On February 12, 2005, weather permitting, New York artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude will complete their temporary work of art, The Gates, Project for Central Park, New York City, 1979-2005. First conceived in 1979, Christo and Jeanne-Claude's vision of 7,500 gates (each 16 feet high), following the edges of Central Park's 23 miles of footpaths, will transform Central Park. Saffron-colored fabric panels will hang seven feet above the ground blowing in the wind and delighting the public walking beneath with a warm glow of translucent color and free-floating grace. The project will remain for 16 days before The Gates is removed and the materials recycled. This book, designed by Christo, records the evolution of The Gates project. Thirty-eight full-color illustrations of Christo's original preparatory works - from early sketches of Central Park to his most recent drawings, collages, maps, and technical diagrams - serve as the centerpiece for this book. Photographs from the community board hearings, public forums, public and private meetings, contract negotiations, and life-size tests complement the running narrative in this book, giving readers an insider's perspective on The Gates.

The Gates: Project for Central Park, New York City

Arts & Photography

Christo

Jeanne-Claude

History & Criticism

Hugh Lauter Levin Associates, Inc.

Published with the assistance of the U.S. Marine Corps, this sparkling, informative history of an elite fighting force chronicles 225 years of Marine activities, from major operations to interesting technological innovations, in a volume that includes hundreds of full-color and black-and-white illustrations.

USMC: A Complete History (U.S. Military Series)

History

Hoffman, Jon

Military

Native American art is the visual language of an extraordinary people, and its objects and images speak eloquently of a rich history and culture, NATIVE AMERICAN ART MASTERPIECES tells the story of that language, from its early origins in the Hopewell period that began in 200B.C. through to modern-day America, with its powerful images by contemporary Native American artists like Jaune Quick-to-See-Smith and Margaret Tafoya. Forty-eight color reproductions, each accompanied by an essay exploring the art's cultural, historical and ceremonial significance, reveal the deeply rooted traditions and innovative craftsmanship of the Native American aesthetic. The reader will see the spiritual and the sacred throughout Native art work, beginning with the delicately carved Hopewell effigy of a human hand from the Middle Woodland period and a mask with antlers from the Mississippian culture of A.D. 1200-1350. Masterpieces of beading, weaving, and pottery speak vividly about tribal life on the American Plains, and important tribal rituals are recalled in stunning pieces such as a buffalo-hide robe embellished with dyed porcupine quills, a Karok dance hat adorned with ermine and feathers, and a warrior's bonnet with a floor-length trailer of eagle feathers. From the Southwest, the designs on a ceramic water jar, the detailed attire on a Kachina doll, and the intricate weaving on rugs and "chief's blankets" all attest to the deeply reverential culture that was their inspiration. And no less powerful are the wooden masks and figures of the Native Northwest Coast peoples. In addition to the historic pieces which make up the core of traditional Native American art are works from modern-day masters, the painters and sculptors of the 20th century.

Native American Art Masterpieces

Penney, David W.

Yoga

An all-encompassing guide to yoga traces its historical traditions and roots in sacred texts as well as its top modern practitioners, offering four hundred illustrations that demonstrate key postures. Reprint.

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Sparrowe, Linda

Exercise & Fitness

Memory Makers Family Scrapbooks Beaux Arts Editions

Michele Gerbrandt

Deborah Cannarella

Spectacular Chicago

ALLEN, Thomas B.

Fabergé: THE FORBES COLLECTION (Beaux Arts Edition)

Christopher; Tromeur-Brenner, Robyn Forbes

Want to turn those precious photos and boxes of mementos into something truly special? Don't want to spend weeks on end making it happen? Do you envy the amazing scrapbooks you've friends and family members seem to churn out like it was second nature? The pros at Simple Scrapbooks magazine can help. Finish your album in a few days They'll show you how with a little planning, scrapbooking can be fun, simple, and fast. From start to finish, you'll learn how to create clean, streamlined pages. Even your friends who've been scrapbooking forever will envy them! Instructions, timesaving tips, and photos of actual scrapbook layouts illustrate how beautiful pages can be made in a flash. Includes a bonus CD-ROM The book also comes with a CD-ROM filled with 150 beautifully patterned papers you can print will help get you started immediately. Choose from florals, ginghams, stripes, and many more. CD-ROM is PC/ MAC compatible. So gather those pictures, open this book, and start scrapbooking-you'll be done before you know it and the results will be fantastic. And we bet your first page certainly won't be your last!

Simple Scrapbooks: Ideas and Techniques W/ CD Rom

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

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Crafts & Hobbies

The texture, color, and weight of paper constantly stimulate our senses. How often do we reach out to smooth the cool surface of an elegant sheet, to stroke the rough texture of a handmade paper, or to ruffle the edges of delicate vellum? It's almost impossible to resist. - Working with paper is just as irresistible! Learn the art of the craft from paper crafters and suppliers around the country. Sticker art, pierced paper, paper weaving and bargello, paper folding, quilling, collage, altered books -- you'll find them all here.

Great Paper Crafts: Ideas, Tips & Techniques.

Judy Ritchie

Jamie Kilmartin

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