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Chinese Brush Painting: A Complete Course in Traditional and Modern Techniques - Paperback

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by Jane Evans (Author)This comprehensive guide shows the aspiring artist how to master Chinese brush painting techniques and attitudes. Intended as a how to manual, it takes students step by step through the creative process. The heart of the book is devoted to detailed methods for painting such simple subjects as bamboo and plum blossoms and then moves on to more ambitious subjects: a bird, fish, and landscapes. Numerous illustrations and paintings, many in color, complement the text. Additi...

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How to Draw Cats: Easy Step-By-Step Drawings! - Paperback

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by Barbara Soloff Levy (Author)Budding artists can easily create a variety of different cats by joining circles, ovals, rectangles, cylinders, and other common shapes! - 30 pictures to draw: domesticated cats in assorted poses plus a lion, bobcat, cheetah, tiger, and more - Simple directions, step-by-step illustrations - Includes blank practice pages - Illustrations can be colored when finished - For children ages 5 to 10Author BiographyBarbara Soloff Levy has created over two dozen "How...

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Dulac's Fairy Tale Illustrations: In Full Color - Paperback

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by Edmund Dulac (Author), Jeff A. Menges (Editor)One of the most influential (and most prolific) illustrators of children's books during the early twentieth century, Edmund Dulac brought countless fairy tales to life through his distinct artistic style, subtle use of color, and fanciful compositions. This archive of masterworks by the renowned illustrator -- all reproduced from rare early editions -- contains 55 of his most beguiling images.Included are exquisite illustrations for The Sleepin...

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Civil War Fashions Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Tom Tierney (Author)Enter the elegant world of mid-Victorian fashions with the help of this unique coloring book. Artist Tom Tierney, widely recognized for his stunning paper doll collections, turns his talents to a new medium and spotlights the stylish clothing worn by well-to-do Americans in the Civil War era. Forty-five meticulously researched and finely rendered illustrations depict men, women, and children in wardrobes that take them through their day -- from attractive outfits for at...

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by John W. Robichaux (Author), Dorothy Billiu-Hensche (Introduction by)An artist for over 70 years and a teacher for more than 60, painter Henry Hensche (1901-92) employed Monet's Impressionist tradition of seeing and painting color under the influence of light, and he taught his students to see the light, not the object. In this book, his student and biographer John Robichaux examines the artist's basic painting philosophy and methodology, as expounded in his famous classes and workshops on ...

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Chinese Fashions Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Ming-Ju Sun (Author)Over 1,000 years of Chinese fashions for men and women are featured in this exquisitely rendered coloring book -- from a strapless, high-waisted dress with a transparent outer robe worn during the Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618-907) to an elegant, knee-length sheath trimmed with floral applique (late Republic period).Also included are ready-to-color images of a Tang Dynasty official wearing a flowing robe and a hat denoting his rank as a civil servant; military men of the Song ...

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by Jacob Burckhardt (Author)This monumental work by a distinguished European scholar presents a scrupulously realistic approach to ancient Greek civilization. Professor Burckhardt dispenses with superficial and sentimental views of ancient Greece to embrace a more sophisticated and accurate vision of a complex culture that practiced both the best and worst elements of the social contract. A penetrating thinker with a genius for concrete illustration, Burckhardt begins with a thorough account ...

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George Bickham's Penmanship Made Easy (Young Clerks Assistant) - Paperback

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by George Bickham (Author)George Bickham was an enterprising eighteenth-century engraver and calligrapher who promoted the practice of proper penmanship. This volume, an unabridged reprint of his now extremely rare calligraphy manual, The Young Clerks Assistant, provided young practitioners with much valuable information on how to write not only legibly but also with beauty and grace. The book begins with Directions for Learners, a series of helpful hints on forming letters, holding the pen,...

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by Marty Noble (Author)This handsome collection contains scores of unique images based on folk art designs created by artists of Austria, Poland, Hungary, Russia, Switzerland, and other European countries.Adapted from authentic sources, 265 original renderings depict scores of charming motifs incorporating florals, wildlife, riders on horseback, mythical figures, men and women in traditional costumes, and religious and secular motifs. Ideal for adding a touch of Old World flavor to a variety ...

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Victorian Fashions Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Tom Tierney (Author)A feast of opulent styles for colorists and fashion devotees, this entertaining and informative coloring book features a grand array of the sumptuous clothing style of the Victorian era. Each page offers a captivating glimpse of the gloriously embellished gowns of this bygone age, all carefully researched and accurately rendered by artist Tom Tierney.This collection of 45 illustrations, adapted from the pages of such vintage fashions publications as Modes des Paris and ...

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Mehndi Designs: Traditional Henna Body Art - Paperback

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by Marty Noble (Author)The ancient art of henna body painting -- widely used in India, Africa, and the Middle East -- varies from country to country and spans different cultures and religious traditions. Aside from the modern use of henna as a trendy, temporary tattoo, traditional designs have been used to celebrate weddings, births, and religious holidays.This collection of charming images, adapted from authentic mehndi designs, incorporates more than 160 lovely, royalty-free patterns (large...

