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The renaissance flute, with its rich history, stunning repertoire,
and mellow tone, has attracted a significant following among
flutists, whether they specialize in modern flute or historical
instruments. Yet, actually delving into the study of renaissance
flute has proven a challenge - there exists a confusing array of
editions of renaissance music, specialized (and often expensive)
facsimiles of manuscripts and early prints, and in unfamiliar
notations, while at the same time there is a dearth of resources
for beginners. Confronting this challenge with the first ever
practitioners' handbook for renaissance flute, Kate Clark and
Amanda Markwick offer flutists of all levels a clear and accessible
introduction to the world and repertoire of the instrument. In The
Renaissance Flute: A Contemporary Guide, Clark and Markwick cover
all aspects, from practicalities such as buying and maintaining the
instrument, to actual music for solo and group performance, to
theory designed to improve the understanding and playing of
renaissance polyphony. This approach enables students to immerse
themselves at their own pace and build on their skills with each
chapter. With nearly 40 full pages of exercises, and a companion
website with recorded examples and filmed instructions from the
authors, The Renaissance Flute provides professionals and newcomers
alike a new entryway into the world and practice of renaissance
music.
A revealing look at U.S. imperialism through the lens of visual
culture and portraiture In 1898, the United States seized
territories overseas, ushering in an era of expansion that was at
odds with the nation’s founding promise of freedom and democracy
for all. This book draws on portraiture and visual culture to
provide fresh perspectives on this crucial yet underappreciated
period in history. TaÃna Caragol and Kate Clarke Lemay tell the
story of 1898 by bringing together portraits of U.S. figures who
favored overseas expansion, such as William McKinley and Theodore
Roosevelt, with those of leading figures who resisted colonization,
including Eugenio MarÃa de Hostos of Puerto Rico; José Martà of
Cuba; Felipe Agoncillo of the Philippines; Padre Jose Bernardo
Palomo of Guam; and Queen Lili‘uokalani of Hawai‘i. Throughout
the book, Caragol and Lemay also look at landscapes, naval scenes,
and ephemera. They consider works of art by important period
artists Winslow Homer and Armando Menocal as well as contemporary
artists such as Maia Cruz Palileo, Stephanie Syjuco, and Miguel
Luciano. Paul A. Kramer’s essay addresses the role of the
Smithsonian Institution in supporting imperialism, and texts by
Jorge Duany, Theodore S. Gonzalves, Kristin L. Hoganson, Healoha
Johnston, and Neil Weare offer critical perspectives by experts
with close personal or scholarly relations to the island regions.
Beautifully illustrated, 1898: Visual Culture and U.S. Imperialism
in the Caribbean and the Pacific challenges us to reconsider the
Spanish-American War, the Philippine-American War, and the
annexation of Hawai‘i while shedding needed light on the lasting
impacts of U.S. imperialism. Published in association with the
Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC
Exhibition Schedule National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC April
28, 2023–February 25, 2024
Heritage is all around us, not just in monuments and museums, but
in places that matter, in the countryside and in collections and
stories. It touches all of us. How do we decide what to preserve?
How do we make the case for heritage when there are so many other
priorities? Playing with the Past is the first ever action-learning
book about heritage. Over eighty creative activities and games
encompass the basics of heritage practice, from management and
decisionmaking to community engagement and leadership. Although
designed to 'train the trainers', the activities in the book are
relevant to anyone involved in caring for heritage.
Heritage is all around us, not just in monuments and museums, but
in places that matter, in the countryside and in collections and
stories. It touches all of us. How do we decide what to preserve?
How do we make the case for heritage when there are so many other
priorities? Playing with the Past is the first ever action-learning
book about heritage. Over eighty creative activities and games
encompass the basics of heritage practice, from management and
decisionmaking to community engagement and leadership. Although
designed to 'train the trainers', the activities in the book are
relevant to anyone involved in caring for heritage.
