- History & Criticism (499)
Bestsellers
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The Rescue Artist
- A True Story of Art, Thieves, and the Hunt for a Missing Masterpiece
- By: Edward Dolnick
- Narrated by: Sean Crisden
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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The Rescue Artist is a rollicking narrative that carries listeners deep inside the art underworld - and introduces them to a large and colorful cast of titled aristocrats, intrepid investigators, and thick-necked thugs. But most compelling of all is Charley Hill himself....
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Fascinating, educational, and a great police story
- By MAGJAG on 06-29-19
By: Edward Dolnick
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Ninth Street Women
- Lee Krasner, Elaine de Kooning, Grace Hartigan, Joan Mitchell, and Helen Frankenthaler: Five Painters and the Movement That Changed Modern Art
- By: Mary Gabriel
- Narrated by: Lisa Stathoplos
- Length: 40 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Five women revolutionize the modern art world in postwar America in this "gratifying, generous, and lush" true story from a National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize finalist (Jennifer Szalai, New York Times)....
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Painful pronunciation issues!
- By Curious Artist Librarian on 05-20-19
By: Mary Gabriel
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Minor Feelings
- An Asian American Reckoning
- By: Cathy Park Hong
- Narrated by: Cathy Park Hong
- Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Poet and essayist Cathy Park Hong fearlessly and provocatively blends memoir, cultural criticism, and history to expose fresh truths about racialized consciousness in America. Part memoir and part cultural criticism, this collection is vulnerable, humorous, and provocative....
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Essential
- By Realness on 03-04-20
By: Cathy Park Hong
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The Last Wild Men of Borneo
- A True Story of Death and Treasure
- By: Carl Hoffman
- Narrated by: Joe Barrett
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Two modern adventurers sought a treasure possessed by the legendary "Wild Men of Borneo". One found riches. The other vanished forever into an endless jungle....
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Wow
- By Than on 07-21-19
By: Carl Hoffman
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The Story of Art Without Men
- By: Katy Hessel
- Narrated by: Katy Hessel
- Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Have your sense of art history overturned and your eyes opened to many artforms often ignored or dismissed. From the Cornish coast to Manhattan, Nigeria to Japan, this is the history of art as it's never been told before....
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a necessary text for our time
- By Cierra on 05-22-23
By: Katy Hessel
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Color
- A Natural History of the Palette
- By: Victoria Finlay
- Narrated by: Victoria Finlay
- Length: 15 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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In this vivid and captivating journey through the colors of an artist’s palette, Victoria Finlay takes us on an enthralling adventure around the world and through the ages, illuminating how the colors we choose to value have determined the history of culture itself....
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A scrumptious, colorful adventure. Must read
- By Esio Trot on 07-26-23
By: Victoria Finlay
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The Rescue Artist
- A True Story of Art, Thieves, and the Hunt for a Missing Masterpiece
- By: Edward Dolnick
- Narrated by: Sean Crisden
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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The Rescue Artist is a rollicking narrative that carries listeners deep inside the art underworld - and introduces them to a large and colorful cast of titled aristocrats, intrepid investigators, and thick-necked thugs. But most compelling of all is Charley Hill himself....
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Fascinating, educational, and a great police story
- By MAGJAG on 06-29-19
By: Edward Dolnick
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Ninth Street Women
- Lee Krasner, Elaine de Kooning, Grace Hartigan, Joan Mitchell, and Helen Frankenthaler: Five Painters and the Movement That Changed Modern Art
- By: Mary Gabriel
- Narrated by: Lisa Stathoplos
- Length: 40 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Five women revolutionize the modern art world in postwar America in this "gratifying, generous, and lush" true story from a National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize finalist (Jennifer Szalai, New York Times)....
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Painful pronunciation issues!
- By Curious Artist Librarian on 05-20-19
By: Mary Gabriel
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Minor Feelings
- An Asian American Reckoning
- By: Cathy Park Hong
- Narrated by: Cathy Park Hong
- Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Poet and essayist Cathy Park Hong fearlessly and provocatively blends memoir, cultural criticism, and history to expose fresh truths about racialized consciousness in America. Part memoir and part cultural criticism, this collection is vulnerable, humorous, and provocative....
