Download or read book Hope s Greek and Roman Designs written by Thomas Hope and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World-famous series of neoclassical illustrations depicts everything from headdresses and sandals to a warrior's armor and a priestess' robes. Clothing styles as well as helmets, chariots, musical instruments, and other objects are shown. Ideal for craftwork, this rich collection will also be valued by artists, designers, students, and enthusiasts of antiquity. 380 black-and-white illustrations.
Download or read book Ancient Greek Designs written by Marty Noble and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2000-10-06 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Artists and illustrators in search of motifs brimming with classical elegance and panache will welcome this convenient, royalty-free collection of 110 designs. Adapted from ancient Greek vases, red-figure plates, votive reliefs, clay figures, statuary, and other authentic sources, the meticulously rendered images depict graceful Grecian women, handsome gods and goddesses, sturdy warriors, an array of weapons, mythical figures, bacchantes, musical instruments, floral and foliated designs, and much more.Perfect for adding decorative grace and style to a wide range of graphic assignments, classroom projects, and assorted arts and crafts, these splendid illustrations also serve as an enduring source of design inspiration.Original Dover (2000) publication.
Download or read book Greek Design Decoration written by Dēmētrēs Philippidēs and published by Abradale Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work guides readers through the splendours of Greek architectural style, from around 1700 to the mid-20th century. It covers a range of buildings including small, simple churches and rural homes, as well as strikingly decorated mansions and public buildings.
Download or read book Greek Designs written by Susan Bird and published by British museum Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduced by Susan Woodford, this book is a `visual anthology of over 300 designs and patterns' from Greek art. Designs and images are taken from Greek vases, friezes, coins and a number of other objects and ornaments, and include a wide range of subjects, animal, vegetable and mineral.
Download or read book The Greek Vase written by John Howard Oakley and published by J Paul Getty Museum Publications. This book was released on 2013 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This richly illustrated volume offers a fascinating introduction to ancient Greek vases for the general reader. It presents vases not merely as beautiful vessels to hold water and wine, but also as instruments of storytelling and bearers of meaning. The first two chapters analyze the development of different shapes of pottery and relate those shapes to function, the evolution in vase production techniques and decoration, and the roles of potters, painters, and their workshops. Subsequent chapters focus on vases as the primary source of imagery from ancient Greece, offering unique information about mythology, religion, theater, and daily life. The author discusses how to identify the figures and scenes depicted in vase paintings, what these narratives would have meant to the people who lived with them and used them, and how they therefore reflect the cultural values of their time. Also examined is the impact Greek vases had on the art, architecture, and literature of subsequent generations. Based on the rich collections of the British Museum and the J. Paul Getty Museum, the exquisite details of the works offer the reader the opportunity for an intimate interaction with the graphic beauty and narrative power of ancient vases often not available in a gallery setting.
Download or read book A History of Interior Design written by John F. Pile and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delivers the inside story on 6,000 years of personal and public space. John Pile acknowledges that interior design is a field with unclear boundaries, in which construction, architecture, the arts and crafts, technology and product design all overlap.
Download or read book Ancient Greek Architects at Work written by J. J. Coulton and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 1982 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking an unusual approach to his subject, J. J. Coulton examines ancient Greek architecture from the point of view of the practicing architects. He discusses their ideas and technical achievements from the early seventh century B.C. to the first century B.C. Drawing on surviving written evidence from antiquity as well as on the evidence of the buildings themselves, Mr. Coulton provides answers to such questions as: What must it have been like to build a Greek temple? Who did the building? What training was required? How did the Greeks begin? What problems did they face? The first chapter considers the relations of architects to patrons and clients and the role of architects in ancient society generally. Subsequent chapters explore a series of architectural problems and their solutions. In his final chapter Mr. Coulton assesses the architects' techniques and their contributions to structural design, evaluating their theoretical knowledge of mechanics and their practical understanding of structural concepts. Generously illustrated and lucidly written, this volume will appeal to all who are interested in architecture, architectural history, and archaeology.
Download or read book Greco Disco written by Luke Edward Hall and published by TeNeues. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A kaleidoscopic and visually-inspiring volume that will transport readers to the colorful and eclectic world of the young British art and design mega talent Refined English traditions intermingle with idealized motifs of ancient classicism; while delightful elements such as nautical stripes, safari animals, martini glasses, and ice cream cone patterns can be found alongside dreamy, Greek-inspired portraiture and architecture Engaging travel writings by the author and lively excerpts from literature reveal the worldly and personal artistic inspirations of Luke Edward Hall�s imagination With over 70,000 followers on Instagram, Luke Edward Hall is a social media influencer and a favorite among interior design and art aficionados around the world
Download or read book Design Motifs written by International Correspondence Schools and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Greek Thomson written by Gavin Stamp and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2019-08-07 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alexander 'Greek' Thomson is at last being recognised as an architect of genius, comparable in stature to Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Now in paperback, this is the first book in which a team of distinguished architectural commentators and historians use the latest research in the area to illuminate the full range of Thomson's talents. Thomson emerges not just as a great architect, but as a towering intellect whose theory and practice synthesised the best thought of his time in architectural history, aesthetic philosophy and, not least, theology. His ventures into urban planning are explored, and his approaches to facade design and interiors are examined in detail, while rare colour plates complete a portrait which brings this outstanding architect to life. With an Introduction by the late Sir John Summerson this volume celebrates the work of arguably the greatest exponent of the Greek Revival.
