Erin Wardell's Library
Rossview High
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
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| 9780500283516 | 1000 Symbols: What Shapes Mean In Art & Myth | Rowena Shepherd, Rupert Shepherd | Symbols are an international language, but that language is far from universal. Different symbols mean radically different things in different contexts - a cross, a crane, or a swastika each have a distinct meaning for a Buddhist, an art historian, or a student of the occult.1000 Symbols offers a comprehensive directory of symbols in clear, detailed artworks, each accompanied by a definition of the symbol's history and its cross-cultural meanings.Beginning with an alphabetical, cross-referenced index, the book is then organized into groupings of related symbols:Geometrical Shapes-circle, square, triangle, pentagram, crescent, and spiral are just a few of the entries.The Universe and the Elements includes all the symbols for the world around us-earth, air, fire, and water, as well as times of day or month, and the planets.Characters and People details the symbolism attached to specific characters or to people and their general attributes.Living Creatures denotes the symbolism of animals, birds, fish, and insects.Flowers, Plants, and Trees highlights the symbolism of growing things, from the oak to the lotus.Mythical Beasts contains beasts from the myths and legends of all cultures, including hybrids such as the centaur.Objects and Artifacts includes made or manufactured objects of symbolism, from knot to labyrinth.Numbers and Colors outlines their symbolic attributes in different cultures and contexts.Whether you are baffled by the relevance of the winged staff held by Mercury in a classical painting or wonder about the number of branches on the Hebrew menorah, this comprehensive directory will give you the information you are looking for, and place the explanation in its historical and cultural context. 1000 illustrations in 2 colors | Thames & Hudson |
| 9783791381695 | 50 Artists You Should Know (50 You Should Know) | Thomas Koester, Lars Roeper | Now available in an updated edition, this attractive, useful, and entertaining collection of great artists and great art is a course in art history for readers of all ages. This bestselling reference guide profiles 50 major artists alongside their representative works. The entries are presented in an eye-catching format that features superb illustrations, brief biographies, and critical analyses. A glossary of important terms is also included in the book. Arranged chronologically, the selection of artists includes every major artistic movement and development since the Gothic period, giving readers a clear understanding of the evolution of the visual arts. Perfect for casual reading or easy reference, this accessible overview is a fun and practical art history lesson that everyone can enjoy. | Prestel |
| A Century Of Design | ||||
| 9780876636459 | A Shadow Born Of Earth: New Photography In Mexico (English And Spanish Edition) | Elizabeth Ferrer | Published in conjunction with an exhibition organized and circulated by The American Federation of Arts, with stops in California, Oklahoma, Washington, and New York through 1995. The insightful text (in English and Spanish) describes the rich tradition of Mexican photography and the new ideas and themes that are emerging. Attractive book design artfully displays 49 b&w and 40 color photos. 9.25x11.25" Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. | Universe Pub |
| 9781844516964 | American Art , The World's Greatest Art | Mike O'Mahony | American Art explores the incredible range of modern American art, & looks at the emergence of the United States as a key influence on international art during the 20th Century. From early American Modernism & Regionalism through to the more recent Pop Art & Neo-Expressionism styles, the book covers all of the key movements & includes works by most of the major artists. | Star Fire |
| 9780785801610 | An Introduction To Painting Flowers | Elisabeth Harden | HOW TO OBSERVE the structure of flowers and plantsTIPS ON COMPOSITION for both indoor and outdoor paintingsESSENTIAL INFORMATION on selecting colorsSTEP-BY-STEP demonstrations to illustrate different techniques | Book Sales |
| 9781465414359 | Art That Changed The World: Transformative Art Movements And The Paintings That Inspired Them (DK Timelines) | DK | This is your A to Z guide to art!From cave paintings to pop art and modern masterpieces, this absorbing and beautiful art encyclopedia explores the development of art in spectacular detail.Here’s what you’ll find inside the pages of this visually stunning art book:• Covers every major movement in art from prehistory to the present day• Each movement is tracked in a visual timeline that showcases its key paintings and notable artists, and explains its context — the major events in its evolution• Each section ends with a stunning image of a masterwork and a curator's analysis that encapsulates its values, style, composition and subject matter• Glossary of technical terms and a comprehensive indexGet ready to embark on a unique guided tour throughout the history of art. Get to know more than 700 of the greatest artists, from Michelangelo and Monet to Damien Hirst and Picasso. Discover 2,500 of the world’s most iconic paintings, sculptures and other artwork that has shaken the art world through centuries and across continents.Truly comprehensive in scope, Art That Changed the World presents the most remarkable art movements throughout history in chronological order and explains the social and cultural background of each period. Turning-point paintings that triggered or epitomised each artistic movement are identified and explained, against a backdrop of influences — from admired techniques of an earlier artist to the changes in society that enabled new directions in art.A must-have for your bookshelf, this is an indispensable art reference book for art-lovers everywhere! | DK |
| 9781844516926 | Asian Art | Michael Kerrigan | Over the centuries, the exotic elegance of Asian art has been a source of fascination and inspiration gor artists and art lovers worldwide. This beautifully illustrated book explores the diversity of art and artefacts from around Asia, detailing the subjects depicted, the marerials used in their making, and the lives of the artists and artisans who created them. | Star Fire Publ. |