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Essential
- By Realness on 03-04-20
By: Cathy Park Hong
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The Last Wild Men of Borneo
- A True Story of Death and Treasure
- By: Carl Hoffman
- Narrated by: Joe Barrett
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Two modern adventurers sought a treasure possessed by the legendary "Wild Men of Borneo". One found riches. The other vanished forever into an endless jungle....
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Wow
- By Than on 07-21-19
By: Carl Hoffman
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The Story of Art Without Men
- By: Katy Hessel
- Narrated by: Katy Hessel
- Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Have your sense of art history overturned and your eyes opened to many artforms often ignored or dismissed. From the Cornish coast to Manhattan, Nigeria to Japan, this is the history of art as it's never been told before....
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a necessary text for our time
- By Cierra on 05-22-23
By: Katy Hessel
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Color
- A Natural History of the Palette
- By: Victoria Finlay
- Narrated by: Victoria Finlay
- Length: 15 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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In this vivid and captivating journey through the colors of an artist’s palette, Victoria Finlay takes us on an enthralling adventure around the world and through the ages, illuminating how the colors we choose to value have determined the history of culture itself....
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A scrumptious, colorful adventure. Must read
- By Esio Trot on 07-26-23
By: Victoria Finlay
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The Last Leonardo
- The Secret Lives of the World's Most Expensive Painting
- By: Ben Lewis
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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An epic quest exposes hidden truths about Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi, therecently discovered masterpiece that sold for $450 million - and might not be the real thing....
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Definitely makes you think.
- By John Galt on 04-20-21
By: Ben Lewis
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The Secret Lives of Color
- By: Kassia St. Clair
- Narrated by: Kassia St. Clair
- Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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The unforgettable, unknown history of colors and the vivid stories behind them....
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More about pigments than social history
- By Jason Toon on 12-13-20
By: Kassia St. Clair
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Picasso's War
- How Modern Art Came to America
- By: Hugh Eakin
- Narrated by: Mack Sanderson
- Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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A riveting story of how dueling ambitions and the power of prodigy made America the cultural center of the world—and Picasso the most famous artist alive—in the shadow of World War II....
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Better Books on Picasso Available
- By john burke on 08-17-22
By: Hugh Eakin
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William Blake vs the World
- By: John Higgs
- Narrated by: John Higgs
- Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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A wild and unexpected journey through culture, science, philosophy, and religion to better understand the mercurial genius of William Blake....
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Best book ever
- By idamae on 11-04-22
By: John Higgs
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Hilma af Klint
- A Biography
- By: Julia Voss, Anne Posten - translator
- Narrated by: Doria Bramante
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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The Swedish painter Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) was forty-four years old when she broke with the academic tradition in which she had been trained to produce a body of radical, abstract works the likes of which had never been seen before....
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Excellent audiobook. Talented narrator brings it to life.
- By Freddy on 12-04-23
By: Julia Voss, and others
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Art Is Life
- Icons and Iconoclasts, Visionaries and Vigilantes, and Flashes of Hope in the Night
- By: Jerry Saltz
- Narrated by: Jerry Saltz, Mark Bramhall
- Length: 16 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Jerry Saltz is one of our most-watched writers about art and artists and a passionate champion of the importance of art in our shared cultural life. Since the 1990s he has been an indispensable cultural voice: Witty and provocative, he has attracted contemporary listeners to fine art....
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WRONG for audio program
- By Karen Lehrer on 11-07-22
By: Jerry Saltz
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On Photography
- By: Susan Sontag
- Narrated by: Jennifer Van Dyck
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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First published in 1973, this is a study of the force of photographic images, which are continually inserted between experience and reality....
