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Naive art became recognized as such at the end of the 19th century. Created by artists who often lacked formal education, and characterized by a simplicity and spontaneity far removed from formal, institutionally approved styles, naive art is more popular today than ever. This oversize book honors a wide range of important artists of this distinctive form from many countries and time periods, including Henri Rosseau, Seraphine de Senlis, Andre Bauchant, Camille Bombois, Joan Miro, Guido Vedovato, Niko Pirosmani, and Ivan Generalic.

Chronicling the work of Colombian painter Juan Cardenas, this illustrated account pays homage his diverse, humorous, and deceptively simple artwork. This essential collection provides a discussion of the unique and complex facets present in his paintings along with a comprehensive review of his entire career. Relatando el trabajo del pintor colombiano Juan Cárdenas, esta obra ilustrada rende homenaje a su arte diverso, gracioso y aparentemente simple. Esta colección esencial ofrece una discusión de las facetas únicas y complejas presentadas en sus pinturas además de una reseña...

Existen abundantes obras dedicadas al estudio de los números desde diversos puntos de vista, tanto filosófico, matemático, artístico, como consagradas a las interpretaciones astrológicas y a sus supuestos valores y simbolismos intrínsecos en la denominada «numerología». El presente estudio se propone exponer el legado filológico y léxico que los números griegos y latinos han aportado a las actuales lenguas europeas, particularmente al español, a las restantes lenguas peninsulares, a las neolatinas, al inglés y al alemán.

All too often, arts and crafts are considered a simple pastime for housewives "with nothing else to do" but raise children and care for the home (as if these were small tasks!) Fortunately, new generations of artists and designers are increasingly putting craft techniques to use in their artwork and applying artistic techniques to create beautiful yet utilitarian objects. This book is for anyone aiming to create objects of beauty for everyday use in their own home or in the homes of friends and loved ones.