Decorative Arts & Design
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Sugar Skulls Coloring Book: A Day of the Dead Skull Illustrations with Beautiful Flowers, Fun Patterns, and Mexican Inspired Designs
Sugar Skulls Coloring BookFEATURES:
- Easy To Use: Black-and-white illustrations hand-drawn to bring out your coloring skills, optimal choice for at-home stress relief.
- Multiple Pens Usable: This book is ideal for pens, pencils, markers, watercolors and more.
- Single-sided Pages: No bleed-through with separate prints, making it easy to frame your favorite art.
- Suitable Dimension: High-quality pages with a reasonable size of 8.5×11 inches.
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The Art of Kumiko: Learn to Make Beautiful Panels by Hand
Kumiko is a delicate and sophisticated art created by assembling small wooden pieces into beautiful patterns, and Matt Kenney’s latest book offers step-by-step instructions for 10 patterns, with a level of detail that cannot be found in print elsewhere.
Also included are cutting diagrams for several original decorative wall panels that make use of the patterns taught in the book. In The Art of Kumiko you’ll learn Kenney’s methods for making Kumiko, which combine the accuracy and efficiency of modern woodworking equipment with the precision of hand tools to create beautiful pieces. You’ll also learn how to incorporate Kumiko in both furniture designs and as stand-alone framed panels that pay homage to this centuries-old craft.
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The Art of Zen: Paintings and Calligraphy by Japanese Monks 1600-1925
Zen, the practice of seeking and achieving enlightenment, is embodied in art forms as diverse as sand gardens and tea ceremonies. However, the attempt to artistically express the inexpressible finds one of its clearest manifestations in painting. Especially after 1600, more and more Japanese Zen masters began depicting their individual paths to enlightenment with bold, inked brushstrokes of images and calligraphy of Zen subjects and sayings. The result was a visual expression of Zen called Zenga (literally “Zen picture”), the purest possible communication of Zen principles, and often used as an aid in meditation. As practiced by Zen masters, who were expert in calligraphy but not professional artists, the subject matter was often simple, suggestive, and abstract, though sometimes the artists depicted humorous portraits of Zen masters and their followers.
With this stunning collection of Zenga masterpieces from the seventeenth to twentieth centuries, prolific author and Professor of Art, Emeritus, at the University of Richmond, Stephen Addiss showcases centuries of great works of Zen calligraphy and painting. Many of the pieces, gathered from Japanese temples, have never been widely seen before. The book also provides a comprehensive introduction to the major Zenga artists, offering extensive, engaging biographies of these awakened monks.
Dr. Addiss insightfully describes the history of Japanese Zen art and culture, and includes translations of Zen prose and poems. He also explains the various styles of the fascinating monk-artists, with enriching commentary on their techniques and innovations. These marvelous visual expressions of self-knowledge and enlightenment will delight readers, and perhaps even inspire some to deepen their own spiritual practices.Read more
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The Crown Jewels: The Official Illustrated History
The Tower of London has over two million visitors a year, with the Crown Jewels as its centrepiece. This paperback edition of the official illustrated history of the Crown Jewels, the most famous jewelry collection in the world, incorporates spectacular new photographs with stunning details. Accessible and up-to-date text, based on original research, includes the story of two of the largest and most famous diamonds in the world – the Kohi-nûr and the Cullinan. This is the perfect souvenir for visitors to the Tower of London, as well as an ideal introduction for anyone interested in English history and monarchy.Read more
£12.20£14.20The Crown Jewels: The Official Illustrated History
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The Experience Book: For Designers, Thinkers & Makers
Contrary to what one might imagine, there is no such thing as an experience designer. At least not in the sense that we might talk of an individual recognised as such. To make experiences is to be human. Shaman, architect, food engineer – you name it, they are all experience designers. Informed by an understanding of people’s needs and wants – our stories, our rituals, our myths – the beautifully designed experience has the power to transform lives. The Experience Book is an ode to that power.
Essentially, it is a book about time and how we use it to design and make experiences that define the spaces we live, work and play in. Divided into a guidebook and a sourcebook, it begins by explaining what it is about the human mind that so deeply feasts on the notion of the experience, and then employs this knowledge to suggest a method or framework for designing experiences. The guidebook done, the sourcebook serves as inspiration for the art of experience design, with precedents drawn from the past 35,000 years’ worth of transformative experience making.
One of the first publications about the attributes that together make what is fast becoming a recognised discipline, The Experience Book is beautifully presented. Comprised of a wonderfully eclectic range of written forms, illustrated by a fantastic mix of drawings and photography, and backed by historical and contemporary examples from the worlds of architecture, branding, fashion, music, art, sport and business, it introduces the maker of experiences as part ethnographer, storyteller, master planner and performance artist.
Challenging the orthodoxy of function, reasserting process over monument and product, delighting in the unexpected, and championing the spectator over the spectacle, this is a book for anyone interested in the power of design, be they creator, communicator or consumer.