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I'm Glad I Bought, Despite Some Negative Reviews
- By DEF on 10-18-13
By: Susan Sontag
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Rembrandt Is in the Wind
- Learning to Love Art Through the Eyes of Faith
- By: Russ Ramsey, Makoto Fujimura
- Narrated by: Zach Hoffman, John Behrens
- Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Rembrandt Is in the Wind is an invitation to discover some of the world's most celebrated artists and works and how each of them illuminates something about God, people, and the purpose of life....
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Creating Beauty as Our Lifework
- By Anonymous User on 07-02-22
By: Russ Ramsey, and others
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Reclaiming Art in the Age of Artifice
- A Treatise, Critique, and Call to Action (Manifesto)
- By: J.F. Martel, Donna Tartt
- Narrated by: J.F. Martel, Donna Tartt
- Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Part treatise, part critique, part call to action, Reclaiming Art in the Age of Artifice is a journey into the uncanny realities revealed to us in the great works of art of the past and present....
By: J.F. Martel, and others
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A Degree in a Book: Art History
- Everything You Need to Know to Master the Subject
- By: John Finlay
- Narrated by: Ruth Ollman
- Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Spanning from the classical sculpture of Ancient Rome to contemporary performance art, this guide provides a rich overview of art history, covering many topics explored in a history of art degrees....
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Horribly boring
- By Ard on 05-08-24
By: John Finlay
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The Monuments Men
- Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History
- By: Robert M. Edsel, Bret Witter
- Narrated by: Jeremy Davidson
- Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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At the same time Adolf Hitler was attempting to take over the western world, his armies were methodically seeking and hoarding the finest art treasures in Europe.....
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Interesting listen
- By Laurie on 12-22-09
By: Robert M. Edsel, and others
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Boom
- Mad Money, Mega Dealers, and the Rise of Contemporary Art
- By: Michael Shnayerson
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
- Length: 16 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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The meteoric rise of the largest unregulated financial market in the world - for contemporary art - is driven by a few passionate, guileful, and very hard-nosed dealers. They can make and break careers and fortunes....
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Outstanding
- By Clifford I. Davis on 07-04-19
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The History of Western Art
- By: Peter Whitfield
- Narrated by: Sebastian Comberti
- Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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What is art? Why do we value images of saints, kings, goddesses, battles, landscapes or cities from eras of history utterly remote from ourselves....
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A whirlwind tour of Western art
- By Adeliese Baumann on 11-18-12
By: Peter Whitfield
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Like Love
- Essays and Conversations
- By: Maggie Nelson
- Narrated by: Senn Annis
- Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Like Love is a momentous, raucous collection of essays drawn from twenty years of Maggie Nelson's brilliant work. These profiles, reviews, remembrances, tributes, and critical essays, as well as several conversations with friends and idols, bring to life Nelson's passion for dialogue and dissent.
By: Maggie Nelson
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Last Light
- How Six Great Artists Made Old Age a Time of Triumph
- By: Richard Lacayo
- Narrated by: Mack Sanderson
- Length: 13 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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One of the nation’s top art critics shows how six great artists made old age a time of triumph by producing some of the greatest work of their long careers—and, in some cases, changing the course of art history....
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An art history course in one slim book
- By LC on 02-19-23
By: Richard Lacayo
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Studies in the History of the Renaissance
- By: Walter Pater
- Narrated by: Leighton Pugh
- Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Published in 1873, Studies in the History of the Renaissance is considered one of the most influential works in the field of aestheticism. The book is a collection of essays that explore various artists of the Renaissance period, focusing primarily on the art, culture, and philosophy of the time.
By: Walter Pater
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Lapidarium
- The Secret Lives of Stones
- By: Hettie Judah
- Narrated by: Nina Wadia
- Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Stones have furnished our earliest technologies and our first art materials. As jewelry and talismans, they have accompanied us in our journeys into the afterlife. We have carried stones over vast distances, erecting temples with them where we gathered to worship our gods....
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Lovely Bite-Sized Stories
- By Anonymous User on 07-20-23
By: Hettie Judah
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Thunderclap
- A Memoir of Art and Life and Sudden Death
- By: Laura Cumming
- Narrated by: Laura Cumming
- Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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As a brilliant art critic and historian, Laura Cumming has explored the importance of art in life and can give us a perspective on the time and place in which the artist worked....
