The World of Ornament / Die Welt der Ornamente / L'Univers de

The World of Ornament / Die Welt der Ornamente / L'Univers de l'ornement

Pattern primer:Â The ultimate decorative resource

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Discover a world of decorative ideas with this compendium ofÂ historyâ€™s most elegant patternsÂ and ornamental designs.

The World of OrnamentÂ brings together the twoÂ greatest encyclopedic collections of ornament of the 19th century:Â Auguste Racinetâ€™sÂ Lâ€™Ornement polychromeÂ Volumes I and II (1875â€“1888) and Auguste Dupont-Aubervilleâ€™sLâ€™Ornement des tissusÂ (1877) to provide one lavish source book spanning jewelry, tile, stained glass, illuminated manuscript, textile and ceramic ornament.

Encompassing classical,Â Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Asian and middle-Eastern, as well asÂ European designs from medieval times through the 19th century, this compilation of cultures and esthetics offers aÂ primary reference for artists, historians, designers and patternmakers, and anyone engaged in decorative design and impact.

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About the Series:
Bibliotheca UniversalisÂ â€” Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe at an unbeatable, democratic price!
Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, the name TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible, open-minded publishing.Â Bibliotheca UniversalisÂ 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.
Bookwormâ€™s delight â€” never bore, always excite!

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Text in English, French, and German
Country USA
Brand Taschen
Manufacturer Taschen America Llc
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber YES15036588
UnitCount 1
EANs 9783836556255
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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

The World of Ornament / Die Welt der Ornamente / L'Univers de l'ornement

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