright Sarah Ruhl. This is a book in which chimpanzees, Chekhov, and child care are equally at home. A vibrant, provocative examination of the possibilities of the theater, it is also a map to a very particular artistic sensibility, and an unexpected guide for anyone who has chosen an artist's life. Sarah Ruhl is a mother of three and one of America's best-known playwrights. She has written a stunningly original book of essays whose concerns range from the most minimal and personal subjects to the most encompassing matters of art and culture. The titles themselves speak to the volume's uniqueness: "On lice," "On sleeping in the theater," "On motherhood and stools (the furniture kind)," "Greek masks and Bell's palsy."
100 Drawings
by Gustav KlimtGustav Glück, director of Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum, wrote as early as 1922 of Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) that his drawings were perhaps his ultimate artistic achievement. This founder of Secessionsstil and leader of the revolt against the Viennese academies was able to achieve greater freedom in his drawings than in his more laboriously executed paintings. While there are only about two hundred completed oils, the drawings number in the thousands, and are reported to have at times quite littered his studio. He himself considered them finished works, and often exhibited them alongside his paintings.Klimt's subject matter is almost exclusively the female body, naked or half clothed. For this he earned the reputation of erotic artist, and while he did not suffer the outright persecutions of his successors Schiele and Kokoschka, he was nevertheless subjected to the trials that a frankly erotic artist had to undergo in Vienna, where the everyday subject of conversation was the current love affairs of celebrities but where audiences were shocked by the sight of a dancer's naked legs. An issue of Ver Sacrum which reproduced one of his drawings was confiscated by the authorities. The drawings reveal above all that concern of great draughtsmen from Michelangelo through Blake the marriage of subtle grace and expressive dynamism that is the human body. Like that of these two past masters, Klimt's method is essentially linear. He knew, as they did, that line, rather than shading, the creation of volume or the use of color, is the natural medium for expressing the freedom of the living human form. As he matured as an artist there was an increasing awareness of this and a greater and greater spontaneity that approached, finally, "the lightness of a net of gauze."
100 Christmas Wishes: Vintage Holiday Cards from The New York Public Library
by New York Public LibraryA treasure trove of vintage Christmas cards, 100 Christmas Wishes is the perfect holiday treat from the New York Public Library.Every year as the days grow shorter, amidst the holly, cookies, and carols there is another timeless holiday tradition—sending and receiving Christmas cards to and from those you love. 100 Christmas Wishes is a collection of vintage holiday cards, all from the archives of the New York Public Library. The Library houses one of the greatest collections of early Christmas postcards from around the world with thousands of cards depicting every imaginable holiday scene. Archivists selected one hundred of the best cards from the extensive collection to share in 100 Christmas Wishes. From the elegant, gilded Santa Clauses and statuesque angels, to yuletide still lifes, tumbling tots and puppies with bows round their necks, each card is a beautiful celebration of the holiday season. The book also includes six perforated postcards with reproductions of the designs so you too can share a vintage Christmas wish with friends and family on your list.As Rosanne Cash, a patron and friend of the Library as well as a devoted fan of Christmas cards, says in her introduction “This collection of early Christmas postcards, housed for a century in the New York Public Library archives, distills those abiding wishes for the holidays from revelers from long ago and faraway, in a wish for peace, joy, magic, bounty, family, and for light to be shone ‘round the world at Christmas, past and future.’”
The 100 Best Celebrity Photos: And The Surprising Stories Behind Them
by The Editors of PEOPLESince its first issue debuted with a Great Gatsby portrait of Mia Farrow, People magazine has delivered not only outstanding celebrity journalism, but also the best in personality photography. Now, the Editors of People present The 100 Best Celebrity Photos.From a Marilyn Monroe pin-up to an internet-breaking Kim Kardashian Instagram, from Harry Benson's exuberant snaps of The Beatles' first visit to America to Bradley Cooper's star-packed Oscar selfie, these are the images that influenced how we understand fame and glamor.Included with each picture is the story behind it: A-list photographers tell how they created the images that turned stars into icons, or made legends seem as relatable as family. Here also are People exclusives from the magazine's history of unparalleled access into celebrity homes and off-duty lives that show us the real side of the stars who most captivate and intrigue us.
