Encyclopedia of Ornament [Hardcover]

Albert Racinet (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Studio Editions Ltd (January 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1851701362
• ISBN-13: 978-1851701360
• Product Dimensions: 13 x 9.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,826,709 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Luscious Prints of Historical Decorative designs, February 27, 2002

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This review is from: Encyclopedia of Ornament (Hardcover)

This collection is a wonderfully rich reproduction of the prints originally compiled and published in English in 1873. Racinet, a French draughtsman, was amazing in his ability to capture the intricate detail of designs from around the globe. This beautiful studio edition is in large format and is a pleasure to behold. Whether you are an Artist, Designer or simply a lover of beautiful things, you will drool over the 100 pages filled with richly colored specimens. You will be transported on a kaleidoscopic journey from ancient Egypt through the 18th century. And I garuntee you will need several sittings to fully take in all the intricate details.
For designers working in any medium, this book is an essential tool for research, and a stimulating launching pad for project possibilities. For all it is place to meditate on the innovation of past generations, and dream of the scrumptious places these artifacts once called home.