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The deep dive into Dutch Art
- By toni on 08-06-23
By: Laura Cumming
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Art Monsters
- Unruly Bodies in Feminist Art
- By: Lauren Elkin
- Narrated by: Lauren Elkin
- Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Art Monsters is a landmark feminist intervention in the way we think about women's stories and bodies, calling attention to a radical genealogy of feminist art that not only reacts against patriarchy but redefines its own aesthetic aims....
By: Lauren Elkin
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The Vanishing Velázquez
- A 19th Century Bookseller's Obsession with a Lost Masterpiece
- By: Laura Cumming
- Narrated by: Siobhan Redmond
- Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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When John Snare, a 19th-century provincial bookseller, traveled to a liquidation auction, he stumbled on a vivid portrait of King Charles I that defied any explanation....
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A fascinating study of art history
- By Ron on 07-02-16
By: Laura Cumming
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In Montmartre
- Picasso, Matisse and the Birth of Modernist Art
- By: Sue Roe
- Narrated by: Emma Bering
- Length: 12 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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A lively and deeply researched group biography of the figures who transformed the world of art in bohemian Paris in the first decade of the 20th century....
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Florid narrative history with suspect details
- By Keith on 10-30-19
By: Sue Roe
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ArtCurious
- Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History
- By: Jennifer Dasal
- Narrated by: Jennifer Dasal
- Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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A wildly entertaining and surprisingly educational dive into art history as you've never heard it before, from the host of the beloved ArtCurious podcast....
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Couldn’t take it
- By Amira on 03-05-22
By: Jennifer Dasal
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The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini
- By: Benvenuto Cellini
- Narrated by: Robert Whitfield
- Length: 15 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Master Italian sculptor, goldsmith, and writer Benvenuto Cellini is best remembered for his magnificent autobiography....
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The problem is with Cellini himself.
- By Leslie Ross on 06-07-10
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The Rise
- Creativity, the Gift of Failure, and the Search for Mastery
- By: Sarah Lewis
- Narrated by: Sarah Lewis
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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It is one of the enduring enigmas of the human experience: many of our most iconic, creative endeavors are not achievements but conversions, corrections after failed attempts....
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Inspiring and artful
- By james kenly on 06-13-16
By: Sarah Lewis
New releases
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Queer West
- How the West Was Fabulous
- By: Brenna Farrell, Zakiya Gibbons, Ellen Horne
- Narrated by: Niecy Nash-Betts
- Length: 3 hrs and 57 mins
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Stories of "The American West" often rely on tired tropes of tough cowboys, but real history is much less straight and narrow and way more interesting. Join host Niecy Nash-Betts for a wild round-up of LGBTQ+ lives that got buried in the dust of popular culture and history, and a look at how queer people continue to shape the West today–from gay rodeo to two-spirit identity to trans truckers.
By: Brenna Farrell, and others
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Like Love
- Essays and Conversations
- By: Maggie Nelson
- Narrated by: Senn Annis
- Length: 12 hrs
- Unabridged
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Like Love is a momentous, raucous collection of essays drawn from twenty years of Maggie Nelson's brilliant work. These profiles, reviews, remembrances, tributes and critical essays, as well as several conversations with friends and idols, bring to life Nelson's passion for dialogue and dissent. Arranged chronologically, Like Love shows the writing, thinking, feeling, reading, looking and conversing that occupied Nelson while writing iconic books such as Bluets and The Argonauts.
By: Maggie Nelson
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Reclaiming Art in the Age of Artifice
- A Treatise, Critique, and Call to Action (Manifesto)
- By: J.F. Martel, Donna Tartt
- Narrated by: J.F. Martel, Donna Tartt
- Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Received opinion holds that art is culturally determined and relative. We are told that whether a picture, a movement, a text, or sound qualifies as a "work of art" largely depends on social attitudes and convention. Drawing on examples ranging from Paleolithic cave paintings to modern pop music and building on the ideas of James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, Gilles Deleuze, Carl Jung, and others, J.F. Martel argues that art is an inborn human phenomenon that precedes the formation of culture and even society.
