This book is a just glimpse from the wonderful world of precious stones and gemstones. It makes identification of individual gem material simple and straightforward. There are many superb photographs combined with informative descriptions for the main gemstones used in jewellery. The term gem and gemstones mean any mineral or organic material used for personal adornment or piece of art because it possesses beauty, durability and rarity. There is over 2600 mineral species only about 100 possess all these characteristics. Silicates compose the largest group of gemstones; oxides and quartz compose the second largest.
Each person has an inner source of wisdom. But few who rarely visit this inner source. It has a simple message that there is a hidden side of life, an invisible energy of life This inner source of wisdom is part of a single, infinite spirit - all life is connected to each other via this inner source. This spirit encourages all life to break out of the grip of the conditioning that limits our existence and discover the spiritual. Once in a while this hidden inner wisdom comes to the surface and ignites a passion to look beyond our programmed lives and discover that limitless spirit which can never be programmed
Handsomely executed, this eBook is the first eBook of it’s kind, is uniquely fertile source for jewelers, jewelry designers and all craftsmen in this field. This eBook contains 40 designs drawn by designer Fares Khalid Selmane using different cut and shapes of gemstones. These designs in this rich collection reflect the vigor, the spirit and the beauty of this expressive art form.
The Arabic lamps include scones and lanterns are an artware of uncommon beauty and distinction, each lamp is an individually inspired and created by hand. The Arabic lamps truly yield the promise of beauty to be cherished centuries to come. These lamps are valued because of their mystical charm, natural color and also the decorative that was either carved or hammered into the metal by manual processes such as chasing, embossing or engraving. Traditionally, these lamps were oil ones and later replaced with candle and finally hanging cluster. Today many of these lamps can be used for candlelight as well as electrical light. This beautiful collection of 30 decorative motifs drawn by Fares Khalid Selmane is fertile source of inspiration for the handicraft expert, specialist lighting, designers, glass manufactures, etc, the possibilities are endless.
The metals are the archetypal art of our collective memories. In the hands of the artisan the ore reveals its fluidity, its strength, and its warmth. Met with fire and the force of the artisan's will, the metals express human intention. Metalsmiths will design and forge any custom ironwork project, doors and fences for homes, gardens, etc, and can also forge decorative elements for fabricators, architects, and designers. This magnificent book contains 30 designs drawn by designer Fares Khalid Selmane. The Metalsmiths, designers, Stained glass artists who want to add oriental and eastern touch to their artwork will find this collection rich and very unique in its concept.
Ancient civilization was fascinated by the beauty and durability of diamond. Its name come from the Greek word addamas meaning (invisible). For many centuries, the only place diamonds were found was India, and early in the eighteenth century, Diamond also began to be mined in Brazil, in the second half of the nineteenth century they began to be mined in South Africa, which become the chief world source of diamond. Since the beginning of the twentieth center diamonds have also been found in Tanzania, Zaire, Angola, Venezuela, etc. The world’s largest gem quality diamond, the Cullinan, was found in south Africa in 1905, uncut, it wait 3025 carats. The centenary, found in 1986, was polished from 599 carats gem, the rough diamond was cut in various stones. The purpose of this book is to uncover some of these mysteries and to inform the reader about the main characteristics of diamond, their chemical and physical properties, the 4Cs grading (carat, color, clarity and cut), fancy and few famous diamonds.
This ebook contains magnificent collection of 30 decorative motifs drawn by hand by designer fares khalid selmane, some are in color the rest in black. Artists, illustrators, craftsmen and, designers, in search of exotic art form will find this inexpensive collection irresistible. We invite you to enter this splendid world of decorative motifs that reveal much of the rich achievement of many years of research on decorative art through the ages in different cultures and civilizations.
