Download or read book Animal Motifs from Around the World written by Doris Rosenthal and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-06-19 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawn from the ancient art and artifacts of an international array of museum collections, this spectacular volume offers a unique selection of unusual animal motifs from Prussia, Egypt, Persia, China, Germany, Sweden, and other areas. The edgy designs possess a timeless appeal that makes them especially attractive to contemporary designers, tattoo artists, crafters, and others.
Download or read book Traditional Animal Designs and Motifs for Artists and Craftspeople written by Madeleine Orban-Szontagh and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 1,000 royalty-free illustrations of animals, birds, insects and creatures both real and fanciful as depicted in dozens of design traditions from Ancient Egyptian to Early American. Chinese dragons, Indian elephants, Egyptian scarab beetles, and hundreds more, arranged by category and identified by captions. Indispensable source of ready-to-use animal art for artists, illustrators, craftspeople, more.
Download or read book 4000 Animal Bird and Fish Motifs written by Graham McCallum and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2005-08-24 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sourcebook of animal, bird and fish motifs features 4000 authentic copyright-free designs taken from a wide range of historical and world sources, such as prehistoric cave painting, ceramics from the ancient world, medieval illuminated books, Renaissance paintings and turn-of-the-century textiles. Author Graham McCallum is an artist, designer and craftsperson, whose lifetime in design has enabled him to create a unique reference source of zoomorphic motifs. These high-quality, black-and-white images can be traced, photocopied and enlarged for design work in any creative field. Organized around specific types of animal and historical and cultural periods for ease of use, this book is brimming with ideas. A detailed index and contents list help you to find just what you want. There is also an introductory design class to help you get the most out of the book. Whether you are a glass painter, woodworker, ceramicist, embroiderer, graphic designer or artist, this book is sure to contain something to inspire you.
Download or read book Animals and Animal Symbols in World Culture written by Dean Miller and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to the history of human interaction with the creatures of the earth, air, and water. This book provides historical perspective on mankind's complicated relationship with all creatures, from tiny insects to larger beasts. From the alligator to the wryneck, key animals from every continent are profiled, with articles focusing on how different cultures viewed the creatures with which they shared land, and the ones they considered omens of gods and devils. In addition to the numerous articles on specific animals, there are also entries on the role of animals in Christian art, and how shamans took the form and power of animals in key ceremonies. The work is highly illustrated, and subjects of major interest are provided with individual bibliographies of further reading on the subject at the end of each article.
Download or read book Animal Patterns written by E. Robin Magsino and published by Elizabeth\Magsino. This book was released on 2018-05-09 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adult coloring book, images highlight a animal and textile from countries and cultures around the world.
Download or read book The Continuum Encyclopedia of Animal Symbolism in Art written by Hope B. Werness and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Animals and their symbolism in diverse world cultures and different eras of human history are chronicled in this lovely volume.
Download or read book Continuum Encyclopedia of Animal Symbolism in World Art written by Hope B. Werness and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Animals and their symbolism in diverse world cultures and different eras of human history are chronicled in this lovely volume.
Download or read book Creative Haven Art Nouveau Animal Designs Coloring Book written by Marty Noble and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-03-21 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirty-one elegant designs adapted from the works of Verneuil, Mucha, and other Art Nouveau masters. Features patterns inspired by swans, peacocks, and other creatures. Previously published as Art Nouveau Animal Designs Coloring Book.
Download or read book MYTHOLOGY LEGENDS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE written by Andreas Sofroniou and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-03-24 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is dealing with the study of mythology around the world, relating to and dealing with the interpretation of myths, legends, and occasionally extending to logos, speech. It explains myths and their allegorical narrative pertaining to the gods, demigods, and legendary heroes of a particular people and their branch of knowledge that deals with a popular belief or assumption that has grown up around someone or something. Myths explained as traditional stories about the past, often including religious or fantastic elements; as they can be found in all societies, although they may function in different ways. They may be attempts to explain the origins of the universe and of mankind, the development of political institutions, or the reasons for ritual practices, or they may simply be told for the love of a good story.
Download or read book Color Yourself to Calmness written by and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Color your way to inner peace and calm with these beautiful images from the animal kingdom, hand drawn by artist, Sue Coccia. Color your way to inner peace and calm with these beautiful images from the animal kingdom, hand drawn by artist, Sue Coccia. Coloring in these stunning images of bears, wolves, birds and dolphins will reduce your stress levels and bring you inner calm. Sue's fascinating images reveal her deep connection to the animal kingdom that surrounds her in Washington State, USA. Animal Spirits are inspired drawings in pen and ink. The drawings depict animal images, or totems, from around the world. Animal totems represent a deep spirituality and by beginning to understand animals' qualities and traits, we can learn from them.
Download or read book How the Animals Got Their Colors written by Michael Rosen and published by Lester Pub.. This book was released on 1995-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How The Animals Got Their Colors is published by Fitzhenry and Whiteside.
