audiobook A Handbook of Costume Drawing: A Guide to Drawing the Period Figure for Costume Design Students by Georgia Baker in Arts-Photography

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Interesting perspectives on covered bridgesBy TLKThis is a beautiful book; well-written with great photography. It is a book to return to; time after time to look at pictures and to learn from the practical and historical writing about covered bridges. The eye-catching photos will make this an ideal coffee-table book; but the wealth of information will sustain your interest for years.The authors have organized their book into "broadly conceived perspectives of the covered bridge as utilitarian objects; indicators of technological ingenuity and progress; obsolete nuisances; and nostalgic icons and symbols of the past." The book lives up to this daunting challenge and does so with engaging language; striking a balance between "erudite academic" and "down home." For me; the pictures and descriptions reveal a love of the subject matter. I was particularly taken with the speculative theories about how the bridges were constructed. People have wondered for centuries about how the pyramids were constructed and how Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. In an investigative spirit the authors present alternative ideas on how covered bridges could have been constructed long distances over rivers. The deductive reasoning from known facts and evidence to a reasonable theory guides the reader to a conclusion; with just the right amount of "ah ha" combined with skeptical insight.This book holds fascination for all types of readers. Casual readers may just want to browse the pictures while industrious readers will find descriptions and contemporary issues to ponder. In particular; chapter Five: Finding a Place for Covered Bridges in the Twenty-First Century grapples with combining nostalgia and historic preservation with the need for safety and practical use in a time of bigger and heavier vehicles.This is a book to be enjoyed and from which readers will learn.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Best in Class Reference for Covered BridgesBy T. ClarkReference books on covered bridges have been produced from the 1930s (when only a few people were interested) through today. A growing segment of the population has an interest in covered bridges now; due in part to the efforts of many previous authors; though most of the previous literature has been more oriented toward either the scenic value of the bridges or in providing images with a brief history or the locality details to encourage tourism of the bridges. Terry and Ron have achieved something rarely accomplished in this area by elevating the discussion on covered bridges to include much more information on truss types; terminology; evolution of design; and recognition of the relationship of covered bridges to their uncovered wood cousins.Despite the added focus on history of these bridges; there is also an abundance of high quality images provided. The new photography in the book is stunning. These images are blended with a large amount of historical imagery; something on the order of 550 historic photos; drawings; and etchings are included.This book is a delight to an advanced "bridger" and would also be an excellent way for almost anyone interested in covered bridges to elevate their level of understanding of this American icon.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This is an excellent book for covered bridge enthusiasts who love the old ...By Brian McKeeThis is an excellent book for covered bridge enthusiasts who love the old bridges. The author did a lot of research and had produced a superb account of them in this book. I highly recommend it!