Everything budding artists need to know to paint or draw confidently in their own style is in this essential and inspirational A–Z reference, filled with 600 full-color illustrations From cave paintings to Picasso, technical drawings to cartoons, here is the history of these two art forms, with stunning examples of work by famous masters and овбээ practicing professionals Experienced, respected tutors pass on their practical know-how and technical skills—illustrated in detail—including what tools and equipment to buy and the fundamentals of working in watercolor, oils, and acrylics Beginners are gently guided through the basics of shape, light, composition, color theory, and perspective; more accomplished artists tackle advanced techniques Includes master classes in life drawing, still life, landscape, and portraiture.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 424 стр ISBN 1844034879.

Book DescriptionTake a step back into a world of chivalry, romance, and face it hot guys, evil dudes and damsels who do a pretty good job of rescuing themselves The Ella Enchanted Scrapbook provides never-before-seen photos and quirky takes on allthe happenings on and off the screen of the Spring 2004 movie Travel to Ireland with the crew and see how овбюа Ella and Char really feel about each other The Ella Enchanted Scrapbook spills it all with a combination of fantastic images and great quotes taken from the cast and crew of the Miramax film.  2004 г 48 стр ISBN 0786818026.

Составитель: В Быстров В книге помещены художественно-документальные биографии полководцев и военачальников гражданской и Великой Отечественной войн: Каменева С С , Тухачевского овбюе М Н , Кузнецова Н Г , Конева И С , Батова П И , Ротмистрова П А , внесших неоценимый вклад в строительство и боевую деятельность Советских Вооруженных Сил.  Серия: Жизнь замечательных людей.

Две тарелки Фарфор, крытье красками, роспись эмалевыми красками, позолота Англия, начало XX века Диаметр 22,5 см, высота 1,5 см На дне тарелок зеленое клеймо: корона и надпись "Т Goode овбюл & Co London", более позднее коричневое "Copelands China England" Богатая позолота в виде рельефного растительного орнамента Сохранность очень хорошая.  1912 г.

Offers down-to-earth advice on painting gorgeous outdoors scenes through 10 step-by-step demos Teaches painters how to master the art of observation Shows readers how to translate field notes and sketches into fully realized studio paintings The overwhelming beauty of the outdoors is one of the most inspiring - and elusive - subjects for painters овбюс With Landscape Painting Inside and Out, Kevin Macphearson first shows readers how to see like an artist, then teaches them how to recreate their vision into stunningly realistic outdoors scenes His insightful process encourages readers to focus on the small details to achieve big results.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 144 стр ISBN 1581807554.

Book DescriptionThe all-encompassing mass culture of today is not an invention of the late 20th century Contrary to what might be assumed, given the capitalist under- and over-tones of contemporary mass media, our visual culture has its roots in the totalitarian regimes of the 20s and 30s Back then, the main venue for visual communication was the овбюю reproduction and circulation of pictures via posters and films Fascism and communism made radical use of these new opportunities for the consistent transformation of culture, even to the point of co-opting such traditional media as painting and sculpture The centrally organized Soviet mass culture of the Stalin period is one of the foremost example of these highly effective propaganda machines Beginning with the late realist works of Kasimir Malevich, Dream Factory Communism presents the macrocosm of Soviet art in the Stalin era--still little known in the West--as a unified aesthetic phenomenon that transcended individual media The later works of Soz-Art, a style in which characteristics of socialist realism are combined with Pop Art, provides a running visual commentary and a critical take on the aesthetics of totalitarianism The inclusion of works by contemporary Russian artists such as Erik Bulatov, Ilya Kabakov and Komar & Melamid marks the chasm that separates today's artists both aesthetically and politically from their predecessors Essays by Boris Groys, Oksana Bulgakova, Katya Djogot, Hans Günther, Annette Michelson, Alexander Morosov and Martina Weinhart ~Introduction by Max Hollein Hardcover, 9 x 11 in /272 pgs / 144 color 55 BW0 duotone 0 ~ Item D20209.  2003 г 272 стр ISBN 377571328X.

Book Description Considered by many to be the greatest artist of the twentieth century, Pablo Picasso created a body of work that continues to command enormous popular interest Of hand-held size, this compact collection manages to be affordable and comprehensive--a veritable dictionary of the artist's work Included are all genres and periods овбяб of his work--through the early blue and rose periods to cubism and later abstraction Introducing the images is an insightful essay by celebrated art critic Robert Hughes This book provides an essential resource for students as well as for all art lovers And it represents an extraordinary value No other book on the artist offers as many images at this price.  2003 г 432 стр ISBN 0789308797.

Book DescriptionCommonplaces flood the contemporary art scene: art is interdisciplinary, it does not require theory, it exercises a salutary influence on public space, the curator is a superstar, non-Western art is a whim of fashion, design is a hip kindof art, and so on Conventions in Contemporary Art, the latest series of lectures at the Witte овбяк de With in Amsterdam, critically examines these clichés through essays by Catherine David, Anthony Dunne, Fiona Raby, Bart Lootsma, Camiel van Winkel, and others Edited by Valentijn Byvanck Essays by Iwona Blazwick, Catherine David, Anthony Dunne, Fiona Raby, Bart Lootsma, Camiel van Winkel, Jeroen Boomgaard, Koen Brams, Siebe Thissen, Alan Murray, Janneke Wesseling, Charlotte Huygens, Kitty Zijlmans and Els Van Der Plas Paperback, 6 75 x 9 5 in 184 pages, 10 b/w illustrations.  2003 г 184 стр ISBN 9073362547.

