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1	The Sistine Secrets: Michelangelo's Forbidden Messages in the Heart of the Vatican more books like this by Benjamin Blech, Rabbi, Roy Doliner Two top scholars reveal the secret messages of protest that Michelangelo had hidden in his Sistine Chapel masterpiece, encouraging travelers to challenge the repressive Roman Catholic Church of the time. 16-page color photo insert. see all copies from $13.50! new only from $13.50! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Michelangelo & the Pope's Ceiling more books like this by Ross King In 1508, Pope Julius II commissioned Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. He had been strongly advised against doing so. At 12,000 square feet, the ceiling represented one of the largest such projects ever attempted; and the thirty-three-year-old Michelangelo had very little experience of the physically and technically taxing ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Graffiti World: Street Art from Five Continents more books like this by Nicholas Ganz A thorough and comprehensive treatment of graffiti as an art form, this book contains an historical account of the medium, profiles of and interviews with prominent artists, analysis of different styles and trends, and more. see all copies from $21.00! new only from $21.00! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Revisiting the Painted House: More Than 100 New Designs for Mural and Trompe L'Oeil Decoration more books like this by Graham Rust see all copies from $6.59! new only from $9.79! \| SVS
5	Donna Dewberry's Quick & Easy Murals more books like this by Donna Dewberry Readers looking for a collection of pretty and easy-to-complete wall murals, decorative borders, and other home decoration designs will find this book fun and lively. Donna shows with closeup, step-by-step photos how to paint the modular elements of a mural, such as architectural columns and scrollwork, all elements of which readers can ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.90! \| SVS
6	Decorative Murals with Donna Dewberry more books like this by Donna Dewberry Whilst creating over 1000 custom decorative paint jobs in homes and businesses the author has developed a range of techniques. In this illustrated guide she shares some of her favourite approaches to trompe l''oeil murals and faux finishes.' see all copies from $2.07! new only from $17.90! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Creative Kids' Murals You Can Paint more books like this by Suzanne Whitaker Now parents can create their children's dream rooms without breaking into the college fund. With no painting skills or special materials required. "Creative Kids' Murals You Can Paint" includes: fun and whimsical designs adaptable for any room - everything from nursery and magical themes to animals, flowers and sports; 35 step-by-step ... see all copies from $2.65! new only from $2.65! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Trick of the Eye more books like this by Jane Stanton Hitchcock Faith Crowell, a trompe l'oeil artist, puts her well-ordered life aside to accept a prestigious commission painting a grand old ballroom. This sophisticated, nail-biter was nominated for both an Edgar Allan Poe Award and the Hammett Prize for Best First Novel of the Year when it was published in 1992. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Painting Murals Step by Step more books like this by Charles Grund Painting Murals Step-by-Step provides complete and comprehensive instructions on how to design and paint wall murals from preliminary idea to first sketches on paper and then to the finished mural on the wall. Grund starts with the very basics with how to begin the process of designing a mural, making schematic drawings, choosing materials and ... see all copies from $2.21! new only from $2.34!
10	The Trompe L'Oeil Home more books like this by Roberta Gordon-Smith Trompe l'oeil - the art of tricking the eye into seeing what isn't there - is an inexpensive yet striking way to add an illusion of space, grandeur or fantasy to an interior. This book provides projects that require only moderate artistic ability, along with step-by-step instructions. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.95! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	The Painted House: Over 100 Original Designs for Mural and Trompe L'Oeil Decoration more books like this by Graham Rust Stunning trompe l'oeil paintings grace the walls of dozens of stylish homes in Europe and America. This fascinating style book showcases the best of Rust's work--from dramatic entryway scenes to elaborate murals for the bedroom. Includes projects for every home, from small chimney boards to folding screens to full-room scenic paintings. 260 color ... see all copies from $5.20! new only from $17.23!
12 view cover	Painting Murals: Images, Ideas, and Techniques more books like this by Patricia Seligman Painting Murals demonstrates how to create your own murals, large or small, not only on walls and ceilings, but also on other surfaces, such as floors, shutters and screens. All the practical aspects of painting murals - materials, equipment, preparing the surface, choosing a subject and style and how to transfer your design - are covered in the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.70! \| first editions
13 view cover	Painting the Secret World of Nature more books like this by John Agnew To look at John Agnew's work is to enter the mysterious and enchanting world of a forest floor, mountainous cliffs and crags, the heights of a rain forest or the surface of a hidden pond. Each painting draws you in to its unique environment. The lifelike environments Agnew has been so extremely successful in creating in his well-known murals he ... see all copies from $3.50! new only from $10.95!
