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Artists of all ages are invited to add their own hues to Grant Wood's "American Gothic, "Renoir's "Luncheon of the Boating Party, " Winslow Homer's "Snap the Whip, "as well as works by Edgar Degas, Mary Cassatt, Edward Hopper, John Singer Sargent, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Vincent van Gogh, and masterpieces by 51 other great artists.

The whys and hows of the various aspects of landscape painting: angles and consequent values, perspective, painting of trees, more. 34 black-and-white reproductions of paintings by Carlson. 58 explanatory diagrams.

Profusely illustrated book by master of the subject offers complete course in transforming the study of anatomy into art. Each stage progresses logically through the body's main areas -- trunk, limbs, head, and features. Scores of drawings by painters, graphic artists, sculptors, art teachers, and students. 55 figures in color; 141 in black and white.

"In any exhibition of amateur work . . . it is not at all unusual to find many charming water-colour drawings, but . . . it is very rarely that the work in the oil medium is anything but dull, dead, and lacking in all vitality and charm."--Harold SpeedSuch provocative assertions are characteristic of this stimulating and informative guide, written in a highly personal and unique style by a noted painter and teacher. Brimming with pertinent insights into the technical aspects and painting in oils, it is also designed to help students perfect powers of observation and expression.Harold Speed has distilled years of painting and pedagogical experience into an expert instructional program covering painting technique, painting from life, materials (paints, varnishes, oils and mediums, grounds, etc.), a painter's training, and more. Especially instructive is his extensive and perceptive discussion of form, tone, and color, and a fascinating series of detailed "Notes" analyzing the painting styles of Velasquez, Reynolds, Gainsborough, Franz Hals, and Rembrandt.Nearly 70 photographs and drawings illustrate the text, among them prehistoric cave paintings, diagrams of tonal values, stages of portrait painting, and reproductions of masterpieces by Giotto, Vermeer, Ingres, Rembrandt, Titian, Reynolds, Gainsborough, Hals, Giorgione, Poussin, Corot, Veronese, and other luminaries. In addition to these pictorial pleasures, the author further leavens the lessons with thought-provoking opinion.Clear, cogent, and down-to-earth, this time-honored handbook will especially interest serious amateurs studying the technical aspects of oil painting, but its rich insight into the mind and methods of the artist will enlighten and intrigue any art lover.

Happiness is...a cup of tea! Relax and enjoy a calming cup of tea as you color these 31 beautiful illustrations. Delightful designs feature a wonderful variety of cozy kitchen scenes, elegant garden parties, and charming lakeside picnics. The drawings also feature an amazing array of decorative teacups, teapots, and tea settings, together with enticing cakes and pastries, as well as cheery inspirational quotes. Make time in your afternoon to color these exquisite images and discover that "tea is always a good idea"!

Twenty-three classic fables, each with a delightful illustration to color, include "The Tortoise and the Hare," "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse," and more.

This groundbreaking survey from Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Will Durant chronicles the lives and ideas of key philosophical thinkers throughout history. Beginning with Plato and Aristotle, Durant offers lucid, accessible explanations of philosophers' contributions. He explores the legacy of Francis Bacon, Baruch Spinoza, Voltaire, Immanuel Kant, Arthur Schopenhauer, Herbert Spencer, and Friedrich Nietzsche. The last two chapters feature contemporary European philosophers Henri Bergson, Benedetto Croce, and Bertrand Russell, as well as Americans George Santayana, William James, and John Dewey. The author builds a history of philosophy by showing how each thinker's ideas informed and influenced the next generation. First published in 1926, The Story of Philosophy is essential reading for anyone fascinated by the development of Western philosophy.

Color your way around the globe with 46 stunning scenes of major cities, tropical islands, mountaintop vistas, exotic markets, and other popular tourist destinations. Printed numbers and a color key provide a guide to perfect shading and realistic effects.

Enjoy the splendor of nature and all its beauty with 31 stunning illustrations that invite you into the great outdoors. The dazzling designs are filled with a wonderful variety of flora and fauna just waiting for color to bring them to life.

New collection of 35 original models by the origami master ranges from simple (ladybug, angelfish, sailboat) to complex (grasshopper, wooly mammoth), with a crane, lion, peacock, and several geometric shapes in between.

These 25 fun projects will add a little crocheted warmth to everyone's Christmas. Detailed instructions and full-color photos of heart-shaped gingerbread ornaments, mouse choir, tabletop nativity set, finger puppets, more.

Add a holly jolly touch to gifts, cards, and letters, and any form of yuletide decor with 36 stickers, featuring 18 different designs: snowmen, a reindeer, Santa, and loads of other holiday motifs.

There's nothing new about wanting to live a mindful, simple life, and these writings by an ancient Greek sage recommend embracing sources of lasting satisfaction, such as friendship and philosophical inquiry.

One of the few surviving divination manuals, this ancient Chinese text has provided inspiration to countless spiritual seekers and has profoundly influenced the worlds of business, psychoanalysis, literature, and art.

From elegant and sleek to cute and fluffy, 31 ready-to-color illustrations of cats depict the graceful felines amid flowers, gardens, and in other natural settings. Many images include decorative borders.

This volume contains selections from the noted designer's Art Monograms and Letters plus his complete Art Alphabets and Lettering, comprising hundreds of layouts and letter styles ranging from simple to ornate.

Although strongly associated with Ireland, the timeless beauty of Celtic crosses makes them appealing to people of all nationalities and faiths. These 31 complex and inspiring Celtic cross designs will provide a splendid variety of imaginative coloring opportunities.

The tangram's challenge lies in arranging seven geometrical pieces - a square, rhomboid, and five triangles - into a variety of different shapes. These 700 absorbing puzzles include complete solutions.