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Glass Paperweights: In the Art Institute of Chicago
Geraldine J. Casper
Manufacturer: Harry N Abrams
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Glass Paperweights from the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum, by Geraldine J. Casper. Standard edition.
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• Spotlights "green" technology, safe for all artists • Distinguished author has worked with Andy Warhol, Red Grooms, Romare Bearden, and other top artists • Techniques range from the traditional hands-on to the latest in digital screenprinting
For many years, screenprinting was oil-based—and presented significant health risks even as it damaged the environment. Today, fortunately, screenprinting has shifted to water-based technologies. Now Roni Henning, a leading expert on screenprinting, offers her tips and techniques for getting the most out of these safer, "greener" water-based methods ranging from the traditional hands-on methods to the latest digital technology. She explains separations and color correcting, then discusses the artist-printmaker collaboration, giving intriguing examples from her own work with such luminaries as Andy Warhol, Red Grooms, and Romare Bearden. Henning also offers step-by-step instructions for monoprinting, her own direct-to-screen watercolor process. Illustrated with glowing examples of the printmaking medium, including works by Bearden, Jack Youngerman, Gene Davis, and Elizabeth Osbourne, this is the definitive work on an increasingly popular art.
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The author works "with you" and doesn't talk "down to you".......2007-08-16
If you are a curious person, interested in learning the art of silk screening, in as direct of an approach as possible, I personally feel that this books author does a great job of articulating her theories and principals in a very user friendly fashion.
The above sentence is an example of how most technical books would use the English language to make the readers brain ache . . .
If you are curious about silk-screening, I think the author of this book does a great job of explaining things in a clear and understandable way.
The above sentence is an example of how I felt as I made my way through Roni Henning's latest book, "Water-Based Screen-printing Today".
Having had the privilege of actually attending a function honoring Roni Henning's artistic works, and having the pleasure of speaking to her in person, I have to say I walked away with the impression that the author is truly passionate about "teaching".
She has a special, "down to earth" air about her, like most artists, yet she also presents her thoughts and ideas in a regimented, professional and interesting way.
It's that kind of approach that makes her lessons and her book a very easy and comforting guide to follow when exploring the art of silk-screening.
"Water-Based Screen-printing Today" helped turn what was just a curiosity of mine, into a blossoming hobby.
While it might be true that actual silk-screening classes, with true hands on experience can't be replaced by a book, for me this book provided enough helpful information, for very little money, to help me decide if silk-screening was something I might wish to pursue further.
I don't think you can ask much more from a book such as this.
I hope to some day make it to one of the authors workshops that she has on occasion throughout the country, so that I may find out if I have the ability to take my hobby to an even more fulfilling level.
Great Teaching Tool.......2007-08-08
This practical guide to the silk screen process is really useful. There are plenty of illustrations and detailed instruction on how the author achieved the look shown. Of course, as with all art making, there is always more than one way to do something. The author explains how projects are handled in their particular shop. The section on halftone screens is very useful, as is the explanation of monotyping. This book takes the time to explain ways of making the process work "at home." I used sections out of this manual for a beginning silk screen class, and they found it helpful
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Shows step-by-step techniques required to create beautiful batiks and tie dyed textiles. Exploring the history and tradition of both methods, it covers every phase of their creation, from selecting proper equipment and supplies and setting up a studio to planning and completing finished works of art. Over 100 photographs, 28 diagrams.
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Don't buy this book if you want to learn how to batik.......2006-11-11
Discussion of the history of batik is very through, unfortunately, that is not what I was looking for. Also, photos are black and white, and not easy to follow.
The section discussion how to batik is relatively small compared to the material in the book, and not easy to follow, as the photos are black and white and somewhat small. I recommend Creative Batik over this book, if you want to learn how to batik.
What a dissappointment.......2004-07-02
Tie dye is about color and feeling. The book is in black and white. How can you teach tie dye and batik in black and white. Waste of time!!!
Informative by disappointing as well.......2003-08-26
This is the kind of book that needs a lot more color illustrations. The information was great, but my problem is that the book did not inspire me very much and I think this kind of book should do that.
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practical book.......2001-10-06
A very straight forward practical book. Batik and Tie Dye Techniques focus' on the beginner's needs for basic tie-dye stuff.
