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Abrams Books Dada: The Revolt of Art Dada: The Revolt of Art ISBN: 0810992558
Dada was one of the most important and influential movements in 20th-century art. Beginning in the anti-establishment climate around World War I, it encompassed painting, sculpture, photography, poetry and language, graphic design, film, performing arts, and criticism in Europe and America. The movement's history is outlined in this concise, readable text – the only short introduction devoted exclusively to Dada, supplemented with essential documents and a useful bibliography. Book specifications: paperback, 160 pgs., 5 in. x 7 in. Publisher: Abrams, 2006.
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Barron's Creative Painting: Space Creative Painting: Space ISBN: 0764159283
Creative Painting: Space concentrates on the widely divergent approaches to creating the illusion of space and depth on flat surfaces. It includes a mastery of the rules of perspective, as employed for instance in traditional landscapes and cityscapes, but also focuses on the purposeful absence of depth, as seen in the abstractions of Mondrian and other artists of the recent past. Detailed instruction also concentrates on the use of light and shadow to enhance the illusion of dimension, and the employment of unusual points of view to emphasize vertical structures, dramatic body poses, and extraordinary views in landscapes. Beautiful and instructive color illustrations on every page include many reproductions of works by famous artists. Book specifications: hardback, 160 pgs., 9 1/4 in. x 11 5/8 in. Publisher: Barron's, 2006.
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David & Charles Drawing and Painting Flowers: Problems and Solutions Drawing and Painting Flowers: Problems and Solutions ISBN: 0715324039
Trudy Friend's innovative approach highlights common problems and simple solutions to create more effective drawings and paintings. Clearly annotated pictures and easy-to-follow technique demonstrations ensure that problems can be quickly corrected. The book covers a wide range of popular flowers including chrysanthemums, foxgloves, dahlias and honeysuckle. The techniques demonstrated throughout are applicable to graphite pencil, charcoal, colored and watercolor pencil, watercolor, and pen and wash. Author: Trudy Friend Format: paperback, 128 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. Publisher: David & Charles, 2007
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David & Charles Painting Landscapes with Atmosphere Painting Landscapes with Atmosphere ISBN: 0715323016
In this highly practical, exquisitely beautiful book, expert landscape artist Ray Balkwill shows you exactly how to capture a landscape's spirit and emotion. All areas of landscape painting are covered: skies, waterscapes, trees, buildings, moorland, and mountains. Author: Ray Balkwill Format: paperback, 128 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. Publisher: North Light, 2006
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Discoveries Colors: The Story of Dyes and Pigments Colors: The Story of Dyes and Pigments ISBN: 0810928728
This book surveys the history of dyes and pigments, the invention of new colors, and the industries fueled by them. From cerise to heliotrope, from gamboge to periwinkle, this book is as rich, varied, and delightful as a box of crayons. Authors: Francois Delamare and Bernard Guineau Format: paperback, 160 pgs., 4 7/8 in. x 7 in. Publisher: Abrams, 2000
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Discoveries Degas: The Man and His Art Degas: The Man and His Art ISBN: 0810928973
Degas was an artist passionately devoted to the avant-garde and a driving force behind Impressionism. This book provides a new look at this enigmatic master. Author: Henry Loyrette Format: paperback, 160 pgs., 4 7/8 in. x 7 in. Publisher: Abrams, 1993
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Discoveries Leonardo da Vinci: The Mind of the Renaissance Leonardo da Vinci: The Mind of the Renaissance ISBN: 0810928094
This book surveys the life and work of a unique genius, from his childhood in Italy to his death in France. Written for both younger and adult audiences, it presents a readable discussion of Leonardo's complex art, life, and thought. Author: Alessandro Vezzosi Format: paperback, 160 pgs., 4 7/8 in. x 7 in. Publisher: Abrams, 1997
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Discoveries Matisse: The Wonder of Color Matisse: The Wonder of Color ISBN: 0810928205
In this book, step inside the magical realm of Henri Matisse. Meet the artist, learn of his life and work, and fall under the spell of his art. Author: Henry Loyrette Format: paperback, 160 pgs., 4 7/8 in. x 7 in. Publisher: Abrams, 1993
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Discoveries Picasso: Master of the New Idea Picasso: Master of the New Idea ISBN: 0810928027
An intimate portrait of a man whose name had become synonymous with the notion of creative genius, this book traces Picasso's life from his beginnings in Spain through his many years in Paris. In it we meet his friends and lovers and witness his rise from poverty to overwhelming worldwide recognition. Who was Picasso – a public figure who lived his life in the headlines, or a private person, unpredictable and filled with secrets? Above all, he was an artist who, through constant experimentation, made an indelible mark on the 20th century. Book specifications: paperback, 192 pgs., 5 in. x 7 in. Publisher: Abrams, 1993.
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Discoveries Van Gogh: The Passionate Eye Van Gogh: The Passionate Eye ISBN: 0810928280
When Vincent van Gogh was young he wanted to be a minister. He studied, wrote, and preached with a passion that proved almost frightening in its intensity. Later, he directed his passion into his letters and, of course, his magnificent paintings, which endure today, illuminating the turbulent life of this fiery genius. Meet van Gogh, the remarkable late-19th century painter. Book specifications: paperback, 176 pgs., 5 in. x 7 in. Publisher: Abrams, 2001.
