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Werner Forman

    January 13, 1921 – February 13, 2010
    Art of Far Lands
    Indian Sculpture
    The Way of the Samurai
    Sacred luxuries: fragrance, aromatherapy, and cosmetics in Ancient Egypt
    The Indians of the Great Plains
    Life in Ancient Egypt
    • 2021
    • 2021

      Chinese Paper Cut-outs

      • 106 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

      Chinese Paper Cut-outs
    • 1999

      Documents the treasures and ancient arts of pharaonic Egypt, with many of the underlying principles of past aromatherapy techniques still striking a chord today. Exquisite containers are pictured alongside recipes for scents most prized by the elite. Also included are details of fragrant remedies and the origins of aromatherapy, as well as a chapter on the art of ancient Egyptian cosmetics. All the objects in this volume were photographed from private collections and museums in 11 cities around the world.

      Sacred luxuries: fragrance, aromatherapy, and cosmetics in Ancient Egypt
    • 1992

      Life in Ancient Egypt

      • 279 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      4.9(85)Add rating

      This illustrated work draws upon a range of evidence to offer a picture of everyday life in Ancient Egypt. It recreates the life of the Ancient Egyptians - farmers, fishermen, hunters, artisans, builders, priests, scribes and others - from conception and birth to death and burial.

      Life in Ancient Egypt
    • 1982

      The Cheyennes, Arapahos, Crows, Blackfoot, and Sioux are among the many tribes of the Great Plains of North America. This magnificent volume, filled with Bancroft-Hunt's evocative text and Forman's spectacular photography, presents a vivid image of these remarkable civilizations. 112 color photographs.

      The Indians of the Great Plains
    • 1982

      This intriguing portrait of an alien world captures the varying moods of medieval Japan, the way of the samurai.

      The Way of the Samurai
    • 1973

      With photography by Werner Foreman. Text and photographs are clean, copy is tight and crisp. Dust jacket is edge worn, chipped, and torn. Beautiful design on front embossed black and silver abstract art. 9 1/2" x 11". No marks. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges are clean. NOT ex-library. All books offered from DSB are stocked at our store in Fayetteville, AR. Shipped Under 1 kilogram. Art & Design; 0600338967. ISBN/ 9780600338963. Inventory 024986.

      Gods and demons in primitive art