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Immerse yourself in the beauty and power of nature with a different
tree for every day of the year. Spend every day of the year with
one of the world's most fascinating trees. In A Tree a Day seasoned
nature writer and journalist Amy-Jane Beer shares 365 majestic and
memorable trees from around the world. From the strength of Alder
trees to the biology behind the autumn colors of New England; from
folkloric medicines in tree sap to Shakespeare's Birnam Wood; from
the giant sequoias of California to Klimt's Birch trees--A Tree a
Day explores the botany, poetry, folklore, rich history, and
natural beauty of trees. Dip in and out or spend each day exploring
a new natural wonder. With award-winning photography, works of art,
and detailed illustrations on every page, A Tree a Day illuminates
the timeless splendor and power of the world's trees. GORGEOUS
ILLUSTRATIONS: Each tree is illustrated with a unique work of
art--from classical painting to breathtaking photographs.
MEDITATIVE START TO EACH DAY: A Tree a Day is a beautiful reminder
to pause each day and appreciate the natural world--no matter where
you are. Each of the 365 entries offers a seasonal quote, fact, or
story about trees to inspire gratitude and wonder. EVERGREEN:
Nature lovers will return to this book day after day, year after
year--it makes for the perfect bite-sized, bedside reading. AUTHOR
EXPERTISE: In addition to being a nature writer for The Guardian,
Amy Jane-Beer has written more than 30 books about science and
natural history. Perfect for: Tree and Nature Enthusiasts;
Gardeners; Hikers, Backpackers, and Campers; Environmentalist; Fans
of A Cloud a Day
An illustrated, comprehensive guide to botanical painting written
by the Society of Botanical Artists. In this new book the Society
of Botanical Artists provides a comprehensive guide to the
different styles and methods of botanical painting, harvesting the
talent of both Members and Distance Learning Diploma Course
students around the world, past and present. Botanical Painting
features techniques and materials for all levels and demonstrates
how these skills can be used to develop your own expertise. There
are chapters on drawing with graphite and metal point, coloured
pencil, body and watercolour in plant portraiture and illustration
as well as 'The Mixed Bunch'. The inclusion of the historic methods
used for egg tempera and metal point, as well as the technique
required for working on vellum, makes this a valuable source of
advice on subjects not readily available elsewhere. An
inspirational gallery of paintings at the end of the book provides
a guided walk around an SBA exhibition. The book is beautifully
illustrated throughout, with comprehensive critiques on the
artworks and step-by-step demonstrations. It will be an invaluable
and inspirational addition to the library of the more experienced
botanical painter.
Nabil Anani is one of the most prominent Palestinian artists
working today. A painter, ceramicist and sculptor, he has built an
impressive catalogue of outstanding, innovative and unique art over
the past five decades, pioneering the use of local media such as
leather, henna, natural dyes, papier-mache, wood, beads and copper.
Considered by many as a key founder of the contemporary Palestinian
art movement, Anani's development as an artist has run in parallel
with major events in recent Palestinian history. His work reflects
the lived Palestinian experience, exhibiting distinctive responses
to issues of exile, dislocation, conflict, memory and loss. Anani's
artistic vision restores and celebrates a denied and
often-forgotten reality, his work re-igniting memory. Bringing
together more than 150 of Nabil Anani's works, this monograph also
includes contributions from acclaimed Palestinian poet Mourid
Barghouti as well as from leading Middle Eastern art historians,
Rana Anani, Lara Khaldi, Bashir Makhoul, Nada Shabout, Housni
Alkhateeb Shehadeh and Tina Sherwell.
With a coastline that rivals California s, Maine attracts millions
of visitors each year who come to swim, fish, hike, or just enjoy
the views. Many of the images present a near panoramic scope,
placing the viewer in the middle of a wilderness splendor. The
photographs capture the region s famous sandy beaches, tree-covered
mountains, tidepools brimming with life, and secluded harbors, as
well as quaint villages, historic lighthouses, cranberry bogs, and
lobster boats. Chapters cover Ogunquit, Kennebunkport, and Portland
to Penobscot Bay, Mount Desert Island, and Cobscook Bay. A central
focus is Acadia National Park, one of the top ten most visited
national parks in America. Nearby, the town of Bar Harbor hosts
more than eighty cruise ships each year. The book also celebrates
offshore Maine, with images of whales, puffins, and other elusive
sea creatures. The Coast of Maine makes an affordable and charming
gift for anyone planning, or dreaming of, a visit to this glorious
region.
The Camelopard, The Monstrous Pig, The Famous Porcupine, Durer's
Rhinoceros: these are but a few of the beautiful and bizarre
creatures that feature in this delightful book. In the visual arts
of the fifteenth to the early nineteenth centuries in Europe,
animals were understood in relation to the human world, whether as
animals of the farm, estate or household, beasts of burden or as
diversions in menageries and travelling shows. At the same time,
rapidly increasing investigation of the natural world engaged
artists in the problems of accurate representation: prints were
particularly important in distributing natural historical
information (or misinformation) across a wide, international
audience. This beautifully illustrated book explores perceptions of
the natural world as seen through the eyes of imaginative artists:
works by Goya, Stubbs and Bewick stand alongside prints by
lesser-known artists, each selected for its graphic strength, charm
and narrative interest. Featured are natural history studies,
masterpieces from the British Museum's exceptional collection of
classical old master prints, book illustrations, satires and
popular prints to beautifully capture the diversity and appeal of
early modern print culture. Visually stunning, entertaining and
intriguing, this book explores humankind's enduring curiosity about
the animal world.