The renaissance flute, with its rich history, stunning repertoire,
and mellow tone, has attracted a significant following among
flutists, whether they specialize in modern flute or historical
instruments. Yet, actually delving into the study of renaissance
flute has proven a challenge - there exists a confusing array of
editions of renaissance music, specialized (and often expensive)
facsimiles of manuscripts and early prints, and in unfamiliar
notations, while at the same time there is a dearth of resources
for beginners. Confronting this challenge with the first ever
practitioners' handbook for renaissance flute, Kate Clark and
Amanda Markwick offer flutists of all levels a clear and accessible
introduction to the world and repertoire of the instrument. In The
Renaissance Flute: A Contemporary Guide, Clark and Markwick cover
all aspects, from practicalities such as buying and maintaining the
instrument, to actual music for solo and group performance, to
theory designed to improve the understanding and playing of
renaissance polyphony. This approach enables students to immerse
themselves at their own pace and build on their skills with each
chapter. With nearly 40 full pages of exercises, and a companion
website with recorded examples and filmed instructions from the
authors, The Renaissance Flute provides professionals and newcomers
alike a new entryway into the world and practice of renaissance
music.
A dedicated policeman and a former assistant attorney general
unveil the investigation into the 2001 murder of Amy St. Laurent
that changed the city of Portland, Maine, forever. Includes photos.
A richly illustrated history of women's suffrage in the United
States that highlights underrecognized activists Marking the
centenary of the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920,
Votes for Women is the first richly illustrated book to reveal the
history and complexity of the national suffrage movement. For
nearly a hundred years, from the mid-nineteenth century onward,
countless American women fought for the right to vote. While some
of the leading figures of the suffrage movement have received
deserved appreciation, the crusade for women's enfranchisement
involved many individuals, each with a unique story to be told.
Weaving together a diverse collection of portraits and other visual
materials-including photographs, drawings, paintings, prints,
textiles, and mixed media-along with biographical narratives and
trenchant essays, this comprehensive book presents fresh
perspectives on the history of the movement. Bringing attention to
underrecognized individuals and groups, the leading historians
featured here look at how suffragists used portraiture to promote
gender equality and other feminist ideals, and how photographic
portraits in particular proved to be a crucial element of women's
activism and recruitment. The contributors also explore the reasons
why certain events and leaders of the suffrage movement have been
remembered over others, the obstacles that black women faced when
organizing with white suffragists and the subsequent founding of
black women's suffrage groups, the foundations of the violent
antisuffrage movement, and the ways suffragists held up American
women physicians who served in France during World War I as
exemplary citizens, deserving the right to vote. With nearly 200
color illustrations, Votes for Women offers a more complete picture
of American women's suffrage, one that sheds new light on the
movement's relevance for our own time. Published in association
with the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC
Storms, landslides, earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunami -- all New
Zealanders will encounter at least one of these hazards in their
lives. Informative, generously illustrated, and written by some of
New Zealand's leading scientists, this massively revised and
updated edition of Te Papa Press's bestselling title is now more
relevant than ever. With all-new information on climate change and
the social and emotional impact of disasters, this book is a
fascinating encounter and valuable resource on one of the most raw,
volatile landscapes in the world.
Few things are more evocative of Victorian Britain than its
criminals; they are, together with railways, gas lamps and swirling
fog, vital ingredients in any Victorian melodrama. The truth,
however, was often stranger, more thrilling and more horrifying
than fiction. In this book, four eminent crime historians reveal
the realities of this aspect of Victorian life, illuminating not
just the criminals and their victims, but also the policemen,
forensic scientists and others who rubbed shoulders with the
nineteenth-century underworld. Notorious crimes - the Road Hill
Murder, the Balham Mystery and Jack the Ripper - stand alongside
long-forgotten, neglected cases; the most shocking and terrifying
cases appear next to everyday horrors, some stunning and some
merely sad. This unique work of reference deserves a place on every
true crime reader's bookshelf.
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