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Berger Guy, 2010

This distinctive pottery, made for use and for show at the village of Mata Ortiz, Mexico, evolved from Juan Quezada's first efforts in 1974 into a business that involves the village and now employs around 350 potters. Six distinct styles are presented: black, polychrome, sgraffito (etched), colored, miniature, and special shapes. Bowls, plates, vessels, and delightful figural pieces have recognizable glazes and coloring that have made Mata Ortiz pottery welcome in many ceramics collections today. This fresh and comprehensive book includes a fascinating discussion of similarities in the bird motif with Acoma Pueblo (New Mexico) pottery. Private and gallery pottery collections were studied, making this a thorough presentation of old and new work. Each form is described with the maker's name, decorative details, and dimensions. Estimated retail values are suggested as a general guide. Both older and emerging artists are well represented, making this an important reference for the classic forms, current styles, and future designs. Подробнее

Haunted Battlefields of the South

Bush Bryan, 2010

These true tales include chilling firsthand accounts of encounters with Civil War ghosts. The spirits of dead soldiers from both Union and Confederate armies walk into re-enactor camps, march in a ghostly night fog, call us to the line, and ask for help. Подробнее

Swimming Ponds: Natural Pleasure In Your Garden

Von Berger Frank, 2010

A swimming pond is beautiful all year round, for it lives and changes with the seasons. Plants, animals, and the water make it an experience for young and old. A swimming pond has practical advantages: it is easy to care for and needs no expensive technology or chemicals. The swimming-pond ecosystem regenerates itself. This book is a source of inspiration for all who dream of having a swimming pond. Подробнее

Sustainable Landscaping: 10 projects with water efficiency and recycled materials

Lang Damon, 2010

528 beautiful color photos detail 10 projects that are diverse in style and taste. Each incorporates recycled materials and principles of water efficiency. A valuable resource for homeowners, landscape designers, contractors, and architects, this idea book will help you transform your yard into a personal and ecologically responsible paradise. Подробнее

Artistic Leather of the Arts and Crafts ERA

Lees Daniel, 2009

The rich beauty and craftsmanship of leather objects dating from 1900-1929 is captured here in 540 beautiful color photos. These items include fine leather accessories, such as: billfolds blotters bookends boxes cigar cases document cases glove cases mats napkin rings paperweights purses and wastebaskets They were made to enhance American interiors with Stickley furniture, Van Erp lamps, and Roycroft hammered copper vessels. Historical information features individual artists and commercial firms includes Roycroft, Newcomb College, and Elizabeth Eaton Burton. German design influence that became known as «Buffalo Nouveau» is included. This is an essential guide to the hand-tooled craftsmanship of this bygone era. Подробнее

Mexican Style, Sustainable

Skinner Tina, 2007

Take a visually rich tour through a burgeoning community on Mexico's Baja Penninsula, and learn how the dream of visionaries is shaping the community of Loreto Bay as a model for the future. Indigenous materials and culture are helping to shape the physical makeup of this new resort community near Loreto, and the city's inhabitants are reaping the benefits of development dollars. What is being imported is an exciting vision of a sustainable future, a shared goal of community, and a love of place. That place is wonderfully illustrated here, from the colorful adobe architecture and Spanish mission furnishings, to the scenes presented by the white sands of the Sea of Cortez and the fertile desert beyond. Подробнее

Esherick, Maloof, and Nakashima: Homes of the Master Wood Artisans

Skinner Tina, 2009

A rich collection of imagery explores the actual homes of three of the most esteemed wood artist/craftsmen of the modern era: Wharton Esherick, Sam Maloof, and George Nakashima. Tour the private homes of these masters and compare their innovations and vision through the medium of their own homes, gardens, and work areas. Step into their environments, where aesthetics are most accurately realized. You'll delight in Esherick's humble mountaintop home where straight lines were purposefully forbidden, and Maloof's sprawling California home that expresses his inexhaustible creativity and industriousness. Nakashima's home is a harmonious marriage of Japanese influences with Pennsylvania's rich natural resources. This book is a must-have for devotees of these artists, as well as aspiring woodworkers who want tutelage from the top. Подробнее

