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Art from Many Hands: Multicultural Art Projects
by Jo Miles Schuman. Includes detailed instructions, illustrated with many photographs, for authentic art projects from around the world. Historical backgrounds as well as a variety of art forms are covered for many cultures, including African, South American, Asian, European and native American.

An extensive bibliography ends this wonderful resource for children and adults.

Paper, 256 pages. Out of print edition. A limited number of copies is available.

#1502 $17.95




Gauguin
by Rene Huyghe - Modern art begins with Paul Gauguin. His interpretations, in paint and canvas, of his own intensely personal vision were to be the primary influence on several twentieth-century schools of painting.

Written by an outstanding authority on Gauguin, this book is generously illustrated with full-color reproductions of the artist's paintings and two-color reproductions of sketches and line drawings. Contains nudity.

Paper, 96 pages. 11 x 8.2 x 0.2

#416X $12.00 $10.75
Out of print; one copy available.



Look! Zoom in on Art by Gillian Wolfe is a dynamic, beautifully illustrated guide to teaching young people how to look at art. Acclaimed art educator Gillian Wolfe selected 18 paintings from around the world and across art history to help develop the art of "seeing" a painting from all perspectives. Brilliant color reproductions and instructions guide us to actively think about what we see when we look at art:

- Are we looking UP at flying trapeze artists or DOWN at clowns in the circus ring?
- What's happening THROUGH the archway in the background or BEHIND a posed group of children where a cat is staring at a pet bird?
- What happens when you turn a picture upside down?
- How does the artist make a picture look like the characters in it are moving quickly?
- How can you tell if a train interior is old-fashioned?
- What are the clues that a family at the dinner table is in the country?

Written especially for children but with a light-hearted approach that will delight adults as well, Look! is an ingenious approach to teaching children to enjoy art.

Hardcover, 40 pages.
10.7 x 8.7 x 0.5.

#9120 $16.95 $12.99



Learn to Draw


greatartists.jpg (3389 bytes)Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters
by Maryann F. Kohl & Kim Solga. Learn all about the art techniques of great artists through hands-on activities. There is an art activity for each artist that focuses on their particular style, with a brief biography to add depth and interest. Included at the front of the book is a convenient chart that lists each artist, the date they were alive, their style and art technique, the art activity explored, level of the activity's difficulty and the amount of preparation time. More than 75 artists are covered, from gothic times to the present, and 110 different art activities.

Paper, 141 pages.

#7099 $18.95 $16.99



Drawing for Older Children and Teens
by Mona Brookes - Applying the same principles but with higher-level material and more sophistication than she used in her bestselling Drawing with Children, Brookes clearly and comprehensively teaches older children, teens and adult beginners everything they need to know to draw for themselves.

Includes specific instructions, work sheets, and over 200 sample illustrations.int.

Paper, 223 pages. 

#6619 $15.95 $11.99 



Ralph Masiello's Dragon Drawing Book - Author/illustrator Ralph Masiello explores the world of dragon lore, from the mystical Australian rainbow serpent to the revered imperial dragon of China.

Just follow the steps in red to create your own mythical, magical beasts. Extra bonus steps in blue show how to add realistic scales and more advanced details.

Paper, 64 pages. Ages 8-11.

#5321 $7.95


The Figure: The Classic Approach to Drawing & Construction by Walt Reed - Through step-by-step illustrations and instructions, Reed shows how to simplify the complex figure into a variety of basic shapes, such as cylinders, spheres and cubes.

It also includes detailed studies of anatomy - examining bone and muscle structure - plus special instructions for drawing such intricate parts of the body as the head, hands, and feet.

Paper, 143 pages.
12"x9"x0.4"

#0973 $21.99 $15.99


The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
by Betty Edwards focuses on helping readers visualize objects with the right side of the brain because that's the side that allows artists to draw objects as they are.