Tiles are the simplest form of ceramics, they are all around us, they are used in mosques, churches, houses, etc. They are often combined with other forms of ceramics such as mosaic, faïence, and terra cotta. The earliest known examples of tiles are found in Egypt. Through history tiles were made by Babylonians, Assyrians and Islamic empire, early tiles can be seen in many middle-eastern mosques. The earliest tiles in Western Europe were found in England and Holland. Some of the most spectacular ceramics are in the great mosque in Cordoba and at the Alhambra palace in Granada Spain. This vibrant and exciting patterns designs drawn by designer Fares Khalid Selmane are rich source of inspiration and can add magic and exotic touch to this art form.
one says more and perhaps better things about painting when facing the motif or design than when discussing purely speculative theories in which as often as not one loses oneself. The man who has honesty, integrity, the desire to see beyond, is ready to appreciate good art. He needs no one to give him an art education; he is already qualified. He needs but to see pictures and designs with his active mind, look into them for the things that belong to him, and he will find soon enough in himself an art connoisseur and an art lover of the first order. In this book, you will find a collection of 50 art work of desiger Fares Khalid Selmane. Some of these artwork are abstract other can be used as sculpture or just posters, etc
the first clay tiles were produced seven to eight thousand years ago, And since that time little has changed fundamentally in the tile setting trade. The most notable historic event that comes to mind is the invention of cement mortar by the Romans. New methods and materials have, of course, been introduced, but tile setting remains a hand-operated, labor-intensive process, and it's not likely to change soon. In an age when "downsizing" and mass layoffs are commonplace, tile setters have achieved true job security, working their tails off in the process. This magnificent and vibrant book contains 40 patterns designs drawn by designer Fares Khalid Selmane are rich source of inspiration for tiles designers, artists, artisans etc.
fares khalid selmane'decorative motifs are geometrical in design,the artist'work has poetic charm not found in geometry!artists and craftmens have always used their imagination and their skills to create new decorative designs whoses uses are numerous and varied :churches,mosques ,houses,stained glass windows,ceramics,mosaicstextiles,etc,they are rich resource for architecs,designers,cabinet makers,artists and craftmens Aside from being a painter and sculptor ,fares khalid selmane is also one of the best jewelry designers in north america,in creating his decorative designs,he draw his inspirition from ancient civilization
As well as a purely decorative function, ornamental motifs on late mediaeval era often had a deeper meaning. People regarded them as means of manipulating good and evil, fortune and adversity. Artists, craftsmen and designers in search of exotic art form will find this extravagant collection irresistible. We invite you to enter this splendid world of decorative motifs that reveal much of the rich achievement of many years of research on decorative art through different cultures and civilizations. Fares Khalid Selmane is a canadian originally from Morocco. He studied gemmology and jewellry design at George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he is one of the best jewellery designers in North America. He is also a painter and sculptor. This exciting and vibrant book contains 30 unique and handsomely executed decorative motifs design by hand by designer Fares Khalid Selmane. The artist, designer, craftspeople will find in this extravagant collection a great and interesting source of inspiration
In term of emotion and beauty, this ebook contains magnificent collection of 60 designs and thoughts, designed to instruct or advice. Good speech can often be made better with suitable proverbs and ideas. Some of these sculptures are designed with particular and philosophical concepts in mind. By combining the meanings of both designs and thoughts, you can expand your imagination to another dimension to find the hidden truth.
Nothing defines a culture a distinctly as its language, and the element of language that best encapsulates a society's values and beliefs is its proverbs and thought, proverbs are short and pithy saying that express some traditionally held truth. they are usually metaphorical and often for the sake of memorability
This eBook contains 30 decorative motifs drawn by designer Fares Khalid Selmane, this extravagant in concept and exuberant in spirit collection can add a Moorish touch and flair to almost any artistic project. Fares Khalid Selmane studied gemmology and jewellery design at George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. One of the best jewellery designers in North America, he is also a painter and a sculptor; his work has been exhibited in Canada and United States.
This attractive, unique and beautiful designed collection features 60 designs that can be used to create jewellery of highest quality. Designers, craftsmen and metalsmiths who are looking for rare, unique and attractive designs to create unique and beautiful pieces of jewellery, will find in this precious collection source of inspiration and creativity. Fares khalid selmane is a Canadian of Arabic descent, born in Fez Morocco, he studied gemmology and jewellery design at George Brown College in Toronto. He is one of the best jewellery designers in the world; he is also painter and a sculptor. Selmane has created his own style of design and he want to share it with all the artists of the world.
