Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Myths and symbols in Indian art and civilization Myths and symbols in Indian art and civilization Heinrich Robert Zimmer This book interprets for the Western mind the key motifs of India's legend, myth, and folklore, taken directly from the Sanskrit, and illustrated with seventy plates of Indian art. It is primarily an… OL1215967W
How to draw fantasy characters How to draw fantasy characters Hart, Christopher. Instructions for drawing fantasy characters, including mythological heroes, elves, fairy godmothers, and unicorns. OL15200026W
Magical creatures Magical creatures Joan Holub Easy-to-read, rhyming text describes magical creatures, including fairy princesses, dragons, and elves, and provides simple directions for drawing each. OL158548W
Art, myths, and visual culture of South Asia Art, myths, and visual culture of South Asia International Conference on Art and Visual Culture of India (2008 Warsaw, Poland) Papers presented at the International Conference on Art and Visual Culture of India, held at Warsaw during 18-19 April 2008. OL16510402W
Métamorphoses du mythe Métamorphoses du mythe Peter Schnyder Cet ouvrage propose un panorama de la survie des mythes antiques : roman, théâtre, poésie et cinéma, peinture, musique, réflexion théorique sur la constante métamorphose du matériau mythique. OL19120125W
Flying too close to the sun Flying too close to the sun Diane Fortenberry,Rebecca Morrill The first major survey to reveal the ways in which Classical mythology has inspired art throughout the last 2,500 years. From the films of Woody Allen and the Coen Brothers to Margaret Atwood's books… OL19750968W
The archaeology of nostalgia The archaeology of nostalgia John Boardman 240 p. : 26 cm OL2014624W
Myths and legends Myths and legends Clare Roundhill,Penny King Briefly retells six myths and legends from around the world and presents art activities inspired by them. OL22133978W
Myth and the Creative Process Myth and the Creative Process Jacob E. Nyenhuis "In a century that was dominated by science and technology, the wide-ranging artwork of Michael Ayrton (1921-75) is truly a tribute to the enduring power of Greek myth. Theorists often discuss the li… OL9206604W