Art Deco Aluminum: Kensington

Ockner Paula, 1997

In 1934 Alcoa introduced a revolutionary new line of aluminum alloy giftware and domestic items designed by American pioneer industrial designer Lurelle Guild. Called Kensington Ware, these relatively expensive, slick, machine-age objects were in an unmistakenly Art Deco style with cast brass accents. They represent an important American contribution to modern design and decorative arts. The Kensington plant ceased production around 1970, and collectors have recently been scooping up these compelling objects in the antique and collectible markets. This is the first book to tell the Kensington story and identify, value, and illustrate the aluminum in 375 color, vintage, and black-and-white illustrations. It is a must for anyone interested in aluminum, Art Deco, and the machine-age in America. Подробнее

Art Jewelry Today 2

Snyder Jeffrey, 2008

Hundreds of stunning color photos display the wearable artwork produced by today's top art jewelers, including one-of-a-kind necklaces, brooches, bracelets, rings, and earrings in gold, silver, mixed metals, glass, enamel work, found objects, and more. Here is sculpture made small and designed to adorn the body and draw the eye, created by artists who have committed their lives to their work. The text introduces artists from around the globe. This book is the second in a series pioneered by the late Dona Meilach and provides readers familiar with her work with a new look at some of the artists they have come to know as well as an introduction to artists not previously known. This is a valuable guide to today's art jewelry, for buyers and artists alike. Подробнее

Towers, Turrets, Cupolas, and Belvederes

Cryder Jo, 2008

With 470 eye-catching color photos and informative text, readers are taken on a cross-country tour of towers, turrets, cupolas, and belvederes found on homes, churches, and barns dating from the nineteenth through the early twenty-first century. Towers are often landmarks for cities. A tower or turret is particularly eye-catching on a house or business and turns them into a recognizable neighborhood landmark. Cupolas and belvederes are functional embellishments that crown the roof. They offer access to views, add dimension to the exterior, and further serve to bring in light and ventilation. Both quadrilateral and octagonal cupolas and belvederes are displayed. Added to the mix is a beautiful grouping of widow's walks and parapets. Architects and designers will find the range of shapes and adornment on these architectural features both surprising and inspiring. Подробнее

Pavers 101: Patios and Other Projects You Can Do

Skinner Tina, 2008

From a wonderful circular patio centered around a firepit, to a demonstration walkway that illustrates how to lay basketweave, running brick, and herringbone patterns, this book is the perfect resource for anyone who wants to undertake a great home improvement project. Learn how to lay the groundwork, study details for edging and popular paver designs, and finish up like a pro. A special chapter details the process of laying a permeable paving surface, an increasingly popular alternative in today's eco-conscious world. Clear photos detail every step in the process, and a gallery of more than 100 finished projects will inspire you to get to work. All you need is the muscle. Подробнее

Wearable Art: Accessories and Jewelry 1900-2000

Pina Leslie, 1999

From one-of-a-kind, hand-made fashions, accessories, and jewelry to commercially made, highly decorative items, wearable art has become an important category for collectors of vintage costume and unique contemporary fashions. This book, with its 575 color photographs, showcases stunning examples of vintage and contemporary wearable art accessories, including close-up shots detailing the intricacy of handiwork involved for the items, a glossary, bibliography, and value guide. An exquisite assemblage of hats, handbags, scarves, shoes, and jewelry present this compelling topic at its best. From Art Deco enameled mesh to Judith Leiber jeweled handbags, antique African trade beads to Femo, the examples shown are not necessarily museum art, but are real wearable creations from the antique to the present. It is sure to delight and intrigue anyone interested in fashion, art, and the unusual and beautiful. Подробнее