Download or read book Archetypes and Motifs in Folklore and Literature A Handbook written by Jane Garry and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an authoritative presentation and discussion of the most basic thematic elements universally found in folklore and literature. The reference provides a detailed analysis of the most common archetypes or motifs found in the folklore of selected communities around the world. Each entry is written by a noted authority in the field, and includes accompanying reference citations. Entries are keyed to the Motif-Index of Folk Literature by Stith Thompson and grouped according to that Index's scheme. The reference also includes an introductory essay on the concepts of archetypes and motifs and the scholarship associated with them. This is the only book in English on motifs and themes that is completely folklore oriented, deals with motif numbers, and is tied to the Thompson Motif-Index. It includes in-depth examination of such motifs as: Bewitching; Chance and Fate; Choice of Roads; Death or Departure of the Gods; the Double; Ghosts and Other Revenants; the Hero Cycle; Journey to the Otherworld; Magic Invulnerability; Soothsayer; Transformation; Tricksters.
Download or read book Auspicious Animals written by Jun'ichi Uchiyama and published by Pie International. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world of mythical creatures born from human imagination. Many imaginary animals believed to be auspicious symbols of good fortune originated in ancient China. The most famous ones are the "Big Four" the Winged Dragon, the Chinese Phoenix, Qilin (a hooved chimeric creature) and the Spirit Turtle. There are many more, not only from China, but also from Japan and other regions around the world. This book showcases illustrated artworks, along with sculptures and applied arts, featuring these good omens. The collection, totaling around 240 pieces, is accompanied by rich, enjoyable and approachable text by Jun'ichi Uchiyama, a professor at Miyagi Gakuin Women's University.
Download or read book No Way Home written by David S. Wilcove and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2012-09-26 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Animal migration is a magnificent sight: a mile-long blanket of cranes rising from a Nebraska river and filling the sky; hundreds of thousands of wildebeests marching across the Serengeti; a blaze of orange as millions of monarch butterflies spread their wings to take flight. Nature’s great migrations have captivated countless spectators, none more so than premier ecologist David S. Wilcove. In No Way Home, his awe is palpable—as are the growing threats to migratory animals. We may be witnessing a dying phenomenon among many species. Migration has always been arduous, but today’s travelers face unprecedented dangers. Skyscrapers and cell towers lure birds and bats to untimely deaths, fences and farms block herds of antelope, salmon are caught en route between ocean and river, breeding and wintering grounds are paved over or plowed, and global warming disrupts the synchronized schedules of predators and prey. The result is a dramatic decline in the number of migrants. Wilcove guides us on their treacherous journeys, describing the barriers to migration and exploring what compels animals to keep on trekking. He also brings to life the adventures of scientists who study migrants. Often as bold as their subjects, researchers speed wildly along deserted roads to track birds soaring overhead, explore glaciers in search of frozen locusts, and outfit dragonflies with transmitters weighing less than one one-hundredth of an ounce. Scientific discoveries and advanced technologies are helping us to understand migrations better, but alone, they won’t stop sea turtles and songbirds from going the way of the bison or passenger pigeon. What’s required is the commitment and cooperation of the far-flung countries migrants cross—long before extinction is a threat. As Wilcove writes, “protecting the abundance of migration is key to protecting the glory of migration.” No Way Home offers powerful inspiration to preserve those glorious journeys.
Download or read book Animal Life Cycles written by Anita Ganeri and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2005 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the life cycle of different animals, including insects, reptiles, birds and mammals.
Download or read book UNCROWNED HEROES OF HISTORY ANIMALS written by DURSUN MURAT GUL and published by DURSUN MURAT GUL. This book was released on with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was written to pay man's moral debt of loyalty to nature and living species other than himself. My aim, as I mentioned above, is to give due credit to other creatures, and especially animals, who have rights over this world we live in as humans. I hope the book achieves its purpose...ount when doing your reading.
Download or read book Beasts from Bricks written by Ekow Nimako and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LEGO® artist and designer Ekow Nimako shows that this iconic toy has an unexpected and innovative use: recreating beasts found in nature in stunning detail. LEGO® bricks have fueled the imaginations of aspiring designers and builders for generations. Now it's time for something complete new from Beasts from Bricks, recreating some of the world's rarest and most beautiful animals! This guide book presents illustrated, step-by-step instructions for building 15 animals from around the world: Africa, Europe, Asia, the Arctic, Oceania, Central/South America, the Caribbean, and North America. Not only does each project show you how to build your favorite animals in awesome detail, but each set of instructions also includes entertaining and educational information about the animal's characteristics and habitat. For example, did you know that the name "rhinoceros" actually means "nose horn"? You will also get a bonus gallery of the author, Nimako's, most complex, largest scale animal designs. Will you be able to recreate them someday? There's only one way to find out!