Your imagination is your only limit. Border mouldings are versatile “multiple use” styles. Use them for a variety of situations: enhance wallpaper, create unique chair rails or decorate furniture and craft projects. On designing the perfect border for any art project there are no rules but there are many questions. Only you can decide what your rules will be for a particular Borders. Decorative borders create a unique accent for any room, frames, wallpaper, etc. It's a wonderful history of design. Everyone borrowed from everyone else inspiration, designs, techniques, etc. Borders are one of the best ways to give an artwork its original character so that the eye is drawn to it. Borders come in many styles, from simple ornaments to complete frames which range from the elegantly simple to the intricate and ornate. This book contains 40 decorative motifs drawn by designer Fares Khalid Selmane, these motifs are unique and fertile source of inspiration for designers, craftspeople, as well as artists of all sorts.
Each person has an inner source of wisdom. But few who rarely visit this inner source. It has a simple message that there is a hidden side of life, an invisible energy of life This inner source of wisdom is part of a single, infinite spirit - all life is connected to each other via this inner source. This spirit encourages all life to break out of the grip of the conditioning that limits our existence and discover the spiritual. Once in a while this hidden inner wisdom comes to the surface and ignites a passion to look beyond our programmed lives and discover that limitless spirit which can never be programmed This Book contains 204 decorative motifs drawn by designer Fares Khalid Selmane, this extravagant in concept and exuberant in spirit collection can add a Moorish and arabic touch and flair to almost any artistic project The content of this astonishing collection is ideal and perfect for the use in wallpaper design, textile, ceramics, stained glass, mosaics, etc. Even desktop publisher, graphic designer, designers using new technology can use these decorative motifs to enhance their artwork or to stretch them to new dimension but in the meantime to preserve, the extraordinary qualities of original work. The possibilities are endless in this sense. Fares Khalid Selmane studied gemmology and jewellery design at George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. One of the best jewellery designers in North America, he is also a painter and a sculptor; his work has been exhibited in Canada and United States of America
This ebook contains 30 designs drawn by designer fares khalid selmane. These unique, rare and deeply mystical designs are fertile source of inspiration for designers and artists. The talented goldsmith can create unique and beautiful jewellery of highest quality and luxury items that can reflect the inner magnificence and spirituality of the wearer. This rich collection of designs is used to create prettiness and elegant pieces of jewellery such as rings, bracelet, brooches, earrings, etc and to help designers to add new flavor to their own collection and to open to them new horizons. Fares Khalid Selmane is a Moroccan designer, he is one of the best jewellery designer in the world, his style of design is characterized by the inner beauty of the soul.
To really understand furniture and interior design during the European 17th and 18th centuries, it is indispensable to know the historical background of those periods. An important point to note is that European interior designs developed under the system of absolute monarchy in each country. England and France are among those countries, which had established monarchies. A long term antagonism between England and France generated such unique furniture for instance designs in each country, and not only did the designs widely influence all of Europe, but also many areas of the world. The most interesting point of furniture history in the 17th and 18th centuries indicates that new designs were always generated by the tastes of the Kings/Queens of each period.
This extravagant in concept and magnificent collection feature 30 decorative motifs drawn by hand. The content of this astonishing collection is ideal and perfect for the use in wallpaper design, textile, ceramics, stained glass, mosaics, etc. Even desktop publisher, graphic designer, designers using new technology can use these decorative motifs to enhance their artwork or to stretch them to new dimension but in the meantime to preserve, the extraordinary qualities of original work. The possibilities are endless in this sense. Fares Khalid Selmane is Moroccan designer born in Fes in 1964. He studied gemmology and jewellery at George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he is one of the best jewellery designers, and he is also painter and sculptor. Fares have been doing research in this type of artwork for many years.
