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ISBN / ISSN:
9781565233140
Great Book of Celtic Patterns
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A$ 33.95 each
Paperback
Author:
Lora S. Irish
Published by:
Fox Chapel Publishing
Now wood burners, carvers, scrollers, and artists can adorn their finished work with custom Celtic designs. With more than 200 original patterns and clear, expert instruction, this book unravels the secret to creating Celtic knot work and its beautiful twists, braids and textures. More than a pattern book, artists of all skill levels, working in any medium, can learn how to create their very own stunning Celtic art.
Antiques
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780947798659
Stained and Art Glass : A Unique History of Glass Design and Making
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A$ 124.95 each
Hardback
Author:
Judith Neiswnader & Caroline Swash
Published by:
Intelligent Layman Publishers Ltd
The artistic revolutions in glasswork over the last 150 years - from the Arts and Crafts Movement to Art Nouveau and Art Deco - are illuminated and analysed in this compendium of art glass. Historically innovative methods of working in the glass medium are noted, as are the artists who created them. Among the artists given particularly detailed treatment are John La Farge, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Henri Matisse, and Marc Chagall.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780947798352
The Intelligent Layman's Book of Jewellery
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A$ 126.95 each
Hardback
Author:
Jack Ogden
Published by:
Intelligent Layman Publishers Ltd
Covering the use and development of gold as jewelry throughout human civilizations, this wide-ranging history moves from early ages in the Balkans, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, through to the end of the Bronze Age in Europe. The influence of jewelry on trade between East, West, and South America is discussed, as is the trade’s influence on the jewelry itself. Finally, modern metalwork during the European Renaissance, the Victorian Era in Britain, 19th century Art Nouveau and Art Deco, and post-World War II design complete the presentation of jewelry from its inception to the present day.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780947798406
The Intelligent Layman's Book of Royal & Imperial Clocks
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A$ 126.95 each
Hardback
Author:
Richard S. Higgins
Published by:
Intelligent Layman Publishers Ltd
Discussing the role of museums in the conservation of antique clocks and the modern demand for them through the antiques trade, this historical and scientific look at English clock making in the 18th century links clocks to breakthroughs in both mathematics and astronomy. The craftsmanship required for the glass, gold, ivory, lacquer, textile, turtle shell, and wood cases of the period is described, and horology is positioned as a developing career field because of the dearth of skilled technicians working today.
Architecture
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780979811104
Albert Paley's Portals and Gates
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A$ 45.95 each
Hardback
Author:
Rowe, M. Jessica
Published by:
Landauer Books
Albert Paley ] Portals & Gates offers the first comprehensive overview of this major American artist's public, private and institutional passageways. Spanning from his first major commision PORTALS GATES for the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution to his most recent, TRANSFORMATION at Iowa State University, the book is richly illustrated with 150 color plates-showcasing the finest examples of Paley's distinctive works.
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9781556438363
Green Design
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A$ 36.95 each
Paperback
Author:
Marcus Fairs
Published by:
North Atlantic Books
In this timely book, author Marcus Fairs helps readers understand the shift of green design from marginal to mainstream by featuring products and buildings that address immediate concerns about global warming and environmental degradation. Through vast architectural projects to modest one-off pieces of salvaged furniture, the book shows how the design world is responding to the environmental challenges of this century. Author Fairs demonstrates key developments in sustainable design as seen in lighting, houseware, furniture, textiles, products, interiors, architecture, and transportation, including the innovative use of fuel-cell technologies and ultra-lightweight materials.
The book shows how the introduction of eco-friendly materials is changing the products around us and charts the rise of low-energy lighting sources and their impact on lighting design. Emerging trends in green design are also covered, from recycling (reusing ...
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780908990696
Passion for Earth: Earth Houses in New Zealand
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A$ 36.95 each
Paperback
Author:
Marion Bridge
Published by:
David Ling Publishing Limited
More and more people are discovering the benefits of building with earth. With improved techniques we need no longer fear buildings crumbling away in rain or earthquakes. These are buildings that will last many lifetimes, that provide an even temperature in summer and winter, and excellent soundproofing.
Passion for Earth
reveals a delightful creativity and pioneering spirit that builds on the heritage of early European settlers who often brought earth building skills to New Zealand: skills that were put to good use in regions where building timber was in short supply. Some of the new pioneers are New Zealanders searching for a better way of building; others are from Austria, Australia, and America. Whatever their differences in vision, method and style, they all have a passion for earth.
For those who will be similarly inspired to build something a little different, architect
Graeme North
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ISBN / ISSN:
9781887354455
The Wright Space
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A$ 49.95 each
Hardback
Author:
Spencer Hart
Published by:
Saraband (Scotland) Ltd
Featuring the best-known works of the visionary architect Frank Lloyd Wright, this volume unfolds from his residential masterpieces including Fallingwater to public spaces like New York City's Guggenheim Museum.
