Download or read book Beasts Animals in Decorative Woodcuts of the Renaissance written by Conrad Gessner and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Beasts and Bestiaries written by Francesco Mezzalira and published by Allemandi. This book was released on 2001 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With essays by Guglielmo Cavello and Danilo Mainardi. Bizarre
Download or read book Gesner s Curious and Fantastic Beasts written by Konrad Gesner and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rich archive of woodcuts of real and imaginative beasts by some of the finest artists of their eras, compiled by a noted man of the Renaissance. Features 308 black-and-white images of mammals, insects, birds, and sea life as well as stunningly conceived and masterfully executed images of fanciful beasts. A fertile source of inspiration.
Download or read book Animals as Disguised Symbols in Renaissance Art written by Simona Cohen and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2008 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The relationship between medieval animal symbolism and the iconography of animals in the Renaissance has scarcely been studied. Filling a gap in this significant field of Renaissance culture, in general, and its art, in particular, this book demonstrates the continuity and tenacity of medieval animal interpretations and symbolism, disguised under the veil of genre, religious or mythological narrative and scientific naturalism. An extensive introduction, dealing with relevant medieval and early Renaissance sources, is followed by a series of case studies that illustrate ways in which Renaissance artists revived conventional animal imagery in unprecedented contexts, investing them with new meanings, on a social, political, ethical, religious or psychological level, often by applying exegetical methodology in creating multiple semantic and iconographic levels.Brill's Studies on Art, Art History, and Intellectual History, vol. 2
Download or read book Nautilus written by W. Bruce Saunders and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-12-17 with total page 683 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1. 1 Nautilus and Allonautilus: Two Decades of Progress W. Bruce Saunders Department of Geology Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr PA 19010 wsaunder@brynmawr. edu Neil H. Landman Division of Paleontology American Museum of Natural History New York, New York 10024 landman@amnh. org When Nautilus: Biology and Paleobiology of a Living Fossil was published in 1987, it marked a milestone in cross-disciplinary collaboration. More than half of the contributing authors (36/65) were paleontologists, many of whom were collaborating with neontological counterparts. Their interest in studying this reclusive, poorly known animal was being driven by a search for clues to the mode of life and natural history of the once dominant shelled cephalopods, through study of the sole surviving genus. At the same time, Nautilus offered an opportunity for neontologists to look at a fundamentally different, phylogenetically basal member of the extant Cephalopoda. It was a w- win situation, combining paleontological deep-time perspectives, old fashioned expeditionary zeal, traditional biological approaches and new techniques. The results were cross-fertilized investigations in such disparate fields as ecology, functional morphology, taphonomy, genetics, phylogeny, locomotive dynamics, etc. As one reviewer of the xxxvi Introduction xxxvii book noted, Nautilus had gone from being one of the least known to one of the best understood of living cephalopods.
Download or read book The Book of Fabulous Beasts written by Joe Nigg and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprising hundreds of well-known and obscure primary sources arranged chronologically by the author, this book traces the development of imaginary animals as they appear and reappear in literary accounts from the Babylonian epic of creation to modern fantasy. 12 halftones, 70 linecuts.
Download or read book The Phoenix written by Joe Nigg and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2016-11-04 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arising triumphantly from the ashes of its predecessor, the phoenix has been an enduring symbol of resilience and renewal for thousands of years. But how did this mythical bird become so famous that it has played a part in cultures around the world and throughout human history? How much of its story do we actually know? Here to offer a comprehensive biography and engaging (un)natural history of the phoenix is Joseph Nigg, esteemed expert on otherworldly creatures from dragons to gryphons to sea monsters. Beginning in ancient Egypt and traveling around the globe and through the centuries, Nigg's vast and sweeping narrative takes readers on a brilliant tour of the cross-cultural lore of this famous, yet little-known, immortal bird. This entertaining and informative look at the life and transformation of the phoenix will be the authoritative source for anyone fascinated by folklore and mythology, re-igniting our curiosity about one of myth's greatest beasts.
