Art Beauty

Beauty today is a paradox. The cult of beauty is ubiquitous but it has lost its transcendence and become little more than an aspect of consumerism, the aesthetic dimension of capitalism. The sublime and unsettling aspects of beauty have given way to corporeal pleasures and 'likes', resulting in...

Every woman can accentuate her God-given beauty using the hidden treasures of the ancient Scriptures. Ginger Garrett reveals how every woman can accent her God-given beauty using the hidden treasures of the ancient Scriptures-where every scent and every act of beautification had spiritual and...

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.

Years in my country’s most elite military unit left me scarred and damaged. Now I’m more beast than man, and I keep myself locked away—even though I'm the crown prince. That is, until Isabelle Marchand walks into my palace, demanding her father’s freedom. She’s fiery, bold, unafraid…...exactly the kind of woman whose submission I crave. I’m going to take her. Keep her. Demand her sweet surrender while I dominate her in every way I know how. And I’m going to make her scream my name with pleasure.

Originally delivered in 1962 for artists—and made available now for the first time in English—St. John Paul II's (Karol Wojtyla's) penetrating spiritual exercises on divine beauty and its reflection in our humanity—and the art it produces—remain as timely as ever. The retreat itself, of course, forms the heart of this attractive volume.

A daring rescue. A difficult choice. Sophie desperately wants to get away from her stepmother’s jealousy, and believes escape is her only chance to be happy. Then a young man named Gabe arrives from Hagenheim Castle, claiming she is betrothed to his older brother, and everything twists upside...

Everything you need to know about ear, face, and body piercings—from how to find a skilled professional piercer to best practices for safe healing and optimal results. “As a piercer, nurse, and educator, I can say without a doubt that this is the most complete book ever written for all...

Bestselling author and acclaimed entertainer Steve Martin examines the glamour and the subterfuge of the fine art world in in this captivating satirical novel. "Extremely entertaining." —The New York Times Lacey Yeager is young, captivating, and ambitious enough to take the New York City art...

What J.S. Nathaniel found wasn't a manuscript. It was a life mid-sentence; raw hope written in the dark, dreams deferred like letters with no address, beauty pressed so close to pain you can't tell where one ends and the other begins. He didn't clean it up. He didn't finish what she started. He made something else: a sketchbook. An act of witness. Ten hours of voices moving through what was never meant to be heard.

Survey documents three leading artists—Lubaina Himid, Yinka Shonibare CBE and Hew Locke—exploring their work and ideas in development, in reviews, and recorded conversations, drawn from the Cv/Visual Arts Research Archive.

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.

Posture Optimized Beauty explores the transformative power of great posture in shaping both physical beauty and inner confidence. Through a comprehensive and holistic approach, this book reveals how posture affects everything from the way we present ourselves to how we feel mentally and physically. With contributions from renowned health, fitness, and beauty experts, listeners will learn to unlock their full potential by aligning their body, mind, and spirit.

Bienvenue dans l'univers fascinant du nail art, où la créativité et l'expression personnelle se rencontrent sur la toile de nos ongles. Ce livre est conçu pour vous guider dans cette aventure passionnante, qu’il s’agisse d'un simple passe-temps ou d'une ambition de devenir une artiste ongulaire professionnelle. L’art des ongles transcende la simple application de vernis; il s’agit d’une forme d’expression artistique qui permet de transformer chaque main en une œuvre d'art unique et vibrante.

Complete step-by-step guide providing you with all the latest skills needed to succeed in today's market, covering everything from start to finish. "Our industry's potential has been a secret for too long. We're excited to engage in the initiative that will position hair-replacement as an alternate career of choice for professional hairstylists around the world." Author has been a hair-replacement technician/stylist and salon owner for the past 20 years.

En este audiolibro de fotografía de belleza aprenderás valiosos consejos y trucos sobre cómo hacer que tu sesión fotográfica fluya más suavemente, y qué técnicas deberías usar para este género en particular.