Catalogue of Books Suitable for a Popular Library/Fine arts

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700. FINE ARTS.

Cook, C. The house beautiful.

Il. N. Y., Scribner’s Sons, 1895 $2.50

Ought to carry its lessons of interior beauty and taste to many thousands of American homes.

De Forest, J. B. Short history of art.

Il. N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., 1881 $2

The author evidently kept in mind the needs and the limitations of a text book, and she has made by far the best one for beginners that has as yet appeared.

Duplessis, G. Wonders of engraving.

N. Y., Scribner’s Sons, 1896 $1

The subject treated is of universal interest, and it is discussed in the popular and entertaining manner in which the French excel.

Goodyear, W. H. A history of art.

Il. N. Y., A. S. Barnes, 1889 $3

The specific aim of the present book has been to present the subject with an amount and choice of illustration which has never been previously attempted.

Houses in city and country.

Il. N. Y., Scribner’s Sons, 1893 $2
Hoyt, D. L. Barbara’s heritage, or young Americans among the old Italian masters.
Bost., W. A. Wilde Co., 1899 $1.50

Miss Hoyt’s foreign travel and study have made possible an exceedingly interesting story, into which has been interwoven much instructive and valuable information.

Jameson, A. Mrs. Sacred and legendary art.

2 vols. Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1895 $6

A fascinating study of Christian history and legends in art.