The World of Ornament (Bibliotheca Universalis) (Multilingual

The World of Ornament (Bibliotheca Universalis) (Multilingual Edition)

<div id="description_text_headlines" class="margin-bottom"><strong>Pattern primer:Â The ultimate decorative resource</strong></div> <div class="margin-bottom">Â </div> <div class="description_text"> <div id="description_text" class="margin-bottom">Discover a world of decorative ideas with this compendium ofÂ <strong>historyâ€™s most elegant patterns</strong>Â and ornamental designs.<br /><br /><em>The World of OrnamentÂ </em>brings together the twoÂ <strong>greatest encyclopedic collections of ornament of the 19th century:</strong>Â Auguste Racinetâ€™sÂ <em>Lâ€™Ornement polychrome</em>Â Volumes I and II (1875â€“1888) and Auguste Dupont-Aubervilleâ€™s<em>Lâ€™Ornement des tissus</em>Â (1877) to provide one lavish source book spanning jewelry, tile, stained glass, illuminated manuscript, textile and ceramic ornament.<br /><br />Encompassing classical,Â <strong>Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Asian and middle-Eastern</strong>, as well asÂ <strong>European</strong> designs from medieval times through the 19th century, this compilation of cultures and esthetics offers aÂ <strong>primary reference for artists, historians, designers and patternmakers</strong>, and anyone engaged in decorative design and impact.</div> <div class="margin-bottom">Â </div> <div id="series_text" class="margin-bottom"><strong>About the Series:</strong><br /><strong><em>Bibliotheca Universalis</em>Â â€” Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe at an unbeatable, democratic price</strong>!<br />Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, the name TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible, open-minded publishing.Â <em>Bibliotheca Universalis</em>Â brings together nearly 100 of our all-time favorite titles in a neat new format so you can curate your own affordable library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia.<br /><strong>Bookwormâ€™s delight â€” never bore, always excite</strong>!</div> <div class="margin-bottom">Â </div> <div class="margin-bottom">Text in English, French, and German</div> </div>
Country USA
Brand Taschen
Manufacturer TASCHEN
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber YES15036588
UnitCount 1
EANs 9783836556255
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Taschen
Manufacturer	TASCHEN
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	YES15036588
UnitCount	1
EANs	9783836556255
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The World of Ornament (Bibliotheca Universalis) (Multilingual Edition)

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