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Great Short Stories: Quick Reads by Great Writers

Negri Paul, 2008

This outstanding collection of more than 30 brilliant short stories — each just six or fewer pages in length — includes such popular tales as Kafka's A Country Doctor, Poe's The Cask of Amontillado, Chopin's A Pair of Silk Stockings, plus works by Dickens, O. Henry, Chekhov, Wilde, and many others. Подробнее

Greek and Roman Architecture in Classic Drawings

D'Espouy Hector, 1999

The Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris was a famous training ground in the classical arts, and the best of the drawings of its architects sent to study in Rome and Greece are collected here. Подробнее

Handbook of Ornament

Meyer Franz Sales, 2000

This excellent collection of historic decorative ornament contains over 3000 examples ranging from the cultures of the Greeks and Romans through the Victorians. Among the many different kinds of objects depicted are fine line drawings of chairs, thrones, crowns, heraldic emblems, altars, armor, architecture, and scores of objects used in everyday life. 3002 black-and-white illustrations. Подробнее

Drawings

Holbein Hans, 1985

Superb reproductions of 44 of Holbein's finest portrait drawings: Sir Thomas More, Jane Seymour, the Prince of Wales, Anne Boleyn, dozens more personalities from the court of Henry VIII. 44 black-and-white illustrations. Publisher's Note. Captions. Подробнее

Horses and Horse-drawn Vehicles: A Pictorial Archive

Grafton Carol Belanger, 1994

Over 800 royalty-free illustrations of equestrian subjects boldly printed in black and white for quick and easy reproduction. The illustrations, selected from more than 25 vintage and contemporary publications, are arranged by subject: horses, riding, hunting, equestrian events, racing, polo, military, Western, stables and blacksmiths, equipment and accessories, carriages, mythical subjects, and hobbyhorses. Подробнее

Mucha Postcards Alphonse Maria Mucha pioneered the use of Art Nouveau-style illustrations in commercial packaging, design, and ornament. These 12 color postcards reflect his predilection for women with flowing hair, flowers, jewels, and other images that add an otherworldly beauty to everyday products such as chocolate, bicycles, and liquor. Подробнее

Neo-classical Furniture Designs

King Thomas, 1995

Influential guide displays over 300 illustrations of Grecian designs: fire screens, sofas, couches, chairs, footstools, commodes, pier tables, sideboards, washstands, bedsteads and many other items. Подробнее

Old Master Portrait Drawings

Spero James, 1990

Masterpieces of drawing from the great schools and traditions of Italy and northern Europe, spanning four centuries from Filippino Lippi, Andrea del Sarto, and Titian to Rembrandt, Van Dyck, and Ingres. 47 plates. Подробнее

Ornament of the Italian Renaissance

Blakeslee Arthur L., 2007

This title features grotesques from carved panels of choir stalls, tombstone and ceiling ornaments, pierced stone balcony panels, and more. This rich collection, assembled for a rare, early-20th-century publication, is a glorious gallery of architectural accents. It is the reprint of Ornamental Details of the Italian Renaissance, Architectural Book Publishing Co., New York, 1920. Подробнее

Ornamental Borders, Scrolls and Cartouches in Historic Decorative Styles

Ornamental Co., 1989

Hundreds of beautiful copyright-free line illustrations of intricately carved furniture trimmings. Delicate floral wreaths, scrolls, more. Подробнее

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

Menges Jeff A., 2007

The great Victorian illustrator is at his most radiant in this beguiling collection of otherworldly illustrations from magazines, periodicals, and novels such as Milton's Comus and Hawthorne's Wonder Book, Rackham's unmistakable artistry and style bring life to a phantasmagoric parade of more than 80 creatures from both dreams and nightmares. Подробнее

Redoute Flowers and Fruits (+ CD-ROM)

Redoute Pierre Joseph, 2004

Elegant images of roses and other flowers and fruits by one of the greatst botanical artists of all time. Dover Full-Colour Electronic Design series: Brilliant full-colour, permission-free illustrations and designs for art, craft, business and educational use. Hundreds of designs scanned at 300 dpi and saved in TIFF format; can be used for Mac and Windows. Each set contains CD-ROM and book with every image on the CD printed large for easy reference or direct use. Подробнее

Renaissance and Baroque Ceiling Masterpieces Renaissance can be found in the elaborate ceiling paintings and designs that graced palaces and churches throughout Europe. This unique treasury reproduces in full colour some of the finest examples of such art from two rare 19th century French and German portfolios. Whether used in their entirety or for individual motifs and ornaments, these wonderful designs will add beauty and sophistication to any art or craft project. Подробнее

Portrait Drawings

Sargent John Singer, 1983

Collection of portraits, selected from public and private holdings by art historian Trevor J. Fairbrother, reveal the technical skill and intuitive eye for which American portrait painter John Singer Sargent is renowned. Drawings in pencil, pastels and charcoal — a lesser-known aspect of Sargent's oeuvre — are shown. List of Plates. Introduction. Captions. Подробнее

The Complete Etchings of Rembrandt: Reproduced in Original Size

Van Rijn Rembrandt, 1994

Over 300 works — portraits, landscapes, biblical scenes, allegorical and mythological pictures and more — reproduced in full size directly from a rare collection of etchings famed for its pristine condition; fresh, clean impressions; rich contrasts; and brilliant printing. With detailed captions, a chronology of Rembrandt's life and etchings, more. Подробнее

The Works in Architecture of Robert and James Adam

Adam Robert, 2006

One of the most celebrated books in architectural history, this volume consists of the Adam brothers' own selections of illustrations from their high-profile commissions. Dating from the 1770s, these 106 illustrated plates epitomize the style that influenced generations of British and American architectural and furniture designs. Подробнее

Treasury of Byzantine Ornament: 255 Motifs from St Mark's and Ravenna

Dehli Arne, 2005

Decorative architectural elements derived from delicate line drawings of 6th and 7th-century Italian buildings and churches depict a wealth of interior and exterior adornments. Includes images of perforated marble panels, intricately fashioned stone grilles and cornices, and elaborate stone mosaics for floors and ceilings. A multipurpose reference for students, artists, and designers. Подробнее

Treasury of Ironwork Designs: 400 Examples from Historical Sources

Grafton Carol Belanger, 1992

Superb examples of the ironworker's art — elaborately wrought designs for gates, fences, finials, banisters, window grilles, signs, marquees, cathedral screens, and a host of other architectural and decorative appointments, from Gothic style to Art Nouveau — meticulously rendered in fine black-and-white drawings reprinted from rare European and American books and periodicals. Подробнее

Vintage Label Art (+ CD-ROM)

Grafton Carol Belanger, 2007

Miniature works of art, these old-fashioned labels beckoned consumers from cigars, fruit crates, wine bottles, and well-traveled luggage sets. This convenient collection features 270 unusual logos, trademarks, and advertisements in full color, promoting products from international luxury hotels to Duck Brand lemons, Wenoka apples, and Jack Daniel's whiskey. Подробнее

Favorite Jane Austen Novels

Austen Jane, 1997

Three of the author's most popular works — widely admired for their satiric wit, subtlety, and perfection of style — brilliantly re-create the provincial world of the early-19th-century English countryside, focusing, respectively, on husband-hunting mothers and daughters, the humbling of proud lovers, and the return of a once-rejected lover. Подробнее

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