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The Arthur Rackham Treasury: 86 Full-Color IllustrationsThe Arthur Rackham Treasury: 86 Full-Color Illustrations 
by Arthur Rackham, Jeff A. Menges
A stunning treasury of 86 full-page plates span the famed English artist's career, from Rip Van Winkle (1905) to masterworks such as Undine, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Wind in the Willows (1939).

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The Doré Illustrations for Dante's Divine ComedyThe Doré Illustrations for Dante's Divine Comedy 
by Gustave Doré
These 135 fantastic scenes depict the passion and grandeur of Dante's most highly regarded work — from the depths of hell onto the mountain of purgatory and up to the empyrean realms of paradise.

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Concerning the Spiritual in ArtConcerning the Spiritual in Art 
by Wassily Kandinsky
Pioneering work by the great modernist painter, considered by many to be the father of abstract art and a leader in the movement to free art from traditional bonds. 12 illustrations.

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The Secret Life of Salvador DalíThe Secret Life of Salvador Dalí 
by Salvador Dalí
This startling early autobiography takes Dalí through his late 30s and "communicates the...total picture of himself (Dalí) sets out to portray" — Books. Superbly illustrated with over 80 photographs and scores of drawings.


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101 Great Samurai Prints101 Great Samurai Prints 
by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, John Grafton
Kuniyoshi was a master of the warrior woodblock print — and these 18th-century illustrations represent the pinnacle of his craft. Full-color portraits of renowned Japanese samurais pulse with movement, passion, and remarkably fine detail.

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Une Semaine De Bonté: A Surrealistic Novel in CollageUne Semaine De Bonté: A Surrealistic Novel in Collage 
by Max Ernst
Masterpiece created out of periodical illustrations explores worlds of terror and surprise. Some consider this Ernst's greatest work.


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Drawings of MuchaDrawings of Mucha 
by Alphonse Mucha
Seventy large-size illustrations trace Mucha's skills as a draftsman over more than 40 years. Among the more famous examples are original plans and drawings for "The Seasons," and sketches for the Sarah Bernhardt poster.

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Prints and Drawings of Käthe KollwitzPrints and Drawings of Käthe Kollwitz 
by Käthe Kollwitz, Carl Zigrosser
83 moving works: The Weavers, Peasant War, War, Death, and others. "To see the beautiful examples of her work reproduced...is to sit at the feet of a great modern master." — School Arts.

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100 Drawings100 Drawings
by Gustav Klimt
Drawings of mostly the female form, naked or half clothed, by leader of Viennese Secessionstil. Considered by some to be his ultimate artistic achievement.



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100 Great Antique Automobiles in Full-Color Prints100 Great Antique Automobiles in Full-Color Prints
by Clarence P. Hornung
Splendid detailed prints depict 1853 Dudgeon Steam Wagon, Ford Quadricycle (1896), Stanley Steamer (1902), Holsman Surrey (1905), Riker Theatre Bus (1901), many others. Descriptive notes.



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101 Great Samurai Prints101 Great Samurai Prints
by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, John Grafton
Kuniyoshi was a master of the warrior woodblock print — and these 18th-century illustrations represent the pinnacle of his craft. Full-color portraits of renowned Japanese samurais pulse with movement, passion, and remarkably fine detail.


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120 Great Paintings CD-ROM and Book120 Great Paintings CD-ROM and Book
by Carol Belanger Grafton
Superb color reproductions of masterworks by great artists from 5 centuries — from Fra Angelico, Hieronymus Bosch, and Albrecht Dürer to Thomas Gainsborough, Winslow Homer, and Edward Hopper.



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150 Masterpieces of Drawing150 Masterpieces of Drawing
by Anthony Toney
Full-page reproductions of drawings from the early 15th century to the end of the 18th century, all beautifully reproduced: Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Dürer, Fragonard, Urs Graf, Wouwerman, many others.


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20th-Century American Paintings: 24 Art Cards20th-Century American Paintings: 24 Art Cards
by Hunter Museum of American Art
Cassatt's Baby Bill in His Cap; French Tea Garden, by Hassam; Actress in Red Before Mirror, by Shinn; Hopper's House and Boats; Miss Olga D., by Glackens; and 19 other works.


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50 Secrets of Magic Craftsmanship50 Secrets of Magic Craftsmanship
by Salvador Dalí
Sensible artistic advice and lively personal anecdotes in rare important work by famed Surrealist. Filled with Dali's outrageous egotism and unconventional humor, insights into modern art and his own drawings in the margins.



