Plants and Their Application to Ornament
Plants and Their Application to Ornament

Author: Eugène Grasset

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2007-12-20

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780811861458

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Elegant botanical illustrations from the classic 1897 design book Plants and Their Application to Ornament arereproduced in this lavish collection. Sure to delight artists, designers, and fans of the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau styles, this gorgeous volume features flowering plants depicted as realistic natural history-style illustrations and stylized images demonstrating plant-based design motifs used on textiles, wallpapers, and more. Published in association with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, this deluxe edition presents an important art history artifact, a useful design reference, and a lovely and ornamental objet d'art.

The Heirloom Gardener
The Heirloom Gardener

Author: John Forti

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2021-06-22

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 1643260898

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“Part essay collection, part gardening guide, The Heirloom Gardener encourages readers to embrace heirloom seeds and traditions, serving as a well-needed reminder to slow down and reconnect with nature.” —Modern Farmer Modern life is a cornucopia of technological wonders. But is something precious being lost? A tangible bond with our natural world—the deep satisfaction of connecting to the earth that was enjoyed by previous generations? In The Heirloom Gardener, John Forti celebrates gardening as a craft and shares the lore and traditional practices that link us with our environment and with each other. Charmingly illustrated and brimming with wisdom, this guide will inspire you to slow down, recharge, and reconnect.

The Complete "Masters of the Poster"
The Complete

Author: Stanley Appelbaum

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2013-01-16

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 048613458X

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Most famous compilation of art from the great age of the poster features full-color, large-format illustrations by nearly 100 artists: Chéret, Toulouse-Lautrec, Bonnard, Mucha, Beardsley, Parrish, Penfield, Steinlen, and many others. Extensive documentation.

Grasset's Art Nouveau Flower and Plant Designs
Grasset's Art Nouveau Flower and Plant Designs

Author: Eugéne Grasset

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2008-06-11

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 0486463125

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Compiled by a pioneer in Art Nouveau design, these 72 color plates of lush floral images are lovingly reproduced from a hard-to-find edition of a Belle Epoque classic. Full-page images, borders, and insets include illustrations — both real and fanciful — by M. P. Verneuil and other masters of the genre.

Once Upon a Cloud
Once Upon a Cloud

Author: Claire Keane

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2015-03-03

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 0698401794

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Fresh from her work on Frozen and Tangled, Claire Keane brings her legendary talent to her debut picture book about finding the right present for someone you love. Celeste wants to give her mother something special—but what? Her search takes her up into the skies, where she meets the stars, the moon and the sun, but she still doesn’t find the heartfelt present she’s been looking for. At the end of her journey, Celeste sees it—the perfect gift! Chosen with care and wrapped with love, it’s just what Celeste was hoping to find. In this story about finding unexpected inspiration and giving from the heart, Claire Keane invites readers on a magical journey through the clouds. The result is a visually stunning book that really and truly is the perfect gift.

The Darker Side of Light
The Darker Side of Light

Author: Peter W. Parshall

Publisher: Gower Publishing Company, Limited

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13:

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For many today, the art of the late nineteenth century is dominated by Impressionism and Post-impressionism. By explicating a range of highly engaging, often mysterious and beautiful prints, drawings and small sculptures, The Darker Side of Light evokes the shadowed interiors and private introspections that compose a far less familiar history of late nineteenth century art.