Excellent teaching and learning tool, inspirational.......1999-01-25
This book provides a complete technical summary of batik and resist-dye techniques, with unusually high design quality ... very inspirational.
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This colorful, practical guide explores many different waxing and dyeing techniques, explaining how to create beautiful flowers, trees, birds, animals, landscapes, and abstract designs.
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Good book for beginners.......2006-11-11
I have purchased several books on batik, this is the best of the lot. Book has very clear, step by step instructions and includes simple projects such as paper, pillow case, and works up to more complex projects. Each project is accompanied with photographs, so its pretty easy to follow and understand the process. Also nice color photo of each finished project.
great generous book.......2002-08-15
I've started doing batik just a couple of months ago, and this is the third book I have bought from Amazon on this subject. I think this is the best of them three because it has very very clear instructions on every project the author suggests, great photos of each step, she shows very clearly a lot of techniques to use on different things (check out the lamp shade it's great)and I think most important of all she is very generous about her knowledge of batik, explaining everything that could happen if you do this or that, and with every day words, not all the technical-chemical mumbo jumbo i've found in other books.
One last thing, check out her galley in the book: it's really beautiful!
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Batik Inspirations - featuring top batik designers
QuaChee , and
eM.K.
Manufacturer: Q.Ce
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ASIN: 9810544472
Release Date: 2006-08-01 |
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TRENDSETTING - the best word to describe Batik Inspirations. A new style of coffee-table book, Batik Inspirations - featuring top batik designers, differs from the usual fashion magazines or batik books: in fact, the personal style of writing and the chapter headings completely depart from the usual styles of foreward, preface, introduction, etc. The Batik Inspirations book follow the promotions initititated by the late Datin Seri Endon Mahmood - the Prime Minister's late wife of Malaysia. The Batik Inspirations book is timely and in line with the current wave on batik. With the aim of promoting batik in everyday life, Batik Inspirations showcases models wearing batik designs which marry contemporary designs with traditional methods of canting and 'batik chop'. Among the batik designs featured are haute couture, casual-wear, evening-wear, and bridal gowns. These designs are from internationally renowned Malaysian batik designers and award winners. Also featured in the book is the process of batik making using the 'canting' and 'chop' methods - which will help understand the batik making process, and thus further appreciate the designs. Photographer eM.K. aims to make the book appeal to fashion enthusiasts, photographers, and people who love beautiful pictures. The strength of the book lies with dramatic photographs of models and clothing set in unique, distinctive settings using Peranakan, Chinese, Malay and colonial buildings. Just like the new wave of batik inspired designs, this idea starts a new trend of lifestyle photography standards and presentation.
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Not deep enough or broad enough.......2003-02-21
I recieved this book as part of a start up kit on batik. The billing on the book was that it was a good how-to on the batik process. I found it to be remarkably lacking. There was no advice as to how to deal with the more common problems mentioned in the process, and the process, itself was extremely lacking. There were a lot of pretty pictures of batik work from a modern standpoint - but they did not fit in well with the subject matter and seemed more like a "look what I did". There were very few pictures, for example, of the various steps of the process while the artist was in action.
I suppose at this low cost, you get what you pay for.
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With some plain fabric, dye, wax, everyday materials, and the streamlined simple-to-learn process that unfolds in colorful photos, you can create 21 magnificent projects of all kinds. Unusual pillows to spruce up an old couch? A breathtaking card for a certain someone? It’s all here along with many more fun things to make. You can jump right in, creating these wonderful items as you try out a variety of techniques that take a fresh, contemporary approach to this traditional art. Spice up lunchtime with a pretty decorated bag for carrying your food; the attractive circular pattern is stamped on with an ordinary spool. Decorate delicate café curtains with petals and a heart-shaped cookie cutter.
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An excellent primer on many variants of silk painting, The Silk Painting Workshop provides in-depth coverage of materials, techniques, color principles, and design sources. Beyond explaining the methods extremely well and supplying a beautiful and diverse selection of projects, author Jane Venables is skilled at expounding upon the nebulous doctrines of successful color combinations and good design. The typical painted silk piece displays flowers or abstracts; Venables also has a way with feathers, fish, birds, geometrics, and landscapes, and she helps us believe we can learn too. Her marvelous sense of design and glorious ability with color pervade every page, making even a quick glance through the pages an irresistible enticement to trying out this art form. --Amy Handy
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All in color! Now even a novice can make richly colored, expensive-looking silk painted projects. By following the guidance of an internationally respected silk painter and teacher, anyone can learn to create spectacular effects on silk. Make scarves, cushions, and wall hangings featuring designs inspired by the four seasons, plants and flowers, and unique geometric and abstract patterns. Breathtaking full-color photographs illustrate every technique, including using salt, wax, and marbling, and detailed advice is given on choosing dyes, using color successfully, and developing your own designs. It's surprisingly easy to craft gorgeous silk painted projects to wear, display, or give as unforgettable gifts when you use this excellent workshop guide. Trim size: 8 1/2 x 11.
