Lovell (art, U. Cal. Berkeley) explores images of Venice produced by American artists between 1860-1915. A number of talented Americans found in Venice the occasion for some of their most successful p
"The most famous introduction to prints. Through a series of enlarged details of prints in various media, Ivins makes clear the stylistic qualities peculiar to each technique." — Choice
46 striking geometric lattice designs drawn by a computer using sets of lines and arcs based on beautiful, centuries-old patterns. Crisp black-and-white illustrations can be used singly or in handsome
Lush, full-color reproductions of 56 dazzlingly inventive silkscreens reflect the richness of color and sensuous theatricality which have become Erté's trademark. Exquisite visions of "The Seven
Forty-four drawings from many periods and styles show master 20th-century draughtsman's incredible line: 1905 circus family, portraits of Diaghilev and Balzac, cubist studies, neo-classical nudes, an
This book is the first modern study of James Barry, the finest of all British painters in the ?grand manner.” Born in Cork, Barry settles in London in 1771 after five years of study in France and Ital
An appreciative account of the poet and artist's life and work takes special note of his wit, his restlessness, his industry, and his capacity for friendship
A critical introduction to William Blake's poetry, which concentrates on the most accessible of Blake's writings, but which also gives careful consideration to the longer prophetic works. Biographical
Allof Dürer's works in three mediums are reproduced in this edition. Among them are his most famous works,Knight, Death and Devil; Melencolia I; and St. Jerome in His Study. Also inc
83 moving works: The Weavers, Peasant War, War, Death, and others. "To see the beautiful examples of her work reproduced...is to sit at the feet of a great modern master." — School Arts.
Nearly 200 designs from turn-of-century London monthly feature illustrations by such artists as Beardsley, Crane, and Bradley: posters, ads, alphabets, etc. 199 black-and-white illustrations. Sources.