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The Natural Home & Inspired by Nature By Hans Blomquist 2 Books Collection Set
Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively:The Natural Home & Inspired by Nature By Hans Blomquist 2 Books Collection Set:
The Natural Home:
Influential art director and stylist Hans Blomquist starts off by exploring the essence of his style. Firstly, Plants and Flowers celebrates the beauty of nature, botanical prints and pictures, and the cycles of the natural world. Display reveals Hans’ passion for creating vignettes that showcase treasured pieces, while Colour presents his favourite earthy palette, which provides the perfect muted backdrop for hits of brighter natural hues. In Texture, he revels in the textures and patinas of natural materials – scuffed wood, frayed rope, beaten metal and bare stone.Inspired by Nature:
Celebrated art director and stylist Hans starts off by discussing the essential components of a well-loved home. Nature is at the heart of his decorating philosophy, and contact with the natural world has been linked to reduced stress levels and improved mood. Still lifes and displays of treasured pieces are key to his look, and Hans explains how to style vignettes that will add visual interest as well as a connection to our past. Using contrasting yet harmonious textures will engage our senses, while his favoured earthy palette creates a sense of calm and tranquillity just where we need it most.Read more
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Tiffany-Style Stained Glass Lampshades: With Full-Size Templates for 11 Designs
Even beginners can create beautiful Tiffany-style stained glass lampshades with this easy-to-follow guide. Included are full-size templates on sturdy stock for 11 lampshade designs: poppy, magnolia, floral repeat, woodbine, dragonfly, wisteria, grape, landscape, and 3 more. Complete step-by-step instructions.Read more
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Wave and Ripple Design Book
A wonderful selection of wave and ripple designs curated by Satoshi Nakamoto, the renowned creator of the digital currency Bitcoin. These beautiful illustrations are based on work by the Japanese artist Mori Yuzan, which has been carefully restored and reproduced to near original quality for Mr. Nakamoto’s private collection. Yuzan’s designs were often used by Japanese craftsmen in the early 1900s to adorn their wares with wave and ripple patterns, and as decorative motifs on the handles and blades of samurai swords and other fine objects like furniture, lacquerware and miniature sculptures.Read more
£11.10Wave and Ripple Design Book
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Weaving at Black Mountain College: Anni Albers, Trude Guermonprez, and Their Students
A detailed study of the role and legacy of weaving at the legendary Black Mountain College
In the mid-twentieth century, Black Mountain College attracted a remarkable roster of artists, architects, and musicians. Yet the weaving classes taught by Anni Albers, Trude Guermonprez, and six other faculty members are rarely mentioned or are often treated as mere craft lessons. This was far from the case: the weaving program was the school’s most sophisticated and successful design program. About ten percent of all Black Mountain College students took at least one class in weaving, including specialists like textile designers Lore Kadden Lindenfeld and Else Regensteiner, as well as students from other disciplines, like artists Ray Johnson and Robert Rauschenberg and architects Don Page and Claude Stoller. Drawing upon a wealth of unpublished material and archival photographs, Weaving at Black Mountain College rewrites history to show how weaving played a much larger role in the legendary art and design curriculum than previously assumed.
The book illustrates dozens of objects from private and public collections, many of which have never been shown in this context. Essays explore connections and networks fostered by Black Mountain weavers; the ways in which weaving at the college was linked to larger discourses about weaving and craft; and Bauhaus influences transmitted by way of Anni Albers. The book also includes works by five contemporary artists that connect and respond to the legacy of weaving at Black Mountain College today.
Distributed for the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center
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Woodworking Essentials: Mastering the Art of Crafting with Wood: A Comprehensive Guide to Unleash Your Creativity and Craftsmanship
Delve into the world of creativity and craftsmanship with “Woodworking Essentials: Mastering the Art of Crafting with Wood.” This comprehensive guide is a treasure trove of knowledge for beginners and seasoned woodworkers alike, offering invaluable insights and techniques to bring your woodworking projects to life.
Whether you’re a novice exploring the art of woodworking or a seasoned pro looking to refine your skills, this book has something for everyone. It covers the fundamental concepts and techniques, equipping you with a solid foundation to embark on your woodworking journey.
From selecting the right wood and understanding its properties to essential tools and safety measures, this guide leaves no stone unturned. You’ll gain a deep understanding of wood types, grain patterns, and their suitability for various projects.
Unleash your creativity with a vast array of woodworking projects. From simple designs like picture frames and shelves to complex creations like furniture and cabinets, you’ll find step-by-step instructions and detailed plans to build your dream projects with confidence.
Discover the art of joinery and create strong, elegant connections between wood pieces. Learn different joinery techniques, including dovetails, mortise and tenon, and finger joints, to elevate the quality and aesthetics of your woodworking projects.
Woodworking is not just about technical skills but also about artistic expression. This book explores design principles, aesthetics, and finishing techniques to add a touch of artistry and make your creations truly one-of-a-kind.
While woodworking is a rewarding endeavor, it comes with inherent risks. “Woodworking Essentials” emphasizes safety precautions and best practices, ensuring that you can enjoy your craft with confidence and without compromise.
Immerse yourself in the world of woodworking experts and artisans who share their experiences and insights. Learn from their mistakes, successes, and tips, as they inspire you to take your woodworking skills to the next level.
Embrace the satisfaction of creating timeless pieces and honing your woodworking skills to perfection. Whether you’re crafting for personal satisfaction or aiming to start a woodworking business, “Woodworking Essentials” will be your trusted companion on this enriching journey.
Unlock the artistry within you and let “Woodworking Essentials” be your guide to creating functional and beautiful masterpieces. As you navigate through its pages, you’ll find that woodworking is not just a hobby but a passion that has the potential to leave a lasting legacy.
Are you ready to embark on an inspiring woodworking journey and uncover the artistry within you? Dive into the captivating pages of “Woodworking Essentials: Mastering the Art of Crafting with Wood” today, and witness the transformation of raw wood into extraordinary works of art.
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