East meets West in this award-winning book of Chinese style by superstar fashion designer Vivienne Tam-and now it's in a cute, smaller trim size trade paperback! Celebrated fashion designer Vivienne Tam shares the rare individuality of her own cross-cultural style, combining traditional eastern elements with a modern Western edge The seductive овбяч East-meets-West style is brought alive as Tam takes us on a personal journey featuring the people, places, and things that inspire her From the sexy cheongsam (the ultimate feminine dress) to the Mao jacket (gives power dressing a whole new meaning), from the elaborate Chinese opera houses to Zen gardens, she teaches such us how to savour the world in a bowl of noodles and the essence of Chinese design in her favourite Ming chair China Chic is style that is hot, hip, and pervasive to today's-and tomorrow's-pop culture A A .  2006 г Твердый переплет, 336 стр ISBN 0060796634.

Published in association with the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) and introduced by its president, Sir Max Hastings, this beautifully designed coffee-table tome is a must for anyone who cherishes the British countryside It offers a combination of stunning landscape photography and quintessentially English quotes, poetry, reminiscences, овбяъ and anecdotes With a chapter for each of England’s counties, it captures the superb peaks and tumbling waterfalls in the Lake District, the windswept moorland of the Yorkshire Dales, the dramatic cliffs at Land’s End, sunrise on the Norfolk Broads, the historic houses of Chatsworth and Burghley in the East Midlands, and many more locales.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 180 стр ISBN 1845250133.

Amazon comPablo Picasso went to Italy in 1917 to work on a curtain design for Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes production of Parade and returned to France with a prima ballerina, Olga Koklova, who became his first wife He also brought back enough memories to affect his imagery for several decades, as readers discover in this 367-page book There овбяэ are 13 essays here, such as Jean Clair's "Notes on the Iconography of Harlequin," Anne Baldassari's "Pompeian Fantasy: a Photographic Source of Picasso's Neoclassicism," and Ornella Volta's "Picasso and Italy: the Last Memories of His Journey " These are unfortunately set in unindented paragraphs and small type, so general readers and art lovers may find them rough going But the book is filled with large color plates reproducing Picasso's paintings, drawings, and prints, including many that are only rarely seen, such as a group of caricatures of his companions, including Diaghilev and Léon Bakst The book also includes dozens of reproductions of period photographs, mementos Picasso collected on his travels, and art that affected him--Pompeiian wall paintings, ballet dancers, and classical painting Readers who brave the text will find much food for thought, as well as some priceless quotes from the master When Picasso went to the Sistine Chapel, for example, he found the Raphaels wanting "Good, very good," he remarked, "but it can be done, don't you think?" Then, turning to the Michaelangelo's Last Judgment: "Now this is more difficult " --Peggy Moorman.  2003 г 368 стр ISBN 1577173309.

Переводчик: Yukiko Tagawa Artists who loved "The Simple Art of Chinese Brush Painting" will find themselves equally enamored of this exquisite companion volume on Sumi-E, a classic, delicate Japanese style of ink painting All the techniques to create works of outstanding beauty are here, presented by Takumasa Ono, a master овваз and teacher of many years' experience He begins by looking at the "Four Treasures" of Sumi-E (paper, brushes, ink, and stone), and demonstrates simple brushstrokes and traditional ways of composing the picture Fifteen easy, yet lovely projects range from greeting cards to wall paintings, from decorated fabrics to tiles A special feature is an "Inspirations" chapter with 100 common Western first names done in calligraphy, as well as haikus and Zen proverbs to enhance the projects Формат: 21,5 см х 28,5 см Иллюстрации Автор Такумаса Оно Takumasa Ono.  Издательство: Sterling Publications, 2005 г Суперобложка, 128 стр ISBN 1-4027-2009-2 Язык: Английский Мелованная бумага, Цветные иллюстрации.

The ultimate gift book for any American history buff--the nation's Presidents, as they've never been seen before What were the leaders of the free world really doing during all those meetings? As the creators of Cabinet magazine reveal here for the first time, they were doodling Our Founding Fathers doodled, and so did Andrew Jackson Benjamin Harrison овваш accomplished almost nothing during his time in the White House, but he left behind some impressive doodles During the twentieth century--as the federal bureaucracy grew and meetings got longer--the presidential doodle truly came into its own Theodore Roosevelt doodled animals and children, while Dwight Eisenhower doodled weapons and self-portraits FDR doodled gunboats, and JFK doodled sailboats Ronald Reagan doodled cowboys and football players and lots of hearts for Nancy The nation went wild for Herbert Hoover's doodles: A line of children's clothing was patterned on his geometric designs The creators of Cabinet magazine have spent years scouring archives and libraries across America They have unearthed hundreds of presidential doodles, and here they present the finest examples of the genre Historian David Greenberg sets these images in context and explains what they reveal about the inner lives of our commanders in chief Are Kennedy's dominoes merely squiggles, or do they reflect deeper anxieties about the Cold War? Why did LBJ and his cabinet spend so much time doodling caricatures of one another? Smart, revealing, and hilarious--Presidential Doodles is the ideal gift for anyone interested in politics or history And for anyone that doodles!.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 176 стр ISBN 0465032664.

The allure of dramatic lighting in paintings is irresistible for both artist and beholder, but achieving the effect is another matter In 10 full step-by-step demonstrations, five acrylic and five oil, Dorothy Dent reveals the techniques behind the magic of light-filled landscapes in a variety of light and weather conditions that are reminiscent оввая of Thomas Kincade Readers will enjoy: -Clear instruction from a true master on the painting of light, a perennially hot topic -Self-critiques by the author showing the importance of those final perfecting touches -Projects with varying levels of difficulty for a wide audience -Introductory chapters to bring beginners up to speed and inspire confidence With Dorothy's expert teaching and coverage of all four seasons, readers will be able to render realistic landscapes using this popular technique!.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 143 стр ISBN 1581807368.