| Children And Their Art | ||||
| 9781787552326 | Claude Monet: Waterlilies And The Garden Of Giverny (Masterworks) | Dr Julian Beecroft | A gorgeous new edition with the cover printed on silver. Towards the end of his life and much inspired by Japanese water gardens, Monet spent a great deal of time in his beloved Giverny. Adorned with poppies, blue sage, dahlias and irises, the waters were disturbed only by bamboos and water lilies. His water garden was originally created to satisfy a need to be near water, and to provide a visual feast that could be enjoyed from his house. The pond was fed by the river Ru, and weeping willow and silver birch hung over its edges, caressing the fronds of the greenery and blossoms below. Its famous green wooden footbridge was built across the water and it became the central focus of many of his works. He said, ‘It took me some time to understand my water lilies. I planted them for pleasure.’ and so he began to work on what is probably the most famous series of paintings the world has ever seen. | Flame Tree Illustrated |
| 9781569756416 | Drawing Dragons: Learn How To Create Fantastic Fire-Breathing Dragons (How To Draw Books) | Sandra Staple | Learn how to draw fierce, breathtaking dragons from around the globe.In easy-to-follow, step-by-step detail, Drawing Dragons teaches you all the tricks and techniques you’ll need to create your own amazing dragons. You’ll discover how to draw all types of dragons using nothing but a pencil. Drawing Dragons shows how to bring to life fierce warriors and bearded ancients as well as baby hatchlings and protective mothers. It also features a special section on adding claws, scales, horns, jewels and other unique details to your dragons.Learn to draw:• Ferocious, attacking dragons•Graceful sea dragons•Fire-breathing flying dragons•Wise, thoughtful dragons | Ulysses Press |
| 9780681406049 | Escher | M C Escher | Such fabulous artistry! | Taschen |
| 9781640210240 | Figure It Out! Simple Lessons, Quick Results: Essential Tips And Tricks For Drawing People (Christopher Hart Figure It Out!) | Christopher Hart | The addition to bestselling author Christopher Hart’s Figure It Out! series offers essential tips and tricks that simplify the basics of drawing people.This is the easy way to learn how to draw people! Chris Hart offers straightforward instruction designed to solve common figure-drawing problems that aspiring artists encounter. His accessible, practical techniques include focusing on the body’s natural curves, as opposed to drawing muscles, and breaking the torso down into three distinct, understandable areas. With this book, anyone can immediately grasp the basics—and create the art to prove it! | Drawing with Christopher Hart |
| Frida Kahlo | ||||
| 9780500845066 | Gateways To Art: Understanding The Visual Arts | Debra J. DeWitte, Ralph M. Larmann, M. Kathryn Shields | Developing students’ visual analysis skills with strong pedagogical support Gateways to Art utilizes a student-centered approach, with an emphasis on visual analysis, cross-references that encourage comparison across time and geography, and a cohesive package of digital resources to engage and motivate students both in and out of class. Students can easily digest the brief chapters, and on-page glossary definitions improve comprehension. Updated coverage of contemporary art, including examples of art related to social justice, highlights the influence of current events on art. New to the Fourth Edition, a Norton Illumine Ebook shines light on Gateways to Art’s high-quality content through engaging and motivational features that illuminate core concepts for students in a supportive, low-stakes environment. The reading experience in Norton Illumine Ebooks promotes student accountability and improves preparation through easy-to-use assignment tools and LMS integration. | Thames & Hudson |
| Georgia O'keefe | ||||
| 9781556706219 | Goddess: A Celebration In Art And Literature | In this elegant volume the editor has compiled a unique and culturally diverse anthology of literature and art to reveal the many guises of the goddess. ' | Stewart Tabori & Chang | |
| 9780810963832 | Impressionism | Ann Dumas | The art movement known as Impressionism has not always been as popular as it is today. When it first emerged in France in the last decades of the 19th century, critics reacted harshly, and few paintings were acquired by museums. This book, published to accompany a 1999 exhibition in the USA, explores how Impressionist works made their way into European museums: who collected them, when, and why - and why not. Extensively illustrated, the book presents both scholarly information and anecdote. | Harry N. Abrams |
| 9781844060368 | Leonardo Da Vinci | Carlo Pedretti | Leonardo da Vinci was the true Renaissance man. Not only was he one of the greatest artists ever to live, but he was also a truly gifted architect and creative mind who devised amazing machines centuries ahead of his time. His list of interests and achievements are extraordinary; as well as artist and architect, he was astronomer, researcher, scientist, experimenter, anatomist, and inventor. Leonardo's most acclaimed paintings are the Mona Lisa in the Louvre, Paris and The Last Supper in the refectory at Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan, Italy. But in many ways his greatest legacy are the hundreds of pen and ink drawings and sketches which are now in museums and collections around the world. These explain, in his remarkable mirror writing, his calculations and hypotheses for the mechanical operation of his various ideas. This book attempts to explain who this great genius was and why he became such a creative man. It looks at where he came from and his education, who his influences were, and how he made his way in the world to become the most remarkable man of his time. His work was founded in strict science and based on a profound analysis of ancient and traditional sources, but it was his curiosity which really drove him. His inquisitive mind led him to investigate every field of knowledge and his life's work is an extraordinary synthesis of art, science, and technology fused in theoretical and practical experience gathered from a long and productive life. | Taj Books International |
| 9781488902437 | Love To Draw Binder | This book shows the child how to draw by using drawings to copy and to understand. It explains by doing how to create a person or an object EASYILY | Hinkler Books |