Описание: Combining elements of dance, drama, music and poetry, the performances of Japanese No theater are a highly stylized form of entertainment. Accompanying the sumptuous costumes worn during performances are elaborately carved No and Kyogen wooden masks -- major works of art in their own right. This book, based on a classic two-volume German study, presents a wealth of illustrations and information relating to these magnificent theatrical devices. A new, informative introduction and extensive captions derived from the original text and newly translated, accompany the heart of the book--more than 120 full-page plates depicting museum-quality masks worn by actors playing gods, warriors, demons, and monsters, beautiful women, feudal lords, mad characters, and supernatural beings. All 303 illustrations from the original two-volume work are included. A unique introduction to classic Japanese theater for Western theatergoers, this volume will also serve as an excellent reference for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of No drama.
Описание: A treasury of ethnic dress, this book ranges from the Amish of Pennsylvania to the Zulu of South Africa. Alphabetical entries cover more than 150 countries and regions, each represented by six or more illustrations. The survey covers not only all countries in which native dress is still worn but also those in which traditional garb appears only on festive occasions. Six hundred drawings by the author include images of men, women, and children and show details of characteristic decorative motifs and accessories. Captions on facing pages describe the costumes and their associated traditions. A valuable resource for designers, teachers, students, and researchers, this volume will fascinate everyone with an interest in the customs, designs, fabrics, and colors of international dress.
Автор: Wilcox R. Turner Название: The Mode in Footwear: A Historical Survey with 53 Plates ISBN: 0486467619 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486467610 Издательство: Dover Рейтинг: Цена: 1607.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A Historical Survey with 53 Plates. Reprint.
Описание: This archive of more than 360 permission-free motifs, carefully chosen from authentic 19th- and early 20th-century publications, will be invaluable to graphic artists and anyone in need of illustrations with a patriotic theme. Crisp, detailed cuts portray Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, Grant, Lee and many other celebrated figures, as well as flags, banners, emblems and medals; Revolutionary War soldiers; Civil War battle scenes; the American eagle; Independence Hall in Philadelphia; the Old South Meeting House in Boston; and much more. A virtually inexhaustible source of graphics for use on posters, and in catalogs and advertisements, these striking images, brimming with old-time ambience, will add patriotic pizzazz wherever they're placed.
