This book provides the first official publication of this exceptional collection at George Washington`s Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens. Selected silver, ceramics, glass, furniture, textiles, metals, paintings, and miniatures, as well as personal items, are presented in the context of Washington`s life as a Virginia planter, commander in chief, United States president, and retired public servant

The great improvisational American jazz musicians of the mid-20th century inspired a generation of photographers to develop a looser, moodier style of visual expression. Covering six decades of performers —from Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington to John Coltrane and Miles Davis—this unique collection is as much a comprehensive catalogue of jazz greats as it is a salute to the photographers who captured them

Navajo textiles have been avidly sought after and collected for more than two hundred years and provide examples of both historic and contemporary primitive art. Navajo Weaving Tradition is a detailed history and appreciation of these wonderful textiles

With fewer than 200 pages, The Pilates Body is a slim volume, but every page contains valuable gems of information. The focus here is on mat work, which Siler points out was the initial movement system before the invention of the Reformer. Pilates history and the key elements to matwork are explained in short but comprehensive chapters before the exercises are introduced. The approach to the exercises is pure Pilates - sharp and meaningful, with all meat and no fluff. Each move is described step-by-step, and Siler offers a visual clue or two to help you get the form right, along with including an illustration to help you see what she means

While technology and urban sprawl have transformed much of America in the last half of the twentieth century, Jack Leigh has been quietly documenting the people and the landscape of the Southeastern coast, a region steeped in history and tradition. The Land I'm Bound To is the photographer's tribute to the richly diverse culture of his native region. Here, Leigh is both inclusive and expansive, offering some of his most memorable images as well as recent work that synthesizes the beauty and emotional grip the South has on many of us. 200 duotone photographs

The striking landscape of the Pacific Northwest has inspired painters to put brush to canvas ever since the first European explorers sailed into local waters. A continuous, robust, and evolving artistic view of the region is represented in the140 paintings selected for this beautiful book

A handsomely illustrated tribute to the Library of Congress building, published to coincide with its one hundredth anniversary. The Library of Congress is today the world's largest library and research institution. Its collection of more than 115 million items are comprehensive in scope, including maps, manuscripts, music, photographs, motion pictures and research materials in more than 450 languages. Thomas Jefferson Building, the first Library of Congress building, is a unique and dazzling expression of American Art, architecture, and self-confidence

This book serves as the catalog for a major exhibition and conservation project organized by the Addison Gallery of American Art and The Studio Museum in Harlem, in association with the Williamstown Art Conservation Center and the six participating HBCUs. The book contains a profile of each university collection, color reproductions of many artworks included in the exhibition, biographical information on all the represented artists, and documentation of the conservation and care practices helping to preserve the art for future generations

In this handsome volume Philip Parisi offers a comprehensive view of these stunning and historic works of art - with 104 of the 127 images in full color. He tells the story of how they came to be, how the communities influenced and accepted them, and what efforts have been made to restore and preserve them. A map guides visitors to the locations of the extant treasures

This book helps parents and students confidently navigate through the twists, obstacles, surprises and roadblocks they are sure to encounter as they seek to find the right college, the right coach, and the right offer of athletic financial aid. Topics covered include: Constructing a profile to stand out; Understanding the recruiting process; Why prospects and families get hurt; and, Negotiating tips and guidelines