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French poster master Paul Colin believed that successful posters had an immediate impact on a large number of people. His own posters certainly did. The art in 100 POSTERS OF PAUL COLIN represents some of his finest works, and consists of both full-colour and black-and-white images. This collection includes three categories of posters. The first type of artwork produced by Colin related to the performing arts and focused on topics such as theatre, dance, music and film. His second type of poster included both those created to promote worthy causes and those designed to expose the inhumanity of man. Thirdly, Colin created outstanding promotional posters to advertise products and services. For each poster, author Jack Rennert includes extensive and insightful notes that illuminate both the artwork and the time in which it was created. He also includes information on the printer when it is available.

This deck of cards evokes two famous classical poems from Greek mythology: the Argonauts (Appollinio Rodin 250 A.C. approx.) and Iphegenia in Aulide (Euripides 450 A.C.). The illustrations of the painter Severino Baraldi bring these tragedies to life

ART AND SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION presents a seven-stage journey from the darkened soul to the light of spiritual illumination that is possible through the world of art. Finley Eversole introduces a meditation practice that moves beyond the visual content of an art form in order to connect with its embedded spiritual energy, allowing the viewer to tap in to the deeper consciousness inherent in the artwork and awaken dormant powers in the depths of the viewer's soul. Examining modern and postmodern artwork from 1945 onward, Eversole reveals the influences of ancient Egypt, India, China and alchemy on this art. He draws extensively on philosophy, myth and symbolism, literature, and metaphysics to explain the seven stages of spiritual death and rebirth of the soul possible through art: the experience of self-loss, the journey into the underworld, the experience of the dark night of the soul, the conflict with and triumph over evil, the awakening of new life in the depths of being and the return and reintegration of consciousness on a higher plane of being, resulting finally in ecstasy, transfiguration, illumination, and liberation. To illustrate these stages, Eversole includes works by abstract expressionists Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning and Mark Rothko and modern visionary artists Alex Grey and Ernst Fuchs, among others, to reveal the powerful and liberating forces art contributes to the transformation and evolution of human consciousness. · Includes artists Alex Grey, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Walter Gaudnek, and others · Presents a seven-stage journey of transformation moving from the darkened soul to the light of spiritual illumination · Provides a meditation practice to experience the spiritual energy embedded within art

Called the “definitive book on Islamic Art” by S.H. Nasr, this beautifully illustrated masterpiece is presented in a revised, full colour, commemorative edition containing 285 new colour photos and a new Introduction.

Burckhardt provides an in-depth analysis of Islamic architecture, from Spain and Morocco to Persia and India and examines Koranic calligraphy and illumination, arabesque, carpets, rugs, Persian miniatures, and much more.

The Venetian master leone Frollo pays homage to feminine beauty. This deck is a magnificent and fascinating kaleidoscope of portrait figures evoked from the delicate art of this painter, renowned as a refined interpreter of eroticism. (Adult Content)

Leonetto Cappiello is known as the Father of the Modern Poster. Combining Chéret's joyful exuberance, Toulouse-Lautrec's technique of simplified lines and flat colours and his own background as a caricaturist, he had an original approach to using posters as eye-catching advertising tools. Cappiello's engaging posters shock, surprise and move today's viewers as much as they did his contemporaries. As a result, his posters are still among the world's most popular.

This is the largest, most authoritative collection of Cappiello's work ever presented. Many of the 534 full-colour poster illustrations have never been seen before. Detailed appraisals and annotations, as well as biographical information and insights into Cappiello's graphic methods, accompany each poster. Also included are fifty additional colour pictures that demonstrate the many other outlets of Cappiello's talents - book and magazine illustrations, paintings, maquettes and postcards. Particularly notable are his superb early caricatures. Today, more homes are decorated with Cappiello's posters than any other single poster artist in the world. CAPPIELLO will show you why his posters remain so celebrated.

Venice the eternal city of romance is bought to life by the magic of carnival. The famous masks and images of Venice will enchant and delight everyone who uses these cards.

With the celebrated caravels (Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria), Christopher Columbus changed the history of mankind, discovering the New World in 1492. This deck pays homage to the extraordinary adventures of the Great Admiral, depicting his life and times.

The erotic sentiments described in the Hindu love classic the KAMA SUTRA constitutes the most famous work on sex ever created. Written almost 2000 years ago the KAMA SUTRA deals with all aspects of sexual life including the principles and techniques of sexual pleasure and how to best achieve ecstatic expression of life's beauty. In this complete and illustrated guide Lance Dane accompanies the KAMA SUTRA text with 250 illustrations and great works of art that encompass coins palm leaf manuscripts sculptures ancient toys jewellery architecture ivory combs birch bark cloth paintings frescoes and scrolls. Gathered from museums and private collections around the world--as well as the author's own collection of over 300000 photographs--these rare images clearly illustrate all 64 sexual positions and the erotic instructions set forth in the KAMA SUTRA. The result is a dazzling and sensuous reading experience through which the teachings of the KAMA SUTRA spring to life. ¨ The first complete translation to illustrate all 64 sexual postures described in the KAMA SUTRA ¨ Includes 250 rare images ¨ Composed by one of the world's foremost scholars of the KAMA SUTRA and Indian art

Now in a revised and expanded edition, this perennial best-seller is the definitive guide for parents and teachers on how to encourage drawing. Mona Brookes' easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson approach to drawing has yielded astounding results with children of all ages and beginning adults. Her unique drawing program has created a revolution in the field of education and a sense of delight and pride among the thousands of students who have learned to draw through her "Monart Method." This revised edition includes the following new materials: · Information on multiple intelligence and the seven ways to learn. · An inspirational chapter on helping children with learning problems · An integrated-studies chapter, with projects geared for reading, math, science, ESL, multicultural studies, and environmental awareness · A sixteen page color insert and hundreds of sample illustrations This invaluable teaching aid not only guides readers through the basics, but also gives important advice on creating a nurturing environment in which self-expression and creativity can flourish. Both practical and enlightening, DRAWING WITH CHILDREN inspires educators and parents to bring out the artist in all of us.