Author: Hannah Farnham Sawyer Lee
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781528233897
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Excerpt from Familiar Sketches of Sculpture and Sculptors, Vol. 2 The Academy of Painting is in the H6tel de Ville, and contained curious statues of the Counts of Flanders, which were destroyed by the French in 1792; there is remaining, how ever, a statue by Van Eyck, called John of Bruges. In Belgium are many specimens of Gothic architecture, but we must not look there for sculpture; yet the few samples which remain are striking and original. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Familiar Sketches of Sculpture and Sculptors, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)
Author: Hannah Farnham Sawyer Lee
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781528233897
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Excerpt from Familiar Sketches of Sculpture and Sculptors, Vol. 2 The Academy of Painting is in the H6tel de Ville, and contained curious statues of the Counts of Flanders, which were destroyed by the French in 1792; there is remaining, how ever, a statue by Van Eyck, called John of Bruges. In Belgium are many specimens of Gothic architecture, but we must not look there for sculpture; yet the few samples which remain are striking and original. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781528233897
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Excerpt from Familiar Sketches of Sculpture and Sculptors, Vol. 2 The Academy of Painting is in the H6tel de Ville, and contained curious statues of the Counts of Flanders, which were destroyed by the French in 1792; there is remaining, how ever, a statue by Van Eyck, called John of Bruges. In Belgium are many specimens of Gothic architecture, but we must not look there for sculpture; yet the few samples which remain are striking and original. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
American Sculpture in the Metropolitan Museum of Art: A catalogue of works by artists born before 1865
Author: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN: 0870999141
Category : Sculpture
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
Volume One: This volume catalogues the distinguished and comprehensive collection of approximately 400 works of American sculpture by artists born before 1865. This publication includes an introduction on the history of the collection's formation, particularly in the context of the Museum's early years of acquisitions, and discusses the outstanding personalities involved. --Metropolitan Museum of Art website.
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN: 0870999141
Category : Sculpture
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
Volume One: This volume catalogues the distinguished and comprehensive collection of approximately 400 works of American sculpture by artists born before 1865. This publication includes an introduction on the history of the collection's formation, particularly in the context of the Museum's early years of acquisitions, and discusses the outstanding personalities involved. --Metropolitan Museum of Art website.
The Life and Legend of Wallace Wood
Author: Bhob Stewart
Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
ISBN: 1606998153
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Who was Wallace Wood? The maddest artist of Mad magazine? The man behind Marvel’s Daredevil?The Life and Legend is an incisive look back at the life and career of one of the greatest and most mythic figures of cartooning. Edited over the course of thirty years by former Wood assistant Bhob Stewart, The Life and Legend is a biographical portrait, generously illustrated with Wood’s gorgeous art as well as little-seen personal photos and childhood ephemera. Also: remembrances by Wood’s friends, colleagues, assistants, and loved ones. This collective biographical and critical portrait explores the humorous spirit, dark detours, and psychological twists of a gifted maverick in American pop culture.
Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
ISBN: 1606998153
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Who was Wallace Wood? The maddest artist of Mad magazine? The man behind Marvel’s Daredevil?The Life and Legend is an incisive look back at the life and career of one of the greatest and most mythic figures of cartooning. Edited over the course of thirty years by former Wood assistant Bhob Stewart, The Life and Legend is a biographical portrait, generously illustrated with Wood’s gorgeous art as well as little-seen personal photos and childhood ephemera. Also: remembrances by Wood’s friends, colleagues, assistants, and loved ones. This collective biographical and critical portrait explores the humorous spirit, dark detours, and psychological twists of a gifted maverick in American pop culture.
CD-ROMs in Print
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ISBN:
Category : CD-ROMs
Languages : en
Pages : 1788
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : CD-ROMs
Languages : en
Pages : 1788
Book Description
Publisher and Bookseller
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 1214
Book Description
Vols. for 1871-76, 1913-14 include an extra number, The Christmas bookseller, separately paged and not included in the consecutive numbering of the regular series.
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ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 1214
Book Description
Vols. for 1871-76, 1913-14 include an extra number, The Christmas bookseller, separately paged and not included in the consecutive numbering of the regular series.
