The World Of Ornament Av David Batterham

<p>Discover a world of decorative ideas with this compendium of history¿s most elegant patterns and ornamental designs.</p><p>The World of Ornament brings together the two greatest encyclopedic collections of ornament of the 19th century: Auguste Racinet¿s L¿Ornement polychrome Volumes I and II (1875¿1888) and Auguste Dupont-Auberville¿s L¿Ornement des tissus (1877) to provide one lavish source book spanning jewelry, tile, stained glass, illuminated manuscript, textile, and ceramic ornament.</p><p>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 aesthetics offers a primary reference for artists, historians, designers, and patternmakers, and anyone engaged in decorative design and impact.</p><p></p><p>About the series</p><p>Bibliotheca Universalis ¿ Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe!</p>