Author : Richard Huber
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 35,48 MB
Release : 2013-05-27
Category : Art
ISBN : 0486319091
Vast compilation of royalty-free images from many cultures and eras — from prehistoric rock paintings to works of Max Ernst, from the masks of black Africa to the gargoyles of Notre Dame.
Author : Donna Jo Napoli
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 17,42 MB
Release : 2014-10-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1426311915
School Library Journal Best Books of 2011 Eureka! Silver Honor Books—California Reading Association Capitol Choices 2012 list of Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens 2012 Notable Children's Books—ALSC The new National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology offers timeless stories of Greek myths in a beautiful new volume. Brought to life with lyrical text by award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli and stunning artwork by award-winning illustrator Christina Balit, the tales of gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, and Athena and heroes and monsters such as Helen of Troy, Perseus, and Medusa will fascinate and engage children’s imaginations. National Geographic completes the book with embellishments of each story: sidebars for each god, goddess, hero, and monster link the myths to constellations, geography, history, and culture to help young readers connect the stories to real life events, people, and places. A family tree and a “cast of characters” profile page help make relationships between the characters clear, and a mapping feature adds to the fun and fascination. Resource notes and ample back matter directing readers to more information round out this luminous book. Sure to dazzle all those intrigued with the fantastic tales of Greek mythology and enchant new readers, this vibrant book will soon become a family keepsake. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
Author : Ernst Lehner
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 42,81 MB
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Design
ISBN : 0486435121
Provides an illustrated look at dragons, griffins, werewolves, serpent monsters, sirens, mermaids, and other mythical creatures of land, sea, and air and includes text with legends from around the world.
Author : Carol Belanger Grafton
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 25,95 MB
Release : 1992-06-01
Category : Design
ISBN : 0486271269
Elaborately wrought designs for gates, fences, finials, banisters, window grilles, bedsteads, cathedral screens, other architectural and decorative appointments, Gothic to Art Nouveau — meticulously rendered in black-and-white drawings reprinted from vintage publications.
Author : Giovanni Iannoni
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,22 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Angels in art
ISBN : 9780486447728
Characterized by opulence, grace and playfulness, rococo designs are a complex mix of intricate patterns. This affordable treasury of fantastic ornament and design includes more than 100 illustrations of Rococo art. Mythological figures, angels, and cherubs in traditional poses abound--as do real and fanciful beasts and other images from nature. An excellent source of royalty-free illustrations for artists and designers, this collection of ornate frames, panels, and borders is perfect for use in a number of graphic design projects--for enhancing printed messages, creating decorative labels, and fashioning exquisite collages, among other art and craft activities.
Author : Matthäus (the Younger) Merian
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 31,98 MB
Release : 2012-12-19
Category : Art
ISBN : 0486132765
Quadrupeds, snakes, mollusks and crustaceans, birds, fish, and insects depicted realistically and fancifully, plus such fantasy creatures as unicorns, dragons, and basilisks. Indispensable volume of royalty-free graphics for commercial artists.
Author : David Colbert
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 25,22 MB
Release : 2008-05-06
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1440637598
The indispensable source guide to J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels—the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans! What was the model for The Order of the Phoenix? Where do those names come from? What is the real-life legend behind Voldemort’s Dark Mark? Could Snape’s potions actually work? J.K. Rowling’s young heroic wizard, Harry Potter, lives in a world populated by dragons, centaurs, trolls, giants—and a three-headed dog named Fluffy—among other creatures from ancient myths and legends. Discover the astonishing origins of supernatural beasts, clues to hidden meanings in names, and amazing facts about real-life wizards and magic spells. From Alchemists to Unicorns, Basilisks to Veela, this fascinating compendium brings another dimension to Harry’s adventures—from The Sorcerer’s Stone to The Deathly Hallows. This book was not authorized, prepared, approved, licensed or endorsed by J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros., or any other individual or entity associated with the HARRY POTTER books or movie.
Author : Gerrie McCall
Publisher : Amber Books Ltd
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 10,96 MB
Release : 2012-12-14
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1908696842
For centuries, folk tales about dragons have fascinated children and adults alike. Dragons collects 20 of these mythical beasts from Chinese, Japanese, Babylonian, Mediterranean and Nordic mythology as well as examples from more recent fantasy literature, such as J.R.R. Tolkien’s dragon Smaug in The Hobbit.
Author : 3dtotal Publishing
Publisher : 3dtotal Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,50 MB
Release : 2017-09-26
Category : Animals, Mythical, in art
ISBN : 9781909414488
Learn to draw mythical and fantasy beasts with 3dtotal Publishing's essential compendium of 30 different fantasy creatures.
Author : Ernst and Johanna Lehner
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 20,39 MB
Release : 2012-05-11
Category : Art
ISBN : 048613251X
244 representations, symbols, and manuscript pages of devils and death from Ancient Egypt to 1913. Fascinating graphics depict demons, witches, and warlocks, more. Works by Dürer, Cranach, Holbein, Rembrandt, others.