Twelve classic design motifs make composition simple Six variations on a design theme for each motif, plus ten artist examples in styles from realistic to abstract Great for beginners, illuminating for pros Composition is one of the great puzzles of watercolor painting Watercolor by Design solves that puzzle! Author Marianne Brown shows оввбе artists how to create innovative paintings using twelve classic design motifs, grouped by type: cruciform, horizontal bar, and vertical bar; checkerboard, asymmetric, and staggered grids; radial, cantilever, and pyramid; and frame in frame, allover pattern, and floating shapes The properties and impact of each motif are explained, then reinforced with six variations on a design theme for each motif, followed by at least ten creative examples by different artists working in different styles from realism to abstract to illustrate the possibilities Packed with ideas and information, Watercolor by Design lets both new and experienced artists make composition work for them.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 144 стр ISBN 0823059952.

Oils are perhaps the most versatile of all paint mediums Yet for many artists oil painting is either shrouded in mystique or considered very difficult Filled with clear, step-by-step instructions and surefire strategies, The Complete Oil Painter is an essential, one-stop guide to becoming an expert in every aspect of this medium Artists will оввбк discover everything they need to know about materials (pigments, supports, canvases); tools and equipment (palettes, brushes); paint application (wet-into-wet, alla-prima, glazing, impasto); form and color (light and dark, expression, color mixing); exploring themes (still life, portraiture, figure painting); and much more.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 128 стр ISBN 082300855X.

Book DescriptionFrom October 1989 until September 1995, fourteen site specific projects found their home in the city of Barcelona Created by Christian Boltanski, John Cage, Jan Dribbets, Rodney Graham, Rebecca Horn, Jannis Kounellis, Richard Long, MarioMerz, Bruce Newman, Sigmar Poke, Aureli Ruiz & José Maldonado, Ulrich Ruckriem, оввбх and Lawrence Weiner, the works provided a significant overview of important installation work of the second half of the 20th century This book documents the intense experience of the project, which was organized by the Espai Poblenou Foundation Artists Include: Jannis Kounellis, Jan Dibbets, Mario Merz, John Cage, Bruce Newman, Rebecca Horn, Richard Long, Sigmar Polke, Aureli Ruiz, José Maldonado, Ulrich Ruckriem, Christian Boltanski, Rodney Graham and Lawrence Weiner Edited by Gloria Moure Foreword by Kathy Halbreich Introduction by Rudi Fuchs.  2003 г 224 стр ISBN 8434309955.

Book Description Sophie Taeuber-Arp (1889â1943) is one of the most important figures in Swiss art history; the New York Museum of Modern Art last honored this fascinating artist in 1983 with a widely noted retrospective The exhibitionwas shown in New York, Chicago, Houston, and Montreal Now, on the occasion of a major exhibition in Switzerland, оввбш we are releasing a key publication on Sophie Taeuber-Arp's works on paper-works that have a central role in her oeuvre This catalogue book will for the first time focus on these works on paper as a unified whole and examine them and their contexts Christoph Voegele studied art history in Switzerland and the United States He has been curator at different institutes and currently is the director of the Art Museum Solothurn.  2003 г 144 стр ISBN 3933257905.

Book DescriptionBloodless bodies of creatures emerging from the water, melancholy nudes portrayed from above, industrial archaeologies resembling residues or carcasses of animals--these are the themes that Alessandro Papetti, one of the leading proponents of new figuration in Italy, has concentrated on in recent years His thick, mellow оввве brushstrokes explore an empty, suspended world of silence with great realism and the constant motif of a lunar light that illuminates the compositions with unexpected gleams, revealing fragility Essay by Mimmo Di Marzio Paperback, 9 x 11 75 in 64 pages, 20 color illustrations.  2003 г 64 стр ISBN 888158400X.

Perfect for learning big techniques on a small scale *How to incorporate painting techniques onto a tiny canvas *Includes 12 step-by-step demonstrations The perfect book for any artist with limited space to paint, limited funds for supplies, or physical restrictions, Big Art, Small Canvas gives readers the techniques they need to create tiny овввс masterpieces quickly and affordably With basic instruction for beginner or intermediate painters, the book focuses on capturing landscapes and still lifes in tiny oils, leading to art that can be hung in a variety of places, and making it easier for aspiring artists to get a foot in the door with galleries.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 144 стр ISBN 1581807775.

Издание 1985 года Сохранность очень хорошая Превращение Страны Советов в ведущую индустриальную державу мира произошло благодаря неустанному героическому труду рабочих овввх и крестьян, творческому гению инженеров - руководителей и организаторов великой стройки, конструкторов, изобретателей, разведчиков путей технического прогресса Металлург и судостроитель, а вместе с тем видный партийный и государственный деятель, министр, заместитель Председателя Совета Министров СССР Иван Федорович Тевосян, видный гидроэнергостроитель Андрей Ефимович Бочкин, строитель уникальной Останкинской телебашни Николай Васильевич Никитин, изобретатель угольного комбайна Алексей Иванович Бахмутский и многие другие прославленные инженеры - герои очерков, составивших этот сборник Серия основана в 1933 году М Горьким Содержание Предисловие Предисловие c 5-8 Владимир Григорьевич Шухов c 9-57 Василий Прохорович Горячкин c 58-93 Михаил Александрович Бонч-Бруевич c 94-133 Иван Иванович Сидорин c 134-154 Аркадий Дмитриевич Швецов c 155-182 Алексей Иванович Бахмутский c 183-214 Василий Гаврилович Грабин c 215-247 Иван Федорович Тевосян c 248-268 Андрей Ефимович Бочкин c 269-294 Николай Васильевич Никитин c 295-328 Алексей Михайлович Исаев c 329-367 Ростислав Евгеньевич Алексеев c 368-397 Авторы (показать всех авторов) Г Николаев Алексей Иванов А Емельянов.  Серия: Жизнь замечательных людей.

