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by Mary Hoffman
3.4(483)
In Renaissance Florence, an 18-year-old stonecutter's son named Gabriele finds his world of art and aspiration shattered when posing for Michelangelo's David thrusts him into a dangerous web of political intrigue, espionage, and murder.
by Daishu Ma
3.3(453)
In a colorless city, a boy follows a glowing leaf on a silent journey to uncover hidden truths and reignite life.
by Rudolf Arnheim
3.9(349)
Rudolf Arnheim's "Film as Art" argues that cinema's true artistry came from using its early limitations—silence, black-and-white, and flat images—creatively.
by Gertrude Stein
4.0(304)
Explore Gertrude Stein's thoughts on writing as she takes apart and reassembles the act itself, offering a playful, rhythmic, and unique guide to crafting prose that stands out.
by Hans Holbein
4.3(201)
Holbein's 'The Dance of Death' is a striking 1538 woodcut series that shows a skeleton taking people from every part of society, from kings to children, as a constant reminder of death's inevitability.
by Clive Bell
3.7(195)
Clive Bell's 'Art' states that 'significant form'—a quality of line and color—is the only thing that creates aesthetic emotion, defining true art and connecting works across all cultures and times.
by Gerome Ragni
3.8(153)
Hair shows the raw energy of youth, rebellion, and a search for freedom in the 1960s counterculture, all set to a rock score that changed Broadway.
by Robin Craig Clark
3.7(136)
Begin a spiritual journey where old wisdom, romance, and the idea of 'I Am That I Am' come together to reveal your deepest self.