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Recommendations... Egyptian Art: 16 Art Stickers
by Anna Samuel
Faithful adaptations of ancient Egyptian artworks found in Egyptian tombs and temples: images of female musicians, portrait of a well-born lady, paintings from the Tomb of Nefertari, the burial chamber of Sennudem, more.
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| |  Etchings of James McNeill Whistler
by James McNeill Whistler, Maria Naylor
149 outstanding black-and-white etchings and drypoint, most in their original size. Popular individual prints include "Portrait of Whistler," "Old Battersea Bridge," "Nocturne," plus complete French set, Thames set, and two Venice sets.
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 100 Drawings
by Gustav Klimt
Drawings of mostly the female form, naked or half clothed, by leader of Viennese Secessionstil. Considered by some to be his ultimate artistic achievement.
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| |  Christian and Oriental Philosophy of Art
by Ananda K. Coomaraswamy
Nine of the most famous essays by the preeminent philosopher and art historian, exploring such subjects as the true function of aesthetics in art and the importance of symbolism.
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 A History of Engraving and Etching
by Arthur M. Hind
British Museum Keeper of Prints offers complete history, 15th-century to 1914; accomplishments, influences, artistic merit. 111 illustrations. Chapters include: The Earliest Engravers, The Great Masters of Engraving, The Decline of Original Engraving, and more.
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by Sandro Botticelli
Sixteen of the famed Florentine artist's finest works, including The Birth of Venus, Portrait of Dante, Primavera, The Annunciation, Portrait of a Lady, Madonna del Libro, and 10 more.
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Products in Fine Art, History of Art | | | | 100 Drawings
by Gustav Klimt
Drawings of mostly the female form, naked or half clothed, by leader of Viennese Secessionstil. Considered by some to be his ultimate artistic achievement.
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|  | 100 Great Antique Automobiles in Full-Color Prints
by Clarence P. Hornung
Splendid detailed prints depict 1853 Dudgeon Steam Wagon, Ford Quadricycle (1896), Stanley Steamer (1902), Holsman Surrey (1905), Riker Theatre Bus (1901), many others. Descriptive notes.
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|  | 101 Great Samurai Prints
by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, John Grafton
Kuniyoshi was a master of the warrior woodblock print — and these 18th-century illustrations represent the pinnacle of his craft. Full-color portraits of renowned Japanese samurais pulse with movement, passion, and remarkably fine detail.
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by Carol Belanger Grafton, Dover Clip Art Editors
Superb color reproductions of masterworks by great artists from 5 centuries — from Fra Angelico, Hieronymus Bosch, and Albrecht Dürer to Thomas Gainsborough, Winslow Homer, and Edward Hopper.
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by Anthony Toney
Full-page reproductions of drawings from the early 15th century to the end of the 18th century, all beautifully reproduced: Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Dürer, Fragonard, Urs Graf, Wouwerman, and many others.
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|  | 50 Secrets of Magic Craftsmanship
by Salvador Dali
Sensible artistic advice and lively personal anecdotes in rare important work by famed Surrealist. Filled with Dali's outrageous egotism and unconventional humor, insights into modern art and his own drawings in the margins.
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| |  | The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
by Gustave Doré, Rudolf Erich Raspe
The 18th-century nobleman's astounding feats include riding cannonballs and traveling to the moon, and Doré provides theatrical illustrations that perfectly re-create the stories' picaresque humor. 160 black-and-white illustrations.
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| |  | Alice Illustrated: 120 Images from the Classic Tales of Lewis Carroll
by Jeff A. Menges, Barry Moser, Mark Burstein
This original compilation features color and black-and-white interpretations of Wonderland by dozens of artists, including Rackham, Robinson, and original illustrator Tenniel. A commentary by editor Jeff Menges discusses the artists and their work.
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|  | American Beauties: The Artwork of Harrison Fisher
by Harrison Fisher
This original publication compiles the finest black-and-white and color illustrations by the artist whose images of healthy, poised, active, and confident women set the standard of American beauty in the early 20th century.
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|  | American Circus Posters
by Charles Philip Fox
Here collected together for the first time are 48 large, full-color, rare posters, 1890s-1940s, superbly reproduced. The posters feature many of the greats of the American circus: Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey, Sparks, more.
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| |  | American Impressionists: 24 Art Cards
by Childe Hassam, Others
Superb collection, brimming with artistic vitality, includes charming works by Mary Cassatt, John Singer Sargent, William Merritt Chase, Robert Reid, Willard Metcalf, and 19 other artists. Captions.
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|  | The Anatomy of the Horse
by George Stubbs
This masterpiece of animal anatomy contains 36 plates that reproduce the artist's etchings. Based on Stubbs' own dissections and outline views, the illustrations feature extensive explanatory text. Full reproduction of 1766 edition.
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|  | Angels in Art Cards: 24 Ready-to-Mail Cards
by Carol Belanger Grafton
Twenty-four full-color cards. Botticelli's Annunciation, Raphael's Sistine Madonna, Giotto's Ognissanti Madonna, Allegri's Allegory of the Virtues, and more from da Vinci, Angelico, Gozzoli, Maratti, Moreau, Tosini, and van Eyck.
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| |  | The Art & Illustration of Walter Crane
by Walter Crane, Jeff A. Menges
Original collection of more than 100 images surveys Crane's best paintings and the first illustrations for children's books. Includes scenes from fairy and folk tales and classics by Shakespeare, Hawthorne, and Spenser.
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|  | The Art Nouveau Style: A Comprehensive Guide with 264 Illustrations
by Stephan Tschudi Madsen
Absorbing, exceptionally detailed study examines early trends, posters, and book illustrations, stylistic influences in architecture; furniture, jewelry, and other applied arts; plus perceptive discussions of artists associated with the movement.
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|  | Art and Geometry: A Study in Space Intuitions
by William M. Ivins
This highly stimulating study observes many historical interrelationships between art and mathematics. It explores ancient and Renaissance painting and sculpture, the development of perspective, and advances in projective geometry.
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