I first used this book over 15 years ago, before I had children, when a co-worker and I decided to try our hand at drawing. I was amazed at how well I did after using some of the author's advice. I got pregnant shortly after that, and didn't pursue my new-found skill any further (I got a little distracted!)...until this year.

One day I was at my friends' house admiring the amazing artwork on their walls. All three of their children had their work displayed. Their dad told me about their art teacher, and I decided to enroll our children in her classes. Both have loved drawing since they were little, and they decided they would like to try some formal training. I took the plunge, enrolled
with them and discovered that the teacher used the some of the same techniques as Betty Edwards.

Having never felt confident about drawing,  I'm really amazed at how far I've come using these techniques. If you've ever wanted to draw but never thought you could, or if you would like to improve beyond a certain basic level, this book is certain to help you. This 2nd edition is an expanded and updated version of the original classic.

Paper, 291 pages.

#4241 $16.95 $15.25

Also available:

The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook: Guided Practice in the Five Basic Skills of Drawing by Betty Edwards - If you would like to jump right in and start using the skills Betty has to offer without the extra philosophy or insights of the main book (listed above), this book is for you. You could also use this book in addition to the book above.

I read the main book for myself and the workbook as an easy way to guide our activities. While my children and I were on summer break from our art class, each week we picked a skill from the workbook to practice.

Blank pages are included for drawing, but we used our own separate paper since three of us were using the book. Also included is a handy viewfinder.

Paper, conveniently spiral-bound, 128 pages.

#1952 $17.95 $15.99



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Books about Art/Artists


Masterpieces: A Fact-Filled Coloring Book
. Learn all about great paintings by coloring them yourself! Sixty world-famous paintings are ready to color with colored pencils, crayons, or markers. The reproductions are simply redrawn to allow for the user to fill in the details.

The illustrations are accompanied by lively descriptions of the paintings and their artists, among them: Gaugin, Degas, van Gogh, Renoir, and Audubon. Five centuries of art are covered. A 17"x22" ready-to-color poster is included. Paper, 121 pages.

 
#9457  $9.95


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Bellerophon Coloring Books

This collection can be colored, cut out, or simply read and enjoyed. Bellerophon Books are unique because the pictures are drawings from the actual time period being covered. So, not only do you get information about the time period through the accompanying text, but a feel for popular art styles. This is only a partial list of the large selection of Bellerophon books that we carry throughout the catalog.

#1306 Civil War Heroes $4.95
#1470 Civil War Heroines $4.95
 #075X Tales of Great Dragons   $4.95
#0865 Unicorns    $4.95
#2030 Women Explorers    $5.95



Cowboys
(Bellerophon Coloring Books) - From the early vaqueros to the great settlers of the ranges, from Buffalo Bill to Hoot Gibson and Roy Rogers, each cowboy is shown in his most magnificent garb.

Paper, 48 pages.

#1144 $4.95





A Coloring Book of Great Dancers
(Bellerophon). A history of dance and dancers, with a portrait of each great dancer in their greatest role, accompanied by one to two pages of text. Includes Baryshnikov, Makarova, Nureyev, Nijinsky, and 14 others.

Paper, 48 pages. 

#0652 $4.95



 

Handwork (Knitting/Sewing/Crocheting/Embroidery)

 


Crochet: Learn to Crochet Six Great Projects (Klutz) - This Klutz kit is perfect for the beginner. It includes all the materials you need to make your choice of six projects, a crochet hook, stitch markers, two different weights of yarn, a yarn needle, a button, and - of course - a book of patterns!

The book itself contains clear instructions in writing as well as drawings that not only get you from point A to point B, but explains what's really going on. Besides the easy-to-follow instructions to learn all the basic stitches needed for crocheting, it also contains a section on buying yarn, checking gauge, and finishing details. One of the nice features that this book includes is a chart of UK names for all the basic stitches. Although all of the patterns in this book are written in the American form, having this chart can help you when you read patterns outside of this book. The patterns themselves are easy and rewarding, with added side notes with tips and suggestions perfect for personalization.

