Instructs the reader in the art of handwriting with an emphasis upon the italic style Author: Fairbank, Alfred J. Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0823021866 ISBN-13: 9780823021864..
A companion volume to an exhibition at the Heckscher Museum in Huntington, New York, a biographical study of the great American composer discusses Copland's interaction with the world of fine arts and his relationship with painters, choreographers, writers, and fellow musicians. Author: Tick, Judith..
Startling, wry, lyrical, and beguiling photographs and passionate commentary document the landscape and people of Australia's interior in this panoramic volume. 331 color illustrations. Author: Bachman, Bill Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0817442340 ISB..
Combines some 145 drawings and photographs with text by architectural historian Lowe to illuminate the buildings and structures built in New York between 1880 and World War I that were influenced by the Parisian Beaux-Arts movement. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or. Author: Lowe, David..
Book by Carter, David E. Author: Carter, David E. Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0823066312 ISBN-13: 9780823066315..
Describes the origins and characteristics of New England's elaborately ornamented Carpenter Gothic style Author: McArdle, Alma Dec Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0823071219 ISBN-13: 9780823071210..
Describes the materials and equipment used in Chinese style painting, and shows how to depict flowers, rocks, trees, insects, birds, mammals, and people Author: Evans, Jane Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0823006328 ISBN-13: 9780823006328..
Fiona Gallagher draws from the famous auction house's archives and private collections to tell the story of the iridescent glassware of Lalique, Galle, and Tiffany; the silver and metalwork of the Wiener Werkstatte, Georg Jensen, and the Unger Brothers; the furniture of Hector Guimard, Josef Hoffman..
Discusses compositional problems and techniques, offers appropriate projects, and provides illustrative examples in chapters devoted to space and value relationships, negative and crowded space, color, vertical, and horizontal composition, empty space, and texture and line Author: Friend, David Publ..
World Famous artist Paul Hogarth presents step-by-step treatment of tools and techniques for pencil drawing.,, Author: Hogarth, Paul, Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0823011003 ISBN-13: 9780823011001..
Demonstrates special techniques for creating realistic sketches of landscapes and still lifes and includes advice on drawing materials Author: Zappalorti, Robert Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0823014355 ISBN-13: 9780823014354..
Provides the student with an aesthetic view of human form and structure Author: Hogarth, Burne Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0823015505 ISBN-13: 9780823015504..
Discusses silhouette, single and double light sources, and shading, and demonstrates various techniques for portraying light and shade Author: Hogarth, Burne Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0823015807 ISBN-13: 9780823015801..
Focusing on simple and swift sketching techniques, the purpose of this text is to enable any artist to visualize a natural landscape before putting brush to paper. Sections on finding subjects and designing compositions are followed by demonstrations of how to paint certain subjects. Author: Ward, E..
This book covers painting flowers with watercolor. It talks about materials, equipment, composition. direct painting, dry brush, using opaque, wash-over-wash, different types of flowers, lighting etc. Highly recommended by my wife, a water colorist, who has her own copy. Also, included (if intereste..
Through the use of a multitude of photos, helpful guidelines, planting techniques, as well as design strategies, landscape guru, this practical gardening handbook illuminates the outdoors with inventive settings for the lavish and creative gardener, citing examples from such superstars as Oprah Winf..
Traces the career and personal life of the stage and film dancer, choreographer, actor, and director. Author: Yudkoff, Alvin Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0823088197 ISBN-13: 9780823088195..
Describes the structure of the human skull, offers advice on drawing young children and the elderly, and shows how to render the hair and facial features Author: Parramon, Jose Maria Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0823023575 ISBN-13: 9780823023578..
The aim of this detailed guide is to teach readers to work with traditional drawing materials. Many examples and illustrations are included in the text. Author: Parramon, Jose Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0823023680 ISBN-13: 9780823023684..
Discusses the technical and artistic aspects of painting portraits in pastels and provides reproductions of works by masters Author: Singer, Joe Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0823024652 ISBN-13: 9780823024650..
For thirty-five years, almost everyone who was anyone in the arts found themselves in Jack Mitchell's photography studio in New York City. This book distills the finest results of Mitchell's own artistic mission to portray the greatest actors, dancers, painters, composers, writers, choreographers, a..
Tells how to work with vellum and parchment, shows examples of borders, initials, decorations, and ornaments, and discusses the use of color and gilding Author: Jarman, Christopher Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0823025349 ISBN-13: 9780823025343..