Artist colonies emerged all over Europe between the middle of the nineteenth century and the first quarter of the twentieth century, and became the birthplace of many significant artistic trends in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The artists, through their work in the colonies, became the forerunners and pioneers of impressionism, realism, symbolism, post-impressionism, surrealism and expressionism. This catalog tells the remarkable story of these artist colonies, and captures in full color the range and quality of works which were produced during a full century of this important artistic movement, and also comprised Oglethorpe University Museum of Art's 2005 exhibition, Masterpieces from European Artist Colonies, 1830-1930.

	Published 2005 by Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, 9" x 11", softbound, 69 illustrations, 116 pages.
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This beautiful catalog captures in vivid, stunning color a very special collection of landscape paintings by Nicholas Roerich from private American collections. During the Fall of 2004, Oglethorpe University Museum of Art brought these paintings together to show them publicly for the first time in over 50 years. Lloyd Nick, Director of OUMA, writes that Roerich's paintings, especially those of the majestic mountains of the Himalayas, are stunning in their ability to capture the viewer's imagination: once the eyes have caught these calming images, they become a permanent part of the viewer's memory. The catalog also contains historical commentary on the artist.

	Published 2004 by Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, 11" x 8½", softbound, 36 illustrations, 70 pages.
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This book, compiled and edited by Dr. Jason Wirth, beautifully reproduces twenty pieces of original calligraphy by Fukushima Roshi, as well as several other rare pieces which trace the work of three generations of this important lineage of master calligraphers. Also included are essays and biographical material on Fukushima, along with insightful background information on Zen calligraphy by some of the leading scholars in the field. Dr. Wirth provides some philosophical considerations of his own, and Dr. Ronald L. Carlisle offers a brief history of Tofuku-ji Monastery in Kyoto, Japan, where Fukushima Roshi currently serves as head abbot. Jason Wirth is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Oglethorpe University, and also serves as Curator of Asian Art for Oglethorpe University Museum of Art.

	Published 2003 by Clear Light Publishers 8½" x 11", illustrated, 128 pages, hardbound and softbound.
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Written by Tibetologist and exhibition curator Glenn H. Mullin, this magnificent full-color exhibition catalog is sure to become a classic in the field of Tibetan art and culture. Who are the female buddha forms found in traditional Tibetan mystical art, and what do they represent? Glenn Mullin offers answers to these important questions, in a manner which is at the same time profound, yet clear and accessible to the Western reader. You are sure to treasure this master work, which contains the full story of the role of the female buddha in Tibetan tradition and culture, as well as high quality color reproductions of the works included in the exhibition. This book was awarded "Book of the Year" for 2003 in the Religion category by ForeWord Magazine.

	Published 2002 by Clear Light Publishers, 8½" x 11", softbound, 87 illustrations, 231 pages.
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from the Leland Bell
Online Gallery

CHANGING RHYTHMS: WORKS BY LELAND BELL, 1950s–1991

This beautiful, full color catalog contains a powerful collection of American painter Leland Bell's distinctive figure groups, portraits and still lifes comprising the accompanying exhibition of Bell's works. Included are a number of previouly unpublished portraits and other works by the artist, who on occasion during his career actually repainted works after they had already been photographed for use in print. As stated by exhibition curator and List Gallery Director, Andrea Packard, "Searching for poetry instead of novelty, Leland Bell focused on three traditional subjects: still life, portraiture, and figure composition. Adamant and often arrogant in arguing his beliefs, he was modest in his subjects, choosing to paint the people and things around him that he loved most..."

	Published 2001 by List Gallery, Dept. of Art, Swarthmore College 9" x 12", softbound, 28 illusrations, 31 pages.
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from the German Expressionist
Online Gallery

GERMAN EXPRESSIONISM (1912–1929): GRAPHIC WORKS
FROM THE LINDENAU-MUSEUM, ALTENBURG, GERMANY

Rich in content, this catalog provides an authoritative resource for understanding both the works which comprised the 2001 OUMA German Expressionism exhibition, as well as their historical roots and context. Dramatic changes in art took place during the period covered by this exhibition. Time-honored traditions, including clear representation of the visible world and standardized notions of beauty, were challenged and changed. Among the most formidable challenges to the status quo were the ones put forth by the German Expressionists. Images included in this catalog capture the heightened emotional content – expressed in aggressive colors and daring shapes – which is the main component of this style of art.

	Published 2000 by Hickory Museum of Art and Linenau-Museum Altenburg, 6-3/8" x 9-3/8", softbound, 39 illusrations, 75 pages.
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from the Dream of the
Red Chamber Online Gallery

DREAM OF THE RED CHAMBER:
AN EXPERIENCE IN TRADITIONAL CHINESE AESTHETICS
PAINTINGS BY AN HO AND FURNITURE BY HENRY LAUTZ

Artist An Ho brings to life the twelve central female characters in the famed 18th century Chinese novel, Dream of the Red Chamber in her magnificent life size portraits painted in traditional Chinese style. Each painting is reproduced in this stunning catalog, alongside commentary on each character's essential qualities and role in the novel, provided both by the artist herself and by Chinese literary scholar Dr. Kam-ming Wong. Dr. Wong's introductory section of the catalog also includes insightful background information on the novel, Dream of the Red Chamber (Hongloumeng), describing it as "so rich and complex in its depiction of Chinese society and culture that more than one scholar has characterized it as an encyclopedia of Chinese civilization."

