A Fantastic Bestiary

Author : Elizabeth Morrison
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : ART
ISBN : 9781606065907

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Book of Beasts by Elizabeth Morrison Pdf

A celebration of the visual contributions of the bestiary--one of the most popular types of illuminated books during the Middle Ages--and an exploration of its lasting legacy. Brimming with lively animals both real and fantastic, the bestiary was one of the great illuminated manuscript traditions of the Middle Ages. Encompassing imaginary creatures such as the unicorn, siren, and griffin; exotic beasts including the tiger, elephant, and ape; as well as animals native to Europe like the beaver, dog, and hedgehog, the bestiary is a vibrant testimony to the medieval understanding of animals and their role in the world. So iconic were the stories and images of the bestiary that its beasts essentially escaped from the pages, appearing in a wide variety of manuscripts and other objects, including tapestries, ivories, metalwork, and sculpture. With over 270 color illustrations and contributions by twenty-five leading scholars, this gorgeous volume explores the bestiary and its widespread influence on medieval art and culture as well as on modern and contemporary artists like Pablo Picasso and Damien Hirst. Published to accompany an exhibition on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center May 14 to August 18, 2019.

Author : Ernst Lehner,Johanna Lehner
Publisher : New York : Tudor Publishing Company
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Animals
ISBN : UOM:39015006344520

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A Fantastic Bestiary by Ernst Lehner,Johanna Lehner Pdf

Author : Thomas Romain,Itsuki Romain,Ryunosuke Romain
Publisher : Udon Entertainment
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Art
ISBN : 1772940925

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Family Traits by Thomas Romain,Itsuki Romain,Ryunosuke Romain Pdf

"Discover the boundless creativity of a family passion about artwork, where animator Thomas Romain adapts the drawings of his two young sons into beautiful water color illustrations. Family Traits features dozens of original character designs, creative commentary from both father & sons, rough concepts, bonus illustrations, and more." -- cover, page 4.

Author : The Editors of MuggleNet
Publisher : Media Lab Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1948174677

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The Unofficial Harry Potter Bestiary by The Editors of MuggleNet Pdf

All scales, fins and feathers considered, there’s so much to explore when it comes to the endlessly exciting and dramatically diverse inhabitants of the wizarding world! From Acromantulas to Thestrals, this beautiful book details every monster, beast or creature that has ever appeared in any official Harry Potter book, film, or theatrical production. The Unofficial Harry Potter Bestiary includes more than 200 fascinating, magical creatures in all, with each entry providing a number of important classifications, including first appearance in Harry Potter lore, location, disposition, physical appearance, attack abilities, defenses and intriguing story facts. We've also included rich descriptions for each entry, detailing each creature's history (or biography, in the case of specific creature characters), habitat and impact on the various stories from throughout the Wizarding World. So feed your inner magizoologist’s hunger for knowledge, learn more about these incredible creatures (including stories about them passed down through generations by historians and mythologists) and discover how to spot them in the wild—or even your own backyard.

Author : Mark Podwal
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780271092218

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A Jewish Bestiary by Mark Podwal Pdf

“Ask the beast and it will teach thee, and the birds of heaven and they will tell thee.” —Job 12:7 In the Middle Ages, the bestiary achieved a popularity second only to that of the Bible. In addition to being a kind of encyclopedia of the animal kingdom, the bestiary also served as a book of moral and religious instruction, teaching human virtues through a portrayal of an animal’s true or imagined behavior. In A Jewish Bestiary, Mark Podwal revisits animals, both real and mythical, that have captured the Jewish imagination through the centuries. Originally published in 1984 and called “broad in learning and deep in subtle humor” by the New York Times, this updated edition of A Jewish Bestiary features new full-color renderings of thirty-five creatures from Hebraic legend and lore. The illustrations are accompanied by entertaining and instructive tales drawn from biblical, talmudic, midrashic, and kabbalistic sources. Throughout, Podwal combines traditional Jewish themes with his own distinctive style. The resulting juxtaposition of art with history results in a delightful and enlightening bestiary for the twenty-first century. From the ant to the ziz, herein are the creatures that exert a special force on the Jewish fancy.

Author : Ariane Delacampagne,Christian Delacampagne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Art
ISBN : 069111689X

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Here be Dragons by Ariane Delacampagne,Christian Delacampagne Pdf

Traces five thousand years of mythological art as reflected in works of sculpture, paintings, folk art, pop culture, and more, tracing the evolution of bestiary work while observing the endurance of imaginary creatures in art throughout history, and placing particular emphasis on unicorns, part-human animals, winged beasts, and dragons. (Fine Arts)

Author : Richard E. Strassberg
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-03
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780520922785

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A Chinese Bestiary by Richard E. Strassberg Pdf

A Chinese Bestiary presents a fascinating pageant of mythical creatures from a unique and enduring cosmography written in ancient China. The Guideways through Mountains and Seas, compiled between the fourth and first centuries b.c.e., contains descriptions of hundreds of fantastic denizens of mountains, rivers, islands, and seas, along with minerals, flora, and medicine. The text also represents a wide range of beliefs held by the ancient Chinese. Richard Strassberg brings the Guideways to life for modern readers by weaving together translations from the work itself with information from other texts and recent archaeological finds to create a lavishly illustrated guide to the imaginative world of early China. Unlike the bestiaries of the late medieval period in Europe, the Guideways was not interpreted allegorically; the strange creatures described in it were regarded as actual entities found throughout the landscape. The work was originally used as a sacred geography, as a guidebook for travelers, and as a book of omens. Today, it is regarded as the richest repository of ancient Chinese mythology and shamanistic wisdom. The Guideways may have been illustrated from the start, but the earliest surviving illustrations are woodblock engravings from a rare 1597 edition. Seventy-six of those plates are reproduced here for the first time, and they provide a fine example of the Chinese engraver's art during the late Ming dynasty. This beautiful volume, compiled by a well-known specialist in the field, provides a fascinating window on the thoughts and beliefs of an ancient people, and will delight specialists and general readers alike.

