The World Ornament Sourcebook
- Editore:
Vivays Publishing Ltd
- EAN:
9781908126269
- ISBN:
1908126264
- Pagine:
- 512
- Formato:
- Hardback
- Lingua:
- Inglese
Descrizione The World Ornament Sourcebook
Eine umfangreiche Sammlung dekorativer Ornamentik aus aller Welt, die Beispiele Griechischer, Römischer und Ägyptischer Designs bis hin zu Motiven des 19. Jahrhunderts umfasst. Geografisch breitgefächert erforscht dieses Buch Ornamente aus Asien, Afrika, Europa und Amerika. / This amazing compilation of decorative motifs from around the world is unparalleled in its range of coverage with examples from early Greek, Roman and Egyptian designs through those of the 19th century. Geographically diverse, the book covers ornamentation from Asia and Africa as well as Europe and the Americas. Originally published in the 19th century in two volumes, this work by Auguste Racinet was an invaluable resource to artists, designers and architects when it was first published and continues to be so today.