This attractive, unique and beautiful collection can be used to create jewellery of highest quality. Designers, craftsmen and metalsmiths who are looking for rare, unique and attractive designs to create unique and beautiful pieces of jewellery, will find in this precious collection source of inspiration and creativity. selmane-khalid fares is a canadian of arabic descent,born in fes morocco ,he studied gemmology and jewelry design at george brown college in toronto on canada ,one of the best jewelry designer in north america he is also a painter , sculptor ,philosopher and thinker
THE DECORATIVE ART ALL OVER THE WORLD HAS BEEN DEFINED AS ORNAMENTALS AND FUNCTIONAL WORK IN DIFFERENT MEDIUMS LIKE WOOD ,GLASS ,CERAMICS , OR TEXTILE. THE FIELD INCLUDES FURNITURES ,INTERIOR DESIGHN AND ARCHITECTURE THE DECORATIVE ART OFTEN CATEGORIZED IN THE OPPOSITION TO THE FINE ART NAMELY DRAWING , PHOTOGRAPHY , PAINTING AND SCULPTURE . SOME DISTINGUISH BETWEEN DECORATIVE ARTS AND FINE FINE ARTS BASED ON THEIR FUNCTIONALITY , INTENDED PURPOSE, STATUS AS UNIQUE CREATION OR SINGLE ARTISTIC PRODUCTION IN THIS BOOK WE FOUND 64 DECORATIVE MOTIFS (GEOMETRIC PATTERN) GEOMETRIC PATTERN MAKE UP ONE OF THE THREE NON FIGURAL TYPES OF DECORATION IN ISLAMIC ART , WICH ALSO INCLUDE CALLIGRAPHY AND VEGETAL PATTERNS GEOMETRIC PATTERNS ARE POPULARLY ASSOCIATED WITH ISLAMIC ART THESE ABSTRACT DESIGNS NOT ONLY ADORN THE SURFACES OF MONUMENTAL ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE BUT ALSO FUNCTION AS THE MAJOR DECORATIVE ELEMENT ON A VAST ARRAY OF OBJECTS OF ALL TYPES
During the VIII century, many Arab families had been settled in Morocco after having been expelled from Spain (Andalusia). The Arabs brought with them their arts and the experience of their civilization, etc. Their knowledge of arts and geometry can be reflected in many architectural structures found all around the kingdom of Morocco. This fertile source of inspiration provide to Moroccan craftspeople and artists special talents and flair not found anywhere else in the world. One of the most important dreams in our life-time is to own beautiful house and decorated it with exclusive furniture, accessories and prestigious collection of art objects.
This book is a just glimpse from the wonder and the beauty of this magnificent country The Kingdom of Morocco. Morocco, set at the northwestern extremity of the African continent, is bordered by the Mediterranean, Atlantic Ocean, Algeria and Mauritania. The population of Morocco number somewhat more than 30 millions. Morocco is young country since over than 60 % of the population is under 20 years old and more than 50% of the population lives in the rural areas. The climate is temperate to warm. The government is constitutional democratic and social monarchy and Islam is state religion but freedom of worship is guaranteed. The official language is Arabic. There are 3 Berber dialects in Morocco in the mountainous region and in the Souss. Total land area is 710 850 squares kilometers, coastline: 2 900 Km Atlantic cost and 500 Km Mediterranean. Morocco culture is very rich and fascinating, the roman remains at Volubilis, the richly, decorated palaces museums and schools in the imperial cities, the sand fortresses in the deep south, etc. Reflects more than 20 centuries of history.
