The Art of the Miniature: Small Worlds and How to Make Them

For anyone who adores the art of creating small things, The Art of the Miniature provides a treasure trove of practical techniques and ingenious approaches. In this captivating guide, noted artist Jane Freeman shows readers, step by step, how to use modified kit components, and found and handmade objects to create intensely detailed miniature constructions. Readers will learn the entire process of creating a miniature room, structure, or landscape, from selecting a container to choosing the subject, approach, and style. Page after page of wonderful, full-color examples display painstakingly accurate "portraits" of interiors and buildings (such as a Hollywood studio and a trendy New York City retail store), imaginary opera sets (Don Giovanni and The Magic Flute) and even the studios of famous artists (van Gogh and Matisse), providing readers with hundreds of unique ideas for making and adapting found objects to meet the needs of their own miniature projects. The book also features the inspirational work of several other leading miniatures artists, including Susan Leopold, David Levinthal, Victoria and Richard MacKenzie-Childs, and Alan Wolfson. Packed with scores of tested tips, no-fail techniques, and expert pointers, The Art of the Miniature is sure to be a never-ending source of inspiration for dollhouse hobbyists, miniatures collectors, and fine artists everywhere.
ASIN: 0823003094
VSKU: BVV.0823003094.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Rosenblatt, Roger|Freeman, Jane
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.