Simple Joys: The American Folk Art of Jane Wooster Scott

Simple Joys: The American Folk Art of Jane Wooster Scott
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Publisher : Running Press
Total Pages : 176
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ISBN-10 : 0762426713
ISBN-13 : 9780762426713
Rating : 4/5 (13 Downloads)

Synopsis Simple Joys: The American Folk Art of Jane Wooster Scott by : Jane Wooster Scott

Jane Wooster Scott's paintings celebrate American ideals from a simpler time. Featuring charming depictions of everyday scenes from the turn of the twentieth century, this collection includes a Sunday in New England, Autumn Hayride, and Quilts of Cape Cod, as well as quotes from famous Americans on the simple truths for leading a happy, rewarding life.

American Folk Art

American Folk Art
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1597642711
ISBN-13 : 9781597642712
Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Synopsis American Folk Art by : William C. Ketchum

Over 150 illustrations. Since the time of the earliest settlers, Americans have been expressing their individuality through the embellishment of everyday objects. From furniture and kitchen utensils to weathervances and shop signs, folk art has come to be synonymous with the art of inclusion. Such classics as whirligigs, ship models, and carousel animals fill these pages, as well as toys, scrimshaw, pottery, and quilts. Illustrated with over 150 full-color photographs, this celebration of American craftsmanship and decorative style is a must for any collector.

Folk Art Fusion: Americana

Folk Art Fusion: Americana
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Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
Total Pages : 131
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ISBN-10 : 9781633224643
ISBN-13 : 1633224643
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis Folk Art Fusion: Americana by : Joy Laforme

Fans of Charles Wysocki, Mary Engelbreit, Grandma Moses, and folk art in general will fall in love with this guide to painting, organized by seasons. Featuring projects that instruct artists of all skill levels how to draw and paint subjects that include quaint homes, pretty patterns, colorful gardens, picturesque farms, beautiful birds, and textured florals, this book features American-themed folk art infused with a modern twist. Beginning with an overview of what folk art is, followed by introductory topics like color, tools and materials, and drawing and painting techniques, Folk Art Fusion: Americana also includes sixteen simple step-by-step projects done in approachable and popular mediums. Rounding out the book is a gallery of folk-art pieces sure to inspire lovers of all things Americana. Simultaneously fresh and nostalgic, Folk Art Fusion: Americana draws on America’s rich artistic tradition and heritage and provides a fun, accessible take on creating beloved scenes from the heartland.

Get the Message?

Get the Message?
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Publisher : Plume
Total Pages : 362
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015050031353
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis Get the Message? by : Lucy R. Lippard

Tom

Tom
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 19
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ISBN-10 : 9780525518112
ISBN-13 : 0525518118
Rating : 4/5 (12 Downloads)

Synopsis Tom by : Tomie dePaola

Tom dePaola’s classic illustrations accompany his heartwarming story about his relationship with his grandfather as a small boy. “A delightfully offbeat vignette of boyish mischief reinforcing the bond between generations.”—Kirkus Reviews “DePaola champions the special relationship he had with grandfather. . . . Youngsters will bask in the delicious conspiracy between grandfather and grandson. . . . This book is a treasure.”—Booklist “With gentle humor and his usual master of line and composition, dePaola conveys the strong bond of affection between Tom and little Tommy, from the photo-album snapshot of the proud grandfather holding a baby on the title page to the big hug of the mischief-makers that ends the book.”—Horn Book “Touches of old-world humor add sparkle to the tale.”—Publishers Weekly

Michael Foreman's Classic Fairy Tales

Michael Foreman's Classic Fairy Tales
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Publisher : Anova Books
Total Pages : 176
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ISBN-10 : 1843650991
ISBN-13 : 9781843650997
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis Michael Foreman's Classic Fairy Tales by : Michael Foreman

Acclaimed children's author and illustrator Michael Foreman blends humour, sadness and romance in these irresistible retellings of classic stories that children will return to again and again. Dreamlike castles, mystical forests, inspiring heroes and terrifying villains are all brought to life in stunning watercolour illustrations full of vivid detail and enchantment. From the masterful cunning of "Puss in Boots", to the hilarious "Three Little Pigs" and the beauty and charm of "Cinderella" - there is a story here for everyone. This is a timeless book of magic and adventure to be treasured by all ages. It contains classic stories such as "Cinderella", "Jack and the Beanstalk", "Jack the Giant Killer", "Little Red Riding Hood", "Puss in Boots", "Rapunzel", "Sleeping Beauty", "Snow White", "The Emperor's New Clothes", "Three Little Pigs", and "Thumbelina".

Voyage to Paradise

Voyage to Paradise
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Publisher : Harper San Francisco
Total Pages : 248
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ISBN-10 : 0062508075
ISBN-13 : 9780062508072
Rating : 4/5 (75 Downloads)

Synopsis Voyage to Paradise by : Thomas McKnight

Gathered in a gorgeous gift package sure to be treasured for years, captivating images by one of the world's most popular print artists evoke real and mythic destinations around the world. Woven throughout is Gottlieb's "travelogue" narration of McKnight's voyage. 180 color reproductions.

Fluxus Codex

Fluxus Codex
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Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages : 616
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ISBN-10 : 0810909200
ISBN-13 : 9780810909205
Rating : 4/5 (00 Downloads)

Synopsis Fluxus Codex by : Jon Hendricks

Fluxus was an art movement of the 1960s and 70s that set out to abolish the canonized art idioms of the day. Pioneers of Conceptual Art and Minimalism, the Fluxus artists were known for their environments, performance art and mass-producible objects. This book is a study of the Fluxus movement.

Performance

Performance
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Total Pages : 240
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ISBN-10 : 0500282196
ISBN-13 : 9780500282199
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis Performance by : RoseLee Goldberg

An exploration of visual culture and live performance art by the organizer of the "Six Evenings of Performance" exhibit considers the work of such contributors as Yves Klein, Gilbert & George, and others, in a study that also considers the form's pervasiveness in popular culture and politics. Reprint.

Show and Tell

Show and Tell
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 282
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39076002879794
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Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis Show and Tell by : Group Material (Firm : New York, N.Y.)

Edited by Julie Ault. Essays by Doug Ashford, Julie Ault, Sabrina Locks, Tim Rollins.