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Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Art treatments & subjects > Iconography, subjects depicted in art > Nature in art, still life, landscapes & seascapes
Wide, breathtaking landscapes; crystal-clear, blue lakes; high,
snow-covered mountain peaks--but also wild grizzlies, buffalos,
mustangs, and rare animal species: this is North America. With
nearly sixty national parks, the United States is preserving a
living monument to the continent's pristine nature in an effort to
make it accessible to everyone. This volume presents twenty-six
parks in more than 450 photographs. Each has its own character and
individual charm.
Art has always been inspired by the wildlife around us. Since
earliest times we have been continually fascinated by both wildlife
and the challenge of representing it. This book sets the scene of
how wildlife has been portrayed in art and guides the reader
through the principles of practical drawing and painting wildlife.
It covers recommended equipment, techniques, fieldcraft,
composition and anatomy, and offers help for those wishing to
exhibit their work.
Very little is known about The Green Florilegium. Neither signed
nor dated, it is generally attributed to the German painter Hans
Simon Holtzbecker and originates from the library at Gottorp Castle
in Schleswig, on the border of Germany and Denmark. The album now
resides at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. Recently the
book was painstakingly restored, allowing the delicate
illustrations to come to new life in their original colors. This
beautiful and affordable volume reproduces the original work of 400
botanical illustrations in its entirety. It also includes an
introductory essay and captions with basic information on each
flower. This lovely book is a must-have for lovers of botanical
illustration and a sublime example of the art of conservation.
When first-time author and artist Deborah Paris stepped into Lennox
Woods, an old-growth southern hardwood forest in northeast Texas,
she felt a disruption that was both spatial and temporal. Walking
the remnants of an old wagon trail past ancient stands of pine,
white oak, elm, hickory, sweetgum, maple, hornbeam, and red oak,
she felt drawn into a reverie that took her back to 'the beginning,
both physically and metaphorically.'Painting the Woods: Nature,
Memory and Metaphor explores the experience of landscape through
the lens of art and art-making. It is a place-based meditation on
nature, art, memory, and time, grounded in Paris's experiences over
the course of a year in Lennox Woods. Her account unfolds through
the twin arcs of the changing seasons and her creative process as a
landscape painter. In the tradition of Annie Dillard's Pilgrim at
Tinker Creek, narrative passages interweave with observations about
the natural history of Lennox Woods, its flora and fauna, art
history, the science of memory, Transcendentalist philosophy, the
role of metaphor in creative work, and even loop quantum gravity
theory. Each chapter explores a different aspect of the forest and
a different step in the art-making process, illuminating our
connection to the natural world through language, comprehension of
time, and visual depictions of the landscape. The complex layers of
the forest and Paris's journey through it emerge as metaphors for
the larger themes of the book, just as the natural world underpins
the art-making drawn from it. Like the trail that winds through
Lennox Woods, memory and time intertwine to provide a path for
understanding nature, art, and our relationship to both.
In recent years, there has been intense debate about the reality
behind the depiction of maritime cityscapes, especially harbours.
Visualizing Harbours in the Classical World argues that the
available textual and iconographic evidence supports the argument
that these representations have a symbolic, rather than literal,
meaning and message, and moreover that the traditional view, that
all these media represent the reality of the contemporary
cityscapes, is often unrealistic. Bridging the gap between
archaeological sciences and the humanities, it ably integrates
iconographic materials, epigraphic sources, history and
archaeology, along with visual culture. Focusing on three main
ancient ports - Alexandria, Rome and Leptis Magna - Federico
Ugolini considers a range of issues around harbour iconography,
from the triumphal imagery of monumental harbours and the symbolism
of harbour images, their identification across the Mediterranean,
and their symbolic, ideological and propagandistic messages, to the
ways in which aspects of Imperial authority and control over the
seas were expressed in the iconography of the Julio-Claudian,
Trajan and Severii periods, how they reflected the repute, growth
and power of the mercantile class during the Imperial era, and how
the use of imagery reflected euergetism and paideia, which would
inform the Roman audience about who had power over the sea.
A retrospective of Phil Bergerson's career. The first section's,
extensive essay addresses his student days, early teaching and
organizing years and his various photographic projects (1967-1989).
The second part deals with Bergerson's pursuit of the human
condition found within the American Social landscape. It begins
with an historically contextualizing essay, followed by a sequence
created from selections from Bergerson's first two books on
America. This is followed by Bergerson's most recent photographs
accompanied by a critical essay.
