This beautiful book illustrates the splendid ornamental lettering and decorative art in illuminated Russian manuscripts dating from the 10th through the 16th centuries. It contains over 1;000 motifs reprinted in full color from a rare book of design first published in France in 1870. Among the designs are richly embellished letters from the Cyrillic and Greek alphabets; elaborate manuscript page heads and ornate corners and borders. Many of the designs incorporate mythological creatures; religious iconography; and design elements deeply rooted in early Slavic and Byzantine cultures. There is a strong Celtic flavor as well. On page after page; the distinctive motifs in this collection reflect the unique heritage of Russian design; a rich amalgam of East and West. Students of graphic design and the decorative arts will find the book an invaluable reference. Graphic artists will find these rare; copyright-free examples of medieval ornament; which lend themselves to color copying; ideal for many kinds of projects.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The Essential Traer Scotts "Newborn Puppies"By YimAnother book of cute puppies? Traer Scotts "Newborn Puppies | Dogs in the Their First Three Weeks" is anything but. With her select eye and razor intellect; Ms. Scott has honed in on the real issue at hand -- responsible breeding and the issues concerning our burgeoning shelters filled with thrown away dogs. Many of these dogs are under the age of one year.The photography is arresting. Ms. Scott has captured the fragility of and the potential of these nascent lives. The subtlety of the hues and variety of texture within the images themselves is completely mesmerizing. As captivating and humbling as the images; it is the subtle sting of Ms. Scotts words that resonate "As humans we alone are responsible for the domestication and proliferation of the dog as a species."A follower of Traer Scotts career and a collector of her photography as well as her books; I find "Newborn Puppies" the most compelling and essential of her works to date.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book - beautiful photos - a real bargain; tooBy buffalobill45Purchased this book for my wife whos a passionate dog owner an excellent dog groomer - it was an impulse purchase; a just-because type of gift for her following an interview I viewed on "Fox Friends" (FoxNews) w/ the books author.My wife is thrilled w/ the book; and after reviewing it cover-to-cover; she took it to her dog-grooming spa (Canton Pet Spa in Canton; GA) to display it in the waiting area for her customers to enjoy looking thru. Thats more than likely resulted in additional sales of this book; because whos not to enjoy looking at many different breeds of cute little puppies - some w/ mugs only their mothers would find beautiful! Photos are crisp; color is spot-on; and the author/photographer has captured the subject matter in a deft very sensitive style. . .And; at s low price; its a bargain. Makes a thoughtful gift for any dog owner! Book arrived in a couple of days in a typical sturdy box direct from .2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Growing UpBy Diane BrennemanThe photos in this book were good; but the book could have been so much better if only 3 or 4 "families" were followed from birth until they were 3 weeks old. I think watching day to day (or week to week) development of a group would have been much more interesting!