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Berona David A., 2011

This retrospective showcases black-and-white images by a leader of the Decadent movement, whose name is often linked with those of Aubrey Beardsley and Harry Clarke and who influenced Edward Gorey. This original selection features shadowy and sinuous illustrations of characters from stories by Oscar Wilde and Flaubert and scenes from La Tosca and The Magic Flute. Подробнее

Fashion Drawings and Illustrations from Harper's Bazaar

Erte, 1977

310 fabulous line drawings and 14 Harper's Bazar covers, 8 in full color. Erte's exotic temptresses with tassels, fur muffs, long trains, coifs, more. Imaginative and colorful... a fascinating glimpse into the development of fashion. Подробнее

French Architectural Ornament: From Versailles, Fontainebleu and Other Palaces

Rouyer Eugene, 2008

From floor to ceiling, and spanning grand facades, supremely rich ornament and detail envelops the enduring landmarks of France. Take a visual tour through royal salons, war rooms, and ballrooms in this illustrated survey that presents decorative elements from palatial doors, walls, fireplaces, cabinets, consoles, friezes, and more. It includes 161 colour and black-and-white illustrations. It is a Dover original selection from L'Art Architectural en France, Noblet et Baudry, Libraires-Editeurs, 1863. Подробнее

Japanese Woodblock Flower Prints

Konan Tanigami, 2008

Combining the perennial appeal of flowers with that of Japanese wood block print, this extraordinary collection showcases brilliant illustrations by a well-known artist. Skilfully reprinted in rich, lovely colours from a rare and costly edition, these 90 plates feature realistic images of poppies, daffodils, tulips, and other familiar and unusual flowers. Подробнее

Making Furniture Masterpieces: 30 Projects with Measured Drawings

Gottshall Franklin H., 1997

Step-by-step guide shows woodworkers at all skill levels how to construct handsome, practical furniture in a variety of traditional styles. Instructions, diagrams for reproducing a four-poster bed, Sheraton desk, Chippendale chair, Spanish desk, Queen Anne table, and a William and Mary dressing mirror. Подробнее

Masterpieces of Art Nouveau Stained Glass Design

Lyongrun Arnold, 2008

Magnificent motifs reproduced from rare original edition: florals, foliates, female figures, pastoral landscapes, more. Ideas for craftspeople and designers. Подробнее

Russian Stories

Struve Gleb, 1990

Twelve superb tales by Chekhov, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Pushkin, Bunin, other masters. Excellent word-for-word English translations on facing pages. Also teaching and practice aids, Russian-English vocabulary, biographical/critical introductions to each selection, study questions, more. Especially helpful are the stress accents in the Russian text, usually found only in primers. Подробнее

Teddy Bear Studio: Create Your Own Handcrafted Heirlooms

Menten Ted, 2011

Beginners and experienced crafters alike will appreciate this expert guide to making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and their outfits. It presents basic patterns along with instructions on how to customise the bears by adding distinctive facial expressions and other individual traits. Step-by-step instructions and over 150 diagrams explain everything from choosing the right fabric to adding the final touches. 16 colour and 11 black-and-white photographs perfectly illustrate the possibilities for creating personalised keepsakes and gifts. It is a reprint of the Running Press, Philadelphia, 2002 edition. Подробнее

The Art and Illustration of Walter Crane

Crane Walter, 2010

This original collection of more than 100 innovative images commemorates the artistry of a prominent figure in the Golden Age of Illustration. Crane was one of the earliest children's book artists that experiemented with colors, and this volume not only surveys his best paintings, it constitutes a visual history of genre's first color illustrations. Подробнее

The Art Nouveau Style in Jewelry, Metalwork, Glass, Ceramics, Textiles, Architecture and Furniture