This kit not only gives you the ability to complete all the projects within it, but gives you a strong and helpful base that will guide you through future crocheting adventures.

Paper book (86 pages) with yarn, hooks & other material.

Reviewed by Lane Greer, 15 (who learned how to knit from the Klutz Knitting book when she was 13).

#8703 $24.95 $18.75

Crochet BOOK ONLY - does NOT include the attached kit of yarn, hooks and other material. One copy available.

#W-8703 $7.00


Hip to Knit: 18 Contemporary Projects for Today's Knitter by Judith L. Swartz  is for the newer or younger knitter and introduces 18 classic and contemporary patterns that can be completed in a reasonable amount of time.

Instructions are included for: a felted tote bag, basic hat, striped socks, ribbed tank, hoodie sweatshirt, turtleneck and more. Techniques and tips include: buttonholes, cables, combining yarns, inserting a zipper, setting in a sleeve, tassels and more.

Color photos, line drawings & charts throughout.

Paper, 102 pages. 8.75"x8.5"x.25"

#9217 $18.95 $12.99
  (One copy available)


Kids Knitting: Projects for Kids of All Ages
by Melanie Falick teaches the basics of knitting for beginners of all ages and contains 12 knitting projects. Learn how to make bean bags, socks, scarves, hats, bath puppets, an afghan, a purse, your own knitting needles and more! Stitches, embroidery and other basics are covered, as well as additional interesting information.

Includes lots of color photos and illustrations.

128 pages. 

Hardcover  #3763X  $17.95 $13.50
  Out of print, one copy left. Jacket cover has a tiny tear on the top left edge (1/4").

Paper: #2417 $12.95 $11.65

Kids Weaving by Sarah Swett, Lena Corwin (Illustrator), Chris Hartlove (Photographer) - This guide shows how to make 15 fun, inexpensive, colorful projects--including friendship bracelets, a rag doll, a fashionable chenille scarf, magic carpets, and funky hand-woven shoelaces.

Beginning projects are done without a loom and progress to using a pencil, cardboard and then a pipe loom, which is fairly inexpensive to make.

The author also talks about natural dyes, weaving around the world, and provides supply sources and recommended reading.

This is the kind of kid's book that is great for beginning adult learners too. I have a copy for myself and plan on teaching myself how to weave from it.

Lots of full-color photos and illustrations.

Hardcover, 128 pages. Recommended for ages 9-12, but the beginning projects are great for younger learners with help. 9.25"x8.25"x.75".

#4677 $19.95 $17.99


A Knitter's Template: Easy Steps to Great-Fitting Garments by Laura Militzer Bryant and Barry Klein - Why follow a pattern to the letter? Transform it into a true original by taking part in the design process. These templates will help you showcase your fashion flair.
Customize six basic designs--a sleeveless shell, short- or long-sleeve pullover, cardigan, jacket, or coat. Create your own fashion flair with your choice of styling details, such as body length, amount of taper, neckline shaping, and armhole type. Discover more freedom in your knitting with these versatile patterns or follow the clear step-by-step instructions to knit up each style as shown.

Paper, 144 pages. 10.75"x8"x.5". Out of print.

#4538X $34.95 $24.99



Marion Foale's Classic Knit Wear: A Beautiful Collection of 30 Original Patterns - Classic styles for all of the family with clear, easy-to-follow patterns. Includes both sleeveless and long-sleeved sweaters, v-necks and crew necks, cardigans and slip-overs - something for every occasion and for every member of the family. The sweaters have long lines and subtle patterns that evocative of the 1940's and 1950's.

The accent is on simplicity, from the straightforward designs to the ease of knitting.

Hardcover, 127 pages. Copyright 1985. Out of print, one copy available.