The Bookseller
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 1164
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 1164
Book Description
Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects, and Curiosities of Art (Vol. 2 of 3)
Author: Shearjashub Spooner
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Shearjashub Spooner's 'Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects, and Curiosities of Art' is a captivating exploration of the lives and works of various artists throughout history. As the second volume in a series of three, this book delves into the personal stories behind some of the most iconic pieces of art, offering a unique perspective on the creative processes of these individuals. Spooner's literary style is both informative and engaging, providing readers with a comprehensive look at the world of art. Set in the context of the 19th century, this book is a valuable resource for art history enthusiasts. As a renowned art historian and educator, Shearjashub Spooner's passion for the subject shines through in this meticulously researched volume. His expertise in the field of art allows him to offer readers a deep insight into the lives of these artists, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of art and history. Spooner's own background as a scholar adds credibility to the narrative, further enhancing the reader's understanding of the material. I highly recommend 'Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects, and Curiosities of Art' to art lovers and history buffs alike. Spooner's detailed accounts and thoughtful analysis make this book a valuable addition to any collection, providing a glimpse into the fascinating world of art and the individuals who shape it.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Shearjashub Spooner's 'Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects, and Curiosities of Art' is a captivating exploration of the lives and works of various artists throughout history. As the second volume in a series of three, this book delves into the personal stories behind some of the most iconic pieces of art, offering a unique perspective on the creative processes of these individuals. Spooner's literary style is both informative and engaging, providing readers with a comprehensive look at the world of art. Set in the context of the 19th century, this book is a valuable resource for art history enthusiasts. As a renowned art historian and educator, Shearjashub Spooner's passion for the subject shines through in this meticulously researched volume. His expertise in the field of art allows him to offer readers a deep insight into the lives of these artists, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of art and history. Spooner's own background as a scholar adds credibility to the narrative, further enhancing the reader's understanding of the material. I highly recommend 'Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects, and Curiosities of Art' to art lovers and history buffs alike. Spooner's detailed accounts and thoughtful analysis make this book a valuable addition to any collection, providing a glimpse into the fascinating world of art and the individuals who shape it.
The New Encyclopædia Britannica: Macropædia
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ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1138
Book Description
This encyclopedia includes a two-volume index, a 12-volume Micropaedia (Ready reference), a 17-volume Macropaedia (Knowledge in depth), and the Propaedia.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1138
Book Description
This encyclopedia includes a two-volume index, a 12-volume Micropaedia (Ready reference), a 17-volume Macropaedia (Knowledge in depth), and the Propaedia.
New Makers of Modern Culture
Author: Wintle Justin
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134094531
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 906
Book Description
New Makers of Modern Culture is the successor to the classic reference works Makers of Modern Culture and Makers of Nineteenth-Century Culture, published by Routledge in the early 1980s. The set was extremely successful and continues to be used to this day, due to the high quality of the writing, the distinguished contributors, and the cultural sensitivity shown in the selection of those individuals included. New Makers of Modern Culture takes into full account the rise and fall of reputation and influence over the last twenty-five years and the epochal changes that have occurred: the demise of Marxism and the collapse of the Soviet Union; the rise and fall of postmodernism; the eruption of Islamic fundamentalism; the triumph of the Internet. Containing over eight hundred essay-style