This treasury offers the best and most beautiful ornaments from prehistory to the early 19th century. Arranged by period ? Egyptian, Islamic, Baroque, Victorian, and other eras. Also brief identifying
This classic sourcebook of decorative motifs contains 100 plates of royalty-free Gothic designs, meticulously reproduced from rare 19th-century engravings. Many are floral and foliate designs rendere
89 miniature works of art from such brands as Blue Belle, La Coqueta, and Madame Butterfly; portraits of Tom Mix, Sherlock Holmes, and other celebrities; as well as pictures of cowboys, ladies, more.
More creative than coloring, more satisfying than drawing on blank paper, this activity book will inspire budding artists to complete 62 illustrations in their own personal style. Kids can decorate a
Over 175 dynamic, royalty-free motifs — in a wide range of styles — taken from the metalwork, woodwork, textiles, carving, and ceramics of the Viking homelands. Sinuously intertwined patt
Exquisitely detailed and stylistically rare, these 19th-century illustrations depict lush blossoms and plants surrounded by design elements of the most magnificent order. Perfect for enhancing greetin
A hundred garden favorites rendered in black-and-white line illustrations will suggest numerous design and artistic uses to artists, designers, craftsmen, needleworkers. Amaryllis, anemone, begon
Solo has gathered 100 faces without once approaching the vile cutesy decorative horrors. These are largely elegant and aesthetic. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
This remarkable volume is one of the most extensive, carefully researched and superbly rendered collections of animal folk art designs from around the world. Included are over 1,000 royalty-free illus
Based on sources from classical history, these black-and-white renderings of decorative motifs will provide a touch of authenticity to any graphic project related to ancient Greece. Images from the&nb
Kaleidoscopic designs are thrilling in their profusion of color and repeating patterns, but they look so complex that creating one would seem to be virtually impossible. Norma and Leslie Finkel have d
Finely detailed designs depict an array of medieval figures and decorative accessories. From knights in battle, and ladies playing the harp and organ, to Richard II in royal robes, this splendid archi
269 modern paper-cuttings from Mainland China: horses, pandas, butterflies, flowers, fish, peacocks, monkeys, phoenixes, lanterns, vases, landscapes, other traditional and modern motifs — print
The natural Japanese affinity for decorative art is apparent in this striking collection of 104 exquisite stencil designs, reproduced from a rare 19th-century publication. Motifs depict ? among other
This practical guide to glass etching provides craftworkers with 63 attractive, original designs, ideal for applying to dozens of projects. Patterns ranging from nautical themes and Art Nouveau design
This collection includes dozens of the artist's celestial beings, as created for such great literary works as the Bible, Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, and Milton's classic, Paradise Lo
Derived from authentic 19th-century sources, these elegant patterns were all specially designed for doorways and transoms. Distinctive images include flowers, grapevines, scrolls, wreaths, and other
73 beautiful patterns include florals, sprays of blossoms, single buds, run-on patterns of flowering vines,wildlife, and more. Framed by oval, rectangular, square, round, and half-round borders
Large, double-page illustrations introduce stargazers of all ages to 22 major constellations, among them Aquarius, the water bearer; Orion, the hunter; Gemini, the twins; as well as Canis Major, Taur
