Beyond Brushstrokes

Social and economic life of popular people in the Philippines; articles previously published in Business World.

Analyzing ten paintings by Courbet, Manet, Cézanne, Monet, Seurat, and Picasso exposes vital relationships between intension and habit, the singular and the complex. In doing so, it uncovers a space worthy of historical and aesthetic analysis between the brushstroke and the self

Feeling overwhelmed by the noise and stress of modern life? Yearning for a deeper connection to yourself, your community, and the natural world? Look no further than the wisdom of the ancient Celts. More than just druids and warriors, the Celts cultivated a way of life steeped in balance, harmony, and reverence for nature. In this captivating book, you'll embark on a journey through their vibrant culture, discovering timeless principles that offer powerful solutions to our modern challenges. Uncover the secrets of: Living in harmony with the seasons: Celebrate the rhythms of nature and find peace in the ever-turning wheel of life. Building strong, supportive communities: Discover the power of connection and belonging, nurturing meaningful relationships that enrich your life. Unlocking your creative spark: Unleash your inner artist and tap into the joy of self-expression. Practicing mindfulness: Quiet your mind, reduce stress, and cultivate inner peace through simple techniques inspired by the Celtic way of life. Honoring storytelling: Explore the magic of stories, using them to connect with your past, preserve traditions, and foster empathy. Filled with historical anecdotes, practical exercises, and inspiring wisdom quotes, "Celtic Wisdom" is your guide to: Integrating Celtic principles into your daily life for greater balance and well-being. Creating a more meaningful and fulfilling path in today's fast-paced world. Reconnecting with yourself, your community, and the natural world. Whether you're seeking personal growth, a deeper connection to nature, or simply a refreshing perspective on life, "Celtic Wisdom" offers a timeless path to balance and harmony. Embrace the whispers of the ancient Celts and discover the wisdom that lies within.

Beyond Representation surveys Chinese painting and calligraphy from the eighth to the fourteenth century, a period during which Chinese society and artistic expression underwent profound changes. A fourteenth-century Yuan dynasty (1279 - 1368) literati landscape painting presents a world that is totally different from that portrayed in the monumental landscape images of the early Sung dynasty (960 - 1279). To chronicle and explain the evolution from formal representation to self-expression is the purpose of this book. Wen C. Fong, one of the world's most eminent scholars of Chinese art, takes the reader through this evolution, drawing on the outstanding collection of Chinese painting and calligraphy in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Focusing on 118 works, each illustrated in full color, the book significantly augments the standard canon of images used to describe the period, enhancing our sense of the richness and complexity of artistic expression during this six-hundred-year era.

Social and economic life of popular people in the Philippines; articles previously published in Business World.

A comprehensive collection by emerging American Poet Kevin V. Reese. Kevin's eclectic collection of his greatest works derive from his faith, his wife, his patriot heart, and the lessons that a humble life has taught him. A family oriented man and former U.S. Marine, Kevin's work reflects his tireless pursuit of perfectionism in his poetry.

During the crisis of the Second World War in Britain, official Air Raid Precautions made the management of daily life a moral obligation of civil defence by introducing new prescriptions for the care of homes, animals, and persons displaced through evacuation. This book examines how the Mass-Observation movement recorded and shaped the logics of care that became central to those daily routines in homes and neighbourhoods. Kimberly Mair looks at how government publicity campaigns communicated new instructions for care formally, while the circulation of wartime rumours negotiated these instructions informally. These rumours, she argues, explicitly repudiated the improper socialization of evacuees and also produced a salient, but contested, image of the host as a good wartime citizen who was impervious to the cultural invasion of the ostensibly 'animalistic', dirty, and destructive house guest. Mair also considers the explicit contestations over the value of the lives of pets, conceived as animals who do not work with animal caregivers whose use of limited provisions or personal sacrifice could then be judged in the context of wartime hardship. Together, formal and informal instructions for caregiving reshaped everyday habits in the war years to an idealized template of the good citizen committed to the war and nation, with Mass-Observation enacting a watchful form of care by surveilling civilian feeling and habit in the process.

Packed with projects and inspirational ideas you can do any time, any place, become an accomplished photographer while feeding your creativity with this guide that reveals what just what your smartphone camera is capable of. A camera phone is something we always have on us and creativity is something we all have in us but often we struggle to use them properly, feeling like we don’t have the time, space or inclination to dedicate to it. Here, photography expert and bestselling author Jo Bradford supplies a collection of practical exercises that allow you to master the features on your smartphone camera to take incredible images and also help you to easily reconnect with your creative side. By encouraging you to try something different with your camera and seek out creative opportunities – from light painting to collage, image stacking to time-lapse landscapes – soon you will once again feel the satisfaction of thinking and acting creatively, with the added benefit of taking you from a snapper to an accomplished photographer with visual literacy. Smartphone photography is addictive with a tangible feel-good factor; it’s time to embrace it and capture the moments that matter to you in all their glory.