Book DescriptionDiscover Deeper Meaning in Art and Expand Your Understanding of Life For many, art provides a satisfying and stimulating aesthetic experience Symbols in Art reveals that there is even more It tells how the hidden communications in art provide insights into life in ways that can become deeply personal and rewarding And it shows овввю how to access them The underlying message of this book is that the essence of life is joy, and joy is found through love, balance and renewal This thesis is demonstrated in numerous full-color plates of Symbolic masterworks and accompanying explanations It is substantiated with a clear, simple eloquence Each two-page spread is a complete and whole thought, a stepping stone to awareness and the appreciation of images and the stories behind themboth in the paintings of classical Symbolic artists and in the author's own contemporary Symbolic works Whether the book is read from cover to cover or opened to any page, the eye is delighted, emotions are activated, the mind is engaged on all its levels and the spirit soars Its thoughtful insights are experienced as much as they are seen and comprehended Just what does the book propose? That symbols are the universal language of the unseen in art That stories represent a rich portion of the meaning of visual art That Symbolism is a vital artistic expression during troubled times and that Symbolic art heralds the message of inspiration and hope Symbols in Art provides a fascinating exploration into the meanings of symbols and provides keys for unlocking their real messages It expands our awareness of love, balance and light in our lives and it directs us to visions of a brighter future It does all this and more with beauty, style, intelligence, and elegance.  2003 г 112 стр ISBN 0972654925.

An experienced artist and teacher uses stunning examples of his own work to explain every facet of watercolor landscape painting Explore the wide range of effects possible with different brushstrokes and washes, such as blotting and sponging to produce texture and working with color to suggest movement Plenty of practical suggestions on choosing оввгб materials and supplies are included along with inspiring, annotated studies and easy-to-follow projects that demonstrate basic techniques in action, including painting all kinds of skies, depicting perspective, creating shadows, combining colors and more.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 384 стр ISBN 1843401932.

Mixed media techniques have come to forefront again, with artists in every field combining materials and effects to create journals, altered art, collage pieces, memory art and more With all the creative experiementation developing at such a fast pace, it is pertinent to know how various techniques and combinations work and whether they are right оввгп for your latest project Alphabetica illuminates new techniques through detailed visuals and rich, explanatory text From cover to cover, readers absorb the specialties of each contributing artist, such as Judi Riesch's use of vintage photographs, and Lesley Riley's sophisticated fabric transfers, and are able to get an "over the shoulder" glance at how these artists work.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 144 стр ISBN 1592531768.

Book DescriptionThis book illuminates some of the chief spiritual itineraries of modern art Download DescriptionRoger Kimball's incisive essays examine the art world from a fresh, skeptical perspective From Gauguin and the Pre-Raphaelites to the latestexercises in artistic absurdity, Kimball's keen eye and lucid prose makes for bracing, оввгт entertaining reading He sets himself dead against the shallow rhetoric and celebrity/money culture of the contemporary art world, breathing new excitement into debates over what we value in art and why Art's Prospect is savage and hilarious in debunking chalatanism, but at the same time informed and insightful in revealing the best of contemporary art Whether he is meditating on the concept of kitsch in the Pre-Raphaelites, the cultural pathology that has led critics to compare Gilbert and George's preposterous images with the Isenheim altarpiece, or the genius of such disparate painters as Paul Gauguin and Richard Diebenkorn, Kimball proves himself to be one of the liveliest critical minds in the art world today.  2003 г 256 стр ISBN 1566635098.

For over twenty-five years, Disney artist Carl Barks (1901-2000) created some of the most brilliant and funny stories in comic books Gifted and prolific, he was the author of over 500 tales in the most popular comic books of all time Although he was never allowed to sign his name and worked in anonymity, Barks's unique artistic style and storytelling оввгь were immediately evident to all his readers Barks created the town of Duckburg, and a cast of characters that included Donald Duck's fabulously wealthy Uncle Scrooge, the lucky loafer Gladstone Gander, the daffy inventor Gyro Gearloose, the rougish crooks the Beagle Boys, and the Italian sorceress Magica de Spell Carl Barks and the Disney Comic Book: Unmasking the Myth of Modernity is the first critical study of Barks's work in English From a cultural studies perspective, the author analyzes all phases of Barks's career from his work in animation to his post-retirement years writing the Junior Woodchucks stories Andrae argues that Barks's oeuvre presents a vision strikingly different from the Disney ethos Barks's central theme is a critique of modernity His tales offer a mordant satire of Western imperialism and America's obsession with wealth, success, consumerism, and technological mastery, offering one of the few communal, ecological visions in popular culture Although a talented visual artist, Barks was also one of America's greatest storytellers and, Andrae contends, lifted the comic book form to the level of great literature.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 306 стр ISBN 1578068584.

Book Description Alexander Calder (1898-1976) is a key presence in the history of modern art, and yet he is rarely seen or remembered in the context from which he initially emerged as an artist When Calder became "Calder" – well known for his signature mobiles and stabiles – it was due to a unique variety of presiding influences His оввде artistic parentage consisted of Marcel Duchamp, who provided the name of and concept for the mobile; Piet Mondrian, who introduced pure abstraction to him; and Joan Miró, who communicated the central theses of Surrealism Although Calder went on to play a major role in Surrealist manifestations during the formative years of the movement, including being shown in the defining 1936 "Exposition surréaliste d'objets" in Paris, he has since been separated from those beginnings Indeed, at this point in time, Calder is never included in exhibitions of Surrealist art, even though he was incubated by that phenomenon and contributed mightily to it This book will put the artist back in midst of Surrealism so that his achievement is more profoundly understood within that context Works by artists such as Miró, Max Ernst, Yves Tanguy, and RenéMagritte will delineate the Surrealist milieu and some of its chief aspects The following theses are also explored: Calder's wit, caricature, and linear flights of fancy; his marvelous personages and fantastic creatures; biomorphic forms from an imaginary vision of nature; and his constellations, apparent views of celestial space .  2005 г 156 стр ISBN 0300114362.