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9780947798604
50 Distinguished Contemporary Artists in Glass
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A$ 136.95 each
Hardback
Author:
Lisa Hoftijzer
Published by:
Intelligent Layman Publishers Ltd
The 50 best international glass artists are represented in this stunning, colorful tome that acts as a personal gallery for perusal and admiration. The different possibilities of glass as a material are widely shown— demonstrating the varieties of work that can be done in glass, depending upon intended function and artists' creativity. The selections also offer readers an understanding of the intriguing effects of light on glass.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780975310229
Actor's Menu
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A$ 27.95 each
Paperback
Author:
Bill Howey
Published by:
Compass Publishing
Whether new to the business or a seasoned professional, this handbook provides actors with a personal, active approach to discovering and developing their talent. Beginning with appetisers and ending with desserts, actors learn how to prepare a character in the same way that a master chef chooses the most complementary dishes for a feast. From typecasting to reinventing a character's story, actors discover the key ingredients that will enable them to use their own unique qualities and emotions to develop strong, believable characters that people are interested in watching. How to identify and resolve problems such as hidden agendas that can disable an actor's work; distinguish between perception, feeling, and emotions; and find lasting sources of inspiration are among the issues explored. The importance of imagination, words, and story as well as the difference between intellectual and visceral choices (and the impact of each) are also ...
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9781592236091
Architecture Styles Spotter's Guide
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A$ 35.95 each
Paperback
Author:
M. Jane Taylor
Published by:
Thunder Bay Press (CA)
- Architecture a aficionados will enjoy navigating the book as they hunt for buildings that epitomize great design and styles that capture their imagination.- Notable buildings and architecture styles are discussed in great detail and are accompanied by beautiful photographs.- Includes a helpful illustrated glossary of architectural terms and detailed specs for each building.- Whether you have a soft spot for the Victorian era's whimsy, or appreciate the simplicity of Bauhaus design, this handbook will be an essential part of your architecture library.- The perfect take-along size with protective vinyl cover, this book is an ideal travel companion for architecture spotters on the go.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780976457398
Art Models
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A$ 58.95 each
Hardback
Author:
Maureen Johnson
Published by:
Live Model Books
While no book can replace a live model, this photographic guide to the human form provides a diverse selection of figures for those who do not have access to live models. Posed in a variety of classical and modern modes, the models are set in a clear, clean environment that is void of distractions and enhances the figure. All of the high-resolution photographs were painstakingly edited and adjusted to yield all the nuances of the figures. The companion disc contains 24 photographs per pose that, in totality, comprises a full 360 degree view. Each angle of every pose can be enlarged, enabling artists to zoom in on specific body parts to discover their intricate detail or project the photos to life-like proportions. The disc also offers the flexibility of numerous viewing options - on a computer screen, printed out, projected for a group, or via a high-definition television when connected through a computer.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780976457381
Art Models 2
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A$ 62.95 each
Hardback
Author:
Maureen Johnson
Published by:
Live Model Books
Artists looking to supplement a live model class or hone their skills from the comfort of home are provided with a solid pictorial guide to the human form in this detailed reference. Nearly 200 crisp photographs portray a diverse group of male and female models from a variety of angles in 52 classically inspired poses. Precise lighting reveals otherwise hidden areas of the models and illustrates rich shadowing and tone, while an anatomical study, inspired by da Vinci's Vitruvian Man, presents detailed proportional references for each model. The accompanying CD-ROM contains nearly 1,500 high-resolution, full-color images, allowing artists to zoom in on challenging areas such as the hands, feet, and face, or project the photos to life-size proportions. Nine poses with overhead views are also exclusively available on the CD-ROM.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780981624938
Art Models 4
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A$ 58.95 each
Hardback
Author:
Maureen Johnson
Published by:
Live Model Books
While no book can replace a live model, this photographic guide to the human form provides an array of figures for those who do not have access to live models. The latest in the series, this guide features two new models and an entirely new collection of photographs. Posed in a variety of classical and modern positions, the models appear in a clear, clean environment that is void of distractions and enhances the figure. All of the high-resolution photographs were painstakingly edited and adjusted to yield all the nuances of the figures. The PC- and Mac-compatible companion CD-ROM contains 24 photographs per pose that, in total, comprise a full 360-degree view. Each angle of every pose can be enlarged, enabling artists to zoom in on specific body parts to discover their intricate detail or project the photos to lifelike proportions. The CD also offers the flexibility of numerous viewing options--on a computer screen, printed out, ...
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780976457329
Art Models: Life Nudes for Drawing, Painting, and Sculpting
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A$ 47.95 each
Paperback
Author:
Maureen & Douglas Johnson
Published by:
Live Model Books
Artists can easily access the human form outside of the studio with this solid pictorial reference. More than 500 crisp photographs portray a diverse set of models in 100 poses - ranging from the classical to the everyday - and show the positions from a variety of angles, including overhead. Exquisitely detailed photos of particular body parts and precise lighting reveal otherwise hidden areas of the models while providing rich shadowing and tone. The inspiring photographs in this collection are ideal for both students and more advanced artists who are looking for material to supplement a live model class or to hone their skills from the comfort of home.
160 pp.
Open Printable
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