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This text explains, historically and with illustrations, the origins and momentum of the German art movement of Ottonian book illumination. It shows through this movement how religion and political ideology were intertwined in Ottonian culture from about 950 to 1050.;Besides dealing with such great imperial books as the "Gospel Book of Otto III" and the "Pericopes Book of Henry II", as well as other liturgical manuscripts, this volume discusses the great art-loving bishops like Egbert of Trier and Bernard of Hildesheim, whose aims and personalities are expressed in the books they commissioned. The most important art centres of the Ottonian Empire - Reichenau, Cologne, Fulda and Corvey - are also discussed.
This text explains, historically and with illustrations, the origins and momentum of the German art movement of Ottonian book illumination. It shows through this movement how religion and political ideology were intertwined in Ottonian culture from about 950 to 1050.;Besides dealing with such great imperial books as the "Gospel Book of Otto III" and the "Pericopes Book of Henry II", as well as other liturgical manuscripts, this volume discusses the great art-loving bishops like Egbert of Trier and Bernard of Hildesheim, whose aims and personalities are expressed in the books they commissioned. The most important art centres of the Ottonian Empire - Reichenau, Cologne, Fulda and Corvey - are also discussed.
Author, illustrator and comic book artist Yumi Sakugawa shares a
wide range of useful and unexpected tips for looking and feeling
better, streamlining and improving your home life, and creating fun
and artsy DIY projects that can brighten your living space.
Inspired by her popular "Secret Yumiverse" tips originally posted
on WonderHowTo.com, The Little Book of Life Hacks offers a wide
range of practical advice and fun tips for everything from how to:
- Remove dark circles from under your eyes - Make cold brew iced
coffee at home - Throw the perfect apartment party on a budget -
Work out at home without a gym membership - Take the perfect
afternoon power nap...and more! Featuring Yumi's signature
hand-drawn illustrations throughout, The Little Book of Life Hacks
is a distinctive and perfect gift for recent graduates and young
working women who want to learn practical ways to organise and
improve their daily life while still having fun.
This beautiful illuminated manuscript, now in Vienna, Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, is one of the earliest surviving examples of a unique group of Bibles containing the most extensive cycles of biblical illustrations juxtaposed with theological and allegorical interpretative images. The present moralized Bible was produced in Paris in the first half of the 13th century, and contains over 1000 exquisitely illuminated medallions accompanied by textual extracts and commentaries that act as captions to the illustrations and thus reveal, by word and image, the relevance of the Bible to contemporary life. They reflect the rapidly-changing world of the thirteenth century and highlight the many ideological problems prominent in the intellectual and political milieu of the time. It is a book that has long fascinated both historians and art-historians, since it stands out not only as one of the major artistic achievements of its time, but also as an important historical document for an understanding of medieval Europe. All illuminated pages of Codex 2554 are reproduced in full colour in this volume. In his commentary to the manuscript, Gerald Guest explains the origins of this type of Bible manuscript; he compares the work with other surviving examples, examines the style and meaning of the illuminations, poses the likely patrons and puts the creation of the moralized Bible in its intellectual and artistic context. The author has also translated all the French texts that accompany the illuminations into English.
Lose the fear of drawing and discover just how much fun it is! This
book provides hours of doodling activity for anyone with a pen.
Look at the world differently by making crazy and inventive
drawings around simple household objects. For The Drawing Game,
Nunes has gathered numerous photos of everyday things accompanied
by suggestions for the doodles you can make out of them. And there
are examples of doodles by some of Laurence King's favourite
illustrators. The rest is up to you.
Philip Kelleway discusses the work of the Johnstone twins, two of
the most prolific illustrators of children's books in 20th-century
Britain.
