Art Beauty

Step into the world of "Kintsugi," where brokenness is not the end but a new beginning—a serendipitous journey through a timeless art that teaches us resilience, beauty, and the power of imperfection. This exquisite eBook unveils the enchanting tradition of Kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with golden joinery, transforming scars into striking embellishments. Embark on an immersive exploration from its venerable origins to the contemporary adaptations that still celebrate flaw as a form of sophisticated charm. "Kintsugi" offers a profound introduction to the philosophy ...

As a believer in the philosophy of loving oneself and help to spread that love to others, Leanna May writes a book that could educate other people in the same ethos. The goal is to inform people of how much beauty they can find inside themselves and the world around them. This book is meant to help you find a more beautiful you! That includes your physical and mental beauty as well.

Let me start by saying this: nude photography is not just about snapping photos of people without clothes on. Oh no! It’s about capturing confidence, celebrating authenticity, and creating art that resonates deeply with both the subject and the viewer. It’s about showing people that beauty isn’t confined to what we see in fashion magazines—it’s in every stretch mark, every curve, every unique feature that makes us, well, human. Why Nude Photography? So, why focus on nude photography in the first place? There are a million genres of photography out there—portraits, landscapes, ...

A Gentleman Gets Dressed Up is not a book about style—it is a book about the rules—rules that will allow any man to feel more comfortable in the choices he makes about what he wears.

What do we mean when we call something beautiful? In The Eye of the Beholder: What Is Beauty?, JD Arden strips away the clichés and easy answers, diving deep into the shifting ground beneath our ideas of art, attractiveness, and worth. From ancient statues to street graffiti, from symmetry to scars, Arden leads us through a landscape where every judgment is up for grabs and every standard is ripe for rebellion. Sharp, philosophical, and surprisingly witty, this book will challenge what you think you know about taste, envy, and what really stands the test of time. For anyone who’s ever ...

In this audiobook, Manicure: A Complete Guide to Beautiful Hands and Feet with Beauty, Fashion and Style Nail Art Tips, you can learn tips and techniques that will make your hands and feet stand out.

Beauty in Japanese art and culture often hides in the empty spaces between sounds, brush strokes, flowers, and branches. An even deeper beauty resides beneath, the hidden beauty of the God of the Bible. Through 20 short meditations, discover the presence of God and the truth of the gospel in Japanese life and culture.

What did C. S. Lewis think about Truth, Goodness, and Beauty? The 15 essays collected here explore these three major philosophical themes from the writings of Lewis. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of Lewis’ philosophical thinking on arguments for Christianity, the character of God, theodicy, moral goodness, heaven and hell, a theory of literature, and the place of the imagination.

Vikram Chandra has been a computer programmer for almost as long as he has been a novelist. In this extraordinary new audiobook, his first work of nonfiction, he searches for the connections between the worlds of art and technology. Coders are obsessed with elegance and style, just as writers are, but do the words mean the same thing to both? Can we ascribe beauty to the craft of writing code?

Late summer heading into early autumn/fall is a such beautiful time of the year. You can feel everything growing still and soft; nature is slowing down and people are getting cozy. The most stunning colours can be found outdoors at this time. Discover strategies for not just surviving, but thriving this winter; on how to have a chic and beautiful winter season and emerge, like a butterfly ready for a gorgeous spring and summer.

Nice women never wore makeup. Even the word was taboo in polite society—until Max Factor entered the scene. Born in Poland in 1877, Factor worked as a beautician for the Russian royal family, the Romanovs. In 1904, he fled to America, where he opened a cosmetics store in Los Angeles. Creating makeup originally for silent films, then the talkies, and, ultimately, color motion pictures, Factor designed looks for Katharine Hepburn, Rita Hayworth, Bette Davis, and countless other beauties of the day. Soon women everywhere wanted to look like their favorite glamorous stars, and Factor was there to help, bringing his innovative cosmetics to the general public.

Principal among the Tridevi or three fundamental Goddesses of Hinduism, Lakshmi is the benevolent and gracious Mother Goddess of wealth, power, beauty, fertility, good fortune, fame, abundance, and prosperity. We examine the spiritual and theological essence of Lakshmi, lessons from her mythology. We also attempt to understand her attributes, disposition, purpose, and character, and how best to recognize Her living manifest nature while worshiping and communing with Her through mantras, meditation, contemplation, occult practices, and rituals.

Intimate and richly detailed, The Beauty of Living begins with E. E. Cummings's Cambridge upbringing and his relationship with his socially progressive but domestically domineering father. It follows Cummings through his undergraduate experience at Harvard, where he fell into a circle of aspiring writers including John Dos Passos, who became a lifelong friend. Steeped in classical paganism and literary Decadence, Cummings and his friends rode the explosion of Cubism, Futurism, Imagism, and other "modern" movements in the arts.

The Essence of Spiritual Luxury: Transform Your Life Through Inner Abundance Discover the art of living luxuriously from the inside out-where true wealth comes from within. Are you tired of chasing external success while feeling empty inside? Do you long for a deeper sense of fulfillment that material possessions alone can't provide? "The Essence of Spiritual Luxury" offers a transformative approach to living abundantly by aligning your outer world with your inner values. In this profound guide, you'll discover: How to cultivate a sense of sacred worth that attracts prosperity into your ...

Step into a world where the forgotten fragments of our lives find new meaning, where what was once discarded now breathes with artistic purpose. "Art of the Discarded" invites you on a transformative journey through the hidden splendors of repurposed art. Discover the philosophical heartbeat of found object sculpture in the opening chapter, exploring not only its aesthetic allure but its environmental echoes. Travel through history, uncovering the roots and evolution of this imaginative art form that harnesses the untapped potential of the castaway materials teeming around us. "Seeing ...

Unleash the allure of deep canyons and breathtaking landscapes with the Gorge Photography Guide. This comprehensive eBook opens the door to one of the most captivating realms of landscape photography. Whether you're a seasoned shutterbug or an adventurous novice, this book will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration needed to capture the timeless beauty of gorges around the world. Begin your journey by exploring the unique allure and majestic history of these natural wonders. Discover the famed gorges that have captivated photographers throughout the ages. Equip yourself with the ...

Welcome to the world of "The Art of Gemstone Care and Preservation," where the timeless allure of gemstones meets the importance of their meticulous care. This enlightening piece transcends beyond the mere appreciation of gemstones and delves into the intricacies of their science, beauty, and maintenance. Gemstones are an embodiment of nature's artistry, symbolizing enduring value and timeless beauty. Beginning with an engaging introduction that offers a comprehensive understanding of these precious stones, the book waltz into the awe-inspiring vista of various types of gemstones, ...

In this volume in IVP Academic's Studies in Theology and the Arts series, theologian Michael Bruner explores O'Connor's theological aesthetic and argues that she reveals what discipleship to Christ entails by subverting the traditional understandings of beauty, truth, and goodness through her fiction.

The goodness of God is waiting for us to taste and see. The aroma of Christ surrounds us. In Sensing God, musician and theologian Joel Clarkson points us to a life of faith that is enchanted by the glory of divine craftsmanship, inviting us to practice a faith that is true, good, pure, and altogether lovely.

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