Pattern and Ornament in the Arts of India

Pattern and Ornament in the Arts of India
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Publisher : National Geographic Books
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ISBN-10 : 9780500515822
ISBN-13 : 0500515824
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Book Synopsis Pattern and Ornament in the Arts of India by : Henry Wilson

Download or read book Pattern and Ornament in the Arts of India written by Henry Wilson and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2011-10-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The richness of the arts of India is overwhelming, and perhaps most noticeably so in its architecture. This innovative volume reveals the exquisite detail of the decorative compositions, their finesse, precision, and creativity. It also highlights the skill, patience, and pictorial imagination of the many thousands of craftsmen and their patrons. The timeline runs for almost two thousand years, from the Buddhist stupa at Sanchi of the first century BC/AD to Rajput palace interiors of c. 1900. Hundreds of atmospheric photo- graphs are juxtaposed with graphic transpositions of the designs, patterns, and ornamentation to reveal the nature of the architectural detail, where stone, wood, mirror work, and plaster are transformed into masterworks of decorative art.

Patterns of India

Patterns of India
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Publisher : Clarkson Potter
Total Pages : 290
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ISBN-10 : 9780525577102
ISBN-13 : 0525577106
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Patterns of India by : Christine Chitnis

Download or read book Patterns of India written by Christine Chitnis and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s the trip of a lifetime—a textile-based tour of colorful Rajasthan, India featuring more than 200 lush photographs depicting everyday life in one of the most vibrant regions in the world. ”Get lost in the beauty of the photographs in Patterns of India, a striking journey through the colorful Indian state of Rajasthan.”—BuzzFeed Patterns of India is a visual experience that offers intimate insights into the diverse and richly hued Western Indian culture. Color is the thread that binds the vast country together, defining every aspect of life from religion and politics to food and dress. Organized by the five dominant colors royal blue, sandstone, marigold, ivory, and rose, this book explores how deeply color and pattern exist in a symbiotic relationship and are woven into every part of the culture. For instance, the fuchsia found in the draping fabric of a sari is matched by the vibrant chains of roses offered at temple, and the burnt orange spices in the marketplaces are reflected in the henna tattoos given to brides and wedding guests. While every color is imbued with meaning, it is often within the details of patterns that the full story comes to light. Photographer and writer Christine Chitnis spent over a decade traveling through, getting to know, and falling in love with the intricate patterns of everyday Rajasthani life. With history and culture-based essays woven throughout the more than 200 stunning photographs of architecture, markets, cuisine, art, textiles, and everyday goings-on, Patterns of India captures the beauty and essence of this unique part of the world.

Secret Garden 12 Notecards

Secret Garden 12 Notecards
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1856699471
ISBN-13 : 9781856699471
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

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Download or read book Secret Garden 12 Notecards written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

My First Book of Haiku Poems

My First Book of Haiku Poems
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Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages : 55
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ISBN-10 : 9781462920693
ISBN-13 : 1462920691
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Book Synopsis My First Book of Haiku Poems by : Esperanza Ramirez-Christensen

Download or read book My First Book of Haiku Poems written by Esperanza Ramirez-Christensen and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Chosen for 2020 NCTE Notable Poetry Books and Verse Novels List** **Winner of 2020 Northern Lights Book Award for Poetry** **Winner of 2019 Skipping Stones Honor Awards** My First Book of Haiku Poems introduces children to inspirational works of poetry and art that speak of our connection to the natural world, and that enhance their ability to see an entire universe in the tiniest parts of it. Each of these 20 classic poems by Issa, Shiki, Basho, and other great haiku masters is paired with a stunning original painting that opens a door to the world of a child's imagination. A fully bilingual children's book, My First Book of Haiku Poems includes the original versions of the Japanese poems (in Japanese script and Romanized form) on each page alongside the English translation to form a complete cultural experience. Each haiku poem is accompanied by a "dreamscape" painting by award-winning artist Tracy Gallup that will be admired by children and adults alike. Commentaries offer parents and teachers ready-made "food for thought" to share with young readers and stimulate a conversation about each work.

Type Tells Tales

Type Tells Tales
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ISBN-10 : 0500420572
ISBN-13 : 9780500420577
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Type Tells Tales by : Steven Heller

Download or read book Type Tells Tales written by Steven Heller and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Type Tells Tales focuses on typography that is integral to the message or story it is expressing. This is type that speaks - that is literally the voice of the narrator. And the narrator is the typographer. This can be quite literal, for example when letters come from the mouth of a person or thing, as in a comics balloon. It can be hand lettering, drawn with its own distinctive peculiarities that convey personality and mood. Precedents for contemporary work might be in Apollinaire's calligram 'Il pleut' or Kurt Schwitters' children's picture book The Scarecrow, or in Concrete Poetry, Futurist 'Words in Freedom' or Dadaist collage. Seeking out examples in the furthest reaches of graphic design, Steven Heller and Gail Anderson uncover work that reveals how type can be used to render a particular voice or multiple conversations, how letters can be used in various shapes and sizes to create a kind of typographic pantomime, and how type can become both content and illustration as in, for example Paul Rand's 'ROARRRRR'. Letters take the shape and form of other things, such as people, faces, animals, cars or planes. There are examples of how typographic blocks, paragraphs, sentences and blurbs can be used to guide the eye through dense information.

Patterns of India: Gift Wrapping Paper Book

Patterns of India: Gift Wrapping Paper Book
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Publisher : National Geographic Books
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ISBN-10 : 9780500420560
ISBN-13 : 0500420564
Rating : 4/5 (60 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Patterns of India: Gift Wrapping Paper Book by : Henry Wilson

Download or read book Patterns of India: Gift Wrapping Paper Book written by Henry Wilson and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten sheets of gorgeous gift-wrapping paper featuring imaginative designs that draw on the richness of the arts of India

Mid-Century Modern: Gift Wrapping Paper Book

Mid-Century Modern: Gift Wrapping Paper Book
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Publisher : National Geographic Books
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ISBN-10 : 9780500420836
ISBN-13 : 0500420831
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Mid-Century Modern: Gift Wrapping Paper Book by : Frances Ambler

Download or read book Mid-Century Modern: Gift Wrapping Paper Book written by Frances Ambler and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2017-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mid-20th century was one of the most popular, collectible and dynamic periods of international design. Drawing on the inventive style of the era, this range of gift products features exclusive illustrations of iconic mid-century designs rendered in a distinctive graphic style by Here Design, an award-winning, multi-disciplinary design studio.