	Published 2000 by Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, 6-3/4" x 11", hardbound, 29 illusrations, 56 pages.
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from the Randy Hayes
Online Gallery

RANDY HAYES: THE WORLD REVEILED

Randy Hayes' unique approach to painting combines the stop-action immediacy of photos with the timeless commentary of painting to produce provocative, many layered images. Using a series of snapshots to present a scene from all sides and perspectives, Hayes then "veils" the photographs with images rendered with semitranslucent washes of paint. The haunting effect of multiple views and moments invites the viewer to participate in the drama of the painting. This beautiful, hardbound catalog includes 76 high quality color reproductions of Randy Hayes' paintings, along with a chronicle of the artist's life and work written by poet and art critic John Yau. (John Yau is also known for his highly acclaimed book on artist Jasper Johns.)

	Published 1999 by Oglethorpe University Museum and University of Washington Press, 9" x 10", hardbound, 76 illusrations, 88 pages.
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THE MYSTICAL ARTS OF TIBET:
FEATURING PERSONAL SACRED OBJECTS OF THE DALAI LAMA

This exquisite book will be your window to the magic and mystery of the Tibetan artistic and spiritual worlds. Through full color images and insightful commentary, you'll experience the mystical beauty of this ancient, enchanting, sophisticated and endangered culture. This exhibition was the first ever to bring personal sacred objects of the Dalai Lama to Western viewers. The text, written by Tibetologist Glenn H. Mullin and artist Andy Weber, provides a detailed historical perspective, both on Tibetan Buddhism, and on the evolution of the unique artistic practices which emerged within it.

	Published 1996 by Longstreet Press, Atlanta, 8" x 10" hardbound and softbound, 147 illusrations, 166 pages.
	Catalog Price: $27.00 Hardbound / $16.95 Softbound
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from the Grand Tour
Online Gallery

THE GRAND TOUR: LANDSCAPE AND VEDUTA PAINTINGS,
VENICE AND ROME IN THE 18TH CENTURY

The truly magnificent paintings reproduced in this catalog are considered to be among the finest masterpieces of each artist included in this stunning exhibition curated by London's Walpole Gallery. As wealthy English travelers came to culturally rich Italy during the eighteenth century, many commissioned the best Italian artists of the day -- Canaletto, Panini and others -- to paint naturalistic cityscapes and landscapes, in order to provide them with a lasting memento of their adventures. In our century, these masterpieces of documentary-like visions by 18th century Italian painters of their most picturesque cities -- Venice and Rome -- provide a compelling panorama of times and places uncontaminated by modern industrialization and commercialism.

	Published 1997 by Walpole Gallery, London and Oglethorpe University Museum, produced by Sfera Int'l, Milano, 8½" x 12", softbound, 40 illusrations, 111 pages.
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from the Spirit and the Flesh
Online Gallery

THE SPIRIT AND THE FLESH:
CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN REALISTS

In the increasingly secular and artificial time in which we live, realism paradoxically can offer a mode of transcendence. Not all realism is spiritually uplifting, but in some instances, the spectator's connection to the materiality of a scene can be transformed into a meditation on, and communion with, the world and the ineffable. Such is the case with the paintings of the contemporary American realist painters whose work is presented in this catalog. This exhibition brought together for the first time the superb work of artists Ben Long, Richard Maury, D. Jeffrey Mims, and Nelson Shanks. Their art offers the viewer a medium for the elevation of the spirit above and beyond, yet rooted in, everyday life.

	Published 1995 by Oglethorpe University Museum 7½" x 11", softbound, 31 illusrations, 74 pages.
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from the Four from Madrid
Exhibition Page

FOUR FROM MADRID:
CONTEMPORARY SPANISH REALISM

In no other place have spiritual ideas been given such earthy forms as in Spain. The modern day works of Gustavo Isoe, Francisco Roa, Bernardo P. Torrens, and Dino Valls featured in this catalog can be seen as a continuation of both the high level of mastership and the traditional themes of old Spanish realist art. Reality for the Spanish masters has always exposed the shadows in life. Unlike the celluloid world of Hollywood, there is never a totally happy ending, because they study and live life with spiritual intensity and devotion to truth. These artworks pulsate with life in its full spectrum -- they are rich in color and texture, palpable to the senses, and highly energizing.

	Published 1994 by Oglethorpe University Museum and Heller Gallery, Madrid, produced by Impresión, Madrid, 9½" x 11", softbound, 60 illusrations, 150 pages.
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from the Many Faces of Buddha
Exhibition Page

THE MANY FACES OF BUDDHA

Historically, East and West have had to face and respond to the same puzzles and challenges of life. The echoes of their interpretations are crystalized in works of philosophy, music, literature, and art; ultimately, in man's aspiration for self-perfection and beauty. This catalog beautifully captures the works of art, mostly sculpture, from 12 countries, which came together in the 1986 exhibition, "The Many Faces of Buddha" held at Oglethorpe University Art Gallery. Recently the West's growing interest in and study of the East have brought about a better understanding of the "light of Asia." The works portrayed in this full-color catalog, along with the insightful commentary included, aspire to contribute to the depth and eloquence of this understanding.

	Published 1986 by Oglethorpe University Art Gallery, 8½" x 11", softbound, 35 illusrations, 73 pages.
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