Waddell Roberta, 1977

One of the largest pictorial surveys available contains rare illustrations of jewelry, metalwork, glass ceramics, textiles, architecture, furniture, and other objects. 579 photographs display jewelry by Lalique, Mucha-designed watch, stained glass by Gaudin, interiors by Hohlwein, plus pendants, iron doors, reliefs, flatware, more. Подробнее

The Artist's Guide to Human Anatomy

Bammes Gottfried, 2004

This profusely illustrated book by a master of the subject offers a complete course in transforming the study of anatomy into art, with emphasis on the skills needed to draw the human body from the inside. Each stage of the course progresses logically through the body's main areas — trunk, limbs, head and features, with the whole body eventually viewed as a complete entity. Scores of drawings by painters, graphic artists, sculptors, art teachers and students accompany a text on techniques that even beginners can master. Подробнее

Traditional Ironwork Designs

Feller Josef, 2005

From an exceptional collection of outstanding examples of German ironwork comes this rich source of royalty-free images for artists and craftspeople. More than 270 illustrations depict a wide range of magnificent ironwork from the city of Dusseldorf, with finely rendered examples of the craft ranging from elaborate castle gates to ornate weather vanes. Подробнее

Treasury of Floral Designs and Initials for Artists and Craftspeople

Waldrep Mary Carolyn, 2003

Practical archive of over 700 wonderfully graceful and imaginative designs featuring flowers, leaves, and vines in delicate interlacements. Подробнее

Victorian Wooden and Brick Houses with Details

Bicknell & Co A.J., 2006

This treasury of floor plans, elevations, and details of suburban residences is an endless source of inspiration for artists, architects, and historians alike. Eighty-one detailed illustrations capture the elaborate beauty of Victorian-era cornices, staircases, gables, verandas, doors, dormers, and more. A bonus section offers construction guidelines for masons, bricklayers, and carpenters. Подробнее

A Study in Scarlet and The Sign of Four

Doyle Arthur Conan, 2008

A Study in Scarlet brings Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson together for the first time, creating one of the most illustrious crime-solving partnerships of all times. In The Sign of Four, an incredible tale of greed and revenge unfolds as Holmes and Watson accompany a beautiful young woman to the dark heart of London. Подробнее

What Is Feng-Shui? The Classic Nineteenth-Century Interpretation

Eitel Ernest J., 2008

Promising peace and prosperity, feng-shui is intended to enhance the attractiveness of homes, workplaces, restaurants, and other buildings and to improve the well-being of their inhabitants. The original and definitive guide, this book will prove valuable to architects and interior designers, planners and decorators, and anyone seeking the best arrangement of living and working quarters. Подробнее

The Idiot

Dostoyevsky Fyodor, 2008

A towering figure of Russian literature, Fyodor Dostoyevsky depicted with remarkable insight the depth and complexity of the human soul. In this literary classic, he focuses on a nobleman, whose gentle, child-like nature has earned him the nickname of «the idiot.»A superb, panoramic view of mid-19th-century Russian manners, morals and philosophy. Подробнее

The Monk

Lewis Matthew Gregory, 2008

A spellbinding Gothic novel, The Monk is Matthew Lewis' most famous work. First published in 1796 and set in a sinister Capuchin monastery in Madrid, this violent tale of ambition, murder, and incest focuses on a monk's struggle to maintain his monastic vows in the face of temptation and sexual obsession. Подробнее

The Father

Strindberg August, 2008

Many experiences in the personal life of poet, author, and dramatist August Strindberg involved a duel between the sexes, with ruthless, aggressive women usurping male prerogatives of decision-making and leadership. Strindberg explores this theme in The Father — his best work and one of the most gripping psychological dramas of modern theater. Подробнее

Discourse on Method and Meditations

Descartes Rene, 2008

Two works from the father of modern philosophy. In Discourse on Method, he formulated a scientific approach comprising four principles, including to accept only what reason recognizes as «clear and distinct.» In Meditations, he explores the mind/body distinction, the nature of truth and error, the existence of God, and the essence of material things. Подробнее

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