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Скачать книгу (размер 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 48) Аннотация: Lush, full-color reproductions of 56 dazzlingly inventive silkscreens reflect the richness of color and sensuous theatricality which have become Erté's trademark. Exquisite visions of «The Seven Deadly Sins», «The Four Emotions», «The Zodiac», «At the Theatre», and more will delight enthusiasts and win new admirers for the legendary designer. Preface. 56 full-color illustrations.
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Скачать книгу (размер 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 48) Аннотация: Thirty-seven renderings by Ed Sibbett, Jr., of Alphonse Mucha's spectacularly sensuous designs. Art Nouveau nymphs and goddesses, highly designed borders, stars, exotic ornaments. Printed in brown ink to capture lines of originals. 4 plates in color on covers.
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