#5839 $24.95


My First Machine Sewing Book: Straight Stitching (Kit) by Winky Cherry - Children are introduced to the sewing machine on an elementary level, substituting pictures for words, for repetition, and to help children who are learning to read. Rhymes and silly names for machine parts help children remember information and rules.

Children will learn about: Seam allowances, tapering, snips, clips, stitching inside, turning the shape outside. The kit includes: sewing practice sheets, fabric for two stars.

For Children ages 7 and up.

#8400 $12.95


Sunny's Mittens by Robin Hansen, illustrated by Lois Leonard Stock - This warmhearted story of how young Sunny's grandmother teaches her to knit Swedish Lovikka mittens is accompanied by detailed instructions and more than 30 illustrations. It makes it easy for young knitters to create their first pair of mittens - either with adult help at a few critical points or all on their own once they've mastered the basics. It's a wonderful way for new knitters to learn stockinette stitch, casting on, decreasing, knitting around on four needles and other skills. The result is a beautiful pair of Swedish folk mittens. Instructions for a matching tasseled cap are included.

Recommended for ages 9 through 12 but the knitting instructions are helpful to any beginning knitter.

Paper, 48 pages. Spiral-bound.

#2908 $20.00 Out of print; one copy available.

Tooth Fairy Pillow (Curiosity Kits) This simple craft kit makes a cute little tooth-shaped pillow to hold a tooth waiting for a Tooth-Fairy pickup. The kit includes everything you need to make one 5" x 5" felt pillow.

Features pre-cut felt with holes, stuffing, self-stick felt, and a special pocket for the tooth and bounty. For ages 4+.

#0571 $5.00



The Yarn Girls' Guide to Simple Knits by Julie Carles, Jordana Jacobs - This lively, hip introduction to today's hottest hobby enables even beginners to re-create the stylish fashions found in upscale boutiques.

In a friendly, down-to-earth style, the authors explain basic techniques, and then take readers step-by-step through ten projects. Includes projects for tanks, sweaters, scarves, hats, throws and more.

Hardcover, 160 pages. 10"x7.5"x.5".

#8800 $30.00 $19.99


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Cooking

 


Children at the Hearth: 19th Century Cooking, Manners & Games by Barbara Swell - Eat your way back in time and enter the world of American children as they lived 150 years ago. Sample foods, folklore and games found in the parlors of the wealthy, the boarding houses of the working class, and the cabins on the western frontier.

Includes over 60 vintage photos plus historic recipes like cathead biscuits, sugar plums and hobo mulligan stew. Learn to make snow candles and snow taffy, tell Appalachian ghost stories and play roley hole and jack straws.

Paper, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" , 72 pages.

#6345 $5.95


Cooking Art: Easy Edible Art for Young Children
by MaryAnn F. Kohl & Jean Potter. I wish I had a book like this when I was a kid! Contains 150 fun activities, most edible, for children or the young at heart (hey, I liked making these too!) Many of them require little or no baking, 5 ingredients or less, and short preparation time (my personal goal for all meals!) Twelve theme-related chapters include numbers & letters, shapes & forms, building & construction, color & design, and animals & creatures. There is also a section called A Year Full of Special Days that includes activities for each month of the year. Treat your tastebuds to Rainbow Snow Slushies, Number Pretzels, Cowpoke Cakes or try your hand at making a wooden trivet or napkin rings and more. Each activity is accompanied by fun illustrations.

Paper, 191 pages.

#1845 $16.95 $14.99



Cooking Basics for Dummies, 3rd edition by Bran Miller & Marie Rama This hands-on guide shows you the fun and easy way to prepare meals all your guests will love, from die-hard vegetarians to the most passionate meat eaters.You'll be able to handle boiling, poaching, steaming, braising, grilling, and other essential techniques, making it easy to master: stirring up sensational soups; perfecting the art of the egg; dressing up salads to impress; creating wonderful pasta dishes; one-stop one-pot meals; satisfying your sweet tooth with desserts; cooking for your boss; making the most of leftovers; and, meals for the most special occasions.