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The Adventures of Baron MunchausenThe Adventures of Baron Munchausen
by Gustave Doré, Rudolf Erich Raspe
The 18th-century nobleman's astounding feats include riding cannonballs and traveling to the moon, and Doré provides theatrical illustrations that perfectly re-create the stories' picaresque humor. 160 black-and-white illustrations.



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African Design: An Illustrated Survey of Traditional CraftworkAfrican Design: An Illustrated Survey of Traditional Craftwork
by Margaret Trowell
Nearly 200 handsome illustrations — from repetitive motifs in fabrics to carvings on bowls, drinking vessels, and door panels. Each object is identified and tribal source cited. 197 black-and-white illustrations.



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African SculptureAfrican Sculpture
by Ladislas Segy
A stunning collection of 164 photographic plates of African masks, votive figures, metalwork, carvings, with introduction. Ashanti, Yoruba, Benin, more.


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American Artists in Photographic PortraitsAmerican Artists in Photographic Portraits
by Nat'l Museum American Art
213 portraits taken by famed photographers Peter A. Juley and his son Paul from 1906 to 1975 include: Benton, Burchfield, Calder, Dali, Gibson, Homer, Hopper, Rivera, Kahlo, Rockwell, many more. Introduction. Captions.



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American Circus PostersAmerican Circus Posters
by Charles Philip Fox
Here collected together for the first time are 48 large, full-color, rare posters, 1890s-1940s, superbly reproduced. The posters feature many of the greats of the American circus: Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey, Sparks, more.


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American Drawings and Prints: From Benjamin West to Edward HopperAmerican Drawings and Prints: From Benjamin West to Edward Hopper
by Evan Bates
This handsome retrospective offers an affordable treasury of works by the nation's best and most popular artists, including Copley, Whistler, Eakins, Benton, Wood, and many others. 90 black-and-white illustrations.


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American Impressionist Paintings: in the Collection of the Florence Griswold Museum: 24 CardsAmerican Impressionist Paintings: in the Collection of the Florence Griswold Museum: 24 Cards
by Florence Griswold Museum
This handsome collection of high-quality cards showcases works by Edward C. Volkert, Lilian Westcott Hale, Willard Metcalf, Childe Hassam, Charles H. Davis, Henry Ward Ranger, and 18 other Impressionist artists.



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American Impressionists: 24 Art CardsAmerican Impressionists: 24 Art Cards
by Childe Hassam, Others
Superb collection, brimming with artistic vitality, includes charming works by Mary Cassatt, John Singer Sargent, William Merritt Chase, Robert Reid, Willard Metcalf, and 19 other artists. Captions.



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The Anatomy of the HorseThe Anatomy of the Horse
by George Stubbs
Often considered the great masterpiece of animal anatomy. Full reproduction of 1766 edition. 36 plates.



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Angels in Art Cards: 24 Ready-to-Mail CardsAngels in Art Cards: 24 Ready-to-Mail Cards
by Carol Belanger Grafton
Twenty-four full-color cards. Botticelli's Annunciation, Raphael's Sistine Madonna, Giotto's Ognissanti Madonna, Allegri's Allegory of the Virtues, and more from da Vinci, Angelico, Gozzoli, Maratti, Moreau, Tosini, and van Eyck.


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Angels in Art: 16 Art StickersAngels in Art: 16 Art Stickers
by Carol Belanger Grafton
Beautiful reproductions of The Sistine Madonna by Raphael as well as celestial figures by van Eyck, Botticelli, Dürer, Fiorentino, Murillo, and others.



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Animal Motifs in Asian Art: An Illustrated Guide to Their Meanings and AestheticsAnimal Motifs in Asian Art: An Illustrated Guide to Their Meanings and Aesthetics
by Katherine M. Ball
Highly readable authoritative reference, rich with sidelights from literature and legend, explains animal symbolism in art of the Far East. The 673 black-and-white illustrations depict dragons, tigers, bats, butterflies, elephants, and other creatures.


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Arabian Nights Illustrated: Art of Dulac, Folkard, Parrish and OthersArabian Nights Illustrated: Art of Dulac, Folkard, Parrish and Others
by Jeff A. Menges
Inspired by tales of Sinbad, Aladdin, Ali Baba, and other exotic characters, this original collection features more than 185 color and black-and-white images by acclaimed artists from the Golden Age of Illustration.


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