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Full Color Picture Sourcebook Of Historic Ornament: A Comprehensive Visual Guide to the Styles and Motifs of the Past

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The Full Color Picture Sourcebook Of Historic Ornament is a comprehensive visual guide to the styles and motifs of the past. This authoritative volume features over 1,000 full-color illustrations of ornaments from a wide range of cultures and periods, including ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Baroque era. With its detailed descriptions and insightful commentary, this sourcebook is an essential reference for artists, designers, historians, and anyone interested in the history of ornament.

The Full Color Picture Sourcebook Of Historic Ornament is divided into three main sections:

The Ancient World This section features ornaments from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The illustrations in this section show the development of ornament from the simple geometric patterns of the Egyptians to the more complex and naturalistic designs of the Greeks and Romans.
The Middle Ages This section features ornaments from the early Christian period to the late Gothic era. The illustrations in this section show the evolution of ornament from the simple, symbolic designs of the early Christians to the more elaborate and decorative designs of the Gothic period.
The Renaissance and Baroque Eras This section features ornaments from the Renaissance and Baroque eras. The illustrations in this section show the revival of classical ornament in the Renaissance and the development of new and innovative designs in the Baroque era.

The Full Color Picture Sourcebook Of Historic Ornament is a must-have reference for anyone interested in the history of ornament. This authoritative volume features:

Full Color Picture Sourcebook of Historic Ornament: All 120 Plates from L Ornement Polychrome II (Dover Fine Art History of Art)

Full-Color Picture Sourcebook of Historic Ornament: All 120 Plates from "L'Ornement Polychrome," Series II (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Over 1,000 full-color illustrations of ornaments from a wide range of cultures and periods
Detailed descriptions and insightful commentary on each illustration
A comprehensive index of all the ornaments featured in the book
A glossary of terms related to ornament

The Full Color Picture Sourcebook Of Historic Ornament is an essential reference for artists, designers, historians, and anyone interested in the history of ornament. This authoritative volume provides a comprehensive overview of the styles and motifs of the past, and its detailed descriptions and insightful commentary make it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning more about this fascinating subject.

Full-Color Picture Sourcebook of Historic Ornament: All 120 Plates from "L'Ornement Polychrome," Series II (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)

4.4 out of 5