100 Beautiful Bracelets: Create Elegant Jewelry Using Beads, String, Charms, Leather, and more (Dover Jewelry and Metalwork)
by Dover Publications, Inc.Handmade bracelets don't have to look homemade — and here's the proof! These designs for 100 different bracelets offer a style for every taste and skill level. Anyone can create eye-catching jewelry by following these full-color, step-by-step instructions and patterns. Knotted, woven, and threaded, the beautiful bracelets incorporate string, beads, pearls, charms, leather, and other elements that can be blended to form unique and personal statements. They make great gifts, too!Each of the bracelets is rated according to complexity, from lots of quick and easy projects to ones that take more practice and others that require advanced skills. If you're new to jewelry-making, you can start out with the simpler patterns and work your way up to the more sophisticated models. A section with basic instructions and diagrams will get you started, and helpful lists outline the tools and accessories you'll need to create chic bracelets for you and your friends.
100 Awesome Hair Days: Perfect Buns, Braids, Pony Tails & Twists, Whatever Your Hair Type
by Jenny StrebeStruggling to tame thick and unruly curls? Tired of having limp, lifeless tresses? Hair can be a temperamental thing, but with 100 Awesome Hair Days as your guide you can learn styles that work with your hair, not against it. Whether your hair is fine, flat or frizzy, you will find styles suited to your particular type in chapters dedicated to different types of hair days: Stay-at-Home, Busy, Sporty, Dress-up and Special. A follow-on from the international best-seller Braids, Buns & Twists, this book will ensure you never have a bad hair day again!
100 Artists Who Shaped World History (100 Series)
by Barbara KrystalLearn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 extraordinary artists from around the world with this fact-filled biography collection for kids 8 and upThis easy-to-read biography collection includes:100 one-page biographies: Find out how artists from around the world made history!Illustrated portraits: Each biography includes an illustration to help bring history to life!A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas, and more: Boost your learning and test your knowledge with fun activities and resources!From Leonardo Da Vinci to Vincent van Gogh to Andy Warhol and many more, readers will be introduced to painters, sculptors, photographers throughout history. Organized chronologically, 100 Artists Who Shaped World History offers a look at how the lives, techniques, advancements, and great works of artists have influenced culture and society for thousands of years.
100 American Flags: A Unique Collection of Old Glory Memorabilia
by Kit Hinrichs Delphine Hirasuna Terry HeffernanThe American flag has been raised high in wartime triumph and peacetime celebration; sewn lovingly onto quilts, caps, pillows, and bags; appropriated by popular culture; and faithfully honored every Fourth of July. This vibrant collection of 100 Stars and Stripes artifacts ranges from Civil War-era banners and Native American braided moccasins to an early 20th-century "friendship" kimono and original flag art by several of the world's leading designers. Destined to captivate folk-art aficionados, history buffs, and collectors, 100 AMERICAN FLAGS provides a stunning visual history of America's most treasured symbol. A timely, patriotic full-color book presenting 100 American flag artifacts from one of the world's most eminent collectors, designer Kit Hinrichs. Selected images from LONG MAY SHE WAVE in an affordable, collectible edition. Election year and wartime keepsake, displaying nonpartisan national pride. From the Hardcover edition.
10 Things to do with Embroidery Hoops
by Kirsty NealeFrom the introduction:Framing a piece of embroidery or an appliqued picture used to be a tricky and often prohibitively expensive business. The concept of framing an unumbellished piece of fabirc just because you liked the pattern was pretty much out of the question. I'm not sure when I first noticed people sharing pictures of embroidery displayed in the same hoop used to stitch it, but right from the start it seemed like the smartest of solutions.
