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Fort Worth then : the art of Samuel P. Ziegler
\"Rare images of Fort Worth, Texas in the 1920s and 1930s abound in the art of Samuel P. Ziegler (1882-1967). Standing apart from his local contemporaries, Ziegler regarded Fort Worth's rapid urban development as an indispensable source of ideas. He expressed these ideas in paintings, drawings, etchings and lithographs of significant buildings, street scenes, demolition sites, construction sites, the Texas Christian University campus, where he taught music and art, and the Trinity River. In the late 1920s, his artistic output grew to include depictions of oil production efforts in counties west of Fort Worth. In this publication, many representative examples of Ziegler's work from this period are presented for the first time. Taken as a whole, these little-known works of art capture a sense of the metamorphosis that the City of Fort Worth experienced in the first half of the twentieth century, as seen through the eyes of a Texas Christian University art professor who never had to look far to find inspiration. Because of his ability to absorb the sights of the city and the oil boom spectacle unfolding on Fort Worth's doorstep, and turn these sights into art, Samuel P. Ziegler embodied the mindset of all Texas artists living in the Depression era who believed in and pursued the regionalist ideal\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Dallas & Fort Worth 2011 : a great destination
\"If you thing the Dallas-Fort Worth area is about horses, cattle, and roughnecks, think again. The Metroplex area comprises 110 separate communities and is home to more the 6.5 million people. It offers a rich blend of culture and sophistication, business, and leisure, sports of all kinds, and, or course, cowboy life. With more than 7,000 restaurants, 70,000 hotel rooms, and countless entertainment venues, the authors sift out the chaff to tell you about the best food, coolest hangouts, hidden gems, and must-see places. The book is organized around the Metroplex's five regions-Arlington, Dalls, Denton, Fort Worth, and Plano-to help you determine where and how you spend your time. There are lots of chain hotels and motels, but in this book you'll find only the mos unique and interesting options: boutique hotels, bed-and-breakfast inns, and grand luxury estates where you'll better enjoy your stay. It also includes vital info on area culture and recreation, with an entire chapter devoted to sports. As in all Explorer's Guides, you'll find colorful history, important contact info, up-to-date mapts, and essential logistics. The author's deep knowledge of the area and selective recommendations make this guide a must-have for your trip. Whether you're a Metroplex resident looking for the best options around, a business traveler here for a day or a week, or a visitor in town for a weekend Cowboys or Mavericks game, you'll find everything you need right in the Metroplex and right in this guide\"--Back cover.
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The House of Worth 1858-1954 : the birth of haute couture
\"Charles Frederick Worth built the most prominent, innovative, and successful fashion house of the century. He was inspired by a love of fine art, luxurious fabrics, and his vision of the female ideal, and was the first to dictate new styles and silhouettes to his elite clientele. He hosted them in his Rue de la Paix salons, which included groundbreaking sportswear and maternity departments, as well as silk, velvet, and brocade rooms, and a special salon with closed shutters and gas lighting designed to allow clients to try on ball gowns in lighting conditions precisely matched to those of the event at which they would be worn.\"--Publisher's description.
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