Download or read book Greek Dress written by Ethel Beatrice Abrahams and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-05-28 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greek Dress is a work by Ethel Beatrice Abrahams. It serves as an examination of the costumes and outfits worn in ancient Greece around the Hellenistic age.
Download or read book What Is Design written by Anne J. Banks and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2005-06-13 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an overview of the process of design as it has evolved from the earliest visual images and artifacts from prehistory to our modern practice of design. Originally written as a textbook for design students and design professionals, it is also oriented to the general public interest in the design arts and the fine arts. Every object has a story to tell about its period in time, its culture, its maker and ways of making. This thought was the idea behind the making of this book - that we can read this story through the interpretation of the forms of objects. Important influences on modern design have come from the Bauhaus and the French decorative arts. However, what the designer does is best expressed in the work of American industrial designer, Norman Bel Geddes. Excerpt, page 55: Bell Geddes believed that design is primarily a matter of thinking and of envisioning how the customer would use the product. While every product has a specific solution, Bel Geddes instituted market research as an essential part of the design process. In his redesign of the counter scale for the Toledo Scale Company, he changed hand weights to a spring mechanism, cast iron to aluminum, enclosed the skeleton body in a white enamel shell and made the scale flush with the counter for ease of use, while retaining its basic function. Bel Geddess major innovation was the redesign of the Standard gas stove from a stylized furniture form to a single unit encased in clean white enamel. Rethinking the stove as a skyscraper grid hung with steel plates, he simplified the manufacturing process by creating twelve interchangeable components to form sixteen different models. Source, Norman Bel Geddes, Horizons. "
Download or read book Old House Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1987-04 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Old-House Journal is the original magazine devoted to restoring and preserving old houses. For more than 35 years, our mission has been to help old-house owners repair, restore, update, and decorate buildings of every age and architectural style. Each issue explores hands-on restoration techniques, practical architectural guidelines, historical overviews, and homeowner stories--all in a trusted, authoritative voice.
Download or read book The School Arts Magazine written by Pedro Joseph Lemos and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece written by Sean Sheehan and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the rise to power of Ancient Greece, its glorious empire, its civilization, and its eventual decline.
Download or read book Houses from Books written by Daniel D. Reiff and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many homes across America have designs based on plans taken from pattern books or mail-order catalogs. In Houses from Books, Daniel D. Reiff traces the history of published plans and offers the first comprehensive survey of their influence on the structure and the style of American houses from 1738 to 1950. Houses from Books shows that architectural publications, from Palladio&’s I Quattro Libri to Aladdin's Readi-Cut Homes, played a decisive role in every aspect of American domestic building. Reiff discusses the people and the firms who produced the books as well as the ways in which builders and architects adapted the designs in communities throughout the country. His book also offers a wide-ranging analysis of the economic and social conditions shaping American building practices. As architectural publication developed and grew more sophisticated, it played an increasingly prominent part in the design and the construction of domestic buildings. In villages and small towns, which often did not have professional architects, the publications became basic resources for carpenters and builders at all levels of expertise. Through the use of published designs, they were able to choose among a variety of plans, styles, and individual motifs and engage in a fruitful dialogue with past and present architects. Houses from Books reconstructs this dialogue by examining the links between the published designs and the houses themselves. Reiff&’s book will be indispensable to architectural historians, architects, preservationists, and regional historians. Realtors and homeowners will also find it of great interest. A catalog at the end of the book can function as a guide for those attempting to locate a model and a date for a particular design. Houses from Books contains a wealth of photographs, many by the author, that enhance its importance as a history and guide.
Download or read book Introduction to Greece written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greece is a sovereign state located in eastern Europe, situated on the southern end of the Balkan Peninsula. The country is surrounded by the Aegean Sea to the east and the Ionian Sea to the west, and has a population of about 10.8 million people. Greece is recognized the world over as one of the cradles of Western civilization, with its ancient history playing a huge role in shaping the modern world. It was in ancient Greece, over 2,500 years ago, that democracy, art, philosophy, literature, and architecture flourished. The country’s ancient past remains evident in its monuments and architecture, which draw millions of tourists each year. Greece has a diverse economy that is growing steadily, thanks to excellent infrastructure and tourism. The country's major industries include tourism, shipping, and agriculture, and it has made progress in developing its renewable energy resources, particularly wind turbines and solar power. Greece also has a high standard of living and a well-educated population, including a thriving university system. The country's cuisine is characterized by a mix of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences, with seafood and lamb dishes being particularly popular. Overall, Greece is a unique and fascinating country that is well worth exploring.