This book is just tiny bridge to an astonishing artform whose legacy has fascinated people Worldwide for many centuries. Artists, designers and craftsmen in search of exceptionally and inventive artform and want to add an instant touch of moorish ambiance to their art projects will find in this practical edition striking and imaginative methods of moorish geometrical design. In decoration geometrically-based designs covered entire surfaces, typically with a geometrical decorative motifs or framework leaving spaces to be filled with florals designs and interlaced leafs. Geometrical designs have to be based on a grid system in a wich geometrical grids are broken down into identical units wich are repeated in regular sequence, this is a practical and useful method of constructing geometrical patterns. This identical unit or pattern can be fitted in the surface to be decorated by using squares, rectangles, circles, or hexagons of equal size and unit links up on one or all sides with other identical unit to form or create decorative motifs or patterns that result from these methods. These pattrens or decorative motifs can be enlarged or reduced to the size desired by the artists etc
this book contain 80 decorative motifs drawn by designer khalid selmane fares ,this extravagant in concept and exuberant in spirit collection can add a arabesque touch and flair to almost any artistic project
This ebook contains magnificent collection of 30 decorative motifs drawn by hand by designer fares khalid selmane, some are in color the rest in black. Artists, illustrators, craftsmen and, designers, in search of exotic art form will find this inexpensive collection irresistible. We invite you to enter this splendid world of decorative motifs that reveal much of the rich achievement of many years of research on decorative art through the ages in different cultures and civilizations.
This eBook contains 30 decorative motifs drawn by designer Fares Khalid Selmane, this extravagant in concept and exuberant in spirit collection can add a Moorish touch and flair to almost any artistic project. Fares Khalid Selmane studied gemmology and jewellery design at George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. One of the best jewellery designers in North America, he is also a painter and a sculptor; his work has been exhibited in Canada and United States.
This ebook contains 30 designs drawn by designer fares khalid selmane. These unique, rare and deeply mystical designs are fertile source of inspiration for designers and artists. The talented goldsmith can create unique and beautiful jewellery of highest quality and luxury items that can reflect the inner magnificence and spirituality of the wearer. This rich collection of designs is used to create prettiness and elegant pieces of jewellery such as rings, bracelet, brooches, earrings, etc and to help designers to add new flavor to their own collection and to open to them new horizons. Fares Khalid Selmane is a Moroccan designer, he is one of the best jewellery designer in the world, his style of design is characterized by the inner beauty of the soul.
one says more and perhaps better things about painting when facing the motif or design than when discussing purely speculative theories in which as often as not one loses oneself. The man who has honesty, integrity, the desire to see beyond, is ready to appreciate good art. He needs no one to give him an art education; he is already qualified. He needs but to see pictures and designs with his active mind, look into them for the things that belong to him, and he will find soon enough in himself an art connoisseur and an art lover of the first order. In this book, you will find a collection of 50 art work of desiger Fares Khalid Selmane. Some of these artwork are abstract other can be used as sculpture or just posters, etc
Handsomely executed, this eBook is the first eBook of it’s kind, is uniquely fertile source for jewelers, jewelry designers and all craftsmen in this field. This eBook contains 40 designs drawn by designer Fares Khalid Selmane using different cut and shapes of gemstones. These designs in this rich collection reflect the vigor, the spirit and the beauty of this expressive art form.
This extravagant in concept and magnificent collection feature 30 decorative motifs drawn by hand. The content of this astonishing collection is ideal and perfect for the use in wallpaper design, textile, ceramics, stained glass, mosaics, etc. Even desktop publisher, graphic designer, designers using new technology can use these decorative motifs to enhance their artwork or to stretch them to new dimension but in the meantime to preserve, the extraordinary qualities of original work. The possibilities are endless in this sense. Fares Khalid Selmane is Moroccan designer born in Fes in 1964. He studied gemmology and jewellery at George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he is one of the best jewellery designers, and he is also painter and sculptor. Fares have been doing research in this type of artwork for many years.
Tiles are the simplest form of ceramics, they are all around us, they are used in mosques, churches, houses, etc. They are often combined with other forms of ceramics such as mosaic, faïence, and terra cotta. The earliest known examples of tiles are found in Egypt. Through history tiles were made by Babylonians, Assyrians and Islamic empire, early tiles can be seen in many middle-eastern mosques. The earliest tiles in Western Europe were found in England and Holland. Some of the most spectacular ceramics are in the great mosque in Cordoba and at the Alhambra palace in Granada Spain. This vibrant and exciting patterns designs drawn by designer Fares Khalid Selmane are rich source of inspiration and can add magic and exotic touch to this art form.