Author : Christopher Dell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Monsters
ISBN : 0500238766

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Monsters by Christopher Dell Pdf

"From myth to manga, an artistic visual history of the human mind through an imaginative collection of fantastical monsters from around the world"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Christopher Masters
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780500480236

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Bestiary by Christopher Masters Pdf

This lovely gift book explores fantastic beasts both real and invented, from every age and culture around the world. Drawing on the world-leading scholarship and vast collections of the British Museum, Bestiary is a wonderful visual, thematic exploration of animals—real, surreal, and imaginary—as depicted on beautiful ritual objects and works of art. Famous masterpieces mix with little-seen artifacts from every age and around the globe. Arranged thematically into five chapters (wild, domestic, exotic, symbolic, and hybrids and mythical creatures), this book depicts animals in intelligent pairings and groupings of images that encourage the reader to find and learn the cultural context and connections between the origins of many different civilizations. An ancient Egyptian bronze divine cat sits next to a nineteenth-century print of English domestic feline bliss; a miniature Ice Age mammoth sits with an ancient engraved drawing of a horse; a Minoan acrobat leaps onto the back of a 3,500-year-old bull. Art historian Christopher Masters is a wonderfully clear and informative guide, illuminating familiar masterpieces and bringing lesser-known treasures into the light. This book will enchant animal lovers and gift buyers, as well as appealing to curious general readers and offering inspiration to the creative imagination.

Author : Zayden Stone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798459684599

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Mythical Creatures and Magical Beasts by Zayden Stone Pdf

What made Athena furious with a local weaver that she transformed her into Greek mythology's first spider woman, Arachne? What is the tall tale behind Filipino folklore's sea serpent Bakunawa, who flies through the night skies devouring moons? What is the symbolism behind French folktale's infamous night rider, Cheval Mallet? We have all been exposed to a mythological beast in one form or another. Whether it is the three headed guard dog Fluffy in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, or even the story of Smaug in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth in The Hobbit; all these pop culture mythical creatures have a deep connection to the mythologies and folktales of ancient cultures. Where did they come from? What relevance do they serve in mythology? Why are some so obscure, while others become pop-culture enigmas? Get the answer to these questions, and learn about beasts from different world cultures. Folklorist Zayden Stone dives deep into the stories of these magical beasts and provides a fictional anecdote, a retelling of the original myths, an analysis of the symbolism and relevance of the creatures, and then pairs it with some beautiful black and white illustrations reimagined by artist Herdhian. In the Mythical Creatures and Mythological Beasts book, the illustrated guide takes you through six themes that have been specifically chosen since they are consistent across cultures. The categories include: arthropods for insects, crustaceans, and arachnids; avian for birds; canines for wolves and dogs; serpents for snakes and dragons; ungulates for hooved animals like horses and cows; and aquatic for water dwelling beasts. Presenting the creatures in categories makes it easier to see what the beasts have in common. You will find some overlapping themes across ancient cultures that point to universal ideas in how humans perceive the world. If you wonder where your favorite creature is, you will probably find them within these pages, even if they do not have their own chapter. For example, the ever-popular Pegasus can be found in the tale of the Gorgon sisters. He also had a half-brother, Arion, who features in the ungulates section. There is also a brilliant white-winged horse from Islamic tradition which may sound very familiar to Pegasus as well. If you have a love for the myths and want to learn about the unique beasts that dwell within them, this book is a great way to do it. Not only will you learn about ones you may have never heard of, but you will also be able to draw parallels between cultures and see how they interpreted their surroundings through stories of mythical creatures and magical beasts.

Author : Oberon Zell-Ravenheart,Ash Dekirk
Publisher : Career Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Animals, Mythical
ISBN : 1564149560

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A Wizard's Bestiary by Oberon Zell-Ravenheart,Ash Dekirk Pdf

Author : Ernst Lehner,Johanna Lehner
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Design
ISBN : 9780486435121

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Big Book of Dragons, Monsters, and Other Mythical Creatures by Ernst Lehner,Johanna Lehner Pdf

Provides an illustrated look at dragons, griffins, werewolves, serpent monsters, sirens, mermaids, and other mythical creatures of land, sea, and air and includes text with legends from around the world.

Author : Lynn Curlee
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2008-03-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781416914532

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Mythological Creatures by Lynn Curlee Pdf

A bestiary featuring mythical animals such as the gryphon and the chimera.

Author : Robert Brooks,Matt Burns
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1945683201

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Book of Adria by Robert Brooks,Matt Burns Pdf

Sanctuary is home to some of the most dangerous creatures to pull themselves from the pits of hell. Tread lightly, and never fall prey to monsters with the Diablo Bestiary. A celebration of the corrupted beasts and grotesque enemies that players have slain across the franchise's history, this book is the perfect companion to guide you through the next layer of torment.

Author : Matthew Sernett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Dungeons and Dragons (Game)
ISBN : 1932442162

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Advanced Bestiary by Matthew Sernett Pdf

This is the first of Green Ronins Advanced Rulebooks, THE essential supplements for d20 System experts. The Advanced Bestiary features over 100 new templates that put the power back into the hands of the GM. These templates can be combined with monsters from any other source to create an endless variety of new creatures. The book itself offers a plethora of sample creatures, full statted up and ready to go. The Advanced Bestiary is a monster building toolkit like no other.