European Folk Art Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive)
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| Rating | : | 4.67 (653 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486437574 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 64 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From the Back CoverThis handsome collection contains scores of unique images based on folk art designs created by artists of Austria, Poland, Hungary, Russia, Switzerland, and other European countries.Adapted from authentic sources, 265 original renderings depict scores of charming motifs incorporating florals, wildlife, riders on horseback, mythical figures, men and women in traditional costumes, and religious and secular motifs. The collection will be a major addition to the bookshelves of artists, designer, and craftworkers.Dover (2004) original publication.. Ideal for adding a touch of Old World flavor to a variety of projects, these eye-catching, stylized designs appear in assorted configurations, among them borders, squares, circles, medallions, and rectangles.Painstakingly reproduced and attractively presented, the designs represent a valuable resourc
Diverse collection Worth buying for the artistic and cultural diversity.Pity the publisher doesn't activate the 'Look Inside' feature. A reading of the book's introduction would give sufficient tattle, a few pages would entice:-Sixty plates: 2-9 designs per plate, more than 250 designs.-Motifs: plant, animal, Christmas, holiday, geometric. religious figures, abstracts-Range: whimsical to stylized.-Applications: needlew. Five Stars Arrived on time. As described.. "Annie Rose Knows" according to Hoppermomma. This collection of designs is very diverse, some being intricately detailed while others are simple. The animals, people, plants, and other designs are beautifully printed in black and white with helpful descriptions of time, place and uses included. If the pages printed sideways had been printed back to back, with the footnotes on the outer edges of the left hand side as well as the right, it would
Ideal for adding a touch of Old World flavor to a variety of projects, these eye-catching, stylized designs appear in assorted configurations, among them borders, squares, circles, medallions, and rectangles.Painstakingly reproduced and attractively presented, the designs represent a valuable resource of inspirational and practical art. This handsome collection contains scores of unique images based on folk art designs created by artists of Austria, Poland, Hungary, Russia, Switzerland, and other European countries.Adapted from authentic sources, 265 original renderings depict scores of charming motifs incorporating florals, wildlife, riders on horseback, mythical figures, men and women in traditional costumes, and religious and secular motifs. The collection will be a major addition to the bookshelves of artists, designer, and craftworkers.