Practical and aesthetically pleasing; this visual meditation on the constituents of good design considers all manner of construction; form; and ornamentation. It answers many questions about design choices; from basic to specific; with clear; concise; and practical directions. The books appeal lies chiefly in the integrity of its own design; consisting of hand-lettered text and pleasingly styled and proportioned illustrations.Author Burl N. Osburn addresses basic questions mdash; What are the qualities of good design; and how does balance affect design? What is good proportion; and how is ornament used? mdash; and explores design choices in a variety of expressions. Featured arts and crafts include the use of wrought iron; methods of cutting wood; the decoration of clay and leather; the basic textile structures; the nature of the tapestry weave and design of block-printed textile; the development of repeat pattern and the geometry of repeating ornament; and attaining typographic unity. Students learn to analyze a projects requirements; draw up specifications; and design the final product. A valuable guide for teachers and students; this volume also constitutes a practical resource for professional and amateur artists and crafters.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Beautiful And Unique Look At New York CityBy Stephen SerraThis is a beautiful book which does indeed reflect the authors time spent in the Provence region of France mixed with a passionate love for New York City. The vibrant warm colors often mixed with clear blues make the artwork come to life. The anecdotes of city life are interesting and communicate the rhythms and characteristics of city life. Its a soft; lovely look at New York through the eyes of an artist.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Perfect for first time visitors to the Great AppleBy Paul B SteffensenThanks God Mikael Olrik left France long enough to discover and paint Manhattan.a treasure of a book. Perfect for first time visitors to the Great Apple!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. He loves New York! And so do I...By L. GoldbergerIt often takes an ldquo;outsiderrdquo; to fully appreciate the essence of a foreign country; its culture; its people and its panoply of sights. This is especially true when it comes to sizing up the magnificent and variegated metropolis that is New York! A place carved indelible in almost everyonersquo;s consciousness; whether based on direct or indirect familiarity via movies and TV--unforgettable scenes; filled with skyscrapers; historic; old village charm; splendid city parks and bridges; the elegance of Park and Fifth Avenues with its fashionable stores and mansions; the myriad of yellow cabs and buses in the midst of heavy trafficmdash;not to mention the boisterous Times Square cacophony of Broadway; with its majestic neon lights and its thousands of people moving about. In this book of amazingly riveting watercolors; rendered with an artistrsquo;s eye for just the right color tone for their atmospheric impact along with the imbued skill of an architectrsquo;s structural know-how; his many photographic snapshots and lovingly rendered textual accompaniments leaves even a New Yorker like myself transfixed with the wonder of all that makes up the story of the Big Apple; its various neighborhoods (in Brooklyn; the Bronx and Harlem; among them) its varied populace; and their exciting impact. I can think of no better guide for the novice visitor-- as well as of interest to older-timers in NY in giving us an infusion of pride; if not also providing some new insights. The author; a Dane; is an accomplished architect/artist who obviously is deeply in love with our city and where he apparently has spent a good bit of time over the years. He is to be commended for this treasure of a book that so wonderfully renders the soul of our city--especially with his unique artistic sensibility. A winner!
