Inside the Museums views Toronto’s heritage museums for the first time as a single community — linked by events, personalities, and function. In this special excerpt we visit Colborne Lodge, well known to visitors to...
Art and architecture
- Author:Goddard, JohnSummary:
- Author:Goddard, JohnSummary:
Inside the Museums views Toronto’s heritage museums for the first time as a single community — linked by events, personalities, and function. In this special excerpt we visit one of the jewels in Toronto’s historical crown: Fort York....
- Author:Goddard, JohnSummary:
Inside the Museums views Toronto’s heritage museums for the first time as a single community — linked by events, personalities, and function. In this special excerpt we visit Gibson House, between Sheppard and Finch Avenues, where David...
- Author:Goddard, JohnSummary:
Inside the Museums views Toronto’s heritage museums for the first time as a single community — linked by events, personalities, and function. In this special excerpt we visit Mackenzie House, the grey-brick townhouse, steps from modern...
- Author:Goddard, JohnSummary:
Inside the Museums views Toronto’s heritage museums for the first time as a single community — linked by events, personalities, and function. In this special excerpt we visit Montgomery’s Inn, on Dundas Street West in present-day...
- Author:Goddard, JohnSummary:
Inside the Museums views Toronto’s heritage museums for the first time as a single community — linked by events, personalities, and function. In this special excerpt we visit Spadina House on Davenport Hill, less renowned than its...
- Author:Goddard, JohnSummary:
Inside the Museums views Toronto’s heritage museums for the first time as a single community — linked by events, personalities, and function. In this special excerpt we visit the well-known Grange at 317 Dundas Street West, near the Art...
- Author:Goddard, JohnSummary:
Inside the Museums views Toronto’s heritage museums for the first time as a single community — linked by events, personalities, and function. In this special excerpt we visit The Market Gallery at 95 Front Street East — the upper floor...
- Author:Goddard, JohnSummary:
Inside the Museums views Toronto’s heritage museums for the first time as a single community — linked by events, personalities, and function. In this special excerpt we visit Toronto’s first post office at 260 Adelaide Street East, a...
- Author:Goddard, JohnSummary:
Heritage Toronto Book Award — Shortlisted, Non-Fiction Book Illuminates Toronto’s early history through its small heritage museums. A portrait of William Lyon Mackenzie stares from a mural at Queen subway station, his face as round...
- Author:Richtel, MattSummary:
Creativity is perhaps the defining human trait. Yet, for thousands of years, we did know where creative inspiration came from, until now. This book is about the science of creativity.
- Author:Bell, JohnSummary:
What do Superman, Prince Valiant, Cerebus the Aardvark, and Spawn have in common? Their creators — Joe Shuster, Harold Foster, Dave Sim, and Todd McFarlane are Canadians. And while many of the cutting-edge talents of contemporary comix...
- Author:Micheletti, AngeloSummary:
Get the most out of your iPhone's camera and video capabilities with this full-color reference! The iPhone's integrated camera is ideal for snapshots and video on the go. Written by a professional photographer and Mac expert, this...
- Author:Lowery, JackSummary:
This powerful story of art collective Gran Fury, who fought back during the AIDS crisis through organizing, direct action, and community-made propaganda, offers lessons in love and grief to today's marginalized communities.
- Author:Adams, LaurieSummary:
Profiles the lives and works of the most important and innovative Italian Renaissance artists.
- Author:Brown, Nancy MarieSummary:
In the early 1800's, on a Hebridean beach in Scotland, the sea exposed an ancient treasure cache: 93 chessmen carved from walrus ivory. Norse netsuke, each face individual, each full of quirks, the Lewis Chessmen are probably the most...
- Author:Larsen, WayneSummary:
James Wilson Morrice (1865–1924) was a Canadian painter of extraordinary passion and simplicity whose canvases and oil sketches are valued throughout the world and cherished in Canada as our first real examples of modern art.Though cut...
- Author:Ueno, YujiSummary:
The true meaning of Ikebana-the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement-is the ability to take a few beautiful flowers and plans and tastefully present them in very simple containers to decorate your home. Whether for Mother...
- Author:Ashcraft, BrianSummary:
Thinking of getting a Japanese-style tattoo' Want to avoid a permanent mistake' Japanese Tattoos is an insider's look at the world of Japanese irezumi (tattoos). Japanese Tattoos explains the imagery featured in Japanese...
- Author:Uhl, Robertta A.Summary:
Washi papercrafting is similar to Japanese origami, but uses higher-quality paper for more permanent-lasting projects. Lear how to fold washi with this fun guide. In Japan, paper and paper crafts are held in popular esteem. The...