Packed with over 150 tempting, hassle-free recipes that will satisfy every palette, as well as advice on supplying, organizing, and budgeting your kitchen.

Paper, 454 pages. 9.25"x7.5"x1".

#2067X $21.99 $14.99 One copy available.


The Mary Frances Cook Book: Adventures Among the Kitchen People
by Jane Eayre Fryer teaches children to cook via the antics of Toaster Man, Auntie Rolling Pin and other bantering Kitchen People who befriend young Mary Frances. They share the secrets of the kitchen with her in a series of fun adventures. Mary Frances learns how to prepare 40 simple dishes, including baked potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and Queen of Heart Tarts. Some of the instructions are for an antiquated style of cooking (most people probably don't toast their bread over a fire unless they are camping), but others are perfect for today's kitchen.

The book was written in 1912 and the reader gets glimpses of that time via an encounter with a "tramp" and a chapter on a "man's lunch". It is a fun way to learn cooking through storytelling.

Paper, 175 pages.

#5884 $14.95 $12.99



Take Two & Butter 'Em While They're Hot!: Heirloom Recipes & Kitchen Wisdom
by Barbara Swell - Cook your heart out with generations of hand-me-down recipes and food lore! Barbara Swell has whisked up weather and cooking folklore, food insults, old-time home remedies, vintage photos, romance superstitions, hearth crafts and 19th century chores.

Paper, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 72 pages.

#6321 $5.95


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Crafts



Curiosity Kits Air-Dry Clay Refill
- We no longer carry the pottery wheel for which this kit was designed, but the clay can be used for any free-form project as well. It includes two pounds each of beige and terra cotta clay. No baking is required; clay air-dries in 48 hours. Illustrations show how to make loads of fun and easy projects; pots, character sculptures, ornaments, and more. Workable right out of the box.

Ages 4+.

#1802 $10.00 (Two available).


The Gnome Craft Book
by Thomas & Petra Berger is chock full of inspiration and instruction for creating a variety of handcrafted gnomes from easy-to-find materials, many of which are natural:  felt, yarn, wool, twigs, pipecleaner, wire and even nuts.

The instructions and patterns included are good for beginners because they are detailed. (Instructions for knitted gnomes assume you know how to knit). Experienced crafters will appreciate the finishing touches. Children can make the gnomes with help from an adult.

This book even has patterns for paper tissue transparencies and cross-stitched gnomes. My favorite is the paper chain of gnomes sitting on a toadstool!

Wonderful color pictures are included on almost every page, showing examples of finished products. CK

Paper, 180 pages

#3003 $15.95 $10.99 Sale! While supplies last.


The Nature Corner
by Leeuwen & Moeskops - celebrate the seasons by creating table arrangements with simple, natural materials and basic crocheting and knitting skills. The Nature Corner has lots of photos, diagrams, and charming pen and ink illustrations to accompany the instructions for making a variety of crafts (there are some adorable doll and animal designs).

Seasons covered: early spring, spring, Easter, Ascension and Whitsun, St John's Tide, Summer, Autumn, Halloween and Martimas, Advent, Christmas, and Winter.

A seasonal table arrangement is a wonderful way to help young children follow the year's cycle and celebrate major festivals.

Paper, 88 pages.

#1116 $14.95 $13.45



Potholders and Other Loopy Projects
(Klutz) - Remember making potholders as a kid? I do! Every year I would attend a summer rec program, and making potholders there was one of my favorite crafts.

Well, Klutz has come along with their own potholder kit that is even more fun! It comes with a sturdy plastic loom, and lots of colorful, cotton-blend loops. Not only will you be able to craft classic potholders (using different weaving patterns), but there are also instructions to weave a purse, a picture frame, game boards, bean bags, and a cute chicken. As usual with Klutz, the step-by-directions are clear, with lots of photos and illustrations.

For ages 6 and up.

Need more loops? Go to More Loops for Potholders.

