The Appreciation of Architecture. A Popular Guide for Students and Amateurs. By RUSSELL STURGIS, M.A. With 84 full-page Illustrations, reproduced in half-tone, from photographs of some of the chief buildings of the world. Large 8vo, art linen. 75. 6d. net. "The greatest achievement amongst these three books is the treatise on architecture, a really masterly effort of selection, for in truth it is no easy matter to pick out, from the mass of traditions and influences which make the architectural criterion, those leading aspects of form and thought which will guide an untechnical reader into the way of knowing how to begin to know."-The Art Journal, London. "It contains for the layman an education in architecture."-The Lamp, New York. The Appreciation of Sculpture. A Popular Handbook for Students and Amateurs. By RUSSELL STURGIS, M.A. With 64 full-page Illustrations, reproduced in half-tone from photographs of some of the most notable examples of the sculptor's art. Large 8vo, art linen. 7s. 6d. net. This volume treats of sculpture, both architectural and monumental, dwelling upon its history, the characteristics of the principal schools, and the criticism of standard works, an appreciation of which will enable the reader to understand this noble art. "This handbook will repay study-the numerous photographic illustrations being in themselves a lesson in the history and capabilities of the art."―The Times. "This interesting and instructive volume, with its admirably chosen illustrations of ancient and modern pieces of sculpture, its skilful criticisms of them, whether in themselves or in their ornamental effect, and its cultured survey of the history of the fine art with which it deals, cannot but prove helpful to any reader who wishes to form well-reasoned opinions on its subject. The volume deserves a place in every well-furnished library."-The Scotsman. The Appreciation of Pictures. An Historical and Critical Handbook of Ancient and Modern Art This work, which supplements the two former volumes on Architecture and "This book is so well founded in the study of the masters, old and new; so faithful to the true idea of the graphic arts, and so well written, that it could be read with interest and sympathy by anybody who loves paint."-The Scotsman. Pictorial Composition and the Critical Judg ment of Pictures. A Handbook for Students and lovers of Art. By H. R. POORE, With about 150 Illustrations, chiefly reproduced from photographs, of celebrated pictures, and including numerous elucidatory diagrams. Large 8vo, art linen. 7s. 6d. net. This volume will prove a veritable treasure to the enthusiastic student of art, old or young. It is stimulating, thoughtful and instructive, and full of the best ideas both about painting pictures and of properly appreciating them when painted. The Music & Musical Instruments of Japan. By Sir FRANCIS PIGGOTT, Kt., M.A., LL.M., Chief Justice of Hong Kong. With Notes by T. L. SOUTHGATE. Containing a History of the different branches of Japanese Music, compiled from native sources. Second Edition, revised. With 5 Collotype Plates and 35 smaller Illustrations reproduced from Japanese Paintings, Photographs and Sketches of Instruments, etc. Demy 4to, half morocco, gilt. IOS. 6d. net. "As the only authentic work on the subject it should be in the library of every musician who has learnt that musical interest and beauty are not confined to examples furnished by the nations of the West... The volume contains a number of photographs of native performers and instruments."The Musical Times. "This work contains so much that appeals to the artist and the musician and the student of musical history that it is scarcely possible to do justice to all the aspects of interest presented. The volume worthily honours the music of a people so eminent in artistic gifts and accomplishments."-The Saturday Review. The Decorative Art of Japan. By Sir FRANCIS PIGGOTT, Chief Justice of Hong Kong, Author of Sir Francis Piggott's long study of the monuments of Japanese art in Japan, and of the way in which the native artists work, gives his conclusions peculiar interest and authority. The whole subject of Japanese decoration would require volumes, if it were adequately to be analyzed and illustrated, and in these studies the author has chosen rather to interpret some guiding principles, to illustrate some central characteristics, and to set the inquirer on a path which he may follow to advantage. Special prominence has been given to temple decoration, which is less known than any other form of Japanese art. The author gives us a glimpse into the atmosphere in which the artists who wrought upon the temples lived-artists who realized, as probably no other artists have ever realized, the place which decoration properly holds in the scheme of existence. He brings, therefore, a thoroughly sympathetic spirit to his analysis of the actual foundations and character of Japanese design, and its triumphs of "conventional