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Nature Designs Stained Glass Pattern Book (Dover Pictorial Archive Series) Overview
Outstanding collection of 78 copyright-free motifs focusing on nature themes—the sun, its light appearing through clouds, bamboo plants, long reeds and grasses; floral scenes with birds, small animals, fish, plus many abstract designs, all imbued with the lovely, tranquil lines and rhythms of nature. Varied shapes make the designs adaptable to wide range of projects: windows, panels and sidelights, mirrors, much more.
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The Book of Signs (Dover Pictorial Archive) Review
“The Book of Signs” is an illustration-rich collection of Byzantine, medieval and related European symbols. The Dover Publications edition is a clean softcover edition of the work which is printed in the author Rudolf Koch’s “magere deutsche” typeface (a Gothic / old-style German typeface similar to those used in Germany in the 19th century and earlier).
Useful to the medievalist, the occultist as well as the fantasy roleplayer, the collection includes nearly 500 different symbols collected in 14 chapters. Symbols include Christian, astrological, botanical, and chemical ones from the Byzantine and European traditions; personal and family signs such as early monograms, stonemason’s signs and armorial signs; and the Norse runes. The signs themselves are woodcuts, which combined with the older style Germanic typeface give the book a distinctive look. Chapters include a short introduction and most signs include a short description.
The book’s strength lies in its wide range of medieval symbols and its evocative visual look (woodcut symbols and German typeface). As a research tool it has limited utility, but for its graphic appearance it is a good choice for the layman. On a side note for AD&D gamers and World of Greyhawk enthusiasts, this work was used as inspiration by Gary Gygax for many of the symbols presented in the World of Greyhawk folio and 1983 boxed set.
The Book of Signs (Dover Pictorial Archive) Overview
Famed German type designer renders 493 symbols: religious, alchemical, imperial, runes, property marks, etc. Timeless.
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Art Nouveau Stained Glass Pattern Book (Dover Pictorial Archive Series) Review
This book has lots of doable projects. I would classify the skill level as beginner to intermediate, but be prepared to come up with you own color schemes because there are no photographs of completed projects.
About 95% of the patterns have floral themes: lots of tulips, roses, lilies and other generic flowers. There are also a few pattern with women’s profiles, two peacocks, a fish, and a very impressive butterfly pattern (I have seen this one for sale at the auction sites several times). All-in-all this book would be a nice addition to your collection.
Art Nouveau Stained Glass Pattern Book (Dover Pictorial Archive Series) Overview
stained glass projects using all the well-known themes of Art Nouveau: swirling forms, florals, peacocks and sensuous women. Sourcebook for use or for inspiration. 104 projects on 60 plates.
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Victorian Suncatchers Stained Glass Pattern Book (Dover Pictorial Archive Series) Overview
Among the most popular projects for stained glass craftspeople, suncatchers are easy to make but extremely rewarding. When placed near a window or other source of bright light they turn into brilliantly colored showpieces whose radiant beauty can provide a focal point for an entire room and add character to any home. For this collection, professional stained glass artist Connie Clough Eaton has created 113 charming designs patterned after Victorian-era suncatchers, ranging from a single splendid tulip to magnificent butterflies and a dazzling damsel greeting the dawn. The boldly outlined patterns also portray bright masses of flowers, plump cherries ready to be picked, and sparkling portraits of birds: a dove, an owl, a peacock, and others. These suncatchers make ideal Christmas ornaments as well as gifts that will be treasured for years to come. 113 black-and-white designs.
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Full-Color Old-Time Label Art CD-ROM and Book (Dover Pictorial Archive) Review
The selection and quality of the files are great. It would have been better if they were larger, but even enlarging them 200%, I got the qaulity I wanted from a color printer.
Full-Color Old-Time Label Art CD-ROM and Book (Dover Pictorial Archive) Overview
Decorative, old-fashioned labels comprise this practical, brilliantly colored collection of 229 graphic designs. Attractive reproductions of illustrations that once decorated cigar boxes and luggage; fruit and vegetable crates; boxes of chocolates; bottles of wine, beer, and spirits; and other products are now available for a variety of uses.
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Oval Stained Glass Pattern Book (Dover Pictorial Archive Series) Review
There’s something for everyone in this book. Birds, butterflies, cats, elephant, fish, koala, flowers, landscapes, figures, geometrics. Patterns vary from easy to difficult. A nice addition to your pattern library.
Oval Stained Glass Pattern Book (Dover Pictorial Archive Series) Overview
A new challenge for stained glass craftsmen: 60 new designs framed in shape of an oval. Greater complexity, challenge with sinuous cats, birds, mandalas framed in antique shape. 60 b/w patterns.
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The New Book of Chinese Lattice Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive Series) Review
The second best book on Chinese Lattice Designs, the first also by Daniel Sheets Dye (Chinese Lattice Designs). This is a very worthwhile addition to the first book and contains a wonderful selection of illustrations. It is not a repeat of the first book, and the larger format provides for larger illustrations. If you are into flat pattern design this just brilliant.
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