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Dover 100 Japanese Stencil Designs 100 Japanese Stencil Designs ISBN: 0486447243
The natural Japanese affinity for decorative art is apparent in this striking collection of exquisite stencil designs, reproduced from a rare 19th-century publication. Motifs depict – among other subjects – lush florals, bamboo branches, birds on the wing, and rustic country homes. Captions identify the patterns. Book specifications: paperback, 96 pgs., 8 3/8 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Dover, 2006.
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Dover Beardsley Illustrations: CD-ROM and Book Beardsley Illustrations: CD-ROM and Book ISBN: 0486997707
During his brief life span and career, Beardsley electrified the public with his exotic, sensual drawings. These 200 seductive black-and-white renderings provide graphic designers with a rich selection of subjects from his most famous illustrated books, among them Salome, and Les Liaisons Dangereuses, as well as exotic cover designs, title pages, and poster art. This book includes a CD-ROM containing 221 royalty-free images saved in JPEG and TIFF formats. System requirements: Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP OR Macintosh, all versions; CD-ROM drive. Format: paperback, 64 pgs., 8 1/4 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Dover, 2006
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Dover Butterflies: CD-ROM and Book Butterflies: CD-ROM and Book ISBN: 0486998088
The designs and illustrations in this collection have been gathered from many rare and unusual sources. The images include single designs, combinations, allover patterns, motifs, and a host of other formats. More than 230 images make this treasury an invaluable resource for projects of all kinds. CD-Rom contains: 230 high-resolution, profiled color JPEG images for impeccable reproductions Five black-and-white, 1200-dpi, bit-mapped, print-ready TIFF graphics 104 Bonus vector-based EPS versions 72-dpi, Internet-ready JPEG graphics for all images Format: paperback, 128 pgs., 8 1/8 in. x 9 3/8 in. Publisher: Dover, 2007
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Dover Dore's Dragons, Demons and Monsters ISBN: 0486448894
Richly detailed, brilliantly imaginative scenes taken from The Bible, Paradise Lost, Don Quixote, The Divine Comedy, and other works fill this book with amazing creatures of land, sea, and air. It's an invaluable source of royalty-free art for illustrators and designers, and a delight for lovers of fine art and anyone fascinated by creatures of myth and fantasy. The book contains over 90 illustrations. Book specifications: paperback, 80 pgs., 8 1/4 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Dover, 2006.
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Dover Figures and Faces Figures and Faces
A sketcher's handbook. Veteran artist, illustrator, and teacher shows how simple and rewarding it can be to draw two of the most challenging of artistic subjects. A brief review of anatomical structure is followed by detailed illustrations and clear instructions for drawing people of different ages and ethnic groups. Practice sketching and contour drawing are discussed, as is working with charcoal and pastels, and finding and posing models. 160 pages of figures; 25 halftones; 4 charts. Paperback. 8/12 in. x 11 in. By Hugh Laidman. ISBN 0486437612
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Dover For Spacious Skies: A Sketchbook of American Weather For Spacious Skies: A Sketchbook of American Weather ISBN: 048645097X
The finest cloud painter of his generation – and one of Dover's most popular authors – travels back in time to explore how early American farmers interpreted and embraced weather signs. Combining elements of meteorology and Americana, this charming work features dozens of illustrations and 16 magnificent full-color paintings. Author: Eric Sloane Format: paperback, 96 pgs., 8 3/8 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Dover, 2006
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Dover French Decorative Designs French Decorative Designs ISBN: 048645228X
This striking, full-color collection of 171 Gallic glories – borders, florals, panels, pilasters, cornices, and other architectural and ornamental flourishes – offers a remarkable variety of styles: Byzantine, Roman, Gothic, Renaissance, and more. Author: P. Planat Format: paperback, 64 pgs., 8 3/8 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Dover, 2006
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Dover Goethe's Theory of Colours Theory of Colours ISBN: 0486448053
In this classic of speculative science, the author of Faust provides a unique perspective on the nature of color. Although not scientifically accurate in light of current knowledge, it offers an invaluable exploration of color, art, aesthetics, and philosophy, marked by inimitable prose and stimulating ideas. Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Format: paperback, 362 pgs., 5 3/8 in. x 8 1/2 in. Publisher: Dover, 2006
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Dover Great Drawings of Women: From the Renaissance to the Twentieth Century Great Drawings of Women: From the Renaissance to the Twentieth Century ISBN: 0486
This stunning gallery of master drawings depicts women in a wide array of styles and settings. Great Drawings of Women: From the Renaissance to the Twentieth Century contains 102 illustrations, 16 in full color, including superb art by da Vinci, Rubens, Durer, Raphael, Watteau, Degas, Renoir, Corot, Manet, Sargent, Whistler, Hopper, Picasso, and other old and modern masters. Book specifications: paperback, 112 pgs., 8 3/8 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Dover, 2006.
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Dover Great Portrait Drawings and Prints Great Portrait Drawings and Prints
Choice, original collection of 101 stunning portraits (16 in color) by a select group of world-famous artists, among them Peter Paul Rubens' Young Woman with Crossed Hands, Dante Gabriel Rossetti's Aurea Catena (Portrait of Mrs. Morris), and Toulouse-Lautrec's Portrait of Jane Avril. Also includes works by Henry Matisse, Giovanni Bellini, Eugene Delacroix, Vincent van Gogh, Egon Schiele, Edgar Degas, and other masters. Will appeal to artists, students, and lovers of fine art. Paperback book measures 8 3/8 in. x 11 in., 112 pages. ISBN:0486434028. Dover.
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