"Jacob van Ruisdael is one of the greatest of the Dutch landscape artists of the 17th century. This provides an overview of the artist's work and critical reception and offers as well a contribution to the discussion of issues of representation and meaning in landscape painting. The author considers Ruisdael's artistic and thematic development, paying special attention to the sources of his imagery in both nature and artistic tradition a ..."
"The title, Violent Grace , suggests a paradox. This pairing has become an unexpected gateway into the astonishingly varied and prolific artistic career of Edward Knippers. Violence conjures images of aggression while grace has long been associated with beauty, poise, or an unmerited gift, perhaps even a kind of salvation. Within the ambiguity of this fertile paradox, the art of Edward Knippers--which can initially shock and disturb--ope ..."
Great Themes in Art(1st Edition) by E. JohnWalford Paperback, 528 Pages, Published 2001 by Prentice Hall ISBN-13: 978-0-13-030297-7, ISBN: 0-13-030297-X
Great Themes in Art (Study Guide) by E. JohnWalford Paperback, 200 Pages, Published 2001 by Prentice Hall College Div ISBN-13: 978-0-13-062058-3, ISBN: 0-13-062058-0
"This chronologically-structured, thematic survey of Western art and architecture (supported with comparative material from non-Western parallel cultures) treats art contextually as an expression of the key values, insights and aspirations of its makers, their patrons, and the surrounding culture. By exploring the style and media of art in ways that connect with larger human concerns, it exposes readers to the wealth offered by art and a ..."
An Art Historian's Sideways Glance Photographs by EJohnWalford (Visibilia) by E. JohnWalford Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2009 by Piquant Editions ISBN-13: 978-1-903689-56-1, ISBN: 1-903689-56-2
"This monograph discusses the photographic works of the art historian, teacher and writer E. John Walford."
Complete Wally by JohnWalford, Anne Ford Paperback, 64 Pages, Published by Chalkhill Books ISBN-13: 978-0-9533268-0-8, ISBN: 0-9533268-0-2
Time Machine(1st Edition) by JohnWalford Paperback, 104 Pages, Published 2016 by Quantum Dot Press ISBN-13: 978-0-9560469-7-0, ISBN: 0-9560469-7-5
"John Walford's second book carries on from where his first, Running with Butterflies, left off. From his love of music and the Trad Jazz scene of Hull, to unexpected cultural experiences and the joys and trials of travel. From the passé optimism of Tomorrow's World to the practical tribulations of reorganizing a life after divorce, John continues the exploration of his wondrous and crazy experiences, reflecting on his personal journey i ..."
"This book represents the final stage in the Society's quest to present the complete story of British locomotive standardisation to culminate in the twelve BR Standard designs that totalled 999 engines. This final publication covers a number of topics and using papers from the Mr. R. Bond and Mr. G. Dow collections the book asks whether the Standard project was required and what happened to it, how the locomotive works of the UK handled ..."
"Hugh Bourne (1772 1852) was a Methodist preacher who is best known as the co-founder of the Primitive Methodist movement. After converting to Methodism in 1799, Bourne became influenced by the evangelical American Lorenzo Dow (1777 1834) and together with William Clowes held an open-air evangelical meeting in 1807. Such gatherings were prohibited by the Methodist Conference, and the two were expelled by the Methodist Society in 1808. Th ..."
Cambridge Library Collection - Religion Memoirs of the Life and Labours of the Late Venerable Hugh Bourne : By a Member of the Bourne Family by JohnWalford Published 2011 ISBN-13: 978-0-511-79186-4, ISBN: 0-511-79186-0
"John Walford and Paul Harrison present the complete story of the powerful and successful Class 9Fs. Enthusiasts will find this book a delight as the engines were allocated to more than 60 depots and worked nationwide. Full details of each engine's construction, allocation and use, modification and disposal and a chapter on the 9 preserved engines is included ."