A vibrant compilation of 240 meticulously reproduced motifs from the pre-Columbian world, this volume abounds in Aztec calendars, gods of medicine and war, animals, mythological characters, and scores of other striking images. Authentic sources include bas relief fragments from Chichen Itza, ornate architectural details, Maya hieroglyphs, Olmec pottery figures, and a Teotihuacan mural.
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159 Celtic Designs by Amy Lusebrink Over 150 motifs reflecting the intricacies of Celtic design, ideal for use in graphics layouts, needlework designs, art projects. Includes animal, floral, and abstract motifs clearly drawn for sharp reproduction.
Egyptian Designs by Carol Belanger Grafton 371 illustrations adapted from Egyptian sources, depicting gods and pharaohs, priests and priestesses, ordinary people, plants and animals, scenes of state occasion, battle, funerary custom, domestic life, and more.
Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos Paper Dolls by Kwei-lin Lum Artfully and accurately rendered in the tradition of the Mexican holiday, this whimsical bilingual gallery features 2 paper dolls and 15 ornate costumes, a variety of altar offerings, and a bonus sticker poster.
