著者:W. F. Kirby
出版社: Dover Publications
発売日: 2013年02月21日
The wonder and beauty of butterflies and moths ー including their miraculous transformations ー have fascinated nature enthusiasts for thousands of years. Rendered from an exquisitely rare nineteent……続きを見る
This lavish archive of exquisite engravings and designs--originally created in the mid-nineteenth century for the professional artist and architect--contains some 200 splendid illustrations, expertl……続きを見る
著者:Owen Jones
出版社: Dover Publications
発売日: 2012年07月05日
This sumptuous edition offers all 100 full-color plates from Owen Jones's definitive presentation of Chinese ornamentation and design, one of the most beautiful books on the decorative arts ever pub……続きを見る
This fascinating book is the product of intensive scholarly research, its exacting illustrations based on choice examples of Mexican Indian textiles in many different museums and private collections……続きを見る
This classic sourcebook of decorative motifs contains 100 plates of royalty-free Gothic designs, meticulously reproduced from rare 19th-century engravings. Many are floral and foliate designs render……続きを見る
Sixty authentic full-color motifs drawn from highly stylized opera traditions. Symbolic representations of dragons, lions, phoenixes, mandarin ducks, cranes, peonies, lotuses, much more. Vibrant col……続きを見る
"Offers valuable material not only to students of crystallography but also to those of the arts." ー The New York Times
Did you ever try to photograph a snowflake? The procedure is very tricky. The ……続きを見る
One of the greatest book illustrators of all time, nineteenth-century artist Gustave Doré was particularly noted for his brilliantly imaginative scenes of fantasy and the fantastic.
Angels, among hi……続きを見る
This rich array of exquisite designs includes all the most popular Japanese motifs. Ferocious dragons with scaly skins, cranes with wide-spread wings, as well as tigers, phoenixes, and peacocks abou……続きを見る
If you're a graphic artist, crafter, or hobbyist in search of attractive, nature-related images, then this comprehensive collection of handsome designs is just for you. The 850 practical, attention-……続きを見る
Indispensable collection for enhancing menus, invitations, ad copy, greeting cards, catalogs ー almost any graphic project ー includes 199 black-and-white designs, among them crisply rendered floral……続きを見る
Lively collection of royalty-free spots for commercial artists dramatizes a host of enterprises: business, communications, education, industry, construction, transportation, legal and healthcare ser……続きを見る
Clear, accurate illustrations of 163 common North American wildflowers ー tiger lily and water lily, snowdrop, ox-eye daisy, thistle, and wild strawberry among them. The flowers are depicted in full……続きを見る
Reproducing in historical sequence 1355 signs, seals, and symbols from the simplest drawings of heavenly bodies, through the intricate heraldic devices of the Middle Ages, to modern cattle brands an……続きを見る
Have you ever wanted to create your own embroidery and crewel designs but given up the idea just because you can't draw? Here is a book containing over 500 patterns and designs from the finest Victo……続きを見る
60 rare plates of pictorial borders ー all with space for text or a message ー depict floral garlands, cupids, scrollwork, as well as finely rendered scenes of salon parties, amorous couples, ardent……続きを見る
This comprehensive archive offers authentically detailed, copyright-free illustrations of hundreds of plants and flowers from around the world. Ideal for graphic artists, designers, and others in th……続きを見る
Gathered from a rare French portfolio, here are 59 exquisite, royalty-free motifs ー mainly florals and foliates ー incorporating Romanesque, Byzantine, Persian, Far Eastern, and traditional Morocca……続きを見る
Superb examples of the ironworker's art ー elaborately wrought designs for gates, fences, finials, banisters, window grilles, signs, marquees, cathedral screens, and a host of other architectural an……続きを見る
Thomas Nast (1840–1902) created the images of Santa Claus which we recognize today. Here are his best-known illustrations of Santa Claus and Christmas. Included are his drawings of Santa perched ato……続きを見る
This collection of 72 full-page black-and-white Art Deco designs offers artists and craftspeople royalty-free, ready-to-use borders, frames, and motifs. Abstract geometric forms contrast with foliat……続きを見る
"Throughout history, artists have grappled with the problem of depicting clearly and forcefully the principles of evil and suffering in human existence." With this view, the Lehners have collected 2……続きを見る
Spectacular plates reprinted from rare 19th- and early-20th-century English, French, and Spanish manufacturers' catalogs. 400 royalty-free examples inspired by more than 2,000 years of tile designs ……続きを見る
Classic portfolio includes 197 original designs, shown on 48 color plates: arrowhead, blackberry, buttercup, columbine, gourd, honeysuckle, iris, thistle, more; plus animal motifs: seahorses, kingfi……続きを見る
A rich source of striking imagery, this compilation of 163 black-and-white prints was reproduced from a rare collection of 18th-century broadsides. Illustrations include folkloric characters (Peggy ……続きを見る
Largest collection anywhere: 2,500 authentic illustrations of bowls, bottles and pipes, geometric and floral patterns on beadwork, pictographs, symbolic tipi decorations, masks, basket weaves, Hopi ……続きを見る
Thousands of terms associated with apparel worn in the principal countries of Europe appear in this extensive and convenient reference. The alphabetically arranged items of clothing span nearly 2,00……続きを見る