naturalism.” He shows, for instance, what wonderful use the Japanese have been able to make of the circle as a figure in decoration; and how waves and clouds have inspired them with endless beautiful forms. Art Principles in Portrait Photography. Composition; Treatment of Backgrounds, and the Processes "The book deals very ably with the limitations and with the possibilities of the camera in portraiture. Too often the photographer has neither received any serious artistic training nor had the opportunity for intelligent study. While I do not think there is any short cut to success in Pictorial Portraiture, the book cannot fail to be most helpful and conducive to good if followed out."Mr. FURLEY LEWIS, F.R.P.S. "The book contains many hints and suggestions which would be useful to the professional photographer, and intelligently carried out would certainly make the present average photographic portrait more interesting."-Mr. FRED HOLLYER. Japan and its Art. By MARCUS B. HUISH, LL.B., Vice-Chairman of the Japan Society, Third Edition, revised and much enlarged. With 232 Illustrations reproduced in colour, half-tone, and line. Demy 8vo, cloth. 125. net. This volume gives in as concise and handy a form as possible the information which anyone seeing so many objects in his daily life redolent of Japanese influence if not of actual Japanese manufacture, wishes to know concerning their nature, make, and ornamentation. To this end its sets before the reader the physical aspect of Japan, its history and religions, the people, their mode of living, myths, and legends, as well as the botany and zoology of the country as illustrated in Art: then, as a second part, its Fine Arts-Painting, Engraving, Sculpture and its Art industries, including Ivories, Lacquer, Metal Work, Cloisonné, Pottery, and Textiles. Much of this information can only be found in bulky and costly volumes. Pompeian Decorations. Illustrated in a Series of Coloured Drawings reproduced by Three- The aim of the present publication is to illustrate, by the now perfected threecolour process, and at a moderate cost, what the Pompeian Decorations are really like; and it will be a revelation to those who have not studied the Decorations in situ. The author has made as careful copies as was possible of some of the principal Decorations, which, in many cases, are drawn to scale; and care has been exercised to reproduce the colouring of the originals with the most scrupulous fidelity. The illustrations consist of 27 drawings, of which there are 16 with the actual colourings and decorations reproduced by the threecolour process, of Friezes, Ceilings, Walls, Shrines, Mosaic work, etc. There are 11 drawings by the half-tone process of other subjects, such as Marble Friezes, Tombs, Tables, etc. The Art of Colour Decoration. Being an explanation of the purposes to be kept in view and the means of attaining them, by JOHN D. CRACE, F.S.A., Hon. Associate of the Royal Institute of British Architects, and President of the Incorporated Institute of British Decorators. With 15 facsimiles of coloured drawings by the Author, beautifully reproduced in three and four colours, together with numerous half-tone and line illustrations in the text. Royal quarto, cloth, gilt. 30s. net. The Author's object is to show the Decorator how to approach his subject, and what are his proper aims; to call his attention to certain facts, observance of which will save him many difficulties, and to impress on him that the colourist's first obligation in dealing with architecture is to support or, if need be, make clear the architectural intention; to assist in the recognition at first sight of structural form and stability, whatever other charm of colour or form be provided; and to explain that even good and harmonious colour, if ill distributed, may impair the proportion and beauty of that which it was intended to adorn. Pattern Design. A Book for Students, treating in a practical way of the Anatomy, "Every line and every illustration in this book should be studied carefully and continually by everyone having any aspiration toward designing."-The Decorator. "The book is a serious contribution to the question of pattern designing, and is written expressly for the designer. It may be strongly commended to all who are studying the designing of textiles or wall papers, as the counsel it gives is the result of long years of experience."-The Journal of Decorative Art. Ornament and its Application. A sequel to "Pattern Design," and an Introduction to the Study of Design in relation to Material, Tools, and ways of Workmanship. By LEWIS F. DAY. Containing 320 pages, with 300 Illustrations of Decorative Objects and Ornament, reproduced from photographs and drawings. Demy 8vo, cloth, gilt. 8s. 6d. net. MR. WALTER CRANE, writing in the Manchester Guardian, says: The work can be confidently commended as a most workmanlike and accomplished treatise not only to all students of design, but to artists and craftsmen generally. The illustrations are extremely rich and varied." 