Author : Robert Cunning
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 31,13 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780806993027
You can choose the right molding, mount, or finish to complement any object: paintings, mirrors, textiles and more. “A DIY manual for making custom frames. Traditional and contemporary techniques are presented, along with a variety of finishing techniques.”—Woodshop News.
Author : Editors of American Woodworker
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 25,87 MB
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1607658917
A collection of some of the best framing projects published by American Woodworker magazine with expert step-by-step instructions, workshop tips and matting and mounting instructions. Add a special touch to cherished photos or artwork with hand-made picture frames. The experts at American Woodworker give step-by-step instructions using a variety of woods and styles.
Author : M. David Logan
Publisher :
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 17,5 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780823030385
Now it’s easier than ever to save time and money doing your own framing at home. This one-stop source demonstrates how easy it is to mat, mount, and frame art on paper and cloth, as well as three-dimensional objects. Readers will discover, step by step, how to determine measurements and proportions . . . select colors and accents for matting . . . obtain the necessary materials and equipment . . . cut the materials to size . . . mat, mount, and frame the art (including the cold, hard truth about making your own frames) . . . and glaze, install, and hang framed art. Helpful sidebars and clear illustrations make everything easy. Plus, a final chapter offers suggestions on how to turn this inexpensive and rewarding hobby into a profitable business.
Author : Julian Spalding
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 35,77 MB
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 140538655X
Across the globe there are scores of beautiful and unusual works of art that are largely unseen or fail to receive the critical acclaim they deserve. The Best Art You've Never Seen is your essential companion to this hidden world of artistic treasures. Travelling from Peru to Papua New Guinea, The Best Art You've Never Seen restores to view 101 wonderful treasures - uncovering neglected artistic wonders from off-beat corners of the world to store rooms in the world's great museums. Written by art expert and former museum director Julian Spalding, The Best Art You've Never Seen takes you into a world of beautiful and arresting artefacts and reveals their amazing stories. It unveils a surprising and unfamiliar alternative canon of works to offer a fresh and controversial take on the world of art.
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Page : 630 pages
File Size : 19,3 MB
Release : 1912
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Author : Barrington Barber
Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
Page : 824 pages
File Size : 13,97 MB
Release : 2021-12-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 1398816981
An essential guide to drawing by internationally bestselling practical art author Barrington Barber. Whether you want to learn to draw from scratch or to brush up your skills, this comprehensive drawing manual contains all you need. With introductory chapters on techniques, basic drawing exercises and composition, the book goes on to explore the major subject areas available to you as an artist: still life, landscape, and figure drawing. Barrington Barber's combination of clear step-by-step exercises and inspirational examples has enabled people all over the world to learn to draw, and to enjoy this incredibly rewarding pastime. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus' Art Class books are a curated series of instructional art and craft titles designed to inspire artists of all levels, from beginner to professional. Stunningly presented in full color and in a highly usable landscape format, these comprehensive books are packed with all the ideas, inspirations, step-by-step projects, and techniques you'll need to master the subject covered.
Author : Jean Van't Hul
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 44,56 MB
Release : 2016-11-15
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0834840375
Celebrating the seasons provides a wonderful opportunity to embrace creativity together as a family. It’s also a fun way to decorate for, prepare for, and learn about the holidays we celebrate. In The Artful Year, you’ll find a year’s worth of art activities, crafts, recipes, and more to help make each season special. These artful explorations are more than just craft projects—they are ways for your family to create memories and mementos and develop creatively, all while exploring nature, new ideas, and traditions. The book includes: • Arts and crafts, using the materials, colors, and themes of the season • Ideas and decorations for celebrating the holidays together • Favorite seasonal recipes that are fun for children to help make (and eat!) • Suggested reading lists of children’s picture books about the seasons and holidays The 175+ activities in this book are perfect for children ages one to eight, and for creating traditions that appeal to all ages.
Author : Gordon Campbell
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 1277 pages
File Size : 45,31 MB
Release : 2006-11-09
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0195189485
The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts covers thousands of years of decorative arts production throughout western and non-western culture. With over 1,000 entries, as well as hundreds drawn from the 34-volume Dictionary of Art, this topical collection is a valuable resource for those interested in the history, practice, and mechanics of the decorative arts. Accompanied by almost 100 color and more than 500 black and white illustrations, the 1,290 pages of this title include hundreds of entries on artists and craftsmen, the qualities and historic uses of materials, as well as concise definitions on art forms and style. Explore the works of Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, and the Wiener Wekstatte, or delve into the history of Navajo blankets and wing chairs in thousands of entries on artists, craftsmen, designers, workshops, and decorative art forms.
Author : Josh Waitzkin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 34,71 MB
Release : 2008-05-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0743277465
An eight-time national chess champion and world champion martial artist shares the lessons he has learned from two very different competitive arenas, identifying key principles about learning and performance that readers can apply to their life goals. Reprint. 35,000 first printing.
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Page : 520 pages
File Size : 35,14 MB
Release : 1991-05-14
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