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The Book of the Tree is a celebration of trees in art featuring works
by some of the world's leading artists, photographers and illustrators.
"The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others
only a green thing that stands in the way." William Blake
From stately old oaks to beautiful forests and woods, trees have
provided a source of inspiration for artists throughout history.
This charming gift book presents a selection of some of the most
beautiful artworks inspired by trees. Interspersed throughout the
illustrations are short texts about the artists and their interest in
particular trees, from Egon Shiele's delicate watercolours of chestnut
trees, to Rousseau's exotic forests, Claire Cansick's vivid woodlands
and Hockney's tree-lined groves.
The Book of the Tree presents a wonderful collection of arboreal art
that revels in the enduring beauty of our trees, woodlands and forests.
It is the perfect gift for art-lovers, tree-lovers and nature-lovers.
Bored of the same old dinner-party chitchat? Spice up your soirees,
impress your guests and show up your brother-in-law with these
hilarious, and sometimes dangerous, after-dinner tricks and
challenges. Twenty-one daredevil tricks are illustrated along with
step-by-step instructions and explanations of the science behind
them. From sabering a bottle of champagne to hammering a needle
through a coin, each of these feats is guaranteed to wow your
guests.
Bored of the same old dinner-party chitchat? Spice up your soirees,
impress your guests and show up your brother-in-law with these
hilarious, and sometimes dangerous, after-dinner tricks and
challenges. Twenty-one handsome cards presented in a beautiful gift
tin illustrate each technique along with step-by-step instructions
and explanations of the science behind the tricks. From sabering a
bottle of champagne to hammering a needle through a coin, each of
these tricks is guaranteed to wow your guests.
Featuring all kinds of dogs – big, small, graceful, cute, funny
– The Book of the Dog is a cool and quirky collection of dog art
and illustration by artists around the world. Interspersed through
the illustrations are short texts about the artists and different
breeds, paying homage to man's best friend. Beautifully designed
and packaged, the book will appeal to dog lovers of all ages.
‘Art is the flower, life is the green leaf’ – Charles Rennie
Mackintosh Haphazard bunches, formal bouquets, chance arrangements,
quiet and thoughtful rural encounters – The Book of the Flower is
a sylvan collection of beautiful depictions of flowers by artists,
photographers and illustrators. Interspersed through the
illustrations are short texts about the artists and their interest
in particular flowers, from Georgia O’Keeffe’s sumptuous
close-ups of Jimson Weed and cactus flowers to Matisse’s roses,
Keika Hasegawa’s chrysanthemums and Albert York’s close study
of zinnias. A wonderful collection for art-lovers, gardeners and
flower-fanciers.
The Book of the Bird celebrates the bird in art with an elegant,
international collection of paintings, illustrations and
photographs, featuring all kinds of birds from the smallest tits
and wrens to colourful exotics. Interspersed though the
illustrations are short texts giving background to the pictures and
information on bird species. This is the perfect gift for all bird
lovers.
Turn the Louvre pyramid into a greenhouse! Design your own folly or
maze! Green up a car park or experiment with topiary! Whether you
have a garden or not, you can let your horticultural imagination
run wild. Sam Piyasena's charming illustrations and Kendra Wilson's
witty activity suggestions provide the inspiration. This fun book
will delight lovers of gardens and green spaces of all ages.
Step outdoors and let your space nourish all of your senses and
settle a busy mind. Discover how to garden to enliven all five
senses - touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste - to build a
connection with the world around you and bring joy and wonder into
the everyday. Find out how simply being outside can help to ground
and calm you, and learn what plants to grow to nourish both your
mental and physical wellbeing. Ideas on planting and maintaining
your garden, which you can put into practice quickly and easily,
show how you can improve the sensory enjoyment of your outside
space - no matter where you live and no matter what size your plot.
Whether you want to fill a space with an uplifting fragrance,
create a calming colour scheme, grow richly aromatic herbs, or
select trees and shrubs for their soothing sounds, you can turn
your plot into a sensory delight as a way to connect to the natural
world around you.
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Perros En El Arte
Kendra Wilson
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R528
Discovery Miles 5 280
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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