Author | : Kimberley Reynolds |
Publisher | : Peter Bedrick Books |
Total Pages | : 198 |
Release | : 1984 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Kimberley Reynolds |
Publisher | : Peter Bedrick Books |
Total Pages | : 198 |
Release | : 1984 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Ralph Mayer |
Publisher | : Collins Reference |
Total Pages | : 480 |
Release | : 1992-01-22 |
Genre | : Study Aids |
ISBN | : 9780064610124 |
The HarperCollins Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, 2nd edition, contains over 3,200 clear definitions of terns encountered in the study and practice of the visual arts and in their literature. It covers all forms of easel and mural paintings, drawing, sculpture, the graphic arts, photography, ceramics, and mosaic. There are entries on schools, styles, and periods, but the chief emphasis of the book is on the materials and methods of the artist. Materials are defined in terms of compositions, source, use, and characteristic properties; processes and techniques are defined in terms of their practical application and results. Tools and equipment are concisely described and illustrated with copious line drawings.
Author | : Michael Clarke |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 282 |
Release | : 2010-07-08 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 0199569924 |
Searchable database of over 1,900 terms used in the wide variety of visual media that makes up the art world.
Author | : Edward Lucie-Smith |
Publisher | : Thames & Hudson |
Total Pages | : 220 |
Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : |
What exactly is Neo-Expressionism? The part of a city known as the acropolis? Or the painting technique called gouache? In this authoritative and concise dictionary, more than 2000 entries and 375 illustrations embrace the vast vocabulary of painting and sculpture, architecture and photography, the decorative, applied and graphic arts. The geographical spread is global; the chronological range takes in both Helladic art from Bronze Age Greece and holography, one of the newest means of expression provided by modern technology. 375 illus.
Author | : Herbert Read |
Publisher | : Thames & Hudson |
Total Pages | : 811 |
Release | : 1994-09-17 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 0500770638 |
"Excellent, concise . . . highly recommended." —Choice This extensively illustrated dictionary provides information on over 2,500 artists, paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, schools and movements throughout the world, including entries on contemporary art and artists, techniques, materials, terms, and writers who have influenced artists.
Author | : Mark Wigan |
Publisher | : AVA Publishing |
Total Pages | : 291 |
Release | : 2009-06-18 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 2940373906 |
A revealing guide to the numerous terms associated with the art of illustration. The book has been designed for art students, aspiring and professional illustrators and all those interested in this constantly evolving discipline.--Publisher.
Author | : Vladimir V. Gouli |
Publisher | : Academic Press |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 2015-11-06 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0128498986 |
The Concise Illustrated Dictionary of Biocontrol Terms includes basic terminology related to the biological control of pests, together with state-of-the-art scientific and practical terms, for expedient comprehension and analysis of present, forecasted or in situ pest management problems. In addition, it also provides the names of the most common pesticides and predators commercially available in different continents (Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa), as well as target pests and diseases of these agents, making it a tangible tool for prompt management actions. The dictionary is copiously illustrated with original pictures clarifying the most commonly used terms and the identity of organisms in biocontrol technology, with content that is both scientifically rigorous and clear. The biological control of pests using living organisms, or products from their activities, is an independent branch of science based on multiple disciplines including general biology, zoology, entomology, phytopathology, microbiology and others. As a result, the field of biological control has its own specific terminology that needs to be understood and applied correctly across this variety of disciplines, including among those approaching the field from a different area of expertise and who may have difficulty understanding the terms used by experts in the field. This compact illustrated guide will appeal to the scientific community working in integrated pest management disciplines, as well as those researching, studying, and working with interest in protecting natural resources at a global, local, and individual level, in a variety of locations including the lab, garden, field, or forest. - Enables understanding of the terminology used in biological control for professionals, researchers and students in a variety of scientific fields - Features clear images and photographs to help identify insects and pathogens - Ideal for in situ use in both the lab and field pest management protocols
Author | : Lucy Trench |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 608 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 9780226812007 |
In our industrialized society, it is often difficult to imagine how the objects around us are made. How, for example, are triple spirals put into the stem of a wine glass or table tops inlaid with whole landscapes of semi-precious stones? This unique dictionary is devoted to the fascinating materials and techniques used in the decorative arts. Materials range from the exotic to the most basic, from rare stones found only in the mountains of Badakshan, unsavory animal products, and the ground bodies of South American insects to ones as common as sand, clay, and lime. Compiled by a team of experts, each with an intimate knowledge of his or her subject, the entries are written in clear, accessible language and supplemented by numerous photographs and drawings. Each core material (glass, ceramics, textiles, paper, plastics, leather, metal, stone, wood, and paint) is covered from its raw state through any processing or preparation to various craft stages and finally, to any surface finishing. Traditionally, the kind of information found in these pages has been passed on from craftsman to craftsman or confined to highly specialized books, and even common terms are often misunderstood. This dictionary makes the subject accessible to all--from art and architectural historians, curators, collectors, restoration specialists, artists, and museum staff to decorators, aficionados, and those who enjoy watching Antiques Roadshow. In short, this book is for all those who are intrigued by the materials and techniques used to create the beautiful objects that surround us.