10 Steps to Creating Memorable Characters: Forms, Checklists & Exercises
by Sue Viders Lucynda Storey Cher Gorman Becky MartinezHave you ever received a rejection letter stating your characters were one-dimensional? Did the editor simply jot a note at the top of your manuscript declaring your characters to be light, slight, and trite? Are you ready to breathe life into your characters and make them so authentic they leap from the page? If so, 10 Steps to Creating Memorable Characters is the book you need. Follow the 10-step process and you will learn to create multi-layered, realistic characters through the use of worksheets, instructive narrative, exercises, and examples. By the end of this informative, helpful book you will be ready to put your newly created and unforgettable characters into a novel.
10-Minute Yarn Projects (10-Minute Makers)
by Sarah L. SchuetteGot extra yarn in your makerspace? Put that yarn to use with some quick and easy makerspace projects. From dolls and animals to plant holders and dragon eggs, these 10-minute yarn projects will have kids making in no time!
10-Minute Upcycled Projects (10-Minute Makers)
by Tammy EnzLooking for clever ideas to reuse and recycle the materials in your makerspace? You're in luck! From earbud bracelets and bottle cap fireflies to tin man wind chimes and cell phone slings, these amazing 10-minute upcycled projects will have kids making in no time!
10-Minute Science Projects (10-Minute Makers)
by Sarah L. SchuetteLooking for science-themed makerspace projects that won't take too long? Look no more! From bots and goo to lava and cells, these 10-minute STEM projects will have kids making in no time!
10-Minute Paper Projects (10-Minute Makers)
by Sarah L. SchuetteNeed some quick and easy paper makerspace projects? They're all here! From flip books and dream catchers to lanterns and locker magnets, these 10-minute paper projects will have kids making in no time!
10-Minute Origami Projects (10-Minute Makers)
by Christopher HarboSearching for simple paper folding projects for your makerspace? You've found them! From happy hounds and clever cats to floating ships and shining stars, these amazing 10-minute origami projects will have kids making in no time!
10-Minute No-Sew Projects (10-Minute Makers)
by Elsie OlsonLooking for quick and easy no-sew projects for your makerspace? Look no further! From stuffed animals and superhero masks to flowers and finger puppets, these amazing 10-minute fabric projects will have kids making in no time!
10-Minute Nature Projects (10-Minute Makers)
by Elsie OlsonLooking for quick and easy nature projects for your makerspace? Look no further! From frozen suncatchers and mini mushroom patches to seed art and porcupine pinecones, these amazing 10-minute outdoor-inspired projects will have kids making in no time!
10-Minute Kitchen Science Projects (10-Minute Makers)
by Elsie OlsonLooking for quick and easy science projects for your makerspace? Look no further! From mini rockets and rainbows to ice cream and invisible ink, these amazing 10-minute kitchen science projects will have kids making in no time!
10-Minute Game and Gadget Projects (10-Minute Makers)
by Tammy EnzNeed entertaining game and gadget projects for your makerspace? You've come to the right place! From spy gadgets and marshmallow cannons to marker spinners and wind ski races, these amazing 10-minute projects will have kids making in no time!
10-Minute Engineering Projects (10-Minute Makers)
by Sarah L. SchuetteSearching for easy engineering projects for your makerspace? You've come to the right place! From winches and gears to bridges and marble runs, these 10-minute STEM projects will have kids making in no time!
10-Minute Duct Tape Projects (10-Minute Makers)
by Sarah L. SchuetteNeed some fast and easy duct tape projects for your makerspace? You're in luck! From spinners and beads to wallets and bookmarks, these engaging 10-minute projects will have kids making in no time!
10-Minute Drawing Projects (10-Minute Makers)
by Christopher HarboLooking for quick and easy drawing projects for your makerspace? Look no further! From kittens and race cars to aliens and castles, these amazing 10-minute drawing projects will have kids making in no time!
10-Minute Crafty Projects (10-Minute Makers)
by Elsie OlsonLooking for quick and easy craft projects for your makerspace? Look no further! From outdoor ornaments and rubber band bracelets to string art and snow globes, these amazing 10-minute creations will have kids making in no time!
10-Minute Art Projects (10-Minute Makers)
by Sarah L. SchuetteLooking for quick, engaging art projects for your makerspace? You've come to the right place! From kindness rocks and unicorn dust to foil and cube art, these amazing 10-minute art projects will have kids making in no time!