By: J.F. Martel, and others
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Conquer the CLEP Humanities Exam
- By: Philip Martin McCaulay
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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"Conquer the CLEP Humanities Exam" is your comprehensive guide to mastering the Humanities exam. Covering a broad range of topics drawn from the entire history of art and culture, this study guide will help you excel in literature, drama, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, philosophy, and the arts. Delve into the rich tapestry of human expression with chapters dedicated to literature, drama, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, spanning from Classical to Medieval and Renaissance, 17th and 18th centuries, 19th century, and 20th century works. Explore the diverse cultural contributions of African, ...
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All That Glitters
- A Story of Friendship, Fraud and Fine Art
- By: Orlando Whitfield
- Narrated by: Orlando Whitfield
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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When Orlando Whitfield met Inigo Philbrick, they were ambitious art history students who dreamt of dealing art for a living. Their friendship would last for fifteen years until one day, Inigo - by then the most successful dealer of his generation - disappeared, accused of a fraud so gigantic and audacious it rocked the art world to its core.
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Shaping Humanity
- An Artistic and Cultural Exploration of the Human Figure's Evolution
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Step into an artistic journey that spans across time and cultures with the enthralling eBook, Shaping Humanity. Immerse yourself in the rich history of human representation in art and discover how our perceptions of the human form have evolved throughout the ages. This captivating eBook delves into the fascinating world of art, blending every form of artistic expression to reveal how the human figure has been interpreted and celebrated across the globe. In Shaping Humanity, you will explore the ancient world's early attempts at depicting the human form and how Egyptian art stylized and ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Queer West
- How the West Was Fabulous
- By: Brenna Farrell, Zakiya Gibbons, Ellen Horne
- Narrated by: Niecy Nash-Betts
- Length: 3 hrs and 57 mins
- Original Recording
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Stories of "The American West" often rely on tired tropes of tough cowboys, but real history is much less straight and narrow and way more interesting. Join host Niecy Nash-Betts for a wild round-up of LGBTQ+ lives that got buried in the dust of popular culture and history, and a look at how queer people continue to shape the West today–from gay rodeo to two-spirit identity to trans truckers.
By: Brenna Farrell, and others
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Like Love
- Essays and Conversations
- By: Maggie Nelson
- Narrated by: Senn Annis
- Length: 12 hrs
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Like Love is a momentous, raucous collection of essays drawn from twenty years of Maggie Nelson's brilliant work. These profiles, reviews, remembrances, tributes and critical essays, as well as several conversations with friends and idols, bring to life Nelson's passion for dialogue and dissent. Arranged chronologically, Like Love shows the writing, thinking, feeling, reading, looking and conversing that occupied Nelson while writing iconic books such as Bluets and The Argonauts.
By: Maggie Nelson
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Reclaiming Art in the Age of Artifice
- A Treatise, Critique, and Call to Action (Manifesto)
- By: J.F. Martel, Donna Tartt
- Narrated by: J.F. Martel, Donna Tartt
- Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Received opinion holds that art is culturally determined and relative. We are told that whether a picture, a movement, a text, or sound qualifies as a "work of art" largely depends on social attitudes and convention. Drawing on examples ranging from Paleolithic cave paintings to modern pop music and building on the ideas of James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, Gilles Deleuze, Carl Jung, and others, J.F. Martel argues that art is an inborn human phenomenon that precedes the formation of culture and even society.
By: J.F. Martel, and others
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Conquer the CLEP Humanities Exam
- By: Philip Martin McCaulay
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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"Conquer the CLEP Humanities Exam" is your comprehensive guide to mastering the Humanities exam. Covering a broad range of topics drawn from the entire history of art and culture, this study guide will help you excel in literature, drama, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, philosophy, and the arts. Delve into the rich tapestry of human expression with chapters dedicated to literature, drama, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, spanning from Classical to Medieval and Renaissance, 17th and 18th centuries, 19th century, and 20th century works. Explore the diverse cultural contributions of African, ...