Издание 1973 года Сохранность хорошая Значительное место в творчестве известного английского писателя Ричарда Олдингтона занимают биографии знаменитых людей В небольшой оввдт по объему книге, посвященной Стивенсону, Олдингтон как бы создает две биографии автора "Острова сокровищ" - биографию жизни и биографию творчества, убеждая читателя в том, что одно неотделимо от другого Автор Ричард Олдингтон Richard Aldington Ричард Олдингтон родился 8 июля 1892 года в Портсмуте (графство Хэмпшир, Великобритания) Учился в Дуврском колледже и в Лондонском университете, однако из-за недостатка средств высшее образование ему получить не удалось Литературную деятельность он.  Серия: Жизнь замечательных людей.

Критик и историк театра М Н Любомудров рассказывает о двух замечательных деятелях русского советского театра Очерк "Николай Симонов" посвящен крупнейшему трагическому овбэю актеру, художнику героико-романтического направления В очерке "Юрий Завадский" автор пишет о жизненном и творческом пути ученика Вахтангова - крупного режиссера и педагога, внесшего весомый вклад в сокровищницу советского театра Автор Марк Любомудров Писатель, публицист, театровед и общественный деятель Автор работ по истории русского театра: "Старейший в России", "Федор Волков и русский театр", "Века и годы старейшей сцены" и др Один из самых деятельных защитников традиций русского.  Серия: Жизнь замечательных людей.

Now in its 2nd edition after a tremendously successful debut the most comprehensive reference covering farm toys made from the 1920s through 2004 has been updated and expanded More than 5,200 photographs assist in the identification of rare farm toys, variations, pedal tractors, and more Contributions from farm toy collecting pioneers овбюв Bob Zarse and Eldon Trumm are joined by the expertise of Kate Bossen, who updated listings and pricing information Numerous photographs feature the collection of the National Farm Toy Museum in Dyersville, Iowa With more than 6,700 listings and 21,000 up-to-date values, this book is essential for all farm toy collectors A· Continues the work of farm toy collecting pioneers Bob Zarse and Eldon Trumm A· Updates and prices from Kate Bossen A· 6,700 listings include common and rare farm toys A· Features the collection of the National Farm Toy Museum A· Checklist format assists.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 424 стр ISBN 0873496744.

Book DescriptionAn innovative work of both economic anthropology and literary history, Arts of Possession draws on philosophical, theoretical, literary, historical, and archival sources and insights to situate the household at the center of the social and cultural imagination of fourteenth-century England D Vance Smith argues that in a овбюк period commonly represented as precapitalist there actually existed a sophisticated economic discourse-and that discourse underlies common forms of representation and the writing of literary texts His work provides a new historiography of capital and of the development of the relation between economic sophistication and cultural practices Smith reads well-known and less-appreciated works-such as Winner and Waster, Sir Launfal, The Canterbury Tales, and Piers Plowman-for what they can tell us about the surpluses and economies that drew the medieval imagination, and about the complex ethics of possession at the heart of the fourteenth-century household In bringing this to light, Smith's book itself becomes an eloquent meditation on the poetics and ethics of possession D Vance Smith is associate professor of English at Princeton University He is the author of The Book of the Incipit: Beginnings in the Fourteenth Century (Minnesota, 2001).  2003 г 280 стр ISBN 0816639515.

Book DescriptionThis spectacular volume reproduces in full color some 150 pieces from the Anthony Petullo Collection, an extraordinary assemblage of paintings and drawings produced by individuals working outside the perimeter of conventional art trainingand traditions Some of the pieces are fanciful, even whimsical Others are haunting овбюм in their unembellished depiction of vulnerability and terror Some are spare; others are crowded with figures Some exhibit a childlike simplicity; others are almost sculpted in their precision and clarity The thirty-six European and North American artists represented in Self-Taught and Outsider Art include a hospital janitor, a factory worker, concentration camp survivors, a truck driver, a guard at the Tate Gallery, a self-proclaimed fortuneteller and healer, and a female impersonator and Hollywood screenwriter Their "canvases" include paper, wood, long strips of calico cloth, and cardboard One artist paints with both hands simultaneously; another finds it difficult to paint except amid the chaos of his family Many began painting quite late in life; others had early dreams of pursuing art that were deferred by economic and family circumstances Some have been institutionalized or incarcerated; others have struggled with terrible poverty and personal loss Perhaps more than the work of conventionally trained artists, pieces by outsider or self-taught artists are entwined with the identities of their creators In support of that connection, Self-Taught and Outsider Art presents the artworks in conjunction with portraits, usually photographs, of the artists and brief biographical sketches In some cases a friend or patron provides an anecdote about the artist Taken together, these offer an intimate glimpse of the process by which art emerges from experience.  2005 г 240 стр ISBN 0252072774.

Now every artist can learn directly from the modern masters This book shows painters how to create great artwork through great composition -- using advice and examples from 27 of the world's best living painters Readers will find: -Paintings and inspirational advice from such renowned artists as Albert Handel, Daniel Greene, Bill James, and Clark овбюф Mitchell -Sketches, diagrams, line drawings, and schematics that break down the basics of composition and show how artists think as they create -Nine demonstrations, by nine different artists, that encompass a variety of subject matter and mediums This can't-miss guide gives artists all the tools they need to master composition and build better paintings!.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 144 стр ISBN 1581806434.

