Книги автора Appelbaum Stanley
Жанр: Dover Publications
Год: 2008
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Recognized internationally for their subtlety, delicate lines, and enduring beauty, artistic Chinese designs have long been regarded as more than simple ornamentation. The distinctive motifs represented in this superb collection of 218 permission-free patterns are typical of a vital art tradition that is experiencing a worldwide renaissance in popularity. Selected from various illustrated booklets published throughout the People's Republic of China and in Hong Kong, these motifs are derived from a vast selection of Chinese artifacts-dating from prehistoric pottery to the present day. Many of the patterns, which come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and styles, were originally conceived for decorating textiles, ceramics, metalwork, woodcarvings, basketry, cut paper, in addition to carved stone, tiles, and other architectural elements. Commercial artists and graphic designers will find an abundant supply of useful borders, frames, and corners as well as intricate floral displays that include peonies, lotus, chrysanthemums, pine, bamboo, and plum blossoms. Also available in this unique collection are: Real and fabulous Chinese animals-dragons, tigers, phoenixes, lions, butterflies, mandarin ducks, and bats Cloud and water motifs Geometric and abstract patterns Two frequently used Chinese ideographs representing «double happiness» and «long life» ...and much more. These patterns can be used as is, rearranged, combined, enlarged, or reduced. Illustrators, textile designers, craftpeople, anyone looking for authentic Chinese designs, will find this rich and easily affordable collection an invaluable addition to their working libraries.
Название: English Romantic Poetry: An Anthology
Жанр: Dover Publications
Год: 1997
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Rich selection of 123 poems by 6 great English Romantic poets: William Blake (24 poems), William Wordsworth (27 poems), Samuel Taylor Coleridge (10 poems), Lord Byron (16 poems), Percy Bysshe Shelley (24 poems) and John Keats (22 poems). Introduction and brief commentaries on the poets.
Жанр: Dover Publications
Год: 2009
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Geared toward advanced beginners, this dual-language volume offers students the convenient, accessible format of English translations on pages facing the matching Spanish text. Selections from poetry, plays, and stories include works by Gabriela Mistral, Pedro Calderon de la Barca, Lope de Vega, Simon Bolivar, Francisco de Quevedo, and other prominent Spanish-language writers.