entries, and covering the period from 1850 to the present, New Makers includes artists, writers, dramatists, architects, philosophers, anthropologists, scientists, sociologists, major political figures, composers, film-makers and many other culturally significant individuals and is thoroughly international in its purview. Next to Karl Marx is Bob Marley, next to John Ruskin is Salmon Rushdie, alongside Darwin is Luigi Dallapiccola, Deng Xiaoping runs shoulders with Jacques Derrida, Julia Kristeva with Kropotkin. Once again, Wintle has enlisted the services of many distinguished writers and leading academics, such as Sam Beer, Bernard Crick, Edward Seidensticker and Paul Preston. In a few cases, for example Michael Holroyd and Philip Larkin, contributors are themselves the subject of entries. With its global reach, New Makers of Modern Culture provides a multi-voiced witness of the contemporary thinking world. The entries carry short bibliographies and there is thorough cross-referencing. There is an index of names and key terms.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134094531
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 906
Book Description
New Makers of Modern Culture is the successor to the classic reference works Makers of Modern Culture and Makers of Nineteenth-Century Culture, published by Routledge in the early 1980s. The set was extremely successful and continues to be used to this day, due to the high quality of the writing, the distinguished contributors, and the cultural sensitivity shown in the selection of those individuals included. New Makers of Modern Culture takes into full account the rise and fall of reputation and influence over the last twenty-five years and the epochal changes that have occurred: the demise of Marxism and the collapse of the Soviet Union; the rise and fall of postmodernism; the eruption of Islamic fundamentalism; the triumph of the Internet. Containing over eight hundred essay-style entries, and covering the period from 1850 to the present, New Makers includes artists, writers, dramatists, architects, philosophers, anthropologists, scientists, sociologists, major political figures, composers, film-makers and many other culturally significant individuals and is thoroughly international in its purview. Next to Karl Marx is Bob Marley, next to John Ruskin is Salmon Rushdie, alongside Darwin is Luigi Dallapiccola, Deng Xiaoping runs shoulders with Jacques Derrida, Julia Kristeva with Kropotkin. Once again, Wintle has enlisted the services of many distinguished writers and leading academics, such as Sam Beer, Bernard Crick, Edward Seidensticker and Paul Preston. In a few cases, for example Michael Holroyd and Philip Larkin, contributors are themselves the subject of entries. With its global reach, New Makers of Modern Culture provides a multi-voiced witness of the contemporary thinking world. The entries carry short bibliographies and there is thorough cross-referencing. There is an index of names and key terms.
The Artist's Guide to Sketching
Author: James Gurney
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781524892937
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A bold new edition of the groundbreaking book by two of America's most prominent visual artists, James Gurney (Dinotopia, Color and Light), and Thomas Kinkade, freshly updated with a new introduction, archival photographs, and illuminating text to guide a new generation of illustrators. Since its release in 1982, The Artist's Guide to Sketching has become a classic art guide for students and laypeople around the world. The book includes instruction and artwork by James Gurney and Thomas Kinkade--two students who would go on to fame with Dinotopia (Gurney) and as the "Painter of Light" (Kinkade). This new edition restores the classic text with updated visuals and a special section chronicling the book's origins and the friendship, drawing on archives from Gurney and the Kinkade family estate. Chapters and topics include: Chapter 1: THE EXPERIENCE OF SKETCHING (Coping with the Weather, Sketching at Night, Sitting or Standing?, Dealing with Curious Spectators, Being Inconspicuous, At Home Amid the Elements Chapter 2: MATERIALS (Sketchbooks, Pencils, Pens, Markers, Wash and Drybrush, Sketchboxes and Carrying Cases, Experiencing Your Materials) Chapter 3: ACHIEVING ACCURACY: (When to Use an Underdrawing, How Much Underdrawing is Necessary, Establishing the Large Shapes, Measuring Lengths, Measuring Slopes, Using Perspective Guidelines, Constructing with Geometric Forms, Completed Underdrawing, The Final Execution) Chapter 4: CAPTURING MOTION (Freezing Motion: A New Way of Drawing, Learning to Observe Motion, Training Your Memory, Getting It Down Fast, The Scribble