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"Essential art deco looks in detail at all aspects of the movement, from architecture to decorative arts, with detailed commentary on 120 works. Some of these are considered major pieces, others are less well-known, but they are all essential to the philosophy of the Art Deco movement."--BOOK JACKET.
A fascinating history and visual directory of tartans, lavishly illustrated with over 700 images.
Whether inspired by Classical legend, traditional tales or simply their own imagination, countless artists have been captivated by these heavenly and mythological creatures. "Angels and Fairies" is a beautiful reference book that takes a look at some of the art that has been produced as a result of a fascination with these mysterious beings.
A fresh take on the history of art, using cultural timelines to reveal little-known connections and influences between artworks and artistic movements.
The Victorian era saw a flowering of fairy paintings as British artists in particular rejected the classical and ancient Greek subjects in favour of a deeper, closer source of inspiration in the countryside, the hedgerows and the meadows of the nineteenth-century British landscape. This book celebrates the fine art of Fairy painting.
There are almost 200 Scottish clans in all, each with its own set of tartans. This book provides a short history of each clan accompanied by a picture of at least one of its tartans, and includes lists of various clan associations around the world.'
A collection of Irish legends that includes information about how the legends originated, how they affected the history of Ireland, and how certain artifacts are connected to different legends.
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