A History of Miniature Art
Author : John Lumsden Propert
Publisher : London ; New York : Macmillan and Company
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 38,77 MB
Release : 1887
Category : Collectors and collecting
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Author : John Lumsden Propert
Publisher : London ; New York : Macmillan and Company
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 38,77 MB
Release : 1887
Category : Collectors and collecting
ISBN :
Author : Wes Siegrist
Publisher : Wes Siegrist
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 12,91 MB
Release : 2010-10-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 0982127839
Author : Devin Scillian
Publisher : Sleeping Bear Press
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 14,11 MB
Release : 2020-05-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1534166807
Oliver the tortoise has had his human, Ike, for a very, very long time now. In fact, they're the same age--80 years old--and practically twins. They both enjoy the slowness of the garden, cool water from the hose on a hot day, and a nice slice of honeydew melon. But when Ike stops visiting the garden, Oliver wonders why his pet has left him so soon. So he makes the long journey to see his mother ten gardens away--she will certainly have the answer. This tender story from the author and illustrator that brought us Memoirs of a Goldfish reminds us to cherish all the days we have with our pets and loved ones.
Author : Anjan Chakraverty
Publisher : Roli Books Private Limited
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 15,10 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Art
ISBN : 9788174363343
This book journeys through the development and decline of the schools of Indian miniature painting. The represented masterpieces bear testimony to the genius of the painters. Of special interest is the context, portrayed through contemporary literature and chronicles that throw light on the lives of these master artists.
Author : J. M. Rogers
Publisher : Interlink Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,95 MB
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781566566582
The Mughal school of miniature painting flourished in northern India in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, chiefly under the patronage of the emperors Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan. Rooted in a diversity of cultural, religious and artistic traditions, it became one of the richest and most productive schools in the whole history of Islamic art. In this beautifully illustrated book the author surveys the development of Mughal painting, from its early beginnings to the masterpieces created by the court studios for the books and albums of their demanding imperial patrons. He describes the historical setting in which the Mughal artists worked and the materials and techniques they used to create their brilliant effects. The paintings reproduced here cover the whole range of Mughal miniature art, from manuscript illustrations of biographical, historical or mythological works to courtly portrait albums, with both human and animal subject.
Author : Susan Stewart
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 48,2 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780822313663
An analysis of the ways in which everyday objects are narrated to animate or realize certain versions of the world.
Author : Stella Kramrisch
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 16,61 MB
Release : 1986
Category : Illumination of books and manuscripts
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Author : J. L. Propert
Publisher :
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 34,15 MB
Release : 1887
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Author : Katrin Flechsig
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 42,38 MB
Release : 2022-07-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0816550077
Picture a throng of tiny devils and angels, or a marching band so small it can fit in the palm of your hand. In a Mixtec town in the Mexican state of Puebla, craftspeople have been weaving palm since before the Spanish Conquest, but over the past forty years that art has become more finely tuned and has won national acceptance in a market nostalgic for an authentic Indian past. In this book, Katrin Flechsig offers the first in-depth ethnographic and historical examination of the miniature palm craft industry, taking readers behind the scenes of craft production in order to explain how and why these folk arts have undergone miniaturization over the past several decades. In describing this "Lilliputization of Mexico," she discusses the appeal of miniaturization, revealing how such factors as tourism and the construction of national identity have contributed to an ongoing demand for the tiny creations. She also contrasts the playfulness of the crafts with the often harsh economic and political realities of life in the community. Flechsig places the crafts of Chigmecatitlán within the contexts of manufacturing, local history, religion, design and technique, and selling. She tells how innovation is introduced into the craft, such as through the modification of foreign designs in response to market demands. She also offers insights into capitalist penetration of folk traditions, the marketing of folk arts, and economic changes in modern Mexico. And despite the fact that the designations "folk" and "Indian" help create a romantic fiction surrounding the craft, Flechsig dispels common misperceptions of the simplicity of this folk art by revealing the complexities involved in its creation. More than thirty illustrations depict not only finished miniatures but also the artists and their milieu. Today miniatures serve not only the tourist market; middle-class Mexicans also collect miniatures to such an extent that it has been termed a national pastime. Flechsig’s work opens up this miniature world and shows us the extent to which it has become a lasting and important facet of contemporary Mexican culture.
Author : Karen Libecap
Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 14,8 MB
Release : 2016-10-24
Category : Art
ISBN : 1633223612
How small is small? In The Big Book of Tiny Art you’ll discover a dynamic collection of miniature artwork, most no bigger than a large coin, covering a wide range of subjects, from animals and food to people and places. Showcasing painting and drawing, this inspirational guidebook provides an up-close look at the art of the miniature. Learn to paint and draw your own tiny masterpieces as you follow the simple step-by-step instructions. Each section of the book includes a gallery of finished miniature artwork. Packed with amazing illustrations, The Big Book of Tiny Art is a feast for both the eyes and the creative spirit.