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Sopanatatvan
Sandwiched between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats in South India is the tiny strip of land that is Kerala which lies fairly insulated from rest of the region even while remaining very much a part of it This has nurtured the development of a way of life that is unique and characteristic to this region quite at variance with the traditions of its immediate neighbors Traditions of art architecture dance drama and music rich with the ethos of this unique culture have developed and existed here since ancient times br br The indigenous musical style of Sopan Sangeetham that unmistakably evokes the essence of the Keralan ethos and which is rendered as an offering before the sanctum sanctorum of a temple has unfortunately remained confined to ritual performance-offering and dance-drama tradition and has been unable to come into its own as a distinct classical genre of music This is despite rich possibilities and its illustrious history of development literary spanning centuries This boo
Norman Foster Works
As you'll find out in this guide to the fundamentals of cubism, there is more to the genre than its most famous proponent. Cubism -- often identified by flattened, geometric shapes, overlapping, simplified forms and fragmented spatial planes -- was quite possibly the most influential movement in 20th-century art. Featured artists: Pablo Picasso, Edmond Fortier, Paul Cizanne, George Braque, Henri Le Fauconnier, Jean Metzinger, Fernand Liger, Juan Gris, Albert Gleizes, Henri Laurens, Salvador Dalm, Brassao, Robert Delaunay, Raymond Duchamp-Villon... TASCHEN's Basic Art movement and genre series: includes a detailed introduction with approximately 30 photographs, and a timeline of the most important events (political, cultural, scientific, sporting, etc.) that took place during the time period. The body of the book contains a selection of the most important works of the epoch; each is presented on a 2-page spread with a full page image and, on the facing page, a description/interpretation.
The Tempest
The Oxford School Shakespeare is a well-established series which helps students understand and enjoy Shakespeare's plays.As well as the complete and unabridged text, each play in this series has an extensive range of notes. These include detailed explanations of difficult words and passages, an synopsis of the plot and summaries of individual scenes, and notes on the main characters. There are also illustrations and photographs to enhance understanding, background information on Shakespeare's England, suggestions for further reading, a brief biography of Shakespeare, and a complete list of his plays.(back cover)
Harry Potter
'There is a plot, Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year.'Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors – and then the attacks start. Students are found as though turned to stone... Dobby's sinister predictions seem to be coming true.Jonny Duddle (Cover Illustration), Tomislav Tomić (Map Illustration).
The VES book of Visual effects
Wisdom from the best and the brightest in the industry, this visual effects bible belongs on the shelf of anyone working in or aspiring to work in VFX. The book covers techniques and solutions all VFX artists, producers, and supervisors need to know, from preproduction, to digital character creation and compositing of both live-action and CG elements. In-depth lessons on stereoscopic moviemaking, color management and digital intermediates are included, as well as chapters on interactive games and full animation authored by artists from EA and Dreamworks respectively. Written by 88 top leading visual effects practitioners and covering everything about visual effects from pre-production, production, and post-production. Simply a must-have book for anyone working in or wanting to work in the VFX industry. A Note on the Kindle Version: :There are several images throughout chapters 3, 5, 6, and 7 that are not visible in the Kindle edition of this book due to rights restrictions.: Special Thanks: The completion of this book required the efforts of many hardworking, talented and dedicated people in order to help it become a reality. Accordingly, the VES and Focal Press would like to offer very special thanks to all of our team Captains and Co-Captains: Chapter 1: Michael Fink, Captain Jacquelyn Ford Morie, Co-Captain Chapter 2: Scott Squires, Captain Mat Beck, Co-Captain Chapter 3: Bill Taylor Chapter 4: John Root, Captain Demian Gordon, Co-Captain Chapter 5: Rob Engle, Captain Lenny Lipton, Co-Captain Chapter 6: Marshall Krasser, Captain Chapter 7: Kevin Rafferty, Captain Chapter 8: Richard Taylor, Captain Habib Zargarpour, Co-Captain Chapter 9: Stephan V. Bugaj, Captain Lyndon Barrois, Co-Captain Chapter 10: Dan Novy, Captain Stephan V. Bugaj, Co-Captain Additionally, we would like to thank Ron Brinkmann and Lenny Lipton for the exhaustive efforts in compiling the Glossary * Authoritative field guide from the renowned Visual Effects Society provides techniques and insight from the best of the best in VFX * 4 color pre