Mastering color is a tough hurdle for artists in any medium to tackle In this concise guide, Margaret Kessler cuts through all the confusion with a friendly and encouraging approach to the basic principles of color harmony The book is divided into two main sections that focus on theory and practice Readers will learn how proper color can help them овбяа create expressive moods, unity, rhythm and eye-catching design Then they'll find a wealth of exercises and demonstrations to quickly put to use what they've learned With lots of colorful charts and eye-catching examples, Color Harmony in Your Paintings is highly accessible for artists of all levels There's an engaging question-and-answer format in parts of the book, and simple color sketches throughout to give an immediate understanding of every color concept.  2004 г Твердый переплет, 127 стр ISBN 1581804016.

The Patuas of West Bengal are a traditional artisan caste specializing in the production of painted narrative scrolls and the performance of songs to accompany their unrolling These artisans have been plying their trade in this region of India at least since the thirteenth century and possibly earlier Traditionally, the scroll painters wander овбяи from village to village, seeking patronage by singing their own compositions while unraveling painted scrolls on sacred and secular themes.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 119 стр ISBN 0890134898.

With two popular mediums and a favorite topic, Dramatic Light is sure to become a staple on every artist's bookshelf This guide shows painters how to capture the elusive quality of light and make their work glow from within Highlights include: -Instruction in both watercolor and oils -23 step-by-step demonstrations on seeing and painting light овбяр -An in-depth look at basic light principles: transparency, translucency, luminosity and reflections -Gorgeous transparent and translucent subjects such as glass jars, sheer curtains, stained-glass windows and water Artists at every level will come away with a better understanding of light--and more dramatic paintings!.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 128 стр ISBN 1581806582.

Book Description This fascinating bilingual book describes for the first time in print, the incredible story of the history and restoration of Roberto Lewis’ (1874-1949) masterpieces in the National Theatre in Panama Lewis, who was born in Panama created his monumental works of art on canvas while living in Paris and brought them to Panama in овбяш 1907 for installation in the new theatre, an Italian opera house on the shore of the Pacific Ocean, not far from the Panama Canal Thefully illustrated and thoroughly researched book places Lewis within the context of Belle Epoque France Additional chapters document the four year art restoration process Short biographies on artists from France and Panama give depth to this international story of artistic creation, declared by UNESCO in 1997 as Cultural Heritage of Mankind Included are copies of the original contracts, newspaper articles, and drawings by Lewis for his murals.  2005 г 144 стр ISBN 9962024250.

This handy guide for illustrators contains the forms you need to succeed as an illustrator in today's market, along with step-by-step instructions and negotiation checklists This "success kit" includes: an estimate form; confirmation of assignment; invoice covering reproduction rights; an illustrator-agent agreement; a book овбяь publishing agreement; collaboration agreement; contract for sale of art work; illustrator-gallery agreement; licensing agreement for spinoffs; confirmation form of delivery and holding of artwork; model release; property release; copyright application transfer of copyright and more Each form is perforated and may be removed for easy duplication.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 160 стр ISBN 1581153643.

Книга рассказывает о жизни и деятельности адмирала русского флота Дмитрия Николаевича Сенявина Автор Юрий Давыдов Юрий Владимирович Давыдов родился в 1924 году в Москве В 1942 овваж году в 18 лет он ушел в армию и до 1949 года прослужил в Военно-Морском флоте СССР Писать он начал в 1945 году, и свои первые произведения - "В морях и странствиях", "Южный Крест", "Вижу.  Серия: Жизнь замечательных людей.

В книге раскрывается творческий путь писателей горьковской школы А С Серафимовича, создателей классической поэмы в прозе "Железный поток", и яркий гуманистический оввал подвиг А С Неверова, скромного учителя из самарской деревни, написавшего всемирно известную повесть "Ташкент - город хлебный" Рожденные социалистической революцией, художники горьковской школы запечатлели величие новой эпохи Автор Виктор Чалмаев.  Серия: Жизнь замечательных людей.

Book DescriptionIn the 1930s, William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) was known as "the gadget king" and he is still most widely remembered for his wonderfully humorous drawings and illustrations of highly ingenious contraptions This book includes over a hundred of his original works Robinson's ambition was to become a landscape painter овваы but he was forced to follow his brothers into book illustration, where his reputation was rapidly established The creator of inimitable illustrations for poetry by Poe and Kipling, Andersen's Fairy Tales, A Midsummer Night's Dream, de la Mare's Peacock Pie, The Water Babies, and Perrault's Fairy Tales, he is ranked alongside Rackham and Dulac, achieving classic status around the world He is also loved for the childrens books that he both wrote and illustrated, The Adventures of Uncle Lubin and Bill the Minder.  2004 г 143 стр ISBN 1898519234.

Book DescriptionThe Kroller-Muller Museum is one of the great art collections in Europe, yet it remains unknown to many Americans because of its remote location in the Hoge Veluwe National Park in rural southeast Netherlands This beautifully illustratedbook features highlights from the Museums collection of late-nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century оввбв art, including more than a score of works by Vincent van Gogh The Museum is the result of the passion of a singular collector: Helene Kroller-Muller (18691939) The wife of a Dutch shipping magnate, she used almost unlimited funds to amass an astounding collection in a short period of time Beginning in the 1910s, she collected voraciouslynot only Van Gogh but Neo-Impressionist masters Seurat, Signac, and Denis, and Symbolists Redon and Toorop She patronized and supported artists who were pioneering abstractionparticularly Mondrian, Van Doesburg, and Van der Leckand collected the Cubists, including Picasso, Gris, and Leger Mrs Kroller-Muller had a consuming desire to create a museum where her collection could be displayed for the public Over a period of more than twenty-five years, she worked with some of the leading architects of the early twentieth centuryH P Berlage, Mies van der Rohe, and Henry van de Veldeand finally in 1938 her dream was realized with the opening of the institution that bears her name.  2004 г 184 стр ISBN 1932543015.

