Lalanne

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Francois-Xavier and Claude Lalanne, a French husband-and-wife team of sculptors, have worked side by side for more than half a century. Their art is complementary, and both draw from the humor and spontaneity of surrealism while maintaining their individuality. Drawing from the grand tradition of French animaliers like Barye and Pompon, Francois-Xavier creates opulent and utilitarian pieces such as the whimsical rhinoceros desk, a "Tin of Sardines" bed, and his famo... More >>

Lalanne

Wood Burning Angels

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Sue Waters skillfully guides readers through all the wood burning steps to create stunning angel art. Three inspirational projects are presented: The Prayer Bench, Puppy Heaven, and Victorian Angel. Over 240 clear, detailed, full color photographs, three patterns, and concise, step-by-step instructions are included. The detailed text provides full listings of all tools necessary to successfully complete these projects, ranging from the wood stock and burning tips em... More >>

Wood Burning Angels

Faerie Lights

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Twenty-four designs for creating colorful and enchanting fairies of all types-from Xaniane the crystal warrior to Whisper the princess of innocence-are featured in this guide to stained glass. Designs feature fairies posing with flowers, mushrooms, seashells, and bubbles, and include tips for construction and a verse that further defines the personality and magic of each of these delightful creatures. These designs can be used with other crafts such as quilting, app... More >>

Faerie Lights

Olafur Eliasson: Inner City Out

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One of the most important artists of his generation, Olafur Eliasson (born 1967) creates immersive environments and spectacular public installations that probe the cognitive aspects of vision and transform the act of looking into a social experience. Merging art and science, Eliasson engages the observer as participant, challenging the passive viewing experience by utilizing such elements as temperature, smell, moisture and light to trigger physical sensations. Olaf... More >>

Olafur Eliasson: Inner City Out

Painting and Sculpture in France, 1700-1789

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Discusses the major painters and sculptors of the period during the last years of France's "ancien regime" - a period that started with Watteau and the "fete galante" and closed with the revolutionary history paintings of David.... More >>

Painting and Sculpture in France, 1700-1789

Santa Carving : A Carving Primer for Beginning and Advanced Carvers

• Carving

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The premier work of author carver Ron Ransom. He offers instructions for three specific versions of Santa Claus and many other variations, as well as painting instructions. Rons illustrations serve as an impetus for the carver to approach his own work with freedom. His Old World Santas are great symbols of happiness and goodness.... More >>

Santa Carving : A Carving Primer for Beginning and Advanced Carvers

Heritage of Power: Ancient Sculpture from West Mexico: The Andrall E. Pearson Family Collection

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During the years between 300 B.C.E. and 400 C.E., peoples in a western region of Mexico lived in small, economically successful communities in a land of abundant natural resources. In these communities—now the modern Mexican states of Colima, Jalisco, and Nayarit—family lineage was important and burial sites were often conjoined to hold numerous relatives. Ceramic objects were also buried to testify to the family’s wealth; some of these were large three-dimens... More >>

Heritage of Power: Ancient Sculpture from West Mexico: The Andrall E. Pearson Family Collection