Approach, The Gestural Approach, The Mannikin Approach, The Tonal Mass Approach, When Your Subject Moves Unexpectedly, Places to Go for Motion Sketching) Chapter 5: CREATING MOOD (Choosing a Subject, Noting Impressions, Composing with Thumbnails, Selectivity, Center of Interest, Dramatic Opposition, Delicacy, Mystery, Structure and Expression) Chapter 6: USING IMAGINATION (Dare to be Creative, Being Imaginative On-the-Spot, Exaggeration, Changing Context and Scale, Using Anthropomorphism, Additions and Combinations, Feeding the Imagination, Becoming More Imaginative) Chapter 7: STUDYING NATURE (Nature: Your Personal Drawing Workshop, The Experience of Nature Sketching, Plants, Animals, Sketching at the Zoo, Natural History Museum, Clouds, Rocks and Landforms, The Benefits of Studying Nature) Chapter 8: SKETCHING PEOPLE (Finding Raw Material, Exaggerating Character Traits, The Cartoon Approach, Portraying People in Their Environment, Two Characters, Group Composition, The On-The-Spot Portrait, Making People Sketches Come Alive, Family and Friends: Your Free Models) Chapter 9: EXPLORING THE MAN-MADE WORLD (Begin with the Commonplace, Sketching the Home, Indicating Building Exteriors, Signs and Letterforms, A New Look at Machines, Using Clutter, On-The-Spot Spot Research, Using Written Notes, Thinking As a Documentary Artist, The Joy of Exploration) Chapter 10: SKETCHING IN YOUR LIFE (Keeping Specialized Sketchbooks, Developing Sketches into Paintings, Sharing Sketches With Others, Sketching Alone or With Others)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781524892937
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A bold new edition of the groundbreaking book by two of America's most prominent visual artists, James Gurney (Dinotopia, Color and Light), and Thomas Kinkade, freshly updated with a new introduction, archival photographs, and illuminating text to guide a new generation of illustrators. Since its release in 1982, The Artist's Guide to Sketching has become a classic art guide for students and laypeople around the world. The book includes instruction and artwork by James Gurney and Thomas Kinkade--two students who would go on to fame with Dinotopia (Gurney) and as the "Painter of Light" (Kinkade). This new edition restores the classic text with updated visuals and a special section chronicling the book's origins and the friendship, drawing on archives from Gurney and the Kinkade family estate. Chapters and topics include: Chapter 1: THE EXPERIENCE OF SKETCHING (Coping with the Weather, Sketching at Night, Sitting or Standing?, Dealing with Curious Spectators, Being Inconspicuous, At Home Amid the Elements Chapter 2: MATERIALS (Sketchbooks, Pencils, Pens, Markers, Wash and Drybrush, Sketchboxes and Carrying Cases, Experiencing Your Materials) Chapter 3: ACHIEVING ACCURACY: (When to Use an Underdrawing, How Much Underdrawing is Necessary, Establishing the Large Shapes, Measuring Lengths, Measuring Slopes, Using Perspective Guidelines, Constructing with Geometric Forms, Completed Underdrawing, The Final Execution) Chapter 4: CAPTURING MOTION (Freezing Motion: A New Way of Drawing, Learning to Observe Motion, Training Your Memory, Getting It Down Fast, The Scribble Approach, The Gestural Approach, The Mannikin Approach, The Tonal Mass Approach, When Your Subject Moves Unexpectedly, Places to Go for Motion Sketching) Chapter 5: CREATING MOOD (Choosing a Subject, Noting Impressions, Composing with Thumbnails, Selectivity, Center of Interest, Dramatic Opposition, Delicacy, Mystery, Structure and Expression) Chapter 6: USING IMAGINATION (Dare to be Creative, Being Imaginative On-the-Spot, Exaggeration, Changing Context and Scale, Using Anthropomorphism, Additions and Combinations, Feeding the Imagination, Becoming More Imaginative) Chapter 7: STUDYING NATURE (Nature: Your Personal Drawing Workshop, The Experience of Nature Sketching, Plants, Animals, Sketching at the Zoo, Natural History Museum, Clouds, Rocks and Landforms, The Benefits of Studying Nature) Chapter 8: SKETCHING PEOPLE (Finding Raw Material, Exaggerating Character Traits, The Cartoon Approach, Portraying People in Their Environment, Two Characters, Group Composition, The On-The-Spot Portrait, Making People Sketches Come Alive, Family and Friends: Your Free Models) Chapter 9: EXPLORING THE MAN-MADE WORLD (Begin with the Commonplace, Sketching the Home, Indicating Building Exteriors, Signs and Letterforms, A New Look at Machines, Using Clutter, On-The-Spot Spot Research, Using Written Notes, Thinking As a Documentary Artist, The Joy of Exploration) Chapter 10: SKETCHING IN YOUR LIFE (Keeping Specialized Sketchbooks, Developing Sketches into Paintings, Sharing Sketches With Others, Sketching Alone or With Others)