Book DescriptionWith its title taken from a signature work by Bruce Nauman, Life, Death, Love, Hate ,Pleasure, Pain presents a selection of approximately 190 works from the collection of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago A wide-ranging, insightful survey, arranged in roughly chronological order, it features work by such artists as Vito оввбз Acconci, Magdalena Abakanowicz, Francis Bacon, Matthew Barney, Joseph, Beuys, Christo, Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle, KerryJames Marshall, Mariko Mori, Martin Puryear, Richard Serra, Yinka Shonibare, and H C Westermann In an introductory essay, chief curator Elizabeth Smith discusses key trends in art from World War II to the present and provides a brief history of the MCA and its collection Additional, accessible short texts by the curatorial staff of the MCA focus on individual works Artists Include: Ann Hamilton, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Jenny Holzer, Max Ernst, Cady Noland, Jeanne Dunning, Jean Dubuffet, Chuck Close, Christo , Alexander Calder, Joseph Beuys, Bernd & Hilla Becher, Matthew Barney, Francis Bacon, Dan Flavin, Adrian Piper and Vito Acconci, amongst many others Essays by Lynne Warren, Elizabeth A T Smith, Alison Pearlman, Julie Rodrigues, Francesco Bonami, Staci Boris, Sylvia Chivaratanond, Monika Gehlawat, Lela Hersh, Dominic Molon, Heather Ring, Michael Rooks, Jenni Sorkin, and Tricia Van Eck Foreword by Robert Fitzpatrick Hardcover 9 x 12 in , 384 pages, 225 color illustrations.  2003 г 384 стр ISBN 0933856733.

Издание 1986 года Сохранность очень хорошая Книга рассказывает о жизненном пути И И Скворцова - Степанова - одного из видных деятелей партии, ответственного редактора газеты оввбу "Известия" Скворцов - Степанов был блестящим публицистом и видным ученым - марксистом, автором известных исторических, экономических и философских исследований Авторы Виктор Викторов В Куманев.  Серия: Жизнь замечательных людей.

Over half a million Lee Hammond books sold! *Over 20 step-by-step projects walk readers step-by-step through painting realistic and detailed life-like people *Specific demonstrations simplify difficult features such as eyes, noses, hair, and mouths *Includes everything a beginner needs from a quick reference materials list to a glossary оввбч of terms Bestselling author Lee Hammond is known for providing artists with friendly and easy-to-follow instruction Perfect for beginners, this guide shows how to get started with comprehensive lessons on basic techniques using photos as a reference Focusing mostly on painting portraits from the neck up, each project builds on the previous so readers progressively develop their skills Ultimately, they will master the art of painting a wide assortment of people--of all ages and ethnicities--from a variety of angles.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 128 стр ISBN 1581807988.

Beginning painters have always been inspired by the bright colors and delightful variety of their favorite garden birds, and here is a book that gives painters all the tools they need to let their work take flight Painting Your Favorite Birds Step by Step features: * An easy-to-master technique that allows readers to paint quickly without sacrificing овввд results * 26 projects, from beloved American birds, such as the cardinal to European favorites like the Bohemian waxwing * Simple instructions for stunning background effects, as well as mix-and-match design elements such as flowers, branches and nests.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 128 стр ISBN 1581805128.

Издание 1981 года Биография известного американского писателя Скотта Фицджеральд, чье имя занимает свое законное место в ряду выдающихся мастеров критической прозы США XX века, овввн написана американским историком и филологом Э Тернбуллом Автор Эндрю Тернбулл.  Серия: Жизнь замечательных людей.

Book DescriptionThis study of the modern and contemporary periods approaches art from intertwining historic and thematic perspectives Four fundamental and pervasive themes, flowering during certain moments yet enduring throughout the years, are exploredthrough examples of work in every medium represented in the Museum's collection The овввт first section, "Primal," treats work from 1880-1920 that explores primal forces such as sexuality, dreams, illness, death, and regeneration Artists include Odilon Redon, Edvard Munch, Gustav Klimt, Henri Rousseau, and German Expressionist artists of Die Brücke The second section, "Reductive," considers the period 1920-1950, and examines the work by Piet Mondrian, Kasimir Malevich, and Wassily Kandinsky, exploring the impulse toward a visual language that expresses thought and emotion without representation or other associations to the world around us Section three, "Everyday," looks at production from 1950-1970, when artists like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Gerhard Richter, and Richard Hamilton turned to commonplace objects to explore the influence of commercial culture on the arts Section four, "Mutability," covers the later 1970s to the present, when uncertainty expressed in visual forms evoked metamorphosis and disequilibrium, as seen in the work of Salvador Dali, Yves Tanguy, Antoni Tàpies, Jean Dubuffet, Joseph Beuys, Eva Hesse, Mario Merz, and others Essays by Deborah Wye and Wendy Weitman Hardcover, 9 x 11 in /192 pgs / 235 color.  2004 г 208 стр ISBN 0870704532.

In this engaging text, Stephen Davies provides an incisive account of the core subjects and questions in contemporary philosophy of art Topics include the interpretation of art; the relation between art, culture, and our evolutionary heritage; the expression and arousal of emotion through art; the challenges posed by varieties of art over time овввщ and across cultures; and provocative puzzles about the value of art Featuring full-color illustrations, vibrant examples, and questions for further reflection, The Philosophy of Art offers thoughtful and provocative discussion for anyone interested in the nature and appreciation of art.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 256 стр ISBN 1405120231.

