Dover Publications

Kollwitz Kathe, 2008

83 moving works: The Weavers, Peasant War, War, Death, and others. To see the beautiful examples of her work reproduced in this well-printed, reasonably priced volume is to sit at the feet of a great modern master. Подробнее

Japanese Woodblock Kimono designs in full color The delicate beauty of the kimono and its appealing designs embody Japan's ancient and venerable tradition of textile arts. This unusual design treasury recaptures the graceful art of the kimono in all its subtle elegance, with authentic designs from a nineteenth-century source. Reproduced directly from a rare and costly original portfolio, these luminous designs include allover patterns, nature scenes, magnificent floral sprays, and other finely detailed motifs. Sixty-two lavish full-color illustrations offer a vibrant resource of inspiration and browsing pleasure to devotees of fashion, art, and Asian culture. Подробнее

Arabic Art in Color

D'Avennes, 2008

Here are 141 designs and motifs in authentic full color from classic 19th century work by noted French historian-a visual vocabulary of Islamic decorative art. Подробнее

Costumes of greeks and romans

Hope, 2008

For over 150 years considered among the finest, most accurate, most useful renderings of authentic costumes from these early civilizations. Carefully copied from ancient vases and statuary, these engravings combine unusual clarity of style with unquestioned authenticity. Over 700 illustrations depict all classes and occupations. Подробнее

Everyday Fashions of the Forties

Olian, 1992

What American men, women and children wore in the 1940s, shown in 122 fully illustrated and captioned pages selected from rare copies of Sears catalogs, reproduced in large format on high-quality glossy stock. Hundreds of detailed drawings depict hats, overcoats and shoes, suits and dresses, sportswear, undergarments, corsetry, neckties, rainwear and personal accessories. JoAnne Olian is a curator of the costume collection at the Museum of the City of New York. Подробнее

Pugin's Ecclesiastical Ornament

Pugin, 2008

This Victorian artist/architect A. Welby Pugin is perhaps best known for his work on the Houses of Parliament in the neo-Gothic style, but he also produced a wealth of beautiful ecclesiastical designs that hark back to their medieval roots. Hundreds of his best designs for embellishing crosses, altar cloths, and church vestments are shown in magnificent colour on the 59 plates in this new anthology. Подробнее

Aladdin and Other Favorite Arabian Nights Stories

Smith P., 2008

The group of stories known as «The Arabian Nights or The Thousand and One Nights» is believed to have originated in the East during the early Middle Ages. The tales first appeared in a Western translation in France in 1704. This selection of favorite «Arabian Nights stories», with new illustrations by Thea Kliros, features a multitude of colorful characters-devious magicians, monstrous giants, lovely princesses and steadfast suitors — caught up in exciting adventures that take them to faraway lands. The six classics included here are «Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp», «Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves», «Abou Hassan, or, The Sleeper Awakened», «The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor», «Camaralzaman and Badoura» and «The Enchanted Horse». With this book as their guide, children can journey to the enchanted world of the «Arabian Nights» and enjoy the same time-honored tales that have enthralled readers and listeners for centuries. Подробнее

Perspective for Painters

Etter, 2013

knowledge of perspective is invaluable to any painter working in a realistic style. Systems of perspective can be applied by mechanical techniques or by freehand. Since the best approach for the beginner is to learn basic mechanical drawing methods, the reader is shown how to work out these systems with drafting tools. Once these are understood, they can be applied to freehand work, so that the artist has a great deal of control when representing objects in space. The book demonstrates the essentials of perspective drawing through the use of colour sketches and overlays, accompanied by finished paintings. This system is then applied to actual in-the-field painting situations that cover a broad range of subjects: landscape, still life, interiors, figures, and portraits. Authors Howard Etter and Margit Malmstrom, both working artists, present this often intimidating subject in a non-threatening manner especially geared to the beginning or intermediate artist. Howard Etter is a painter, architectural delineator, and design consultant. He has had extensive experience teaching perspective for both architects and artists. Margit Malmstrom is the author of three Watson-Guptill titles on clay sculpture. Подробнее

