Paula Modersohn-Becker

PERRY, GILLIAN

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Paula Modersohn-Becker, her life and work

Women's Press

Traces the brief life of the late nineteenth-century German painter, shows a variety of her portraits, still lifes, and landscapes, and discusses the style and themes of her work

Paula Modersohn-Becker: Her Life and Work

Biographies & Memoirs

Quartet Books Ltd.

Featuring a range of large-scale, public and more intimate portraits of actresses, The First Actresses provides a vivid spectacle of femininity, fashion and theatricality from Nell Gwyn to Sarah Siddons. Ranging from oil paint to porcelain, these portraits illustrate the enduring popularity of portraits of women performers. Crucially the book seeks to reassess the traditional association between actress and'prostitute', and the moral ambiguity of women playing male roles. Portraiture became an important vehicle for the expression of concerns about female sexuality, social status,decorum, gender and celebrity. The authors also chart the commercialisation of the spectacle of the actress, as well as the connections between the eighteenth-century 'star system' and modern celebrity culture. Organised thematically, sections include: 'Painting Acresses' Lives', 'Nell Gwyn and Covent Garden Goddesses', 'Divas, Dancing and the Rage for Music: Painting Women in Musical Performance', 'Beauty, Age

The First Actresses: Nell Gwyn to Sarah Siddons

National Portrait Gallery

There are few customs as quintessentially English as afternoon tea. From being the preserve of the privileged classes, to the universally enjoyed and infinitely varied occasion that it is today, afternoon tea is loved and appreciated all over the world. In Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee year, it seems fitting that a tradition which was popularised by a previous queen of England and a duchess should be celebrated with the publication of a wonderful new book on the subject. In 'Please pass the scones: a social history of English afternoon tea', social historian and author Gillian Perry takes us on a highly entertaining whistle-stop tour, enhanced by many luscious illustrations to make you salivate, and to bring forth your own wonderful memories. The book covers many aspects of the afternoon tea story, including its origins, etiquette, dress codes, and the rise and fall of once essential tea table features such as the slop bowl and the paper doily. The precise elements that make up an afternoon tea may vary – fine crockery, silver spoons, a traditional three-tiered cake stand or a thoroughly modern alternative, delicate sandwiches, party themes, miniature sweets, fizz. But there are two things that cannot be omitted: a steaming pot of the flavoursome liquid that all the delicious edible treats pivot around, and a fresh, scrumptious scone. How do you make the optimum cup of tea? What height should the perfect filled scone be, and is it jam or cream first? What is the tea-related origin of the expression ‘the dregs of society’? Why were tea gowns frowned upon in Victorian society? Gillian Perry answers these and hundreds of other questions in a story that involves smuggling and scandal as much as refinement and high society. Her style is readable, amusing and informative, in this beautifully produced, unique book that will be a perfect gift for someone special in Platinum Jubilee year.

Please pass the scones: A social history of English afternoon tea

History

Palatine Books

People flock to the Arctic in winter conditions to see the Northern Lights. Many will watch them and many will try to image it on their cameras or smartphones. As Gillian Perry has discovered over twenty years this isn't straightforward - but she has developed techniques, skills and approaches and for the many people who have wished that they had known more about photographing this celestial spectacle before they left home, her short and straightforward guide will open up a whole new world of experience. Gillian Perry has visited Alaska in the middle of winter and captured many stunning images and created short videos of the event using images captured on digital cameras of many kinds. She is aware of the practical issues, for example how cold affects both the camera and the photographer, and has come up with simple and effective solutions. The book aims to cover everything you need to know to take those images and Gillian explains this alongside the story of her experiences in Alaska. When you have read this short but information rich book, we are sure you will want plan a visit to one of the countries where the spectacle is visible and see whether you can replicate her success..

Capturing the Celestial Lights: A Practical Guide to Imaging the Northern Lights (Bite-Sized Lifestyle Books)

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Independently published

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