Watercolor painting - the art of subtle nuances, iridescent hues, changeable conditions. This technique requires precise work, almost improvisational, but its attraction is in the freshness and strength of experience. This technique requires precise work almost improvised, but its attraction is in the freshness and strength of experience. The active role of paper, transmission through a light layer of paint, painting erosion and streaks, plastic and smooth tonal transitions - the main stylistic effects of watercolor and the basis for constructing an image. The active role of paper, transmission through a light layer of paint, painting erosion and streaks, plastic and smooth tonal transitions - the main stylistic effects of watercolor and the basis for constructing an image. Transparent watercolor rhythm is perfect for writing water, air, scattered light, transmission of mood. Transparent watercolor rhythm is perfect for writing water, air, scattered light, transmission of mood.

Now you can learn to communicate in a way that is probably older than language itself with the help of one of the master exponents of this method, Professor Barba Yianna B.C.E. Follow the professor carefully, study his movements, watch his facial expressions, the slight shift of an eye, his stance and you will be able to converse easily on the most essential subjects of Greek Daily Life…instantly!

This book offers a systemic-functional account of Spanish, and analyses how Spanish grammatical forms compare and contrast with those of English. The authors analyse Spanish according to the three main 'metafunctions': ideational, interpersonal, and textual. The result is a comprehensive examination of Spanish grammar from the clause upwards. Presupposing little or no knowledge of Spanish, this book will be of interest to researchers in Spanish language, systemic functional linguistics or contrastive linguistics

How to Write in Arabic helps students at all levels develop and refine their writing skills, focusing on the structure of Arabic sentences and paragraphs and their cohesive links. The book contains a variety of phrases and idiomatic expressions and places great emphasis on writing in different genres, including literary and media texts. Students are also introduced to cultural, such as writing and responding to different types of letters. A chapter on creative writing in Arabic encourages the utilization of vocabulary and grammar skills, and a chapter on writing errors helps learn how to overcome them.

Specially-commissioned essays analyze Latin American history, politics, art and literature from the nineteenth century to the present and reveal the common heritage of pre-Columbian and colonial Latin America. Although the Portuguese and Spanish-speaking states created in the early 1820s differed greatly geographically and demographically (in ethnic composition and economic resources), they also shared distinct historical and cultural traits. A chronology and guide to further reading make this volume an invaluable introduction to the rich and varied culture of modern Latin America.

This book offers a comprehensive account of modern Spanish culture from its beginnings in the Revolution of 1868 to the present day. Specially-commissioned essays by leading experts analyze the historical and political background of modern Spain, the culture of major regions including Castile, Catalonia, and the Basque Country, and the country's literature. There are studies of painting, sculpture, architecture, cinema, dance, music, and the modern media. A chronology and guides to further reading assist in making the volume an invaluable introduction to the politics, literature and culture of modern Spain.

Set the Stage! is a collection of essays on teaching Italian language, literature, and culture through theater. From theoretical background to course models, this book provides all the resources that teachers and students need to incorporate the rich and abundant Italian theater tradition into the curriculum.