14 view cover	Paint & Wallpaper more books like this by Time-Life Books Time Life's most popular how-to guides for the home owner are now completely updated for the '90s with up-to-the minute codes, tools, tips, and techniques. Highly illustrated with step-by-step instructions. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Painting Murals Fast & Easy more books like this by Terrence Tse, Terrence, Theodore Tse With this innovative guide, aspiring and professional muralists will learn to paint gorgeous wall creations - using only a household sponge! Painting Murals Fast & Easy includes: A new mural technique - one that's surprisingly quick to do and uses common, everyday supplies; 6 step-by-step demonstrations that incorporate popular mural elements: ... see all copies from $2.30! new only from $2.45! \| SVS
16 view cover	Your Home a Living Canvas more books like this by Curtis L Heuser Readers will love this treasure trove of inspiration filled with stunning photography of finished rooms, pictures of added decor elements, and chatty side notes and tips as author and artist Curtis Heuser guides them room-by-room through his renovated Victorian home. Along the way, the reader will learn how to create unique paint effects, pick up ... see all copies from $7.50! new only from $8.64! \| SVS
17 view cover	Trompe L'Oeil Interiors more books like this by Chris Westall "Trompe L'Oeil Interiors" provides a hands-on approach to the tradition of using murals and painted illusions in interiors. For home decorators who want to create something unexpected, this book gives clear, step-by-step instructions for carrying out a range of exciting trompe l'oeil projects in any room. 250 photos. see all copies from $5.92! new only from $71.38!
18 view cover	Mastering Fine Decorative Paint Techniques more books like this by Elise Kinkead, Ms. Sharon Ross, Kathie Robitiz (Editor) "Mastering Fine Decorative Paint Techniques" is a step-by-step guide through the process of decorative painting-from choosing color schemes to mastering sponging, marbling, graining, and more. It explains why decorative painting is appropriate for today's homes and how readers can incorporate it into their interior spaces. The first half of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
19 view cover	How to Paint Murals & Trompe L'Oeil more books like this by Victoria Ellerton, Simon Brady Explains the basic principles of murals and trompe l'oeil and how to achieve them on walls and floors in your own home. Packed with projects and step-by-step guidelines on preperation, simple rules of composition and perspective, how to transfer designs to the walls, what brushes and paints to use and how create 3D effects. see all copies from $3.24! new only from $3.73! \| first editions
20 view cover	Michelangelo: Vatican Frescoes more books like this by Pierluigi De Vecchi, Gianluigi Colalucci Originally painted by Michelangelo in the late 1400s, the Vatican's Sistine Chapel frescoes were painstakingly restored between 1981 and 1995, provoking great controversy. Michelangelo's original task hard required him to construct elaborate scaffolding and to spend years of his life lying on his back to pain the ceiling; the restoration was no ... see all copies from $29.95! new only from $43.17! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Cave Temples of Mogao: Art and History on the Silk Road more books like this by Roderick Whitfield, Susan Whitfield, Neville Agnew The Mogao grottoes in China, situated near the oasis town of Dunhuang on the fabled Silk Road, constitute one of the world's most significant sites of Buddhist art. In some five hundred caves carved into rock cliffs at the edge of the Gobi desert are preserved one thousand years of exquisite murals and sculpture. Mogao, founded by Buddhist monks ... see all copies from $17.77! new only from $17.77! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Marvelous Murals You Can Paint more books like this by Gary Lord, David Schmidt With these completely illustrated, step-by-step techniques, anyone can paint spectacular murals for the home. Master muralists Gary Lord and David Schmidt present 15 magnificent projects - from mountains, woodlands and waterfalls to musical "swing" themes, underwater motifs and farm scenes, all accessible to the beginner and easily customized. The ... see all copies from $3.50! new only from $3.50!
23 view cover	American Wall Stenciling, 17901840 more books like this by Ann Eckert Brown, Mimi Handler (Foreword by) For today's owner of an antique house, the discovery of an early stenciled wall--even a fragment of one--is a revelation that offers a shard of a tangible past. In post-revolutionary America, the decoration of choice for a surprisingly large number of home owners from all social and economic groups was walls painted with intricate stenciled ... see all copies from $16.59! new only from $16.59!
24 view cover	Trompe L'Oeil Murals Using Stencils more books like this by Melanie Royals With the advent of laser-cut plastic stencils, home decorators and hobbyists can now find hundreds of inexpensive and easy-to-use stencils for creating stunning illusions on walls, floors and ceilings. This guide provides the instruction they need to use these stencils with skill and confidence. Step-by-step, it covers the necessary skills, tools ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.45! \| signed copies \| first editions
25 view cover	El Pintor de Batallas more books like this by Arturo Perez-Reverte Disturbed by the memories of a women he can never forget, a former war photographer begins to paint a grand circular fresco on the inside wall of a tower in the Mediterranean, but he's interrupted by an unexpected visitor: a man who wants to kill him. see all copies from $3.63! new only from $11.89! \| SVS

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