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Arts & Literature
Welcome To Arts & Literature where we try to answer questions of a scholarly nature.If you are looking for information about books then head to Books & Authors. The Arts section covers all sorts of topics like theatre, exhibitions, paintings and much more.
Hello ABers, A work colleague is looking into why people don't use public libraries. If any of you don't use one, why not? And is there anything that libraries don't offer currently that would attract...
I saw a fabulous piece of art the other day in a book- the picture was called the "The Conquerors" fabulous! - many famous Generals and Emperors all on horseback (some on Elephants) threateningly...
I need a book to read. Does anybody know of a really nice happy book that you could tell me of?
Please could someone give me the names of some really traditional French authors & their works? Also some good websites to source some more info on them would be good (+ translations) please!
Can anyone recommend a good site where I can find more info about the Chinese Tong Sing or also know as the 'Know all things' book?
How do u achieve this effect with acrylics? http://tinypic.com/f1ebrb.jpg
in viewing a painting, how do you find the horizon line and vanishing point and thus the artist's perspective?
Hi does anyone know of an english grammar book which isn't too dry (if that is not a contradiction in terms)?
i have to do an essay critiquing this. I know the theory but just dont know where to start, its so bloody open! Help! thanks
In northern lights book the Gyptians speak a mixture of two languages ; english and which other ?
I'm just listening to the new book, but it's been 2 years since the last one, and I can only just remember the plot, barely any of the characters from books 4 or 5. Is there a character guide for the...
Is Frankenstein a true modern horror novel? If anyone has any other suggestions please let me know.
Can somebody please give me a brief outline of the story, many thanks
is the mona lisa still housed in the louvre gallery? because i heard it was remved for insurance purposes
edmund spenser the sixteenth century poet wrote a poem and one of the lines, i think it might be the last, ended with the words 'senseless stone' what is the name of this poem?
Has anyone read any of LMB's Vorkosigan series? I can't find anyone who has!! They are my favourite series of books ever! Beautifully written, excitimg and the characters are amazing! They show how...
This is a bit of a shot in the dark. Thirty years ago (at least) I read a Mr Pink Whistle story about him asking someone in his railway carriage to swop seats with him. The story went along the lines...
My aunt is in love with romance novels. She has this favorite book but she lost it and can't remember what's the title. The cover had a bride with a gentleman in uniform. They were neighbors. They...
I am attempting to paint a picture for my bedroom, using oils onto a canvas 24" x 24". The picture is a yellow rose and I remember from my A-Level art classes that I should start with a watered down...
I am looking for a short children's poem, "New shoes, New shoes" which I learned in lst grade in 1937 published in a book, I believe, called The Children's Hour. It continues,...