A collection of exquisite paintings of a wide range of chickens,
ducks and geese from renowned artist Madeleine Floyd, accompanied
by whimsical text by the author. Another collection of exquisite
watercolour paintings from well-loved artist Madeleine Floyd. In
this follow-up to her bestselling book Birdsong, she turns her
attention to the world of chickens, ducks and geese - some
familiar, some less so. It includes a huge variety of breeds, both
domestic and wild, from the statuesque Buff Orpington chicken to
the magnificent Faverolle, from splendid mallards to the slightly
comical Indian Runners, the familiar large white farmyard goose,
and elegant swans. Each painting is accompanied by insightful,
whimsical text that pinpoints what the artist loves about these
wonderful creatures. The perfect present, this beautiful book is
ideal for bird lovers, keepers of domestic fowl and fans of
Madeleine Floyd alike.
Amanda Hislop's Seascapes is a wonderful reference tool for all
textile artists, whatever their skills level. Amanda puts
particular emphasis on taking your work from initial inspiration
through to the design stage. Her advice and guidance is all clearly
explained through practical exercises and inspirational examples
that then lead to projects which build upon and consolidate the
lessons learned. Textile artists, embroiders, painters and quilters
- whatever their skill level - will be inspired by Amanda's deep
love for and fascination with the varied moods of the sea and
coastal landscapes. Exploration - both of technique and design - is
at the heart of this book. Amanda reveals the skills and processes
she uses to make her incredible textile seascapes. Featuring
original projects, practical and enjoyable design exercises, and
extensive sections on composition and mark-making, this
instructional guide is brimming over with fabulous ideas for a
stunning selection of fabric and stitch scenes.
'This is an extraordinary book.' Review of Jean Haines' Atmospheric
Watercolours in The Artist Magazine 'It simply dazzles on the page
and makes you want to grab your brushes and get going straight
away.' Review of Jean Haines' Atmospheric Watercolours in The
Leisure Painter Jean Haines is arguably one of the world's most
accomplished and inspirational artists, and in this, her fifth
book, she explores one of her most beloved subjects - flowers.
Taking inspiration from her own beautiful garden in the English
countryside where she lives, Jean takes you on an artistic journey
that not only teaches you how to create gorgeous paintings, but
also shares with you the joy to be gained from the simple act of
painting flowers. In this beautiful book, Jean explains with
passion and enthusiasm how to loosen up your painting style and
include just enough detail in your paintings to portray the essence
of flowers, bringing them to life on the paper and infusing them
with vibrancy and energy. She shares unreservedly the materials and
techniques she uses, provides a wealth of expert tips and advice,
and guides you step-by-step through numerous studies and projects.
Throughout the book there are many glorious examples of Jean's
paintings of a dazzling variety of flowers, providing an abundance
of inspiration for artists of all abilities. Jean uses Daniel Smith
materials in this book but other materials can be used to achieve
similar results.
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A lavish volume in celebration of the astonishing fossils uncovered
in Abu Dhabi's deserts, a region once lush, green, and teeming with
now-extinct animals This lavish volume celebrates the astonishing
wealth of fossils uncovered in recent decades in Abu Dhabi's
desert. These prehistoric findings, around seven million years in
age, record a period when the region was lush, green, and teeming
with diverse mammals, all now extinct. With more than one hundred
full-color photographs, including reconstructions of extinct
animals, this book is both a visual delight and a unique glimpse
into Arabia's ancient past. All text in the book is presented in
both English and Arabic. Distributed for the Yale Peabody Museum of
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The British Museum's vast collections include wonderful images of
birds from all over the world. Some are primarily decorative,
whereas Thomas Bewick and the Japanese artist Kitagawa Utamaro
chose to show birds in realistic detail, going about their daily
lives. Other artists concentrate on scientific accuracy. The
endless variety of birds, their freedom of sky, land and water, and
especially their song have also inspired writers through the ages.
Each striking image in this beautiful anthology is matched with a
poem about the same species. Some were composed by our best-loved
writers - including Shakespeare, Chaucer and Tennyson - and others
have been selected from less familiar or even anonymous voices
around the world. Now in a fresh new paperback format, this is an
irresistible gift for anyone who loves birds.
Discover a new approach to oil painting that takes the stuffiness
out and puts the fun back in. Learn how to paint vibrant florals,
landscapes, seascapes, portraits, and more, and see your skills
improve. Oil Painting Every Day shows you how to translate what you
see into captivating paintings. Begin with a solid understanding of
oil paint and essential supplies, then try easy exercises that will
train your eye to see the world like an artist. From there, you'll
learn how to capture beautiful details in landscapes and still
lifes and create shadows and depth to make your work come alive.
Refine those details to paint waves, clouds, and floral scenes, and
get all the tips, tricks, and techniques you need for a doable
portrait to get you started in figurative work. Get great ideas for
creating engaging compositions while capturing the world around
you, and discover how a variety of simple brushstrokes add energy
and life to a piece. In this book you'll find: How drawings and
underpaintings can give your paintings a boost How to care for your
tools and materials Tips and techniques for working in sketchbooks
and on canvas The benefits of maintaining a consistent art practice
How to paint from life and photographs Ways to build cohesive
compositions that tell a story Oil Painting Every Day is your
all-access pass to oil painting.
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