The Art and Science of Portraiture

Author: Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0787962422
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 326

Book Description
"The writing is beautiful, the ideas persuasive, and the picture it paints of the process of careful observation is one that every writer should read. . . . A rich and wonderful book." —American Journal of Education A landmark contribution to the field of research methodology, this remarkable book illuminates the origins, purposes, and features of portraiture—placing it within the larger discourse on social science inquiry and mapping it onto the broader terrain of qualitative research.

The Art and Science of Portraiture

Author: Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 330

Book Description
Discusses the origins, purposes, and features of portraiture, a social-science research method.

The Art and Science of Drawing

Author: Brent Eviston
Publisher: Rocky Nook, Inc.
ISBN: 1681987775
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 479

Book Description
Drawing is not a talent, it's a skill anyone can learn. This is the philosophy of drawing instructor Brent Eviston based on his more than twenty years of teaching. He has tested numerous types of drawing instruction from centuries old classical techniques to contemporary practices and designed an approach that combines tried and true techniques with innovative methods of his own. Now, he shares his secrets with this book that provides the most accessible, streamlined, and effective methods for learning to draw.

Taking the reader through the entire process, beginning with the most basic skills to more advanced such as volumetric drawing, shading, and figure sketching, this book contains numerous projects and guidance on what and how to practice. It also features instructional images and diagrams as well as finished drawings. With this book and a dedication to practice, anyone can learn to draw!

Art and Science of Butterfly Photography

Author: William Folsom
Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc
ISBN: 9781584280194
Category : Butterflies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Suitable for both the beginner and the more advanced photographer, this comprehensive guide not only shows the reader how to take breathtaking images of butterflies but also provides much information on their feeding and mating habits. Illustrated with 100 colour and B & W photos.

The Art and Science of Personality Development

Author: Dan P. McAdams
Publisher: Guilford Publications
ISBN: 1462529321
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 385

Book Description
Drawing on state-of-the-art personality and developmental research, this book presents a new and broadly integrative theory of how people come to be who they are over the life course. Preeminent researcher Dan P. McAdams traces the development of three distinct layers of personality--the social actor who expresses emotional and behavioral traits, the motivated agent who pursues goals and values, and the autobiographical author who constructs a personal story. Highly readable and accessible to scholars and students at all levels, the book uses rich portraits of the lives of famous people to illustrate theoretical concepts and empirical findings.

The Art and Science of Aging Well

Author: Mark E. Williams, M.D.
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 146962740X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 241

Book Description
In the past century, average life expectancies have nearly doubled, and today, for the first time in human history, many people have a realistic chance of living to eighty or beyond. As life expectancy increases, Americans need accurate, scientifically grounded information so that they can take full responsibility for their own later years. In The Art and Science of Aging Well, Mark E. Williams, M.D., discusses the remarkable advances that medical science has made in the field of aging and the steps that people may take to enhance their lives as they age. Through his own observations and by use of the most current medical research, Williams offers practical advice to help aging readers and those who care for them enjoy personal growth and approach aging with optimism and even joy. The Art and Science of Aging Well gives a realistic portrait of how aging occurs and provides important advice for self-improvement and philosophical, spiritual, and conscious evolution. Williams argues that we have considerable choice in determining the quality of our own old age. Refuting the perspective of aging that insists that personal, social, economic, and health care declines are persistent and inevitable, he takes a more holistic approach, revealing the multiple facets of old age. Williams provides the resources for a happy and productive later life.

The Art and Science of Arrival

Author: Tanya Lapointe
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
ISBN: 1803360801
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 184

Book Description
Official retrospective companion book to the Paramount film Arrival starring Amy Adams, Jereny Renner and Forest Whitaker, featuring concept art, sketches, behind-the-scenes photography and interviews with key creative and scientific team members. Since its release in 2016, Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival, based on the Hugo-nominated short story Story of Your Life by Ted Chiang, has embedded itself firmly in the minds of moviegoers around the world. The film garnered many accolades, including nine BAFTA nominations and eight Academy Award® nominations, proceeding to win an Oscar® for Best Sound Editing and a BAFTA for Best Sound. Since then, the film has generated larger conversations within the cultural landscape of academia including film, philosophy, and linguistics. In The Art and Science of Arrival, author and producer Tanya Lapointe revisits the film and its legacy with the production’s key team members. This lavish hardback volume recounts the genesis of this modern classic, from Ted Chiang’s short story The Story of Your Life to its premiere in Venice and its subsequent eight Academy Award(R) nominations. It explores the film’s concept of non-linear time, and showcases the remarkable concept art that brought the aliens, their ships and their startling logogram language to life.

Spectacular Bodies

Author: Martin Kemp
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520227927
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 236

Book Description
"Illustrated and with essays by Martin Kemp, Spectacular Bodies reveals a new way of seeing ourselves."--BOOK JACKET.

The Practice & Science of Drawing

Author: Harold Speed
Publisher: J.B. Lippincott
ISBN:
Category : Drawing
Languages : en
Pages : 390

Book Description

The Art and Science of Teaching

Author: Robert J. Marzano
Publisher: ASCD
ISBN: 1416606580
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 233

Book Description
Presents a model for ensuring quality teaching that balances the necessity of research-based data with the equally vital need to understand the strengths and weaknesses of individual students.