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The Poster Art of David Lance Goines: A 40-Year Retrospective - Paperback

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by David Lance Goines (Author)This vibrant retrospective celebrates the four-decade career of Berkeley graphic artist David Lance Goines. Its 155 full-color posters promote movies, galleries, restaurants, and concerts, in addition to other events and products. Distinctive and dramatic, the images speak volumes to the viewer's eye, evoking a mood that the brief text complements and clarifies.Developed in cooperation with the artist, this edition features a Preface by the artist, in which he di...

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Sketching the Countryside: How to Draw the Vanishing Rural Landscape - Paperback

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by Frank J. Lohan (Author)Both experienced and aspiring artists can benefit from this practical instruction book, which shows how to portray rustic settings from rural England to the American Southwest. More than 400 detailed illustrations trace the steps from composition drawings to final sketches. Author Frank J. Lohan introduces his guide: Artist and author Eric Sloane (1905-85) portrayed bygone rural America and its tools, structures, and way of life. He shared his honest appraisals and o...

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How to Draw Wizards, Dragons and Other Magical Creatures: Step-By-Step Drawings! - Paperback

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by Barbara Soloff Levy (Author)Girls and boys ages 5 to 10 can learn to draw many different magical creatures by using circles, ovals, rectangles, squares, and other shapes There are 30 pictures to create: mermaids, dragons, giants, and more. Simple directions and step-by-step illustrations make it easy and practice pages are included. Plus, the illustrations can be colored when finished. Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.3 x 10.8 x 8.2 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: June 13, 2012

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An Edmund Dulac Treasury: 116 Color Illustrations - Paperback

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by Edmund Dulac (Author), Jeff A. Menges (Editor)Rooted in tales both ancient and modern, these vibrant images date from the early twentieth century's Golden Age of Illustration. Edmund Dulac, a prominent artist of the period, created them for books published between 1905 and 1928. Their moods range from the shadowy foreboding of Jane Eyre to the venturesome spirits of Treasure Island and the lighthearted fantasies of A Fairy Garland. Other featured titles include Shakespeare's The Tempest, T...

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How to Draw Dinosaurs: Step-By-Step Drawings! - Paperback

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by Barbara Soloff Levy (Author), Drawing (Author)Girls and boys ages 5 to 10 can learn to draw many different dinosaurs by using circles, ovals, rectangles, squares, and other shapes There are 30 pictures to create featuring amazing reptiles of all shapes and sizes. Simple directions and step-by-step illustrations make it easy and practice pages are included. Plus, the illustrations can be colored when finished. Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.2 x 10.8 x 8.1 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication...

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Composition: Understanding Line, Notan and Color - Paperback

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by Arthur Wesley Dow (Author)At the turn of the twentieth century, Arthur Wesley Dow literally wrote the book on composition--and this is it! Dow's Composition exercised an enormous influence on emerging modern artists of a century ago. A thought-provoking examination of the nature of visual representation, it remains ever-relevant to all the visual arts.A well-known painter and printmaker, Dow taught for many years at Columbia University and acted as a mentor to countless young artists, incl...

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Fantastic Gothic and Renaissance Ornament - Paperback

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by Rudolf Berliner (Editor)Dancing beasts of myth and legend, thick foliage that appears to live and breathe, reclining figures engulfed by symbols of fate -- this magnificent compendium of 15th- and 18th-century embellishments offers up a dizzying array of Gothic and Renaissance designs steeped in religion and fantasy. A marvel of art history, 127 exquisitely rendered black-and-white illustrations will thrill students and art aficionados, and serve as a rich source of inspiration for anyone ...

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Passionate Journey: A Vision in Woodcuts - Paperback

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by Frans Masereel (Author)Look at these powerful black-and-white figures, their features etched in light and shadow . . . Has not this passionate journey had an incomparably deeper and purer impact on you than you have ever felt before? -- Thomas MannBelgian-born Frans Masereel (1889-1972) was one of the greatest woodcut artists of the twentieth century. Ingeniously portraying the human experience through dramatic art, this novel-without-words -- crafted from 167 intricate woodcuts -- is cons...

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by Dover (Author)Beautiful body art in a ready-to-send format These 12 postcards not only feature a variety of classic ink designs -- mermaids, lovely ladies, and more -- but images of heavily-tattooed indigenous people: a Maori king, a Native American woman from the Timucua tribe, and others. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.3 x 5.9 x 4 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: November 18, 2010

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Rackham's Fairies, Elves and Goblins: More Than 80 Full-Color Illustrations - Paperback

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by Jeff A. Menges (Editor)Through his extraordinarily drawn interpretations of favorite fairy tales and fantastic literature, Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) remains an enduring legend of the Victorian era's Golden Age of Illustration. Rackham took the printing developments of the early twentieth century further than any other artist of his time, masterfully manipulating the latest color processes. At once a technical and artistic genius, Rackham had few equals when it came to the use of muted col...

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by Victor Perard (Author)This concise guide features easy-to-follow steps for capturing the natural beauty and magnificence of trees. Over 100 illustrations spotlight dozens of different varieties, including Oak, Willow, Pine, and Palmetto. Topics include shading techniques, composition, portraying shadow and light, and approaches to outlining.Author and illustrator Victor Perard, a graduate of the cole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, was an art instructor at New York City's Cooper Union for twenty...