46 It bears the unmistakable impress of originality and practical utility. . . . It deals with its subject far more fully than any previous publication, whilst the numerous excellent illustrations will be an invaluable aid to teacher and student."-The Studio. Lettering in Ornament. An Enquiry into the Decorative Use of Lettering, Past, Present, and Possible. By LEWIS F. DAY. With 200 Illustrations from photographs and drawings. Crown 8vo, cloth. 55. net. CONTENTS.-The Printed and Written Page-Inscriptions-Scrolls and Labels -Monograms-Cyphers-Combinations-Initial Letters-Decorative Lettering. "The book itself is an admirable one, and the author's clearness of thought and expression makes it most readable and instructive. The illustrations range over a wide field and are invaluable, as they show at once what has been done by the artists of many nations."-The Builder's Journal. of the XVIth, XVIIth, Penmanship of the XVIIIth Centuries. and A Series of Typical Examples from English and Foreign Writing 18s. net. "It is impossible to give any idea by mere description of the beauty and artistic qualities of many of the examples, or the ingenuity and executive skill that make some veritable tours de force of handwriting. The book deserves to be studied, and should prove, in Mr. Day's words, a very mine of suggestions for the inspiration of writers, illuminators, architects, engravers, and the numerous art workers who have to use lettering."-The Westminster Gazette. "The result is a collection of examples which cannot fail to excite the admiration of any one who is susceptible to the charm of beautiful penmanship."-The Studio. "The pages of 'Penmanship' give the quintessence of a hundred books. Decorators and designers as well as architects should possess a copy of it. The examples selected are charming to look upon, and form altogether such a collection as it is almost impossible to get together again."The Architectural Review. Alphabets, Old and New. Containing over 200 complete Alphabets, 30 Series of Numerals, arranged by LEWIS F. DAY. 55. net. The acknowledged work of reference for every architect, draughtsman, designer, and craftsman. Everyone who employs practical lettering will be grateful for 'Alphabets, Old and New.' Mr. Day has written a scholarly and pithy introduction, and contributes some beautiful alphabets of his own design."-The Art Journal. "A book which has, perhaps, proved more helpful than any ever before issued on the subject of alphabets."-The Decorator. "The book is sufficiently comprehensive. In it an abundance of patterns will be found for copyists, while those who endeavour to be original have much which is inspiring. The collection is at once practical, historical and imaginative."-The Architect. Art in Needlework. A Book about Embroidery. By LEWIS F. DAY and MARY An invaluable Review of the Art and Practice of Embroidery. "In this volume embroidery is looked at wholly from its practical side; but we need hardly say that the names of the authors ensure that æsthetic discrimination which when applied to the practice of needle-craft raises it to an art. ... There can be no doubt that the joint authorship has given us an ideal handbook, such a good one, indeed, that we do not think it is likely to be supplanted."—Arts and Crafts. In the present work the public have the benefit of prolonged con-ideration of decorative needlework on the part of this veteran writer, coupled with a mass of practical information contributed by Miss Buckle, whose name is familiar as that of one of the most noted embroiderers of the period. It is worth its weight in gold."-Home Art Work. Windows: A Book about Stained and Painted Glass. By LEWIS F. DAY. Third Edition, revised and enlarged. Containing 420 Pages of Text and 300 Illustrations, 41 of which are full-page, of the finest Historical Examples of all Countries and Periods. Large 8vo, cloth, gilt. 1 Is. net. In this edition the plates have been entirely reproduced afresh, and many new ones are included. "Contains a more complete popular account-technical and historical-of stained and painted glass than has previously appeared in this country."-The Times. "The book is a masterpiece in its way... amply illustrated and carefully printed; it will long remain an authority on its subject."-The Art Journal. "Mr. Day has done a worthy piece of work in more than his usual admirable manner. . the illustrations are all good, and some the best black-and-white drawings of stained glass yet produced."-The Studio. "Windows' is not only an exceedingly beautiful book, but it is one which will be found to be of practical value to the ordinary amateur, who wishes to know a little of the intricacies and technicalities of this great branch of Art. It is written in an exceedingly easy and unconventional manner, and the illustrations are everything that illustrations ought to be."-The Church Times. |