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Everyday Fashions of the Fifties as Pictured in Sears Catalogs - Paperback

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by Joanne Olian (Editor)This scrupulously researched, meticulously rendered collection spotlights multiple generations of a family for each decade of the twentieth century. Apparel includes everything from ankle-length tennis outfits and men's formal wear of the 1910s to military outfits from both World Wars, high-fashion suits and dresses in the post WWI years, and wedding finery spanning several decades.These immediately useable illustrations have a host of applications for fashion and cost...

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Leonardo's Anatomical Drawings - Paperback

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by Leonardo Da Vinci (Author)It is a miracle that any one man should have observed, read, and written down so much in a single lifetime. -- Kenneth Clark, art historian and Leonardo da Vinci biographerA perfectionist in his artwork, Leonardo da Vinci studied nature and anatomy to produce amazingly realistic paintings. Using scientific methods in his investigations of the human body -- the first ever by an artist -- he was able to create remarkably accurate depictions of the ideal figure.This ...

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by Theodore Kautzky (Author)In simple, direct language, accompanied by purposeful illustrations, teacher and master watercolorist Ted Kautzky shows beginners how to handle the medium. Widely regarded as the author's best work, the book discusses color pigments, paper, and other supplies; washes, strokes, and the use of accessories for special effects. Important chapters follow on the characteristics and techniques of handling limited and full palettes. Valuable instructions on composition and...

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by Y. S. Green (Author)The timeless beauty of Japanese art is on display in this ready-to-color collection of drawings. Yuko Green has created 30 full-page black-and-white designs depicting traditional motifs in the best Japanese artistic tradition. Here are birds, elaborately decorated fans, lush blossoms, sinister dragons, creatures of the sea and air, and more -- all rendered in enchanting stylized images.A versatile source of inspiration and royalty-free art for designers, artists, and cr...

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Shoes, Hats and Fashion Accessories: A Pictorial Archive, 1850-1940 - Paperback

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by Carol Belanger Grafton (Editor)Over 1,500 detailed, royalty-free cuts from vintage publications depict Victorian footwear and millinery, beaded handbags from the early 20th century, stylish high-heeled evening shoes from the 1920s, and much more.Back JacketThis book presents more than 2,000 illustrations of shoes, hats, and fashion accessories reproduced directly from now rare periodicals and catalogs from the 1850s to 1940. It comprises an invaluable pictorial survey for the fashion histo...

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Ideals of the East: The Spirit of Japanese Art - Paperback

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by Kakuzo Okakura (Author), Sister Nivedita (Introduction by)Written by the foremost authority of the era on Oriental archeology and art, this extremely influential book offers a brief but concise introduction to Asian art. First published in 1883, it responded to a vogue in Western culture for a growing awareness and appreciation of Japanese artistic expressions of beauty and philosophy -- a perspective that remains fresh and valid.Author Kakuzo Okakura (1862-1913) was a co-founder of the To...

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The Renaissance: Studies in Art and Poetry - Paperback

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by Walter Pater (Author)The golden book of spirit and sense, the holy writ of beauty. -- Oscar WildePublished to equal parts scandal and acclaim in 1873, The Renaissance inspired a generation of Oxford undergraduates, who adapted its credo of arts for art's sake for their Aesthetic Movement. Combining the skepticism of empirical philosophy, the materialism of 19th-century science, and the determinism of evolutionary theory, this book defies categorization and endures as an innovative example ...

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Medieval Fashions Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Tom Tierney (Author)From the humble garb of peasants to the elaborate styles of the nobility, this meticulously researched coloring book offers expertly rendered illustrations of medieval costumes. Both colorists and fashion devotees will adore these lovingly detailed images of lords and ladies decked in regal attire, pilgrims dressed for weeks of rough riding, crusader knights in chain mail armor, and much more.European fashions from the ninth through the fifteenth century appear in this ...

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The Doré Gallery: His 120 Greatest Illustrations - Paperback

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by Gustave Doré (Author), Carol Belanger Grafton (Editor)This superb compilation showcases the art of Gustave Doré, one of the nineteenth century's most prolific and successful book illustrators. Brimming with stunning images created to accompany the world's greatest literature, this volume compiles the very finest and most famous plates from Doré's work.Scores of magnificent, finely wrought engravings feature such dramatic and powerful scenes as Don Quixote tilting at windmills, Christ drivi...

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Calligraphy of the Middle Ages and How to Do It - Paperback

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by Marc Drogin (Author)The most fascinating period in the highly interesting history of calligraphy, the Middle Ages saw the origins of many graceful and dramatic lettering designs. You can re-create these intriguing medieval styles with the help of this captivating introduction to calligraphy and its user-friendly, practical advice.Author Marc Drogin -- a widely experienced calligrapher and one of the world's leading authorities on the subject -- offers an unusual approach particularly well ...