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All That Glitters
- A Story of Friendship, Fraud and Fine Art
- By: Orlando Whitfield
- Narrated by: Orlando Whitfield
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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When Orlando Whitfield met Inigo Philbrick, they were ambitious art history students who dreamt of dealing art for a living. Their friendship would last for fifteen years until one day, Inigo - by then the most successful dealer of his generation - disappeared, accused of a fraud so gigantic and audacious it rocked the art world to its core.
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Shaping Humanity
- An Artistic and Cultural Exploration of the Human Figure's Evolution
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Step into an artistic journey that spans across time and cultures with the enthralling eBook, Shaping Humanity. Immerse yourself in the rich history of human representation in art and discover how our perceptions of the human form have evolved throughout the ages. This captivating eBook delves into the fascinating world of art, blending every form of artistic expression to reveal how the human figure has been interpreted and celebrated across the globe. In Shaping Humanity, you will explore the ancient world's early attempts at depicting the human form and how Egyptian art stylized and ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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The Visual Revolution
- Understanding the History, Context, and Significance of the Artistic Innovations that Shaped the Modern World
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Dive into the mesmerizing world of art with "The Visual Revolution," an enthralling eBook that takes you on a journey through the groundbreaking art movements that shaped our world. Discover the pivotal artists, daring trends, and revolutionary ideas that forever changed the course of art history. Unravel the fascinating story of late 19th-century art movements that set the stage for the birth of modernism, as "The Visual Revolution" leads you through Art Nouveau, Symbolism, and the revolutionary work of Paul Cézanne. Delve into the vibrant world of German Expressionism and the unique ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Weaving Through History
- Unraveling the Rich Tapestry of Societies Stitched in Time
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Embark on a captivating journey through the threads of time with "Weaving Through History," the enthralling eBook that entwines the rich tapestry of our past with the fibers of our cultural fabric. Delve deep into an odyssey that spans across global civilizations, unraveling the pivotal role textiles have played in shaping our world. As you turn the virtual pages of this comprehensive exploration, you will discover the profound influence that textiles have exerted on society—from defining cultural identity to dictating economic fate. Each chapter meticulously interlaces historical ...
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Vibrant Australia and Oceania
- Exploring the Rich Creative History of the Continent and its Islands
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 54 mins
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Embark on an extraordinary visual journey through the stunning artistic heritage of Australia and Oceania with "Vibrant Australia and Oceania"! This captivating eBook unveils the rich, diverse, and inspiring world of art from these fascinating regions. Allow yourself to be immersed in the intricate tapestry of traditional Oceanian art and the indigenous roots of Australian artistic expressions as you navigate each chapter. Discover the stories held within each stroke of a masterpiece as you explore remarkable art forms, from the complex patterns of Maori culture to the captivating beauty of...
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From Grunge to Globalization
- A Cultural History of the Gen-X Era
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
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Are you a fan of the grunge music era? Do you remember the rise of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden? From Grunge to Globalization takes you on a journey through the 1990s and explores the cultural impact of the grunge music scene. In this eBook, learn about the roots of grunge music and how it gained popularity. Discover the message behind the iconic figure, Kurt Cobain, and the success vs. counterculture identity of Pearl Jam. Travel through the Seattle scene and explore the alternative nation through festival culture and Lollapalooza. In addition to the music, the book also explores ...
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The Alchemy of Air and Fire
- Exploring the Modern Renaissance in Glass Blowing Craftsmanship
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins
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Embark on a transformative journey with "The Alchemy of Air and Fire," the ultimate chronicle of the profound world of glass blowing. From the ancient craft's whispered origins to the dazzling technological frontiers, this compelling eBook unravels the enigmatic connection between art and science, creativity and sustainability, history and the fast-paced digital future. Dive into the fascinating evolution of glass art, where the whirlwind of history meets the meticulous advancements of modern techniques. "The Alchemy of Air and Fire" is your invitation into an exclusive realm where molten ...
