From Giotto to David Hockney, this invaluable A-Z reference guide introduces some of the most celebrated artists in history. 100 Great Artists showcases the masterworks of one hundred painters who represent eight centuries of artistic tradition, ranging from the 13th century to the 21st. Featuring spectacular full-color images and biographic timelines, this book is a wonderful resource to browse some of histories most iconic artists and why they remain influential today. Featured artists include: • Michelangelo • William Blake • Francisco Goya • Katsushika Hokusai • James McNeill Whistler The secrets of the masterpieces revealed: does Van Eyck's Arnolfini Marriage portray a secret sadness? What political purpose did Rubens' fat, rosy models serve? And did Seurat's pointillist experiment really work? A must-have collection for general readers, art students and practitioners alike.
These eBooks are designed with the absolute beginner in mind, as well as those who would welcome a refresher in these most popular needlecrafts. Each book includes two or three specific projects for readers to get stuck into, with straightforward instructions and large, clear illustrations. With a section on choosing the right equipment, glossary of terms and abbreviations and even a section on aftercare of your handmade products - as well as including both UK and US terminology - this is the perfect starter series that caters for all.
The masters of the Renaissance to the abstract expressionists, this fascinating volume showcases the most influential Western artists from eight hundred years of art history. Featured artists include Michelangelo, Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, and Andy Warhol. Full-color photographs of numerous works of art add to the books beauty, appeal, and informational value.
These books are designed with the absolute beginner in mind, as well as those who would welcome a refresher in these most popular needlecrafts. Each book includes two or three specific projects for readers to get stuck into, with straightforward instructions and large, clear illustrations. With a section on choosing the right equipment, glossary of terms and abbreviations and even a section on aftercare of your handmade products - as well as including both UK and US terminology - this is the perfect starter series that caters for all.
These books are designed with the absolute beginner in mind, as well as those who would welcome a refresher in these most popular needlecrafts. Each book includes two or three specific projects for readers to get stuck into, with straightforward instructions and large, clear illustrations. With a section on choosing the right equipment, glossary of terms and abbreviations and even a section on aftercare of your handmade products - as well as including both UK and US terminology - this is the perfect starter series that caters for all.
These books are designed with the absolute beginner in mind, as well as those who would welcome a refresher in these most popular needlecrafts. Each book includes two or three specific projects for readers to get stuck into, with straightforward instructions and large, clear illustrations. With a section on choosing the right equipment, glossary of terms and abbreviations and even a section on aftercare of your handmade products - as well as including both UK and US terminology - this is the perfect starter series that caters for all.
From Giotto to David Hockney, this invaluable A-Z reference guide introduces some of the most celebrated artists in history. 100 Great Artists showcases the masterworks of one hundred painters who represent eight centuries of artistic tradition, ranging from the 13th century to the 21st. Featuring spectacular full-color images and biographic timelines, this book is a wonderful resource to browse some of histories most iconic artists and why they remain influential today. Featured artists include: • Michelangelo • William Blake • Francisco Goya • Katsushika Hokusai • James McNeill Whistler The secrets of the masterpieces revealed: does Van Eyck's Arnolfini Marriage portray a secret sadness? What political purpose did Rubens' fat, rosy models serve? And did Seurat's pointillist experiment really work? A must-have collection for general readers, art students and practitioners alike.
The masters of the Renaissance to the abstract expressionists, this fascinating volume showcases the most influential Western artists from eight hundred years of art history. Featured artists include Michelangelo, Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, and Andy Warhol. Full-color photographs of numerous works of art add to the books beauty, appeal, and informational value.
This book has been prepared with beginners in mind. The essentials of counted cross stitch are set out here with plenty of illustrations to guide crafters, and a basic range of freestyle embroidery stitches has been added in a supplement to the counted thread method.
Introduces the methods and techniques that you need to master before your creativity can take flight. Covers all the basics, with step-by-step illustrations, four simple practice projects and a glossary.
This is a step-by-step introduction to an exciting range of decorative techniques involving embroidery, quilting, and applique, cross stitch and beading.
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