Discover a world of decorative ideas with this compendium of history& apos; s most elegant patterns and ornamental designs. The World of Ornament brings together the two greatest encyclopedic collections of ornament ...Подробнее
Discover a world of decorative ideas with this compendium of history& apos; s most elegant patterns and ornamental designs. The World of Ornament brings together the two greatest encyclopedic collections of ornament of the 19th century: Auguste Racinet& apos; s L& apos; Ornement polychrome Volumes I and II (1875-1888) and Auguste Dupont-Auberville& apos; s L& apos; Ornement des tissus (1877) to provide one lavish source book spanning jewelry, tile, stained glass, illuminated manuscript, textile and ceramic ornament. Encompassing classical, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Asian and Middle-Eastern, as well as European designs from medieval times through the 19th century, this compilation of cultures and esthetics offers a primary reference for artists, historians, designers and patternmakers, and anyone engaged in decorative design and impact.