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The Timid Cabbage
(Hardcover)
Charles Krafft; Illustrated by Femke Hiemstra
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Over seventy years of quintessential London views in one box In
1950, aged 19, David Gentleman arrived in the capital, ready to
begin his life as an artist. Over the next seven decades, he would
sketch, paint, and engrave his way through London, documenting the
cityscape, and shaping it, too - most notably through his iconic
mural in Charing Cross Underground Station. Combining world-famous
imagery with unexpected scenes of daily life in the city, this box
of London artworks is a treasure trove for all those who flock to
the capital. 'David Gentleman is London's visual laureate' Quentin
Blake
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Swan Lake
(Paperback, New)
Ping Zhu; Illustrated by Ping Zhu
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Swan Lake is a beautiful concertina book detailing a night at the
Ballet. Illustrated by Californian artist Ping Zhu, we see the
pristine theatre, audience and performance on one side and the
back-stage bustle and nerves on the other. Based on a performance
of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, the images are not only inspired by the
dramatic story but also the atmosphere of a working dance venue.
Zhu illustrates the orchestra, the boxes and even the entrance hall
and ticket office. Backstage is a world away from the delicate and
precise presentation of front stage - ropes and pulleys, stage
hands and prop handlers, seamstresses sewing sequins, ballerinas
nervously awaiting their queue, the director signalling and
gesturing silently - all in all we are treated to delightful
concertina which anyone with an interest in the performing arts
will immediately love.
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Judith Kerr
(Hardcover)
Joanna Carey; Edited by (consulting) Quentin Blake; Series edited by Claudia Zeff
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An overview of the life and work of much-loved children's
illustrator and author Judith Kerr, creator of classics such as The
Tiger Who Came to Tea, and Mog. A thoughtful and intimate portrait,
this book is not only a celebration of Judith Kerr's classic work,
but a record of the hard work, development and serious intent
behind it. Referencing Kerr's biographical novels, Joanna Carey
introduces us to the illustrator as she goes about her daily life,
showing us into her studio, exploring her materials, her
relationship with her publisher and editors, and her reflections
over the years. Drawing on a great range of previously unpublished
visual material, we see behind the scenes of Kerr's unforgettable
creations.
In Britain at Play we collect the finest of William Heath
Robinson's studies of the unique British character. Here we find
Britain in the garden, at the beach and on the golf course - the
9th hole played with the grim reaper, rotating sunbathing machines,
a double cross tennis match 'For economising space in local
tournaments and generally gingering up the game'. Heath Robinson
perfectly captures the peculiar character of the great British
nation at leisure.
This original animal alphabet series with its sophisticated imagery
was created to appeal to adults but children delight in it as well.
The book explores unusual imagery juxtapositions pairing alphabet
letters with animals and unexpected objects beginning with that
same letter. The series started when artist Leslie Haines
discovered a human-faced walrus in an old engraving book. She was
so drawn to that image that she felt inspired to create a visual
story with the walrus as the central figure. The cicada-carrying
cat was next, and from there, the rest of the alphabet was not far
behind. Letterpress type, vintage engravings, original drawings,
found objects, photography, and old book pages all mix together in
collages that reveal original, inventive, and humorous scenarios.
Animal Abecedary is truly a one-of-a-kind alphabet book that will
bring hours of enjoyment and discovery to all ages.
Combining the smooth reading experience of the Thomas Nelson NKJV Comfort
Print® typeface with the popular format of the Journal the WordTM Bibles.
Do you underline Scripture, take notes during sermons, or express your thoughts
through journaling? The NKJV Journal the WordTM Bible is a trustworthy and
indispensable resource for anyone who puts pen to paper for deeper engagement with
God's Word. The extra-wide lined margins make this Bible ideal for note taking or
journaling.
The NKJV Journal the WordTM Bible is truly inspirational from cover to cover and sure
to make an excellent gift as a treasured personal keepsake. The Thomas Nelson NKJV
Comfort Print® typeface is designed to honor the beauty of the New King James
Version, providing a particularly smooth reading experience for longer engagement in
God's Word.
Alba the fish has spent her entire life collecting precious objects
that drift down to the ocean floor. From delicate shells to
brightly coloured coral, each year on her birthday she gathers one
more precious item. But over the years, Alba notices her collection
is losing its sparkle and that the world is changing. What are
these bits of plastic and metal? As the coral reef fades, Alba
decides to leave her home behind. Can an old fish teach the world
how to bring colour back to the ocean? The One-Hundred-Year-Old
Fish gently highlights the issue of pollution. A beautifully
illustrated picture book from exciting new talent Lara Hawthorne.
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