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Plants: 2,400 Royalty-Free Illustrations of Flowers, Trees, Fruits and Vegetables - Paperback

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by Jim Harter (Editor)This extraordinary collection of engravings provides designers and commercial artists with a magnificent sourcebook of Victorian-era plant images -- all royalty-free. Included are 2,400 crisply detailed illustrations of hundreds of plants -- from lilies, lichens, mushrooms and marigolds, to poppies, palms, maples, and mosses.Selected from rare publications dating from the 1840s to the turn of the century, the illustrations encompass a wide range of plant species and clas...

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by Leonardo Da Vinci (Author), John Francis Rigaud (Translator)Leonardo da Vinci's written observations about painting rank among the most remarkable from any era. Never edited by the author himself into a single coherent book, these writings were compiled many years after Leonardo's death into the principal repository of his practical thoughts on the techniques of drawing and painting. A Treatise on Painting begins with precise instructions on drawing the human body and then moves on to tech...

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Colonial and Early American Fashions - Paperback

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by Tom Tierney (Author)This entertaining and educational coloring book provides a fascinating glimpse of clothing styles worn by Colonial Americans -- from the early years of colonization to the onset of the American Revolution. Carefully researched and meticulously rendered by illustrator Tom Tierney, 45 excellent, ready-to-color illustrations present an exciting panorama of wearing apparel spanning nearly 150 years of fashion history.Accurately depicted are men, women, and children from eve...

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Medieval Alphabets and Decorative Devices - Paperback

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by Henry Shaw (Editor)The art of applying color to written documents is an ancient one, practiced by the Egyptians, Persians, Indians, Romans, and other cultures. But it was the illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages, perhaps more than any other documents, that preserved this exceptionally rich art form for posterity.This handsome collection of designs, drawn chiefly from illuminated European manuscripts of the eighth to sixteenth centuries, as well as from rare woodcuts and monumental br...

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by A. G. Smith (Author)The legendary Vikings of Scandinavia were among the most dynamic peoples of Europe. Throughout the Viking age (c. A.D. 800-100 ), the vibrancy and aggressive energy of this culture found expression in the bold, often fantastic designs of its art. The royalty-free collection contains over 175 of these designs, adapted from authentic images originating in the metalwork, woodwork, textiles, stone and bone carvings, and ceramics of the Viking homelands of Norway, Denmark, a...

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by Ernest R. Norling (Author)Perspective, the author tells us, is easy; yet surprisingly few artists are aware of the simple rules that make it so. This easy-to-follow book -- the first devoted entirely to clarifying the laws of perspective -- remedies the situation. In it, the author uses over 250 simple line drawings to illustrate the concepts involved.Beginning with clear, concise, immediately applicable discussions of the horizon, vanishing point, and the crucial relationship of eye level...

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On Drawing Trees and Nature: A Classic Victorian Manual - Paperback

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by J. D. Harding (Author)This classic of art instruction is the work of James Duffield Harding (1798-1863), who served as drawing master and sketching companion to the great Victorian art critic, John Ruskin. Generations of students have benefited from the teachings of this 19th-century master, who sought always to produce as near a likeness to Nature, in every respect, as the instrument, or material employed, will admit of; not so much by bona fide imitation, as by reviving in the mind those...

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Traditional Ironwork Designs - Paperback

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by Josef Feller (Author)From an exceptional collection of the finest examples of German ironwork comes this rich source of royalty-free images for artists and craftspeople. More than 270 illustrations depict a broad variety of magnificent ironworks from the city of D sseldorf, with finely rendered examples of the craft ranging from elaborate castle gates to ornate weather vanes.Balustrades, screens, balcony railings, and other decorative ironworks abound in this handsome compilation. Derived ...

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Classic Wrought Ironwork Patterns and Designs - Paperback

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by Tunstall Small (Author), Christopher Woodbridge (Author)The splendid illustrations in this book represent outstanding examples of the ironworker's art. Spanning some 600 years, the meticulously rendered black-and-white line designs depict authentic hinges, railings, casement fasteners, latches, handles, and other ornamental elements selected from a wide range of styles and structures from the twelfth-century to the eighteenth. A List of Plates provides approximate dates of all illustrated ...

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Late Victorian and Edwardian Fashions Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Tom Tierney (Author)From hoop skirts to bustles: a practical book that's also fun to colorAn era that saw women's fashions go from hoop skirts to softly draped bustles, the late Victorian and Edwardian periods also provided well-to-do ladies with elegant day dresses featuring leg-o'-mutton sleeves and lavish evening wear with plunging necklines. Twenty-nine colorable illustrations of fashionable apparel from the 1860s through 1910 depict -- among other outfits -- opera capes, frock coats, ...

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by Edgar Degas (Author)Among the best known and most immediately recognizable images in art history are the superb studies and portraits of ballet dancers by Edgar Degas (1834-1917). One of the most popular of nineteenth-century artists, Degas was fascinated by movement, especially that of dancers. His highly trained eye enabled him to capture the dancer's grace and power as well as subtleties and nuances of pose and execution, making his pictures as true in fact as they are in spirit.This or...