A Young Girl's Diary

Lainer, 2013

It provides a classic, textbook glimpse into the stages of adolescent girlhood, even though it is nearly a century old. Подробнее

Letarouilly on Renaissance Rome

John Barrington Bayley, 2012

Student's edition of Letarouilly's five-volume work brings Renaissance Rome's architectural splendors within the grasp of students and other readers. Includes plans, elevations, and details of buildings and monuments designed by Michelangelo, Peruzzi, Vignola, Bernini, others. Подробнее

Illustrations of Rockwell Kent

Rockwell Kent, 2012

This retrospective brings together the finest work of the most important American book illustrator of the 1920s and 30s, gathering black-and-white pieces from not only important novels, but magazines and advertisements. Подробнее

Kidnapped

Robert Louis Stevenson, 2011

Seventeen-year-old David Balfour's villainous uncle has him kidnapped in order to steal his inheritance. David escapes only to fall into the dangerous company of rebels who are resisting British redcoats in the Scottish highlands. Подробнее

Father Christmas

Raphael Tuck, 2009

Families who love an old-fashioned Christmas will enjoy this collection of early-20th-century verse. Filled with whimsical illustrations of Santa Claus, cherubic children, and adorable pets, the 12 poems include The Plum Pudding, The Twin Snowmen, At the Tabbykin's Ball, and more. This large-sized reproduction is sure to become a treasured Christmas keepsake. Подробнее

A Grammar of Japanese Ornament and Design

Thomas W. Cutler, 2003

The lovely images in this rare collection comprise one of the most comprehensive surveys of mid-19th-century Japanese art and ornamentation. Included are graceful details from landscapes, floral motifs, abstracts, illustratons of sea life, and other subjects-ideal for use in a host of art and craft projects. Подробнее

Selections From Don Quixote: A Dual-Language

Cervantes, 2008

Ships from Spain. Please allow 10-18 business days to arrive at UK address (10-21 worldwide) due to postal service checks and customs. This is an ideal way to, not only discover the humour of this Spanish classic, but to also enjoy, and understand, it in Spanish. The carefully selected passages manage to capture the flavour of the novel. Подробнее

The Trojan Women and Hippolytus

Euripides, 2008

This Dover Thrift Edition presents two classic Greek tragedies by Euripides, «The Trojan Women» and «Hippolytus» which is certainly an interesting combination. Подробнее

The Country of the Pointed Firs

Jewett, 2008

A classic of American fiction, memorializing the traditions, manners and dialect of Maine coast natives at the turn of the 20th century. In luminous evocations of their lives, Maine-born Jewett created startlingly real portraits of individual New Englanders, and a warm, humorous, and compassionate vision of New England character. Подробнее

The Raven

Poe Edgar Allan, 1996

All 27 of Dore's detailed, masterly engravings from a rare 19th-century edition of The Raven, among the most popular American poems ever written. Dreamlike, otherworldly illustrations perfectly capture the bleak despair and mournful musings of Poe's poem. Apposite quotations from the poem are printed on facing pages; complete text is also included. Подробнее

A History of Costume

Kohler Carl, 2000

Egypt, Babylon, Greece up through 19th-century Europe; based on surviving pieces, art work, much more. Includes many clear, measured patterns for reproducing historic costumes. Full text. 595 illustrations... landmark in the field of Western European costume... exceptional value for its price. Подробнее

Sears Child Fashions 1900 — 1950

Olian JoAnne, 2003

Meticulously reproduced selection of pages from rare Sears catalogs chronicles what youngsters, ages 4 to 16, wore during the first half of the 20th century. Descriptive captions accompany more than 300 illustrations — from flattering dresses with plunging necklines to men's wide, hand-painted ties. A rich social document. Подробнее

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