From one of the biggest names in Art Nouveau design comes this splendid visual encyclopedia of superior artistic studies of plants and flowers. Its 120 images were selected from a rare; century-old; four-volume set of botanical illustrations. Cherry blossoms; clematis; crown imperial; and other specimens appear side by side in full-page plates that contrast magnificent color renditions with meticulous black-and-white drawings.A leading designer in the Art Nouveau movement; M. P. Verneuil was particularly interested in the decorative potential of flowers; and he created countless realistic and imaginative floral patterns. In this collection; he spotlights the work of such popular artists as Alphonse Mucha; M. Meacute;heut; and other distinguished illustrators. Captions identify each image. A very useful; wide-ranging reference; this volume will delight artists and lovers of botanical illustration.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great beginner book!By KassiMy daughter has been playing the viola for two years now and this was a perfect beginner book for her. The CD is also very helpful!List of songs:BE OUR GUESTTHE BELLS OF NOTRE DAMECAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE TONIGHTI JUST CANT WAIT TO BE KINGCOLORS OF THE WINDFRIEND LIKE MEPART OF YOUR WORLDUNDER THE SEAREFLECTIONYOULL BE IN MY HEARTYOUVE GOT A FRIEND IN MEZERO TO HERO2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great!By LinguiniIts great! All the songs sound good and are pretty easy; The CD is very helpful. But i just wish there was more songs but anyways its good!!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This book and cd should be in your repertoire.By Dan D.Great book of Disney solos with full orchestra for accompanimental. Arrangements are outstanding and will be entertaining for practice or performance. Difficulty is beginer to intermediate.