Patricia Blessing 
Architecture and Material Politics in the Fifteenth-century Ottoman Empire [PDF ebook] 

"A Final Reckoning" is an ancient Historical Adventure story book written by G. A. Henty. "A Final Reckoning" takes vicinity in South Africa during the Boer War and recounts the s …

"A Grandmother’s Recollections" is an ancient Family Saga, historical story book written through Ella Rodman Church. This exciting story of paintings explores into the author’s opinions, pr …

"Nostalghia" by Grazia Deledda is a compelling novel set against the striking backdrop of Sardinia, where the protagonist, Elias Portolu, navigates a complex tapestry of emotions and societ …

"The Warden" by Anthony Trollope centers on the life of Septimus Harding, an elderly clergyman who serves as the warden of a charitable almshouse. The story explores themes of clerical duty …

Focusing on Algernon Charles Swinburne”s later writings, this collection makes a case for the seriousness and significance of the writer”s mature work. While Swinburne”s scandalous early poetry ha …

This is volume three in a four-volume edition of primary source materials that document the histories of design across the long nineteenth century. Each volume is arranged by appropriate sub-themes a …

The practice of mask-wearing has a long history, even becoming mandatory in times of global crisis. In this useful contribution to the performing arts curriculum, Maskword: The Background, Making and …

How does something as potent and evocative as the body become a relatively neutral artistic material? From the 1960s, much body art and performance conformed to the anti-expressive ethos of minimalis …

With over 200 color illustrations, Byzantine Silk on the Silk Roads examines in detail the eclectic iconography of the Byzantine period and its impact on design and creativity today. Through an exami …

"The Old Merchant Marine, " by Ralph D. Paine, is a fascinating and in-depth look at the crucial role that American merchant ships and seafarers played in establishing the country’s early e …