Each person has an inner source of wisdom. But few who rarely visit this inner source. It has a simple message that there is a hidden side of life, an invisible energy of life This inner source of wisdom is part of a single, infinite spirit - all life is connected to each other via this inner source. This spirit encourages all life to break out of the grip of the conditioning that limits our existence and discover the spiritual. Once in a while this hidden inner wisdom comes to the surface and ignites a passion to look beyond our programmed lives and discover that limitless spirit which can never be programmed This Book contains 204 decorative motifs drawn by designer Fares Khalid Selmane, this extravagant in concept and exuberant in spirit collection can add a Moorish and arabic touch and flair to almost any artistic project The content of this astonishing collection is ideal and perfect for the use in wallpaper design, textile, ceramics, stained glass, mosaics, etc. Even desktop publisher, graphic designer, designers using new technology can use these decorative motifs to enhance their artwork or to stretch them to new dimension but in the meantime to preserve, the extraordinary qualities of original work. The possibilities are endless in this sense. Fares Khalid Selmane studied gemmology and jewellery design at George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. One of the best jewellery designers in North America, he is also a painter and a sculptor; his work has been exhibited in Canada and United States of America
The metals are the archetypal art of our collective memories. In the hands of the artisan the ore reveals its fluidity, its strength, and its warmth. Met with fire and the force of the artisan's will, the metals express human intention. Metalsmiths will design and forge any custom ironwork project, doors and fences for homes, gardens, etc, and can also forge decorative elements for fabricators, architects, and designers. This magnificent book contains 30 designs drawn by designer Fares Khalid Selmane. The Metalsmiths, designers, Stained glass artists who want to add oriental and eastern touch to their artwork will find this collection rich and very unique in its concept.
Your imagination is your only limit. Border mouldings are versatile “multiple use” styles. Use them for a variety of situations: enhance wallpaper, create unique chair rails or decorate furniture and craft projects. On designing the perfect border for any art project there are no rules but there are many questions. Only you can decide what your rules will be for a particular Borders. Decorative borders create a unique accent for any room, frames, wallpaper, etc. It's a wonderful history of design. Everyone borrowed from everyone else inspiration, designs, techniques, etc. Borders are one of the best ways to give an artwork its original character so that the eye is drawn to it. Borders come in many styles, from simple ornaments to complete frames which range from the elegantly simple to the intricate and ornate. This book contains 40 decorative motifs drawn by designer Fares Khalid Selmane, these motifs are unique and fertile source of inspiration for designers, craftspeople, as well as artists of all sorts.
As well as a purely decorative function, ornamental motifs on late mediaeval era often had a deeper meaning. People regarded them as means of manipulating good and evil, fortune and adversity. Artists, craftsmen and designers in search of exotic art form will find this extravagant collection irresistible. We invite you to enter this splendid world of decorative motifs that reveal much of the rich achievement of many years of research on decorative art through different cultures and civilizations. Fares Khalid Selmane is a canadian originally from Morocco. He studied gemmology and jewellry design at George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he is one of the best jewellery designers in North America. He is also a painter and sculptor. This exciting and vibrant book contains 30 unique and handsomely executed decorative motifs design by hand by designer Fares Khalid Selmane. The artist, designer, craftspeople will find in this extravagant collection a great and interesting source of inspiration
This book is just tiny bridge to an astonishing artform whose legacy has fascinated people Worldwide for many centuries. Artists, designers and craftsmen in search of exceptionally and inventive artform and want to add an instant touch of moorish ambiance to their art projects will find in this practical edition striking and imaginative methods of moorish geometrical design. In decoration geometrically-based designs covered entire surfaces, typically with a geometrical decorative motifs or framework leaving spaces to be filled with florals designs and interlaced leafs. Geometrical designs have to be based on a grid system in a wich geometrical grids are broken down into identical units wich are repeated in regular sequence, this is a practical and useful method of constructing geometrical patterns. This identical unit or pattern can be fitted in the surface to be decorated by using squares, rectangles, circles, or hexagons of equal size and unit links up on one or all sides with other identical unit to form or create decorative motifs or patterns that result from these methods. These pattrens or decorative motifs can be enlarged or reduced to the size desired by the artists etc
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