Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: America's most popular nineteenth-century poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow devoted himself to providing his country with a national mythology, poetic tradition and epic forms. Known and loved by generations of schoolchildren for its evocative storytelling, his 1855 classic is regarded as a masterpiece of American literature, combining romance and idealism in an idyllic setting.
Скачать книгу (размер 24 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 6) Аннотация: One of the most popular of Victorian-era painters, John W. Waterhouse (1849-1917) blended reality and fantasy, combining classical mythology and European legend in his dramatic portraits of wistful, long-haired maidens. This collection includes 24 of his finest works, among them «The Lady of Shalott, «»The Soul of the Rose, «and «La Belle Dame Sans Merci.»
Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: This single-volume compilation of two books explores the construction of geometric proofs. In addition to offering useful criteria for determining correctness, it presents examples of faulty proofs that illustrate common errors. High-school geometry is the sole prerequisite. Proof in Geometry, the first in this two-part compilation, discusses the construction of geometric proofs and presents…
Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 112) Аннотация: This illustrated edition of the yuletide classic features 12 full-color plates plus 18 black-and-white drawings. The timeless appeal of Rackham's evocative illustrations form the perfect complement to the master storyteller's wise and witty prose. Dickens's immortal tale still sends a message that strikes the reader's heart and soul.
Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: Drawn from the legends of the Algonquins, Iroquois, Sioux, Pawnee, and Northern and Northwestern Indians, these enchanting tales offer rich insights into tribal character and beliefs. The stories, selected by the distinguished anthropologist and folklorist Lewis Spence, range in theme from romantic love to rivalry between warriors.
Скачать книгу (размер 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 48) Аннотация: Signs, seals, and symbols — from the simplest drawings of heavenly bodies to the intriguing signs of the zodiac — are recorded here by two of the world's foremost experts in the field of graphic art. More than 400 black-and-white illustrations depict the planets, the Milky Way, comets, meteors, and other galactic marvels.
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Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: »The Studio» magazine was the foremost source of Art Nouveau in England at the turn of the century and featured illustrations by such artists as Crane, Bradley, Robinson, and others. Here are 171 of the best graphic art specimens, including posters, cards, borders, frames, and much more.
Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: During his brief life span and career, Beardsley electrified the public with his exotic, sensual drawings. These 221 seductive black-and-white renderings provide graphic designers with a rich selection of subjects from his most famous illustrated books including «The Savoy» and «Salome», as well as exotic cover designs, title pages, and poster art.
Скачать книгу (размер 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 48) Аннотация: This compilation of more than 300 exquisite images is an invaluable resource for designers, decorators and artists seeking to add the timeless beauty of Japanese art and ornament to any project. Dover Electronic Design series: permission-free illustrations and designs for art, craft, business and educational use. Hundreds of designs scanned at 600 dpi and saved in the most popular formats; can be…
Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: Striking reproductions from a rare French portfolio of plants, animals, birds, insects, florals, abstracts, women, landscape and other subjects — all depicted in the sensuous, curvilinear Art Nouveau style. Full-color designs are shown in a wide array of usable formats: borders, repeating patterns, mortised cuts, corners, frames, and other configurations.
Скачать книгу (размер 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 48) Аннотация: Compiled by a master craftsman and teacher at the world-famous Ecole Boulle in Paris, this first-rate, all-encompassing collection includes boldly styled geometrics within frames and borders, dynamic designs combining circles, squares, and abstract figures, as well as starkly simplified versions of blossoms, masks, creatures of the animal kingdom, and other wood carvings. 158 black-and-white…
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: Opening a door to a bizarre world of broad comedy, fantasy, and social commentary, the title story offers an unforgettable depiction of a lunatic civil servant and his struggles to be noticed by the woman he loves. This excellent introduction to Gogol also features Nevski Prospect and The Portrait.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 151 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 227) Аннотация: Features 13 captivating tales, including stories by Maria Edgeworth and William Carleton from the beginning of Irish prose fiction in English; the retellings of traditional tales by Lady Gregory and Standish O'Grady from the great age of the Irish Literary Revival; and the 20th-century works of William Butler Yeats, James Stephens, James Joyce, Seumas O'Kelly, and Liam O'Flaherty.
Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: This rich color treasury of famous paintings by the world's greatest artists provides inspiring images for use in a number of projects. Superb reproductions of more than 100 masterpieces from 5 centuries are included -from works by Fra Angelico, Hieronymus Bosch, and Albrecht Dürer to Thomas Gainsborough, Winslow Homer, and Edward Hopper.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 182 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 233) Аннотация: An introduction to algebraic geometry and a bridge between its analytical-topological and algebraical aspects, this book explores fundamental concepts of the general theory of algebraic varieties: general point, dimension, function field, rational transformations, and correspondences as well as formal power series and an extensive survey of algebraic curves. 1953 edition.
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Little may be known about Villard de Honnecourt, but thanks to his immortal Sketchbook, there exist reliable and contemporaneous graphic observations of everyday life in thirteenth century France. Contained in this volume are the entire contents of Honnecourt's portfolio, complete with authoritative translations of the artist's words, annotation, and editor's commentary.
Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 112) Аннотация: Full-page illustrations and construction details reveal a wealth of information on major roof styles of Medieval English churches, including the magnificent cover of Wymondham Church in Norfolk. More than 50 illustrations of 34 English cathedrals and churches are included, plus background information on religious and secular concerns addressed by artisans. 11 line illustrations. 43…
Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 112) Аннотация: Decorative architectural elements derived from delicate line drawings of 6th and 7th-century Italian buildings and churches depict a wealth of interior and exterior adornments. Includes images of perforated marble panels, intricately fashioned stone grilles and cornices, and elaborate stone mosaics for floors and ceilings. A multipurpose reference for students, artists, and designers.
Скачать книгу (размер 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 48) Аннотация: An elegant collection of neo-classical architectural and interior designs from vases, wall panels and candelabra. Dover Electronic Design series: permission-free illustrations and designs for art, craft, business and educational use. Hundreds of designs scanned at 600 dpi and saved in the most popular formats; can be used for Mac and Windows. Each set contains CD-ROM and book with every image on…