Author: Don J. Feeney
Publisher: Praeger
Keywords: creation, transformative, motifs
Number of Pages: 264
Published: 2001-02-28
List price: $110.95
ISBN-10: 0275968448
ISBN-13: 9780275968441
Just as DNA determines the genetic makeup of every individual, a motif determines the unique individual bio-psycho-social, emotional, and spiritual behaviors and attitudes. This epigenetic theory of individuality describes the motif as a unique artistry of organizing principles. The author uses the concept of motif to explain physiology, behavior, and attitude and to show how each person has his or her own unique system of motifs that comprises the fabric of every level of personality. Case studies exemplify the way in which motifs manifest the "self" and how the core personality is understood
Author: Birthe Koustrup
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Keywords: motifs, decorative, handbook
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2004-08-16
List price: $35.00
ISBN-10: 0393731480
ISBN-13: 9780393731484
Finely detailed florals, chinoiserie, popular art, and faience designs and patterns for decorative inspiration. Full-color ornamental motifs fill the pages of the Handbook of Decorative Motifs, offering a lively catalog of inspired ideas and models for decorative painters and craftspeople of all kinds. The simple design techniques—as well as general tips on caring for plant and flower models—help artists adapt the motifs to their own styles and media. 250 color illustrations.
Author: J Marsha Michler
Publisher: Krause Publications
Keywords: quilting, crazy, motifs
Number of Pages: 144
Published: 2002-10-01
List price: $21.95
ISBN-10: 087349427X
ISBN-13: 9780873494274
The first book dedicated to surface embellishments on crazy quilts is finally here! The book presents quilters with everything they need to know about creating their own hand worked motifs and patterns, and transferring them to patch interiors. From flowers and animals to the alphabet and more, quilters will use techniques such as silk ribbon embroidery, punch needle, tambour work, beading, and cross-stitch to create these gorgeous surface embellishments. Includes a review of crazy quilting basics, embroidery stitches, and surface design techniques.
Author: Graham Leslie McCallum
Publisher: Batsford
Keywords: sourcebook, motifs, pattern
Number of Pages: 384
Published: 2006-10-28
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 0713490233
ISBN-13: 9780713490237
Woodworkers, quilters, glass painters, and other artisans will welcome this awe-inspiring collection of motifs. Thousands of choices—all suitable for reducing or enlarging—range from simple interlacings, braidings, and basket weaves to intricate tartan, paisley, art deco, and arabesque patterns. Varied and beautiful, they also take inspiration from a variety of cultures and historical periods, including ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Celtic, Gothic, and Chinese, as well as contemporary Islamic, African, Asian, Indian, Native American, and Aboriginal. A special topical index makes it quick
Author: Robert Beer
Publisher: Serindia Publications, Inc
Keywords: motifs, symbols, tibetan, encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 400
Published: 2004-03
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 1932476105
ISBN-13: 9781932476101
Author: Jorge Enciso
Publisher: Dover Publications
Keywords: mexico, ancient, motifs, design
Number of Pages: 153
Published: 1953-06-01
List price: $9.95
ISBN-10: 0486200841
ISBN-13: 9780486200842
Primarily a catalog of ancient motifs contains over 760 vigorous, powerful, stark designs from pre-Columbian clay stamps made by Aztecs, Maya, Zapotecs, Toltec, Olmec, Mixtec. Depictions of serpents, gods, priests, dancers, florals, geometrics, more. Brief text identifies motif and location of origin.
Author: Ajit Mookerjee
Publisher: Dover Publications
Keywords: india, motifs, designs
Number of Pages: 208
Published: 1996-06-07
List price: $16.95
ISBN-10: 0486290611
ISBN-13: 9780486290614
Incredibly rich treasury of authentic copyright-free designs adapted from artifacts of the Harappa culture, coins and pottery from South India, Ajanta and Bagh murals, Muslim monuments, Buddhist temples, textiles from Gujarat, Punjab, other regions, masks and tribal arts, much more. Immediately usable material or great resource for design inspiration. Introduction. Notes.
