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Chinese Characters: Their Art and Wisdom

Quong Rose, 2007

Chinese characters are recognized throughout the Far East; however, many of the spoken languages vary. This remarkable guide makes a difficult language accessible by explaining the characters' meanings and formation. It focuses on the universality of the symbols, combining illustrations and notes to show the philosophy and art behind the written characters. Подробнее

Great Animal Drawings and Prints

Grafton Carol Belanger, 2006

All manner of creatures from the animal kingdom, as portrayed by famed masters, fill the pages of this unique collection. From Rembrandt's monumental elephant and Toulouse-Lautrec's prancing circus steed to Rubens' brush-and-ink study of a lion, this rich pictorial legacy will be prized by animal lovers and devotees of fine art. 102 illustrations, 17 in color. Подробнее

Roycroft Decorative Accessories

Hubbard Elbert, 2002

Reprint of rare catalog advertising elegant hand-hammered bowls, vases, bookends, candlesticks, match-holders, serving trays, and lamps of copper and bronze; beautifully tooled and carved leather handbags, memo books, wallets, card cases, billfolds, photo albums, and desk sets, as well as finely printed, leather-bound books. Captions include price and dimensions. 260 photographs. Подробнее

Biddle's Young Carpenter's Assistant

Biddle Owen, 2006

This essential sourcebook offers authentic views of interior and exterior designs of buildings erected in the decades following the American Revolution. Reproduced from a rare 1805 edition, the handsome facsimile takes a fascinating look at how public structures and private homes were designed, contracted, built, and embellished during the Federal period. Подробнее

Adagios for Organ

Smith Rollin, 2007

Suitable for intermediate and experienced organists, this appealing collection features 43 organ works in slow tempo. Its tremendous variety includes pieces by such celebrated composers for organ as JS Bach, Guilman, Vierne and Widor, as well as works by Brahms, Couperin, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Schumann, Saint Saens, and other. Подробнее

The Medieval Sketchbook of Villard De Honnecourt

De Honnecourt Villard, 2005

Little may be known about Villard de Honnecourt, but thanks to his immortal Sketchbook, there exist reliable and contemporaneous graphic observations of everyday life in thirteenth century France. Contained in this volume are the entire contents of Honnecourt's portfolio, complete with authoritative translations of the artist's words, annotation, and editor's commentary. Подробнее

The Art of Accompaniment from a Thorough-Bass

Arnold F.T., 2003

A solid grounding in musical techniques of the 17th and 18th centuries is essential to a complete understanding of Baroque music. This work is a comprehensive survey of the topic, covering every issue of significance to today's performers. The text features numerous musical examples, authoritative citations, scholarly interpretations and syntheses, and the author's own conclusions. Подробнее

Dore's Knights and Medieval Adventure

Dore Gustave, 2008

Known as 'the master of the fantastic', the great French artist Dore (1832-1883) produced some of the wildest, most evocative, and memorable illustrations of the past 150 years.This new original collection draws together for the first time Dore's best work on the theme of knights and their adventures — battles, damsels, dragons, fantastic landscapes, and more. Подробнее

Say it in Hungarian

Victor-Rood Juliette, 1984

Contains over 1,000 useful sentences and phrases for travel or everyday living abroad: food, shopping, medical aid, courtesy, hotels, travel, and other situations. Gives the English phrase, the foreign equivalent, and a transliteration that can be read right off. Also includes many supplementary lists, signs, and aids. All words are indexed. Подробнее

Visions of Camelot: Great Illustrations of King Arthur and His Court

Menges Jeff A., 2009

Every generation rediscovers the ageless tales from Arthurian myth. This superb collection of 130 colour and black-and-white illustrations presents unique interpretations of medieval times and the chivalric code by a variety of legendary artists, including N. C. Wyeth, Aubrey Beardsley, William Russell Flint, Howard Pyle, and others. Подробнее

Dore's Illustrations of the Crusades

Dore Gustave, 1997

Magnificent compilation of all 100 original plates from Michaud's classic History of the Crusades, Includes The War Cry of the Crusaders, The Massacre of Antioch, The Road to Jerusalem, The Baptism of Infidels, The Battle of Lepanto, and many more. Powerful, striking royalty-free illustrations. Captions. Подробнее

Dulac's Illustrations for Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales From one of the great book illustrators of the early 20th century, 24 captivating illustrations for tales of Hans Christian Andersen, including The Snow Queen, The Nightingale, The Real Princess, The Mermaid, The Garden of Paradise, The Wind's Tale, and The Emperor's New Clothes, all reproduced from rare 1911 edition. Подробнее

Masterpieces of Medieval Open Timber Roofs

Brandon Raphael, 2005

Full-page illustrations and construction details reveal a wealth of information on major roof styles of Medieval English churches, including the magnificent cover of Wymondham Church in Norfolk. More than 50 illustrations of 34 English cathedrals and churches are included, plus background information on religious and secular concerns addressed by artisans. 11 line illustrations. 43 black-and-white plates. Подробнее

Ancient Egyptian Design (+ CD-ROM) From one of the great art traditions of the ancient world come designs of timeless beauty and appeal. Culled from rare and authentic sources, there are over 230 colour and black-and-white illustrations including gods and goddesses, animals, priests, and dancers plus stunning geometric designs, hieroglyphics, and more. It is an invaluable resource for art and craft use. Подробнее

Say It in Greek

Pappageotes George, 2003

Contains over 1,000 useful sentences and phrases for travel or everyday living abroad: food, shopping, medical aid, courtesy, hotels, travel, and other situations. Gives the English phrase, the foreign equivalent, and a transliteration that can be read right off. Also includes many supplementary lists, signs, and aids. All words are indexed. Подробнее

Say it in Danish

Anderson Gerda M., 2003

Contains over 1,000 useful sentences and phrases for travel or everyday living abroad: food, shopping, medical aid, courtesy, hotels, travel, and other situations. Gives the English phrase, the foreign equivalent, and a transliteration that can be read right off. Also includes many supplementary lists, signs, and aids. All words are indexed. Подробнее

Ornamental Forms from Nature (+ CD-ROM)

Stoll Christian, 2009

Inspired by flowers and animal life of land and sea, these striking, creatively stylized renderings are reproduced from a German classic of natural history. The book features approximately 200 images in white on a dark-blue background. The CD-ROM includes all the plates as shown in the book, plus each individual image in a black-and-white format. Подробнее

Christian Art and Imagery (+ CD-ROM)

Weller Alan, 2009

From the greatest works of Eastern and Western art comes this breathtaking collection of ready-to-use imagery. Its 200 color and 13 black-and-white illustrations include paintings by Raphael and Van Eyck, plus a gorgeous variety of mosaic and stained glass imagery. A helpful list at the end of the book identifies each image. Подробнее

Geometric Vector Designs (+ CD-ROM)

Weller Alan, 2009

This dazzling collection presents a kaleidoscopic array of stars, circles, triangles, octagons, and other geometric shapes that repeat, connect, and cascade into patterns of geometric beauty. Bonus features include a gallery of design ideas, tutorials, and 200 Vector-based images that can be enlarged and manipulated without loss of quality. Подробнее

Victorian Vector Designs (+ CD-ROM)

Weller Alan, 2009

Lavishly detailed and embellished with floral motifs, interlocking vines, or mythical figures, this selection of authentic Victorian-era illustrations offers 200 Vector-based designs. Features a marvelous mix of banners, borders, scrollwork, frames, and more. Accompanied by a gallery of inspiring ideas and step-by-step tutorials, these royalty-free designs will stay crisp even when enlarged. Подробнее

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