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Art and Political Expression in Early China
 Powers examines the art and politics of the Han dynasty (206 B.C. - 200 A.D.) and shows that both were influenced by the rise of an educated, non-aristocratic public who questioned the authority of the ruling class at all levels. The Han dynasty saw the establishment of many innovations in Chinese |

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Chainsaw Carving: The Art & Craft
 Startling wooden figures that have been carved with a chainsaw can be seen around the country at fairs, in yards, and on ESPN's logger competitions. This is the first book that explains all of the elements of the chainsaw carving art: techniques, equipment, safety precautions, and aesthetic |

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Scroll Saw Art Puzzles
 Thirty-two detailed patterns with photos show woodworkers how to make fun, beautiful, and lasting puzzles. Tips on picking the right saw and blades, selecting the wood, laying out the pattern, and preparing to cut get woodworkers started. This book presents patterns including Noah's Ark, Cat and |

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A Hidden Love: Art and Homosexuality (Art & Design)
 Homosexuality has always existed, but for centuries artists have felt compelled to codify its expression in their work, in essence hiding it from the public eye. In this dazzling and highly original book, Dominique Fernandez takes a close look at artistic works from the past centuries — from rites |

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Art Bronzes
 Here is an important and lavishly beautiful new study of the discovery, appreciation, recognition and selection of fine bronze statuary created during the 19th and early 20th centuries. This period was an era of great social and cultural change in which bronze sculpture managed to capture the |

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