A rich archive of woodcuts of real and imaginative beasts by some of the finest artists of their eras, compiled by a noted man of the Renaissance. Features 308 black-and-white images of mammals, insects, birds, and sea life as well as stunningly conceived and masterfully executed images of fanciful beasts. A fertile source of inspiration.
Dover Original.
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Dragons and Wizards CD-ROM and Book by Marty Noble, Eric Gottesman Powerful practitioners of wizardry and dragons are featured in this exciting collection. 190 original, black-and-white illustrations of smoke- and fire-breathing dragons, scaly creatures of the sea, and wizards with long beards and flowing robes.
Mythological and Fantastic Creatures CD-ROM and Book by Dover 418 black-and-white illustrations range from prehistoric pictographs and medieval gargoyles to nightmarish visions — fish with human legs, birds with human faces, haunting masks from Africa, and a host of others.
Angels CD-ROM and Book by Marty Noble Engaging seraphs seated, kneeling, standing, and airborne; strumming musical instruments; holding flowers, birds, garlands of ribbon; and more. 148 illustrations.
Animal Folk Art CD-ROM and Book by Madeleine Orban-Szontagh Scores of strikingly rendered images: Early American roosters and eagles, ancient Peruvian llamas, stylized fish from the Ukraine, Chinese dragons, butterflies from China and Korea, and other vibrant motifs. 354 black-and-white illustrations.
