A Handbook of Ornament (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781905217687)

From simple patterns to the most intricate ornamentation, hand-drawn decoration was a vital part of 19th-century design. Originally published in 1888, this beautiful and highly detailed volume collects over 3000 examples of contemporary decorative figures, including designs inspired by oriental tiling, heraldic pomp and the sinuous curves of Art Nouveau. Covering the full range from basic geometric patterns and borders to complex, lifelike renderings of natural forms, Franz Sales Meyer's clear line drawings provide both guidance for the drawing student and a fascinating treasury of period decoration.

Author: Franz Sales Meyer
ISBN-10: 1905217684
ISBN-13: 9781905217687
Publisher: Jeremy Mills Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/14/2007
Pages: 568
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.21lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 1.15d