Wearable Art, 1900-2000: With Price Guide

Friedland Shirley, 1999

From one-of-a-kind hand made fashion to commercially made highly decorative apparel, wearable art has become an important category for both collectors of vintage costume and of unique contemporary fashion. This book, with more than 500 color photographs, is the first to cover both vintage and new wearable art. Chapters on different categories of apparel present this compelling topic at its best. Not necessarily museum art, but real wearable creations, from the antique to the present, the creations presented in this book complimented by an extensive illustrated glossary, bibliography, and a value guide will delight anyone interested in fashion, art, and the unusual and beautiful. Подробнее

Femmes Fatales of the 1950s

Yeager Bunny, 2008

Look out! Here come sixty sultry femmes fatales captured at their most alluring by world famous photographer Bunny Yeager. Each image was hand-picked by Yeager herself from her vast photo archives of seductive, flirtatious, beautiful women. These images are sure to hold every reader's attention and heighten an appreciation for the artistry portrayed on every page. Photo locations range from the familiar and intimate to the wild and exotic, yet all the while maintaining a certain 1950s style and flair. Here are the girls you wished had lived next door, including actress Allison Hayes, ready to capture you with the very first glance. Подробнее

1000 Shutters and Awnings

Cryder Jo, 2007

Hundreds of homes are shown to illustrate an inspiring variety of shutters and awnings found throughout the United States. This unique and rich collection of color imagery provides an opportunity to compare designs and installations. Exterior shutters include traditional Colonial forms, decorative and operational shutters, and hurricane shutters. To finish off the windows, a broad selection of awnings is displayed. This book will benefit architects, designers, builders, homeowners, and craftsmen seeking to create their own architectural embellishments. Подробнее

Houseboats: Aquatic Architecture of Sausalito

Shaffer Kathy, 2007

Prepare to be wowed, amused, and inspired as you visit over 100 houseboats, inside and out. Architect Kathy Shaffer follows her bliss and explores the floating legacy of her Sausalito home. With an eye toward the artistic, Shaffer carefully documents the architectural evolution of this houseboat community. Learn the geography of the area, the developers who helped shape it, the history of the marinas, and the amazing evolution of houseboat design and construction. This book also reflects the lives of people who choose to constrain their home to a hundred square feet or so, and how they've engineered their surroundings to their spatial restrictions. This book is a celebration of the refreshing, inspiring forms created in the free-thinking spirit of houseboat architecture. It is a must-have for all who love architecture, handmade houses, and inspiring homes. Подробнее

Beads on Bags: 1880s to 2000

Winfield Lorita, 2000

The antique beaded bag is a most exquisite and sought-after vintage collectible. Over 600 color photographs display hundreds of mostly European handbags, many never before published, including Miser, American Indian, embroidered, drawstring, framed, scenic, Bohemian, and cut steel, with information on care, history, and design technique, and close-up photographs of the intricate beadwork. Detailed captions, a current value guide, a comprehensive bibliography, and an index guarantee this to be the ultimate collector's guide to vintage handbag fashion design. Подробнее

Direct Metal Sculpture

Meilach Dona Z., 2001

This revised edition retains all the techniques and inspiration of the original edition that helped many artists find the answers they needed for creating sculpture. New chapters update the history of direct metal sculpture over the past quarter century. One chapter explains the impact public art programs are having on culture in our cities. There are also sections on the impact of the computer, exploring the importance of computer aided design, and the impact of the Internet for successfully marketing ones art. Подробнее

Fireplace Accessories

Meilach Dona Z., 2002

Over 400 ideas for unusual fireplace designs reflect historical styles from Renaissance to Post-Modern. Fire screens, hoods, doors, andirons, grates, tongs, pokers, shovels, brooms, and their stands emerge as significant decorative items in today's homes. You will marvel at the artistry, variety, and craftsmanship. Подробнее

Motorcycle Jackets: Ultimate Bikers' Fashion

Tanaka Rin, 2003

Motorcycle jackets have become the symbol of freedom for young people around the world. In this completely new book, with over 1100 color photographs, the jackets are explored in detail and highlighted them with historical photographs. Included are the earliest jackets, racing uniforms, fashions of the Rockers in the United Kingdom, Harley Davidson jackets, and motorcycle jacket art. A guide for valuing jackets is also included. Подробнее

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