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Drawing and Sketching in Pencil - Paperback

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by Arthur L. Guptill (Author)This classic guide offers clear, concise instruction in the basics as well as the finer points of pencil drawing. Appropriate for beginning and intermediate students, it features sixty-six well-chosen illustrations that encompass a wide range of subjects -- mainly architectural, but also people, animals, and landscapes -- and demonstrate a tremendous variety of techniques.An architect, painter, art director, and teacher, Arthur L. Guptill wrote several popular boo...

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Doodle Design & Draw Fashion - Paperback

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by Jennie Sun (Author)Fashionistas of all ages will love this new doodle book. Organized by season, it's chock-full of sophisticated and trendy images that encourage aspiring designers to experiment with color and pattern to create original fashions. Illustrated by an up-and-coming young designer, it features more than 60 pages of clothing and accessories to complete, plus inspiring color swatches on the inside covers. Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.21 x 10.92 x 8.27 IN Illustrated: Yes Pu...

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Spot the Differences: Art Masterpieces, Book 3 - Paperback

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by Dover (Author)BE A FINE-ART DETECTIVE! This engaging puzzle book presents two identical-looking color reproductions of famous paintings--but can you spot the differences between the original and the fake? Sharpen your observational skills while exploring the fascinating world of art and artists! Investigate paintings by Cassatt, Cézanne, Degas, Eakins, Gauguin, van Gogh, Monet, Remington, Rousseau, Sargent, and many more! Learn interesting and fun facts about each notable painting and i...

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Spot the Differences: Art Masterpieces, Book 4 - Paperback

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by Dover (Author)BE A FINE-ART DETECTIVE! This engaging puzzle book presents two identical-looking color reproductions of famous paintings--but can you spot the differences between the original and the fake? Sharpen your observational skills while exploring the fascinating world of art and artists! Investigate paintings by Caillebotte, Courbet, Durand, van Gogh, Homer, da Vinci, Monet, Rembrandt, Sisley, Trumbull, and many more! Learn interesting and fun facts about each notable painting a...

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Tony Tallarico's Quick Draw Animals - Paperback

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by Tony Tallarico (Author), Drawing (Author)In just three or four easy steps, kids can learn to draw a variety of animals, from a cute kitty to a ferocious lion. Simple lessons by an expert instructor show how to turn shapes and lines into a menagerie of more than 50 lively critters -- a towering Brontosaurus, mischievous monkey, majestic American eagle, and many other creatures. Suitable for ages 8 to 12. Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.2 x 10.94 x 8.21 IN Publication Date: July 19, 2011

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by Paul G. Braun (Author)Students and professionals alike will benefit from this focus on the figure in the overall composition of a sketch or drawing. Its solid instruction and many fine examples make it a particularly valuable tool for intermediate artists.Author Paul G. Braun examines the concept of arrangement with single and multiple figures and within a border. Additional topics include the distribution of light and shade, draped figures and folds, the depiction of movement, and many ot...

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How to Draw Musical Instruments: Step-By-Step Drawings! - Paperback

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by Barbara Soloff Levy (Author)Budding artists can easily create a variety of different musical instruments by joining circles, ovals, rectangles, cylinders, and other common shapes - 30 pictures to draw: piano, guitar, flute, violin, drums, maracas, harmonica, tuba, 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...

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Word Play: Write Your Own Crazy Comics #1 - Paperback

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by Chuck Whelon (Author)Kids can cultivate their storytelling skills with these kooky comics. More than 60 pages of cartoon panels illustrate funny situations -- but all the dialogue balloons are empty. That's where the aspiring comedy writers come in, supplying each scene with witty repartee. For even more fun, they can color the pictures.Author BiographyChuck Whelon is a British-born illustrator and creator of the long-running webcomic "Pewfell." In addition to Dover's What to Doodle books,...

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Word Play: Write Your Own Crazy Comics #2 - Paperback

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by Chuck Whelon (Author)Here are more than 60 pages of cartoon panels of comic scenarios, all waiting for you to tell the story. Empty speech balloons appear in each panel, and it's up to you to fill them in with snappy dialogue. Sharpen up your storytelling skills, and color the pictures, too Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.3 x 10.9 x 8 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: September 14, 2011

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Arthur Rackham's Book of Pictures - Paperback

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by Arthur Rackham (Author), Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch (Introduction by)With his distinctive blend of humor and romance, English illustrator Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) recaptured scenes from a thrilling fairy tale world -- a realm shadowed by danger, yet suffused with a sense of sweetness and light. His images enjoyed both popular and critical success, conveying a mood of joy and wonder in a style that has influenced generations of children and artists. This splendid survey of Rackham's early, ...