#963X $16.95 $15.99



The Shrinky Dinks Book: The Ultimate Book of Plastic Shrink Art
 (Klutz) Draw or trace a design on special plastic, color it, cut it out, bake it briefly on a cookie sheet in your oven and, voila!, your creation shrinks to 44% of its original size. Cool! You get six sheets of Shrinky Dink in this book, along with a collection of ready-to-trace artwork.

I loved shrink art when I was younger, and it's just as popular among today's youth. The Shrinky Dinks book and Window Art (see below), are consistent favorites in our house (it appeals to young children, teens, and adults) and is frequently used as an activity when friends come over. Because of this, we have gone through several refill packs.

Hardcover, 38 pages. Wirebound so that the book lays flat for ease of use.

Ages 6-adult.

#4077 $12.95 $10.35


The Shrinky Dinks Refill Pack
(Klutz)

A must-have for the shrinky-dink artist!

This pack includes eight 8" x 10" sheets of shrinking plastic, along with full instructions for use, packaged in a folder for easy storage.

Ages 6-adult.


#5855 $8.95 One copy available.


Window Art
(Klutz) - This book and paint set was an instant hit among my children and every one of their friends! They have regular “socials” at our house, and the creation of window art is a favorite activity at these gatherings.

Window Art comes with six bottles of peel-off paint: five 22 ml/.74 oz bottles of color (purple, blue, green, yellow, and red) and one 40 ml/1.36 oz bottle of black paint for outlines. The book contains more than a 100 ready-to-trace designs. The craft is simple: place the included plastic sheet over the desired design, trace the outline with black paint, and fill it in with color. Let it dry and then stick it on any glass surface, such as a mirror or window. Since a whole group of kids like to participate at once in our house, we use clear, plastic report covers to allow more than one person to work at the same time and to extend the amount of available space for their art.

The only drawback is that there isn't enough paint in the set to satisfy the demand for someone who likes to create lots of art or for a group of users. Fortunately, a deluxe refill kit it available and is highly recommended.

Spiral-bound hardcover book and paint

#6436 $19.95 $14.95


Window Art Book Only - No paints or plastic sheet.

Book Only #6436X $5.00


Window Art new version (Klutz) - This new version of the Window Art kit has all new designs and the paint set now includes two bottles of glitter paint.

The updated Window Art kit comes with six bottles of peel-off paint that are different than the original kit: five 22 ml/.74 oz bottles of color (white, blue, orange, glitter green, and glitter yellow) and one 40 ml/1.36 oz bottle of black paint for outlines. The book contains more than a 100 new, ready-to-trace designs. The craft is simple: place the included plastic sheet over the desired design, trace the outline with black paint, and fill it in with color. Let it dry and then stick it on any glass surface, such as a mirror or window.

The only drawback is that there isn't enough paint in the set to satisfy the demand for someone who likes to create lots of art or for a group of users. Fortunately, a deluxe refill kit it available and is highly recommended.

Spiral-bound hardcover book and paint. Ages 6+.

#1671 $21.95 $16.99


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Art Cards

These cards can be used as postcards, as small pictures to frame, as references, or to use as guides in your own drawing. The cards come bound in a 9"x12" book, four to a page, with perforations for detaching.


Erté Postcards in Full Color (Dover) - Exquisite masterpieces by the greatest theatrical and fashion illustrator of the 20th century are reproduced in full color in a postcard-size format.

"Harlequin," "Oriental Tale," "Stolen Kisses" and famous designs for Manon, Rigoletto, Legendary Kings, and more feature Erté's chic female temptresses.

24 full-color illustrations.
Captioned. The cards come bound in a 9"x12" book, four to a page, card stock, with perforations for detaching. Publisher's Note. There are a few illustrations that feature nudity (each a single, stylized female breast).

#7309X $5.95
One copy available.


Great Bird Illustrations (Dover) - This collection includes 24 superbly detailed works by a number of the most skilled bird illustrators of all time.

