Ornament, 8000 Years: An Illustrated Handbook of Motifs
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (546 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0810932601 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Discusses the history and symbolism associated with nine groupings of decorative motifs, including spirals, animals, plants, and geometrical constructions.
Glad I finally purchased a copy of this reference Leo Glad I finally purchased a copy of this reference. Very well arranged materials and easy to find. You won't regret this useful reference if you are in the decorative arts.
From Library Journal Ornamental motif books on specific styles, traditions, and periods abound. The title of this book suggests a greater inclusiveness than is actually delivered. While rich in detail and research, the text only partially updates Flinders Petrie's 1930 classic Decorative Patterns of the Ancient World. Important, nevertheless, for large decorative arts, design, and archaeology collections.Russell T. Clement, Brigham Young Univ. Lib., Provo, Ut.Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. Examples are drawn largely from the British Museum. Some categories are broad and general-spirals, scrolls, and animal ornament, for example-while others, like the Indian lotus motif and the palmette, are more specific. . Six hundred large and strongly contrasted black-and