Книга рассказывает о жизни и деятельности выдающихся советских спортсменов Арсена Мекокишвили, Федора Терентьева, Всеволода Боброва, Владимира Куца, Махмуда Умарова, Валерия оввга Попенченко, Юлии Рябчинской В книге представлены иллюстрации.  Серия: Жизнь замечательных людей.

Book DescriptionIn the summer of 1957, Milton Avery, Adolph Gottlieb, and Mark Rothko renewed a friendship that had begun in the late 20s All three were in Provincetown, on Cape Cod in Massachusetts, in the light and by the sea, and over the next few extraordinary summers they interacted, and advanced and accelerated radical new ideas in their individual оввгм bodies of work The Provincetown summers witnessed Avery's largest and most abstract paintings, such as Sunset Sea of 1958, and the development of new directions in Gottlieb's work, including his 1957 paintings Blast II and Blue at Night This same time marked the darkening of Rothko's palette and, in 1958, the birth of the new forms found in the Seagram Murals and the later paintings of of the Harvard commission Coming to Light is the first publication and exhibition to focus on the works of this period by each artist Edited by E A Carmean Essays by Philip Cavanaugh, Sean Avery Cavanaugh, Tony Vevers, Christopher Rothko, William Scharf, Justin Spring, Madeleine Sentner and Edye Weissler Introduction by Robert Henry Foreword by Ann Freedman Hardcover, 10 25 x 9 75 in ,22 color, 9 duotone illustrations.  2003 г 107 стр ISBN 0970425791.

Writer J M DeMatteis and artist Mike Zeck craft the ultimate tale of revenge in this groundbreaking and legendary collection! Kraven the Hunter has stalked and killed every animal known to man But there is one beast that has eluded him One quarry that has mocked him at every turn: the wall-crawling web-slinger known as Spider-Man And to prove that оввгр he is the hero's master, he will pull on his costume and become him after he shoots and buries him six feet under! Collects Web of Spider-Man #31-32, Amazing Spider-Man #293-294 and Spectacular Spider-Man #131-132.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 168 стр ISBN 078512330X.

Devoted to the serious depictions of anthropomorphic characters, Freaks! covers the entire range of animal people and explores all its possibilities Hundreds of illustrations depict subjects that include basic human and animal anatomies, cat people, dog people, wolf people, feathered freaks, bat people, reptilian creatures, predators оввгы of the deep, primates, insect people, elephant man, rhino man, hippo lady, and much more This drawing guide demonstrates the wide range of this popular genre of illustrative art and the techniques needed to create these fantastic fantasy creatures Artists will find inspiration for creating such characters as creatures from Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, A A Milne's Winnie the Pooh, C S Lewis' Narnia Chronicles, or the characters from Planet of the Apes and Creature from the Black Lagoon Contributors Include Brett Booth (Spider-Man, X-Men, and Fantastic Four), Mitch Byrd (Green Lantern), and Todd Nauck (Teen Titans and Spider-Man) The launch of a new series on drawing fantastic characters and creatures The influx of animal/human characters into popular culture is at an all-time high From the lead designer of Microsoft's X-Box game Monster Truck Mash.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 144 стр ISBN 0823016625.

Book Description With a palette of just 6 colors, complete novices will achieve maximum success with minimum frustration as they learn the art of watercolor painting Organized in a lesson-by-lesson approach, and generously illustrated with color photographs, each chapter focuses on one or two skills Step by step, painters will learn how to work оввгю with color; master washes; and depict landscapes, fruits, flowers and other still life objects.  2005 г 128 стр ISBN 0713489294.

Book DescriptionA unique guide that will show complete beginners how to paint a watercolor landscape in just one weekend Beginners recognize that they need to acquire basic painting skills - but at the same time they are eager to produce a finished painting that they can hang on their walls This popular weekend formula allows them to do just that - оввдж to build skills gradually and produce an attractive, frameable painting in a limited amount of time The author starts by introducing the materials required for painting watercolour landscapes, then leads readers through a series of initial techniques designed to provide a basic grounding in the skills required for this subject area This instruction is followed by eight short courses for painting a range of popular landscape subjects: skies and clouds; water; mountains and lakes; trees and foliage; buildings and textures; reflections in the landscape; winter landscapes; summer landscapes Each course starts with practice exercises to be completed on the Saturday - readers are then ready to complete the full watercolour painting on the Sunday Clear instructions accompany step-by-step photographs throughout, and technical information is given in special feature boxes Frank Halliday runs landscape painting courses from his home in Norfolk and demonstrates to art societies throughout England He works for Winsor & Newston as a demonstrator and also teaches workshops for The Artist and Leisure Painter magazines He has written one previous watercolour book and has made four watercolour painting videos He lives in Felthorpe, Norfolk.  2003 г 128 стр ISBN 0715315382.

Hes Hollywoods most indestructible bad boy He has three Oscars and more Academy Award nominations than any actor in film history Now, John Parker takes a look at the life and art of one of the most dynamic actors of our generation Jack Nicholson is the most popular film actor since Marlon Brando, and as he swaggers well into his seventh decade, he оввдх shows no sign of losing any of his astonishing star power Here, drawing on interviews with many of Nicholsons Hollywoodassociates, John Parker pieces together a complex portrait of the starhis tangled and tumultuous childhood, his wives and high-profile romances, his brilliant film career, and his Oscar-winning triumphs in One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, Terms of Endearment, and As Good as It Gets Find out what lies behind that famous sharks smileand be prepared to be surprised Journalist John Parkers previous books include Arise Sir Sean Connery, King of Fools, and Five for Hollywood Автор Джон Паркер John Parker.  Издательство: John Blake, 2006 г Твердый переплет, 324 стр ISBN 1844541363.