Author : Doris Rosenthal
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 46,88 MB
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 0486497631
Drawn from the ancient art and artifacts of an international array of museum collections, this spectacular volume offers a unique selection of unusual animal motifs from Prussia, Egypt, Persia, China, Germany, Sweden, and other areas. The edgy designs possess a timeless appeal that makes them especially attractive to contemporary designers, tattoo artists, crafters, and others.
Author : Madeleine Orban-Szontagh
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 46,57 MB
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Design
ISBN : 0486274853
Over 1,000 royalty-free illustrations of animals, birds, insects and creatures both real and fanciful as depicted in dozens of design traditions from Ancient Egyptian to Early American. Chinese dragons, Indian elephants, Egyptian scarab beetles, and hundreds more, arranged by category and identified by captions. Indispensable source of ready-to-use animal art for artists, illustrators, craftspeople, more.
Author : Graham McCallum
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 17,8 MB
Release : 2005-08-24
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780713489392
This sourcebook of animal, bird and fish motifs features 4000 authentic copyright-free designs taken from a wide range of historical and world sources, such as prehistoric cave painting, ceramics from the ancient world, medieval illuminated books, Renaissance paintings and turn-of-the-century textiles. Author Graham McCallum is an artist, designer and craftsperson, whose lifetime in design has enabled him to create a unique reference source of zoomorphic motifs. These high-quality, black-and-white images can be traced, photocopied and enlarged for design work in any creative field. Organized around specific types of animal and historical and cultural periods for ease of use, this book is brimming with ideas. A detailed index and contents list help you to find just what you want. There is also an introductory design class to help you get the most out of the book. Whether you are a glass painter, woodworker, ceramicist, embroiderer, graphic designer or artist, this book is sure to contain something to inspire you.
Author : MiW Morita
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 46,41 MB
Release : 2020-08-25
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 146292185X
Enchanting Embroidery Designs invites you to create your own world using bright thread colors and imaginative stitches. Full of motifs that are both simple and playful, from zany crocodiles, and cuddly cats to big-eared bats and stealthy ravens. This book invites you to be creative with its whimsical designs and step-by-step instructions--whether you use these projects as visible mending techniques or simply to add interest to a piece. The sweet scenes and cute characters are full of life and texture, making them at home on your favorite clothing, home accessories or wall hangings. The unusual and versatile designs in this book include: Cheery flowers on a broach Pretty pine trees on hanging ornaments A colorful curly sheep Fluffy and stormy clouds Bushy-tailed foxes Moss on stone and microorganisms in Petri dishes And more! Simple how-tos take you through every recommended stitch, while a section on combining colors will inspire you to try mixing and matching to create something new. There's also a section on turning your stitchery into embellishments you can use, wear and share. Put your imagination and hands to work with the help of this inspiring embroidery book.
Author : Dean Miller
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 50,60 MB
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1627125760
A comprehensive guide to the history of human interaction with the creatures of the earth, air, and water. This book provides historical perspective on mankind's complicated relationship with all creatures, from tiny insects to larger beasts. From the alligator to the wryneck, key animals from every continent are profiled, with articles focusing on how different cultures viewed the creatures with which they shared land, and the ones they considered omens of gods and devils. In addition to the numerous articles on specific animals, there are also entries on the role of animals in Christian art, and how shamans took the form and power of animals in key ceremonies. The work is highly illustrated, and subjects of major interest are provided with individual bibliographies of further reading on the subject at the end of each article.
Author : Jan Thornhill
Publisher : Maple Tree
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,42 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Animals
ISBN : 9781897066751
A collection of animal legends and folktales from around the world.
Author : Hope B. Werness
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 27,77 MB
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780826419132
Animals and their symbolism in diverse world cultures and different eras of human history are chronicled in this lovely volume.
Author : Marty Noble
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 37,57 MB
Release : 2013-03-21
Category : Art
ISBN : 0486493105
Thirty-one elegant designs adapted from the works of Verneuil, Mucha, and other Art Nouveau masters. Features patterns inspired by swans, peacocks, and other creatures. Previously published as Art Nouveau Animal Designs Coloring Book.
Author : Michael Rosen
Publisher : Harcourt Childrens Books
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 18,68 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780152367831
A collection of tales from around the world explaining how various animals got their colors.
Author : Cari Buziak
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 15,85 MB
Release : 2020-01-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 0486837319
Many instruction books focus on how to duplicate a given set of designs, but this unique work shows how to create your own. The Aon method presents simple, step-by-step directions for incorporating animal forms into Celtic designs.
