Decorative Arts & Design
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English Furniture 1680 – 1760; English Needlework 1600 – 1740: The Percival D. Griffiths Collection (Volumes I and II)
Brings together a superb collection of over 650 detailed examples English furniture and needlework from 1600 to 1760
These volumes are dedicated to one of the finest collections of early English furniture and needlework, formed by Percival D. Griffiths (1861–1937). Together with the noted authority, Robert W. Symonds, Griffiths assembled a pioneering collection of early English decorative arts: furniture, domestic needlework and related objects all dating to the seventeenth and first half of the eighteenth centuries. The book illustrates nearly 700 pieces owned by Griffiths and includes images of his interiors, and biographical data on Griffiths. Catalogue entries provide color images, exhibition histories, references, and provenance. These volumes present a wealth of new information that will aid both the amateur and connoisseur alike.
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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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397 Chairs
What is a chair? More than 300 designers, architects, and furniture makers from around the world attempted to answer that question when they submitted chairs to an exhibition sponsored by The Architectural League of New York in 1986. Made from all manners of materials–steel, fabric, wood, plastic, aluminum, fibergl–and running from serious solitary utilitarian seats to whimsical models, the range and variety of the designer’s answers, all 397 of them illustrated here, are truly stunning. What is a chair? More than 300 designers, architects, and furniture makers from around the world attempted to answer that question when they submitted chairs to an exhibition sponsored by The Architectural League of New York in 1986. Made from all manners of materials–steel, fabric, wood, plastic, aluminum, fibergl–and running from serious solitary utilitarian seats to whimsical models, the range and variety of the designer’s answers, all 397 of them illustrated here, are truly stunning.Read more
£11.60397 Chairs
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I Have Enough Tools Said No Wood Worker Ever Drafting Grid Notebook: To Draw All Your Designs To Scale. A Must Have For All Your Wood Working Carpentry Designs.
This is a must have tool for all your mill working, wood working and carpentry designs.Keeps all information about your project in one place.
Large 8.5x11in book for lots of room to draw to scale.
Great for work or home projects whether your building furniture, cabinets or just a simple shelf.
Take your designs to the next level.
-8.5×11 in book
-gloss cover for easy wipe downMakes a perfect gift for the handyman and the professional
Get your book today and get inspired to create your own beautiful projects.
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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.
Let’s Create Your Masterpiece!
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Junk Beautiful: Furniture ReFreshed: 30 Clever Furniture Projects to Transform Your Home
Re-using and re-inventing vintage castoffs as home furnishings take centre stage in today’s home decor, as these one-of-a-kind treasures create uniquely personal spaces. Best-selling author and junking maven Sue Whitney unleashes her JUNKMARKET Style on furniture and accessories that make a statement, add a little flair, and tell a story. These pieces are coming from many places–the flea market, antique shop, vintage fair, grandmother’s attic, and Goodwill store–and all are getting a new lease on life with a little DIY creativity. In Junk Beautiful Furniture Re(Freshed), Sue Whitney, heralded as the Queen of Junk and founder of the wildly successful JUNKMARKET Style community, provides inspiration for reimagining and refashioning furniture and accessory pieces. Each of the 30 projects is presented with clear, concise step-by-step text and photographs, requires little to no skill, and can be completed in a weekend or less.Read more
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Le Design japonais depuis 1945: Un panorama complet
Pour les Japonais, le concept de design ne se limite pas aux seuls aspects fonctionnels ou matériels : il plonge ses racines dans des rituels et des pratiques cultures anciennes. Les objets sont le fruit d’une réflexion. La rencontre des traditions artisanales et des innovations technologiques donne naissance à des objets à la fois utiles et d’une beauté intemporelle, qui encouragent à leur tour l’invention de nouvelles formes et de nouvelles matières. Au-delà des grandes icônes du design japonais – la bouteille de sauce soja Kikkoman, le tabouret papillon de Yanagi, le Walkman Sony – les produits et les objets nés au Japon au cours des soixante-dix dernières années ravissent l’oeil et forcent l’admiration. En présentant plus de 80 designers et des centaines d’objets, il restera pour longtemps l’ouvrage le plus complet sur le sujet.Read more
£33.20£38.40Le Design japonais depuis 1945: Un panorama complet
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Hidden Pictures for Adults: Seek And Find The Hidden Objects In The Pictures & Challenge Activities For Teens, Adults, Puzzles Games Activity Book For Christmas
Prepare for hours of endless entertainment with our Hidden Pictures for Adults! This delightful tome not only offers a relaxing pastime but also guarantees an engaging experience. While you immerse yourself in the thrill of uncovering hidden objects, you’ll simultaneously enhance your concentration and attention to detail.
Features:
Intricate Puzzles: Dive into a collection of complex and intricate hidden picture puzzles, designed to challenge your attention to detail and observation abilities.
Interactive Fun: Enjoy the thrill of discovery as you search for cleverly concealed objects, symbols, and surprises within each captivating illustration.
A Gift of Mindfulness: Share the joy of spotting differences with others. This book makes for a unique and thoughtful gift that encourages mindfulness and the joy of discovering hidden details.
Generously size: at 8.5×11 inches for an immersive experience.
Activities include a captivating blend of seeking and finding hidden objects, as well as an opportunity to unleash your creativity through coloring.
Discover the perfect gift for a friend, co-worker, or children, and create lasting memories together!!
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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
Exhibition Schedule
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, Asheville, NC
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Outside In: Exploring the margins of art
The exclusive global art market is one which few aspiring artists manage to penetrate. How, then, can a creative person with virtually no arts engagement or formal training, perhaps with mental or other significant health issues, disability, or experiencing difficult social circumstances, find a way in?
Witnessing the treatment of people in a day centre took author Marc Steene on a journey which led to the establishment of Outside In, a charity championing and promoting the work by artists encountering significant barriers and with the aim of creating a fairer art world.
The book shares some of the most inspiring artwork produced outside of the mainstream. It includes work by respected ‘outsider’ artists and other, mostly contemporary, artists that the author has discovered during his work – art rescued from European asylums, the works of Madge Gill, channelled from her spirit guide Myrninerest, Rakibul Chowdhury whose work draws on his fascination with popular culture, and Drew Fox, whose otherworldly creations result from a series of near-death experiences. Exploring the necessity to create by people on the periphery, the unconventional techniques often utilised and the settings in which this work may be produced, Steene provides a compelling case for inclusivity and change.
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£30.40£33.30Outside In: Exploring the margins of art
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