1000 Ornamental Designs for Artists and Craftspeople

1000 Ornamental Designs for Artists and Craftspeople
Author: Claude Humbert
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0486409457
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Excellent handbook, spanning centuries and cultures, illustrates author's theory of design and ornamentation ? that several primary forms (square, circle, triangle, linear, flora and fauna) appear repeatedly throughout history. Text examines symbols and their uses, evolution of design motifs and psychological significance of patterns and designs.

5000 Decorative Monograms for Artists and Craftspeople

5000 Decorative Monograms for Artists and Craftspeople
Author: J. O'Kane
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2012-08-28
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486155870
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Voluminous, diversified collection of ornamental two-, three-, and four-letter combinations — all in a rich variety of styles, many incorporating crowns, coronets, and ancient and modern alphabets. 130 black-and-white plates.

Treasury of Japanese Designs and Motifs for Artists and Craftsmen

Treasury of Japanese Designs and Motifs for Artists and Craftsmen
Author: Carol Belanger Grafton
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2012-08-02
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486157644
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This versatile collection of 360 traditional Japanese designs and motifs are drawn in clean, crisp, black-and-white lines while still preserving the original spirit and subtlety of detail.

Architectural Ceramics for the Studio Potter

Architectural Ceramics for the Studio Potter
Author: Peter W. King
Publisher: Lark Books
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1999
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781579902018
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From a respected teacher in his field comes the first and only how-to book on the subject. Sample projects in color: a press-molded door surround, a carved-relief countertop, a dimensional fireplace, plus handbuilt and thrown sinks and pedestals. “Well designed and visually stimulating. Peter King writes like a good teacher.”—Clay Times.

Traditional Japanese Family Crests for Artists and Craftspeople

Traditional Japanese Family Crests for Artists and Craftspeople
Author: Isao Honda
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-01-30
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486155846
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Over 1,700 compact, graceful designs — a traditional part of many Japanese family histories — are featured in this handsome, versatile collection. Depicting plant, leaf, animal, and fan designs in circular motifs; astronomical images, and more, the authentic, royalty-free crests are ideal for use as spot illustrations in a variety of graphic projects.

Mehndi

Mehndi
Author: Carine Fabius
Publisher: Harmony
Total Pages: 114
Release: 1998-06-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0609803190
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The magical art of mehndi, or henna painting, has been practiced for centuries in India, Africa, and the Middle East, and now it has finally arrived in the West. Packed with inspirational photographs of traditional and contemporary mehndi, this complete resource offers everything you need to create your own beautiful henna designs, including: • dozens of practice exercises and sample illustrations • a foolproof recipe for mixing the henna paste • step-by-step instructions on how to apply your mehndi design • insider's tips from professional mehndi artists and more!

Special-effects and Topical Alphabets

Special-effects and Topical Alphabets
Author: Dan X. Solo
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 110
Release: 1978-01-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780486236575
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Enliven your messages for any occasion — from 4th of July festivities to winter revels and other holiday or everyday events — with these eye-catching fonts. More than 100 typefaces include letters shaped like logs, bones, chopsticks, and adorned with other imaginative embellishments. All appear in uppercase; many include lowercase and numerals.