Download or read book Witch s Brew Good Spells for Prosperity written by Witch Bree and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2001-04 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Passion, health, fortune, and serenity--all are possible with the ancient wisdom of good witchcraft. Witch's Brew shows how to weave spells, incantations, potions, and herbal and astrological lore into everyday life. Using readily available ingredients such as candles, flowers, fabrics, and essential oils, the rituals presented in this collection explore the realms of healing, love, peace, and prosperity. Beautiful to read, sensual to hold, these four bewitching volumes feature exquisite art, satin ribbon closures, and rich, beautiful paper. This seductive series puts the magic and allure of witchcraft within everyone's reach.
Download or read book Decorative Floral Designs for Needleworkers and Craftspeople written by Jehan Raymond and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 150 exceptionally fine royalty-free illustrations from rare French portfolio. Art Nouveau-flavored borders, backgrounds, frames, vignettes, monograms, more.
Download or read book Elegant Silhouettes of the Twenties written by Bonnie Welch and published by Dover Publications. This book was released on 1987 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 57 rare, royalty-free cuts—most full page—include young lovers in 18th-, 19th-century dress, galleons in full sail, wood nymphs, tranquil Venetian scenes, more.
Download or read book Bibliographic Guide to Art and Architecture written by New York Public Library. Art and Architecture Division and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 832 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Kunstb chlin written by Jost Amman and published by Dover Publications. This book was released on 1968 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1599 Kunstb�chlein; 293 plates of knights, Turks, riding figures, sensual females, mythological figures, all beautifully drawn.
Download or read book Book of Beasts written by Elizabeth Morrison and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2019 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A celebration of the visual contributions of the bestiary--one of the most popular types of illuminated books during the Middle Ages--and an exploration of its lasting legacy. Brimming with lively animals both real and fantastic, the bestiary was one of the great illuminated manuscript traditions of the Middle Ages. Encompassing imaginary creatures such as the unicorn, siren, and griffin; exotic beasts including the tiger, elephant, and ape; as well as animals native to Europe like the beaver, dog, and hedgehog, the bestiary is a vibrant testimony to the medieval understanding of animals and their role in the world. So iconic were the stories and images of the bestiary that its beasts essentially escaped from the pages, appearing in a wide variety of manuscripts and other objects, including tapestries, ivories, metalwork, and sculpture. With over 270 color illustrations and contributions by twenty-five leading scholars, this gorgeous volume explores the bestiary and its widespread influence on medieval art and culture as well as on modern and contemporary artists like Pablo Picasso and Damien Hirst. Published to accompany an exhibition on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center May 14 to August 18, 2019.
Download or read book Jan Brueghel the Elder written by Arianne Faber Kolb and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2005 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kolb has produced a thoroughly researched essay on this painting, which is in the Getty Museum. The study focuses on Brueghel's depiction of nature, especially his exacting representation of identifiable species of animals and birds, the names of which are listed. Brueghel's collaboration with other painters, his and other painters' re-use of the same theme and composition, and the history and practice of natural history collection and representation are central themes. The volume, which is printed in a horizontal format (it's 11x8") and heavily illustrated, is written for a general audience, though art historians will also find much of interest.
Download or read book Masterpieces of Renaissance and Baroque Printmaking written by Stacey Sell and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 250 year period of Renaissance and Baroque printmaking in Europe was as varied and innovative as those of its sister arts of painting and sculpture. From the mid-15th century through the 17th century Europe burgeoned with artistic activity. This diversity is well-represented in these collections of woodcuts, engravings, etchings, and drypoint etchings by 65 artists working north and south of the Alps, from Germany to Italy. Highlighted are works by Albrecht Durer, Titian, Schiavone, and other Mannerist artists, and Rembrandt van Rijn and other 17th century Dutch and Flemish artists.
Download or read book Books in Print written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 2132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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