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Stitched Modernity
- Threads of Innovation in Contemporary Embroidery
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
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Dive into the rich tapestry of contemporary art with "Stitched Modernity," the ultimate eBook for anyone captivated by the intersection of tradition and innovation in the world of embroidery. This captivating volume unspools the vibrant threads of embroidery's evolution, taking you on a journey through its transformation into a boundary-pushing art form. Are you intrigued by the resurgence of embroidery in modern art and design? "Stitched Modernity" is your curated guide, exploring how this ancient craft has been reimagined by artists who stitch their narratives into every piece. With an ...
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Weaving the Future
- An Exploration of Artistic and Technological Synergy
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins
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Step into "Weaving the Future," a revolutionary eBook that invites you on an odyssey through the fusion of art, technology, and cultural expression. This transformative journey will shift your perspective on how art forms from the past embolden modern innovation and cultural sustainability. Embark on an exploration of our artistic heritage and how it intertwines with technological evolution in Chapter 1. Witness the profound transformation of mediums, from the tactile to the digital, and be amazed by how the resurgence of artisanal techniques meld with the digital age in Chapter 2. As you ...
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Through the Looking Glass
- The Ancient Alchemy and Modern Magic of Glass Blowing
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins
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Step through "Through the Looking Glass" and embark on a captivating journey across time and fire, where the ancient art of glassblowing is both celebrated and unraveled. This enthralling eBook is a deep dive into the heart of a craft that has shaped human history and artistic expression for centuries. Whether you are an avid art collector, a student of material science, or simply a curious mind, prepare to be taken on an adventure that shines a light on this delicate yet potent form of creation. From the sands of ancient Mesopotamia to the innovative studios of today's master artisans, "...
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Translucent Bonds
- A World Tour through the Artistic Splendor of Glass
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins
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Embark upon a mesmerizing journey into the heart of shimmering beauty, luminous histories, and the remarkable craftsmanship with "Translucent Bonds." This exquisite eBook unveils the profound narrative of glass art, from its ancient roots to the innovative frontiers that shape our world today. "Translucent Bonds" is not merely a book; it’s an odyssey through the radiant world of glass, across continents and through centuries of innovation. You will traverse through time to encounter the glass artifacts that dazzled ancient civilizations and absorb the culturally rich symbols that glass ...
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Stitched Splendor
- The Renaissance of Embroidery in Contemporary Fashion
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins
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Prepare to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the vibrant landscape of embroidered fashion with "Stitched Splendor." This compelling eBook is a masterful tapestry that weaves together the intricate details, rich history, and breathtaking innovation of embroidery in fashion, offering a stunning exploration that transcends time and place. Opening with an in-depth analysis of embroidery's essence and its pivotal role throughout fashion history, "Stitched Splendor" paves the way for a deeper understanding of the art's modern resurgence. As you glide through, you'll delve into a fascinating...
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Tanned Tales
- Journey through the World's Traditional Hide Crafting Cultures
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins
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Dive into the time-honored tradition that binds cultures across the globe with "Tanned Tales" - a fascinating journey through the world of hide tanning. This compelling eBook encapsulates the essence of an art form that has been shaping human civilization since the dawn of time. Exploring this craft's rich tapestry, you will be enveloped in a story that spans continents, cultures, and centuries. Embark on a historical odyssey in Chapter 1, where the cultural significance of hide tanning is unveiled, casting light on its symbolic and societal roles through time. From the earliest methods to ...
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Tiny Treasures
- Uncovering the Lilliputian Legacy of Miniature Art
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins
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Discover a world of intricate beauty, a realm where art converges with history, culture, and a touch of magic. "Tiny Treasures" is your passport to the enchanting universe of miniature painting, a phenomenon that has captivated enthusiasts and collectors for centuries. Navigate through the delicate interplay of brush strokes and colors on canvases that defy the constraints of size, revealing the limitless potential of human creativity. Embark on this mesmerizing literary odyssey that unveils the rich tapestry of the miniature art form - from its storied origins to the dynamic contemporary ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others