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The preeminent children's book artist of the 20th century, Maurice
Sendak and his 60-year career are celebrated in this full-colour
catalogue of more than 200 images being exhibited at the Society of
Illustrators in New York City from June 11-August 17, 2013.
Accompanied by 12 essays from such noted scholars and historians as
Leonard S. Marcus, Iona Opie, Steven Heller and Paul O. Zelinsky,
Maurice Sendak: A Celebration of the Artist and His Work showcases
the collection of Justin G. Schiller and Dennis M. V. David,
prominent authorities on Sendak's artwork, and is a deeply personal
and thoughtful tribute to a seminal artist whose singular vision
has captured the imaginations of countless children and grownups
throughout the world.
Comprehensive, profusely illustrated archive by two of the world's foremost collectors of pictorial symbols-and devoted flower enthusiasts. Their pictures, rendered from rare illustrations, extend from ancient Chinese lotus buds to a basket of flowers in a nineteenth-century Valentine silhouette. The symbolic meaning of every known species-from absinth to zinnia-is summarized in a table. A visual treat for flower lovers, this essential sourcebook, with its permission-free artwork, will be of value to artists and designers, folklore enthusiasts, as well as botanical and gardening specialists. Over 200 black-and-white designs and illustrations.
Symbolic meanings for: Acacia Rod of Aaron Bo Tree Mistletoe Passionflowe Edelweiss Heliotrope Tears of Job Laurel Olive Tree Black Poplar Apple of Sodom Barnacle Tree Houseleek Ice Plant Mandrake
. . . and many other botanical varieties.
The Art of Football is a singular look at early college football
art and illustrations. This collection contains more than two
hundred images, many rare or previously unpublished, from a variety
of sources, including artists Winslow Homer, Edward Penfield, J. C.
Leyendecker, Frederic Remington, Charles Dana Gibson, George
Bellows, and many others. Along with the rich art that captured the
essence of football during its early period, Michael Oriard
provides a historical context for the images and for football
during this period, showing that from the beginning it was
perceived more as a test of courage and training in manliness than
simply an athletic endeavor. Oriard's analysis shows how these
early artists had to work out for themselves-and for readers-what
in the new game should be highlighted and how it should appear on
the page or canvas. The Art of Football takes modern readers back
to the day when players themselves were new to the sport, and
illustrators had to show the public what the new game of football
was. Oriard demonstrates how artists focused on football's dual
nature as a grueling sport to be played and as a social event and
spectacle to be watched. Through its illustrations and words The
Art of Football gives readers an engaging look at the earliest
depictions of the game and the origins of the United States as a
football nation.
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