Selected from works in the libraries of The Natural History Museum, London, and meticulously reproduced here are full-color illustrations of such striking species as: the belted kingfisher and American white pelican, depicted by John James Audubon; a macaw by Edward Lear; a toucan by John Gould; and many more birds, most show in beautifully delineated natural settings.

Descriptive notes identify the birds depicted and the publications from which the illustrations were taken. The drawings were created in the 1700's to the early 1900's and reflect the style of those time periods.

#5558 $9.95 Out of print; one copy available.


Hudson River School Paintings edited by Hayward Cirker (Dover) - Twenty-four paintings recapture the lure of the natural world and the wild frontier with paintings by the famed 19th-century group that romanticized nature while capturing the scale, beauty, and nobility of the Hudson River Valley and beyond.

Superb reproductions include works by Cole, Durand, Cropsey, Hetzel, Church, Bierstadt, and others.

24 full-color art cards. Captioned. The cards come bound in a 9"x12" book, four to a page, card stock, with perforations for detaching.

#9899 $6.95 One copy available.


Mary Cassatt Cards (Dover) - Beautifully printed collection displays noted American Impressionist's bold realism and fresh, original style. Reproductions of 24 of her finest paintings include Mother Combing Her Child's Hair, Mother's Kiss, Reine Lefebvre Holding a Nude Baby, Little Girl in a Blue Armchair, and others.

These make great postcards for sending to a mom in your life or to frame. When our children were little, I had several Cassatt reproductions hanging on our family room wall. They reflected that special bond I shared with my small children (the bond is still strong, even though they are now in college!)

24 full-color cards. Notes are included on each exquisite work of art.  Captioned. The cards come bound in a 9"x12" book, four to a page, card stock, with perforations for detaching.

#1352 $6.95 One copy available.

 
Redouté Flowers Cards (Dover) - Hailed as "the Raphael of the Rose" for his magnificent flower paintings, the great botanical artist Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759-1840) served in Bourbon court of Napoleon and Josephine.

This collection features brilliant examples of Redouté's legacy, presenting excellent reproductions, from rare sources, of 24 works by the famed artist. It includes finely detailed illustrations of amaryllis, anemone, camellia, tulip, pansy, aster, dahlia, rose, narcissus, lilac, hyacinth, rhododendron, and 12 other exquisite flowers.

These 24 full-color cards are perfect for gardeners, botanists, and all who appreciate natural beauty. Captioned. The cards come bound in a 9"x12" book, four to a page, card stock, with perforations for detaching.

#9678 $9.95 Out of print; one copy available.


Sargent Paintings (Dover) - The most celebrated society portraitist of his time, John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) produced works that helped establish the popular image of life among the rich and privileged of that era. His skill at capturing a sense of aristocratic refinement, the dazzling richness of his brushwork, and his ability to flatter sitters are apparent in this superb card collection.

Included are some of Sargent's finest paintings: Oyster Gatherers of Cancale, Madame Gautreau Drinking a Toast, Garden Study of the Vickers Children, Self-Portrait, Violet Sargent, The Sons of Mrs. Malcolm Forbes, Helen Dunham, and Lady Agnew of Lochnaw.

#0641 $9.95 Out of print, one copy available.



Whistler Paintings (Dover) - "As music is the poetry of sound, so is painting the poetry of sight," declared James McNeill Whistler, who often titled his harmoniously composed paintings in musical terms.

These reproductions of his finest work include his most famous creation, Arrangement in Grey and Black: Portrait of the Painter's Mother ("Whistler's Mother") , along with At the Piano, Symphony in White No. 2: The Little White Girl, Nocturne: Blue and Gold — St. Mark's, Venice, and 20 others.

24 full-color art cards. Captioned. The cards come bound in a 9"x12" book, four to a page, card stock, with perforations for detaching.

#8281 $5.95 One copy available.




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