From homespun to haute couture; the dresses worn by American brides in the first half of the twentieth century had myriad influences. In Bridal Fashion 1900ndash;1950; living-history expert Kathleen York takes readers on an elegant journey back in time; marking the changes that economics; popular culture; and even politics have made to style over the years. Both brides-to-be looking for inspiration and nostalgia-seekers will enjoy this lavishly illustrated tour of an era that saw the average wedding evolve from a simple affair for a few family members into a dazzling; and often expensive; gala for hundreds of guests.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Resource Book for Landscape PaintingBy R. HomaBook is laid out nicely. Easy to read and follow. Good examples and explanations. Teaching; not lecturing. Covers a wide range of topics. Very direct and honest about painting from photos (pros and cons); without being snobby (about plein-air being the only way to paint). Never really looked at books since college (well; didnt then either); but this book; the Mitchell Albala "Landscape Painting" book and "Fill your Paintings with Light Color" by Kevin MacPherson are my go-to resource books since Ive gotten back into painting and have been attempting more landscape content. To augment the books; I like the Draw Mix Paint and Stefan Baumann channels on YouTube for tips and inspiration2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. and excellent techniques for compositionBy Marilyn R. McCordSo many instructional books just re-hash brush selection; paints ; quality; etc. This is not the standard delivery; but has clear; precise; and excellent techniques for composition; design; value; and just practical ideas that most people do not think of; but are integral to good painting. I was so impressed that I read it in a few days.... taking time to really digest the information. Then I ordered another one for my best friend who taught me how to oil paint. Then I began reading my copy again! This is a must for your library if you are serious about improving your paintings.45 of 47 people found the following review helpful. Surprised By How Useful This IsBy SkimmerI just watched part of my first webinar with Johannes Vloothuis; somewhat skeptically; I admit; as Northlight is so vigorously marketing him right now. I didnt want a slick commercial artist approach. I admit; I learned;was glad I watched; and will likely go back for the parts I missed. I took a chance ordering this book; before the webinar. Even though it just arrived today; I can safely say it looks to become one of my most valuable art instruction books. It is not for a beginner; in the sense that it doesnt teach how to do a wash; and how to mix colors; and those sorts of elementary things found in most other books. What I am finding instead is solid and very useful instruction on every page that I can immediately put into my paintings to strengthen them. It is answering a bunch of questions Ive mulled over; and only found more general help with. It is helping me identify clearly my weaknesses--where; and why; and how to correct them. Many of the principles are also applicable across the board of graphic arts. I do not have a small art instruction library. It covers oils; watercolors; acrylic; oil pastels; chalk pastels; colored pencils; graphite; ink; drawing; markers; color theory; abstract painting; polymer clay; mixed media;photography; and more. So it is saying a lot when I say this is one of the most helpful books I now own. It isnt teaching me how to paint like Johannes Vloothuis. It is teaching me how to paint a lot better like me. I am so glad I decided to take a chance on it.