Nothing makes a fantasy fan's imagination catch fire like the
dragon, one of the most enduringly popular beasts of legend. Now,
with DragonArt, readers can learn how to bring these mythical
creatures to life, with: More than 30 lessons broken down into
simple colour-coded steps, from basic shapes, to details including
claws and wings, to spectacular finished dragons and beasts
Full-coloured illustrations to captivate and inspire readers A
playful, engaging text that includes "historical facts about
dragons" Additional step-by-step demonstrations covering other
fantasy creatures, such as wyverns, basilisks and gargoyles Extra
hints, tips & tricks provided by DragonArt's dragon mascot,
Dolosus With the tips and suggestions in DragonArt, fantasy lovers
can let their imaginations soar.
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The Lost Words
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Robert Macfarlane; Illustrated by Jackie Morris
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From bestselling Landmarks author Robert Macfarlane and acclaimed
artist and author Jackie Morris, a beautiful collection of poems
and illustrations to help readers rediscover the magic of the
natural world. In 2007, when a new edition of the Oxford Junior
Dictionary -- widely used in schools around the world -- was
published, a sharp-eyed reader soon noticed that around forty
common words concerning nature had been dropped. Apparently they
were no longer being used enough by children to merit their place
in the dictionary. The list of these "lost words" included acorn,
adder, bluebell, dandelion, fern, heron, kingfisher, newt, otter,
and willow. Among the words taking their place were attachment,
blog, broadband, bullet-point, cut-and-paste, and voice-mail. The
news of these substitutions -- the outdoor and natural being
displaced by the indoor and virtual -- became seen by many as a
powerful sign of the growing gulf between childhood and the natural
world. Ten years later, Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris set out
to make a "spell book" that will conjure back twenty of these lost
words, and the beings they name, from acorn to wren. By the magic
of word and paint, they sought to summon these words again into the
voices, stories, and dreams of children and adults alike, and to
celebrate the wonder and importance of everyday nature. The Lost
Words is that book -- a work that has already cast its
extraordinary spell on hundreds of thousands of people and begun a
grass-roots movement to re-wild childhood across Britain, Europe,
and North America.
Following official protection of natural environments for public
benefit in Fontainebleau Forest in France (1861) and in Yosemite
(1864) and Yellowstone (1872) in the USA, the New Forest Act of
1877 marked the first major instance in Britain. Art and artists
were involved in this achievement to a greater extent than in all
preceding cases. For the first time, and within an ecocritical
framework, this study examines the role played by art during the
previous anti-enclosure campaign - highlighting both the
hitherto-unacknowledged extent of German influence in terms of the
original artistic initiative and of German artists' participation
in the cause, as well as the significance of connections between
landscape art of the day and priorities of the early Open Spaces
movement. Ecocriticism in art history With works by the German and
British artists George Bouverie Goddard, Wilhelm Kumpel, Alfred
Pizzi Newton, Wilhelm Trautschold, Edmund George Warren
Cats playing a quiet game of cards, cats at the ballet, cats having
a leisurely lunch on the grass, cats boating on the river... Here
are the quintessential Impressionist cats, painted with vivid,
joyous colours in their favourite haunts, at their ease in various
ordinary activities. With their pensive, brooding expressions, cats
lend themselves perfectly to reimagining the great works of the
Impressionist masters, whether strolling among Monet's wild
poppies, sitting in Mary Cassatt's loge at the opera, or even
enjoying a Sunday dance at Renoir's Bougival. They can be charming
or steeped in mute despair, vulgar or lovingly maternal, bourgeois
or intellectual - but they are always Impressionist cats, caught as
if by the camera, spontaneous and unprepared.
Send greetings to loved ones with the friendly forest creatures in
this set of delightful boxed notecards. It's the perfect gift for
animal lovers. Our best-selling QuickNotes are smaller than
notecards but large enough to convey personal greetings, thank-yous
and invitations. 20 notecards, 5 each of 4 images. 20 envelopes.
Magnetic closure. Sturdy, reuseable box, ideal for keepsakes.
How the nature illustrations of a Renaissance polymath reflect his
turbulent age This pathbreaking and stunningly illustrated book
recovers the intersections between natural history, politics, art,
and philosophy in the late sixteenth-century Low Countries. Insect
Artifice explores the moment when the seismic forces of the Dutch
Revolt wreaked havoc on the region's creative and intellectual
community, compelling its members to seek solace in intimate
exchanges of art and knowledge. At its center is a neglected
treasure of the late Renaissance: the Four Elements manuscripts of
Joris Hoefnagel (1542-1600), a learned Netherlandish merchant,
miniaturist, and itinerant draftsman who turned to the study of
nature in this era of political and spiritual upheaval. Presented
here for the first time are more than eighty pages in color
facsimile of Hoefnagel's encyclopedic masterwork, which showcase
both the splendor and eccentricity of its meticulously painted
animals, insects, and botanical specimens. Marisa Anne Bass unfolds
the circumstances that drove the creation of the Four Elements by
delving into Hoefnagel's writings and larger oeuvre, the works of
his friends, and the rich world of classical learning and empirical
inquiry in which he participated. Bass reveals how Hoefnagel and
his colleagues engaged with natural philosophy as a means to
reflect on their experiences of war and exile, and found refuge
from the threats of iconoclasm and inquisition in the manuscript
medium itself. This is a book about how destruction and violence
can lead to cultural renewal, and about the transformation of
Netherlandish identity on the eve of the Dutch Golden Age.
A delightfully quirky, cute, and funny guide to horoscopes told through adorable dog photographs.
With the help of a collection of sweet and hilarious dog pictures, Dogstrology will unlock all the secrets of the stars that you need to know, including:
- Each of the signs at their best and worst (and the perfect pup to illustrate them)
- The common traits of each element and modality in the zodiac
- What do you and your "sister sign" have in common? Find out, with the perfect dog photo to complement it.
- And of course: the right dog for you, based on your star sign!
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