* Beautiful ready-to-color renditions of 60 famous art masterpieces * Printed on one side only * 128 pages (with spine)...
(04/17/07) * Beautiful ready-to-color renditions of 60 famous art masterpieces * Printed on one side only * 128 pages (with spine) * All paintings shown in original colors on covers Colorists of all ages are invited to try to create their own versions of Grant Wood's American Gothic, Renoir's Girl with a Watering Can, Winslow Homer's Snap the Whip, as well as famous works by Thomas Hart Benton, Mary Cassatt, Edward Hopper, John Singer Sargent, Toulouse-Lautrec, Vincent van Gogh, and 51 other great artists. because the plates are not backed up, colorists can use watercolors if they choose, without fear of ruining a picture on the verso. Dover Original. 60 full-page black-and-white illustrations. All paintings shown in original colors on gatefold cover. 128 pages.See less
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A staple of twentieth-century science fiction, space stations orbiting the earth became a reality when the Soviet Union...
(04/17/07) A staple of twentieth-century science fiction, space stations orbiting the earth became a reality when the Soviet Union launched the first of seven stations in 1971. Today, 16 nations are involved in a joint project to plan and design an International Space Station, nicknamed Alpha. This highly informative coloring book spotlights the many efforts to establish a docking station in space, including a 1950s concept for a "spoked wheel" station such as that depicted in the 1968 film, 2001, A Space Odyssey; the Russian MIR Complex (1986-2001); astronauts and cosmonauts constructing "Alpha"; a visualization of the finished project (2006), complete with solar panels, thermal radiators, a U. S. research lab, a habitat module, and more. Captions accompany illustrations in a book that will thrill colorists and would-be space travelers. Dover Original. 30 plates of black-and-white illustrations and 5 in full color on covers. Captions. Introduction. 32 pages.See less
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This collection of finely detailed, accurately rendered illustrations by nature artist Ruth Soffer depicts 29 species of...
(04/17/07) This collection of finely detailed, accurately rendered illustrations by nature artist Ruth Soffer depicts 29 species of lepidoptera, among them the sheep moth, the painted lady, blue morpho butterflies, the malachite butterfly, the rare birdwing butterfly (found only in southeast Asia), and the western tiger swallowtail. Captions provide information on areas inhabited by these winged beauties and types of flowers to which they are attracted. Among the most delicate and beautiful creatures of nature, butterflies and moths offer colorists a special challenge--and hours of coloring enjoyment. Dover Original. 29 black-and-white illustrations. 10 in full color on covers. Captions. 32 pages.See less
Victorian artist Richard Doyle (1824-1883) is famous for his charming illustrations of elves, fairies, and gnomes. For...
(04/17/07) Victorian artist Richard Doyle (1824-1883) is famous for his charming illustrations of elves, fairies, and gnomes. For this coloring book, Marty Noble has skillfully adapted 29 of the English's artist's most delightful watercolors created for his book with Andrew Lang, The Princess Nobody--A Tale of Fairyland. Now colorists and fairyland devotees can apply their own hues to enchanting scenes of fairies and elves at play, a mini-sized prince wooing a petite princess, mischievous sprites vexing a butterfly, and much more. Captions accompany each illustration. Dover Original. 29 black-and-white illustrations. Captions. 4 full-color illustrations on covers. 32 pages.See less
Colorists of all ages will delight in exploring this wonderland of "wee" people. Twenty-nine plates of illustrations are...
(04/17/07) Colorists of all ages will delight in exploring this wonderland of "wee" people. Twenty-nine plates of illustrations are filled with beguiling images of mannikins, little people living exactly the same lives as full-grown humans; gumnut babies, Australian flower fairies said to live under water; korrigans, gorgeous young fairies that change into old hags in the morning; winter spirits such as Father Christmas and Jack Frost, as well as the tooth fairy, gremlins, leprechauns, brownies, giants, and other amazing characters of fantasy realms. Dover Original. 29 black-and-white plates. 4 plates in full color on covers. Captions. 32 pages.See less
Edgar Degas (18341917) was highly skilled at portraying his subjects in natural poses. The illustrations in this...
(04/17/07) Edgar Degas (18341917) was highly skilled at portraying his subjects in natural poses. The illustrations in this coloring book, adapted from 30 of his finest paintings, are irresistible fun for colorists of all ages. Thirty meticulously recreated black-and-white renderings by one of the masters of Impressionist art include "A Woman with Chrysanthemums," Dancers Resting, "The Bellelli Family," "At the Race Course," "The Millinery Shop," "Women Combing Their Hair," and other works. Try your hand at choosing your own palette, or use the color guides to follow the artists original schemes (all paintings are shown in full color on the covers). Captions identify each work of art. 32 pages.See less
Among Dover's best-selling books on costume design are those featuring fashions by Ert. A major influence on style and...
(04/17/07) Among Dover's best-selling books on costume design are those featuring fashions by Ert. A major influence on style and design of the twentieth century, this Russian-born designer created 250 covers and other drawings while at Harper's Bazaar. Thirty of his loveliest Art Deco costumes, drawn for the magazine during the years 1915 to 1922, have been superbly adapted by Marty Noble for this dazzling collection. Colorists will enjoy adding their own hues to lovely figures in exotic garments accented with turbans and shawls, an elegant peasant-like tunic and trousers, a dancer's attire made up of flowing ribbons, and other fanciful designs. Dover Original. 5 color illustrations on covers. 32 pages.See less
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