Author: Patrick DonmoyerPublisher:
ISBN: 9780998707426
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Hex Signs
Author: Patrick DonmoyerPublisher:
ISBN: 9780998707426
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Sign Patterns
Author: Jacob ZookHex Signs
Author: Don YoderPublisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811727990
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Investigates the possible meanings of hex-sign barn decorations, both historically and at the present.
Hex Signs
Author: Ivan E. HoytPublisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811749991
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
The traditional Pennsylvania Dutch folk practice of painting colorful, round geometric designs directly on barns was adapted to a detached disk format in the mid-twentieth century. Ivan E. Hoyt is one of the most celebrated artisans of hex sign painting, and in this detailed how-to book he shares his knowledge, providing information on tools, step-by-step instructions and photographs, design ideas, and painting tips. Projects include rosette, star, tulip, maple, and oak designs.
Hex Signs
Author: Patrick J. DonmoyerPublisher:
ISBN: 9781601263841
Category : Barns
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
With special emphasis on Berks and Lehigh Counties, this groundbreaking work is an unparalleled presentation of the area's most publically-acclaimed regional folk art, known as Hex Signs or Barn Stars. This valuable collection offers the rare opportunity to examine in-depth the history, mythology, and cultural significance of these captivating local icons. Over 200 beautiful color photographs are included.
Scandinavian Folk Designs
Author: Lis BartholmPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486255786
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
With 155 traditional motifs to choose from — all adapted by noted Danish designer Lis Bartholm — today's artists and craftspeople can re-create many of the lovely patterns that ornamented domestic furnishings generations ago.
Fraktur
Author: Ruthanne HartungPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0811771369
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
The Pennsylvania Dutch are noted for the beautifully designed and hand-lettered documents known as fraktur. These include birth and marriage certificates, family trees, bookplates, awards, and house blessings. Leading fraktur artist Ruthanne Hartung adapts the craft to modern tastes and needs in this practical how-to book, with information on tools, step-by-step instructions, ideas for design, lettering and coloring techniques, and a variety of projects. An assortment of traditional patterns to apply to personal frakturs are included.
Chip Carving Pennsylvania Dutch Designs
Author: Pam GreshamPublisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887407116
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Explore the wealth of design motifs developed by the German immigrants to Pennsylvania and perfect for chip carving. Pam applies a variety of the designs to a Wilkom plaque and a beautiful bible box, leading the carver step-by-step through the process of chip carving each of these creations. A gallery and patterns make this a most useful book.
Hex Signs
Author: Don YoderPublisher: Studio Books
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Painted Wood Projects in the Pennsylvania Folk Art Style
Author: Alan BridgewaterPublisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
20 painting wood projects for the home. Covers feathering, candle marbling, tortoise-shelling, graining and freehand techniques.