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Nature and Cultureby Barbara Novak
Oxford University Press, USA 2007; US$ 22.00In this richly illustrated volume, featuring more than fifty black-and-white illustrations and a beautiful eight-page color insert, Barbara Novak describes how for fifty extraordinary years, American society drew from the idea of Nature its most cherished ideals. Between 1825 and 1875, all kinds of Americans--artists, writers, scientists, as well as everyday citizens--believed that God in Nature could resolve human contradictions, and that nature itself confirmed the American destiny. Using diaries and letters of the artists as well as quotes from literary texts, journals, and periodicals, Novak illuminates the range of ideas projected onto the American landscape by painters such as Thomas Cole, Albert Bierstadt, Frederic Edwin Church, Asher... more...
Expressive Oil Paintingby George Allen Durkee
F+W Media 2011; US$ 32.99Become a Landscape Painter There's a world of difference between painting what you see and conveying what you feel. Expressive Oil Painting shows you how to create engaging landscapes that capture a sense of light, depth, movement and above all, your own unique impressions of the world around you. Within Expressive Oil Painting, discover: Fundamental concepts of oil painting--including supplies, work habits, drawing, color and composition--explained in a friendly, straightforward way A diverse sampling of ideas and approaches for painting landscape elements, capturing mood, painting en plein air, simplifying the complexity of nature and determining reference values Nine in-depth landscape painting demonstrations illustrating techniques... more...
Painting Romantic Country Scenes in Oilsby Dorothy Dent
F+W Media 2011; US$ 24.99Paint the charm of country scenes These tranquil scenes let you create your very own painter's retreat with a luminous sunset, a quiet cottage, a refreshing coastline and peaceful streams meandering past mills. It's easy and fun when you paint along with Dorothy Dent. With 10 step-by-step projects, suitable for both beginners and more accomplished painters, Dorothy shares her easy-to-follow techniques for painting realistic landscapes. Learn how to paint: Rich autumn foliage The vivid greens of spring Colorful reflections found in still water Glowing light from a window on a starry night Snow-capped mountains created with a palette knife You'll also learn valuable principles such as consistent highlights and shadows, how... more...
Painting Peaceful Country Landscapesby Annette Dozier
F+W Media 2011; US$ 19.99Capture the Charm and Tranquility of the Country Nothing pleases the eye and stirs the senses quite like landscape paintings. Now you can experience the joy and satisfaction of painting your own charming country scenes with this complete step-by-step guide. Inside you'll find 10 start-to-finish painting demonstrations that empower you to paint a range of realistic pastoral scenes, from dancing waterfalls and mountain pines to fragrant fields and rolling farmland. Instruction includes: Five step-by-step demonstrations in acrylic and five step-by-step demonstrations in oil with a conversion chart for using either medium successfully for any project Beginner-friendly introductory chapters that cover the basics of capturing light, value,... more...
Drawing & Painting Trees in the Landscapeby Claudia Nice
F+W Media 2012; US$ 27.99Draw & Paint Realistic Trees in All Four Seaons Bestselling author and naturalist Claudia Nice is back with another studio essential for every landscape artist. Drawing & Painting Trees in the Landscape features Claudia?s best tips and techniques for painting trees of all kinds in their natural settings? from the majesty of mountain evergreens to the delicate pink blossoms of cherry trees in spring. With her inspiring artistic style and in-depth visual instruction, Claudia starts with the basics, showing you how to break down reference photos and open-air vistas into simple shapes, colors and textures. Follow along as she skillfully guides you through every step of creating vibrant compositions anchored by glorious trees and foliage,... more...
Achieving Depth & Distanceby Kitty Gorrell
F+W Media 2008; US$ 24.99Get real! Landscape real. Learn how to achieve realism in your landscape paintings by using the right colors, values and textures to express distance. With over 10 step-by-step demonstrations covering all four seasons included in Achieving Depth & Distance, Kitty Gorrell makes learning easy and fun through the use of colorful diagrams, reference photos and eye-catching side-by-side comparisons. more...
Jerry Yarnell's Landscape Painting Secretsby Jerry Yarnell
F+W Media 2008; US$ 24.99In Jerry Yarnell's Landscape Painting Secrets, readers will refresh their knowledge of basic acrylic painting (materials, terminology, color mixing, working with values and simple generic techniques) before mastering landscape elements that will take their painting to a new level. Intermediate to advanced landscape painting techniques will be presented in quick 4-8 step demos including water, land, trees, sky and atmospheric conditions plus readers will find 2 complete landscape scenes that they can paint step-by-step utilizing many of the techniques featured in the book. more...
Art Journey America Landscapesby Kathy Kipp
F+W Media 2012; US$ 49.99Showcasing the work of more than 100 top contemporary American master artists of our day, this book features landscapes (a popular subject for art collectors and a tradition throughout American art history) from all across the country--east and west, north and south--rendered in watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, colored pencil and mixed media. Accompanying each painting are the thoughts, techniques and inspirations for the paintings by each artist. more...
Landschaftsmalereiby Émile Michel
Parkstone International 2012; US$ 9.95Obwohl die Landschaftsmalerei lange Zeit als Untergenre angesehen wurde, ist sie doch über ihre Vorgänger ? die religiöse und historische Malerei ? hinausgewachsen und hat sich zu einem eigenen Genre entwickelt. Giorgione in Italien, die Brueghels der Flämischen Schule, Claude Lorrain und Poussain der Französischen Schule und Turner und Constable in England sind nur einige wenige großartige Landschaftsmaler, die die Geschichte der Landschaft und die Kunst der Malerei geprägt haben. Nachdem sie lange Zeit nur als Hintergrund oder als Zeichenübung gedient hatte, wurde die Natur als eigener Gegenstand betrachtet und als Veranschaulichung einer aufgeklärten und wissenschaftlichen Studie der Welt in die Kunstwerke integriert. Durch ständige Veränderungen... more...
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