Книги издательства Dover

Here is a virtual treasure trove of artistic inspiration that bursts with nearly 500 crisply rendered illustrations. From refreshingly simple to exquisitely ornate, discover original designs from a unique and enormous variety of sources: labels, adve...

This voluminous and diversified collection contains more than 5,000 examples of two-, three-, and four-letter combinations in a rich variety of styles. Arranged alphabetically in columns, each series is grouped under an appropriate head. Crowns, coro...

A complete library of ready-to-use ornaments, this feast of 19th-century graphics offers a stunning array of shapes, themes, and styles. From wonderfully simple to breathlessly intricate, over 500 black-and-white illustrations include circles, square...

At the turn of the nineteenth century, the progressive style of the Art Nouveau movement reached its dazzling height. Characterized by free-flowing designs inspired by nature and lush, curvilinear forms, it remains one of the most enduringly popular ...

These sophisticated images recapture the vivacity and optimism at the turn of the 20th century. Paragons of Art Nouveau style — advertising everything from cafes and bicycles to perfume — reflect the art of such masters as Toulouse-Lautre...

Eye-catching black-and-white ornaments and designs, selected from rare, turn-of-the-century printers' catalogs, depict a rich treasury of black-and-white subjects — from ornate frames, scrollwork, and headpieces to banners, wreaths, and a v...

This lavish collection of royalty-free engravings by the celebrated 19th-century artist F. Knight — reproduced directly from a rare original edition — contains elaborate wall murals with trompe-l’oeil effects; scenes of hunters, flanked by mythologic...

Immediately usable and ready to inspire, the striking designs in this collection pulse with the rigorous, clean-cut style of classic 20th-century Art Deco. Enjoy hundreds of vintage motifs, symbols, devices, and monograms based on familiar, streamlin...

Featuring a lavish selection of ornaments — decorated with flowers, mythological creatures, and other fanciful touches — this treasury of royalty-free art also includes striking designs incorporating classical columns, a rich selection of heraldic de...

This selection of royalty-free designs from a rare 1882 catalog of transferable designs for carriages and buggies includes ornamental crests, coats of arms, shields, mottos, and a wealth of other eye-catching designs — many incorporating dogs, handso...

Numerous photos and sketches of male and female figures complete this accurate guide to human anatomy. Students at all levels will appreciate its thorough coverage of every bodily region. Subjects include posture and walking, bones and joints, struct...

Beautiful reproduction of a 1791 classic describes the qualifications and duties of an architect. The 53 beautifully engraved, fine line plates display ornate compartments for coved ceilings; plans and elevations of pilaster capitals; pedestals for c...

This volume includes scores of photographs and important articles that describe the aesthetics of this great mode of artistic expression. Comments include such notables as Frank Lloyd Wright on design principles, theatrical and industrial designer No...

In 1920, a well-known illustrator compiled hundreds of his preliminary studies of costumed models. He photographed them and produced two portfolios that offer a revealing look into an expert's technique. Students in need of suggestions and assistance...

This instructive book presents excellent annotated line drawings of anatomical structure for the beginning artist, explaining the subject in simple terms, identifying parts of the body and demonstrating physical activities through the author’s sketch...