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very comprehensive for an absolute beginner.......1999-10-23
I used this book to do my very first silk painting project and was very pleased with both the information in the book and the results of my project. I have used other books but find this to be the best all around on the subject
Very thorough introduction to silk painting........1999-04-04
This is one of the best introductory books on silk painting. The projects are very good and many of them are appropriate for someone starting in the art.
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Written by one of the leading experts on the art of painting on fabric using wax resist and dyes, this is a comprehensive guide to batik technique and its creative potential. Includes 158 color illustrations.
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Batik Design
Pepin Van Roojen
Manufacturer: Shambhala
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Release Date: 1997-03-18 |
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This books traces the origins and developments of the motifs and patterns used in the design of batik, illustrated with a large selection of masterpieces from some of the foremost textile collections in the world. The text provides an account of the cultural history of the Malay world to put the subject into a broader perspective. And furthermore, attention is given to batik technique, the traditional use of batik textiles, and to its occasional incorporation into modern fashion design.
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Forensic and Crime Scene Photography.......2000-03-30
This is the best book I've ever read. We used this book in Master of Forensic Science class at National University. It gave great details and innovative techniques in todays Forensic Crime Scene Photography.
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Altruistically Inclined?: The Behavioral Sciences, Evolutionary Theory, and the Origins of Reciprocity (Economics, Cognition, and Society)
Alexander J. Field
Manufacturer: University of Michigan Press
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Alexander J. Field is the Michel and Mary Orradre Professor of Economics at Santa Clara University.
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Behave Yourself.......2003-02-01
In Altruistically Inclined, Alex Field presents a superbly dense and provocative exploration of individual behavior and reasoning. From a background of economics, his deconstruction and reassembling of our understanding of what is rational is an ambitious challenge that Prof. Field manages to tackle and push forward without descending into the excess of intellectual obfuscation. Not that Prof. Field entirely avoids drilling so deep into subject matter that we find ourselves immersed in annotation and data such that we must occasionally come up for air before choking on the dust left by a speeding intellect. It's a delicate dance and Prof. Field is to be commended for offering his thesis not as a debunking but as a methodical enhancement to current and classical science. His map of what might be referred to as a behavioral genome is hugely detailed and while he doesn't seek to redraw the boundaries, he offers topography within those lines that suggest vastly different interpretations than prior snapshots of the surface revealed. The author succeeds in arguing his thesis from multiple perspectives and applying a command of interdisciplinary reasoning. The effect is an elegant and compelling essay that sketches a portrait of our brain that is both an x-ray into evolutionary development and a broader credible reflection that speaks to the puzzles of social and political intercourse . As Behavior sciences lean toward inexactness, Mr. Field has been able to apply formula and rigor in measuring and testing traits characterized by nuance. That Mr. Field is an economist is evidenced throughout this book - His presentation of the data leaves the reader with an audit trail and confidence that support his theory and anticipate challenges occurring to the engaged reader. Beware though, this book is not a summer breeze. Though not without humor this book is a serious tome, and not written for "the layman" . As prefaced remarks so often allude to an effort by the author to make content more accessible to the non-disciplined reader, it is refreshing that Prof. Field avoids this dumbing down pitfall and engages readers as fellow academicians. That being said, this "layman" found his way through the material and can recommend Altruistically Inclined to others inclined toward the informative.
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This digital document is an article from Journal of Economic Issues, published by Association for Evolutionary Economics on March 1, 2003. The length of the article is 1282 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Altruistically Inclined? (Book Reviews).(Book Review) (book review)
Author: John F. Henry
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Journal of Economic Issues (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 2003
Publisher: Association for Evolutionary Economics
Volume: 37
Issue: 1
Page: 223(3)
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