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The Forgotten Society: Lives Out of Sight in Nursing Homes, Prisons, and Mental Institutions: A Portfolio of 92 Drawings - Paperback

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by Alan E. Cober (Author), Leslie Cober-Gentry (Introduction by)A prominent artist ventured behind locked doors to portray three "forgotten" social classes: the elderly, people in mental institutions, and the prison population. Alan E. Cober began his career in the 1960s, when illustration took a turn toward a new expressionism. Influenced by the works of Ben Shahn, George Grosz, and Albrecht Dürer, he believed that narrative art could inform public attitudes toward political and social issue...

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The Practice of Oil Painting and Drawing - Paperback

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by Solomon J. Solomon (Author), James Gurney (Introduction by)This instructive volume introduces not only the techniques of oil painting but also the underlying principles of figure drawing. Written by a distinguished Pre-Raphaelite painter, portraitist, and book illustrator, the treatment begins by explaining the construction of the figure, head, and limbs. Succeeding chapters illustrate these teachings with examples of images by the Old Masters, including paintings from the Italian, Dutch, ...

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Pen & Ink Sketching: Step by Step - Paperback

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by Frank J. Lohan (Author)A clear and concise guide to pen-and-ink work, this step-by-step presentation features 37 demonstrations -- each with multiple sketches that show the progression from pencil sketch to ink outline and from shadows and detail to the completed work. The drawings advance from easy to complex, accompanied by advice for artists at every level of experience. Written in a direct and engaging style and richly illustrated throughout, this guide discusses the fundamentals of pe...

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Japanese Woodblock Flower Prints - Paperback

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by Tanigami Kônan (Author)Exceptionally drawn in a realistic fashion and awash in spectacularly rich colors, this one-of-a-kind art book -- masterfully reprinted from a rare and costly edition -- combines the perennial appeal of flowers with the art of Japanese woodblock prints.Nothing expresses the richness and vigor of life like blooming flowers. A stunning showcase of 120 full-color plates, this specially chosen collection features beautiful Eastern and Western botanicals that will delight...

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Arabian Nights Illustrated: Art of Dulac, Folkard, Parrish and Others - Paperback

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by Jeff A. Menges (Editor)According to legend, a resourceful bride won a stay of execution by captivating a sultan with a series of fantastic tales--and after 1,001 nights, the sultan could not bear to part with his storyteller. More than a thousand years later, readers continue to fall under the spell of the romantic adventures known as the Arabian Nights. This original collection features rare and unusual illustrations inspired by the traditional tales of Sinbad, Aladdin, Ali Baba, and a ho...

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by Robert Fawcett (Author)With this helpful and informative guide, a leading American illustrator offers insights into how serious beginners can become sketch masters. It combines a focus on the nature and importance of technique with practical suggestions for developing drawing skills with a variety of tools, including felt pen, pencil, crayon, brush and ink, charcoal, casein, tempera, and wash.Norman Rockwell praised this book as "a real contribution not only to illustration, but to art." R...

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by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Author), John Grafton (Editor)One of the last great names in the Japanese ukiyo-e style, Utagawa Kuniyoshi was an undisputed master of the warrior woodblock print. Born in Tokyo in 1797, his talent became evident by the tender age of 12, when he became an apprentice to a famous print master. Starting out with vivid illustrations of cultural icons -- including Kabuki actors and Japanese heroes -- he moved on to a unique treatment of warrior prints, incorporating elements ...

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Color Your Own Tiffany Windows - Paperback

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by Louis Comfort Tiffany (Author), Marty Noble (Author)Although stained glass adorned the windows of churches and homes for centuries, it was designer Louis Comfort Tiffany who raised this craft to a distinctive decorative art in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This magnificent collection includes 30 full-page reproductions of his studio's finest work, including lush gardens and forests, pastoral river valleys, religious scenes, memorial windows, and other beautiful images,...

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Egyptian Motifs in the Art Deco Style - Paperback

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by Dover (Author)The ancient Egyptians reveled in ornamentation, and their culture remains vibrant to this day thanks to the abundance of their richly decorated artifacts. This compilation takes an original approach to the art and architecture of the land of the Pharaohs. Drawn from a French collection of the early twentieth century, it interprets classic motifs of ancient Egypt in a dynamic Art Deco style. Hundreds of images include serpents, scarabs, and mythological creatures as well as a ...

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The Mode in Hats and Headdress: A Historical Survey with 198 Plates - Paperback

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by R. Turner Wilcox (Author)A year after R. Turner Wilcox received rave reviews for her ultimate fashion reference, The Mode in Costume, she decided to zero in on one chic category to give it the close-up it deserved. The result is this extraordinary handbook that covers the worldwide evolution of almost five thousand years of hats, hairstyles, and headdress for both sexes. Since ancient times, men and women have used hats and headgear for everything from adornment and protection to establish...

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How to Draw Horses: Step-By-Step Drawings! - Paperback

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by John Green (Author), Drawing (Author)Girls and boys ages 5 to 10 can learn to draw many different horses by using circles, ovals, rectangles, squares, and other shapes There are 30 pictures to create: Clydesdale, Palomino, Arabian, Pinto, Lippizaner, Thoroughbred, Hanoverian, and more. Simple directions and step-by-step illustrations make it easy and practice pages are included. Plus, the illustrations can be colored when finished.Author BiographyFor more than 20 years, John Green has cre...