Full-Color Picture Sourcebook of Historic Ornament: All 120 Plates from "L'Ornement Polychrome," Series II (Dover Fine Art, History of Art) [Paperback]

Auguste Racinet (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1989 | Series: Dover Fine Art, History of Art

Classic sourcebook of spectacular royalty-free design collages, featuring over 1,500 decorative elements and motifs from major cultures in history through the 19th century, from Asia and Africa to Europe and the Americas. Adapted from jewelry, illuminated manuscripts, weapons, tiles, carved wood panels, ceilings, inlay, hardware, ceramics and more.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (October 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486260968
• ISBN-13: 978-0486260969
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #750,295 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A little bit of everything!, January 10, 2003

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Kathy (FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Full-Color Picture Sourcebook of Historic Ornament: All 120 Plates from "L'Ornement Polychrome," Series II (Dover Fine Art, History of Art) (Paperback)

When I first looked at this on the Amazon web site I was not sure about getting it because the pages you can see look to be designs from Egypt and I wanted more then that. I sent for it anyway and it has wonderful designs in full color plates from China, Japan, India, Russia, the Renaissance, Medieval jewelry designs and others. It has just a little bit (a few pages) of everything from ancient Egypt to 18th century France.It will be more then helpful in helping me decide what I like. I am sure this will be one of my most used books and as always I am happy with Dover for making it at a price I can afford.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Expression of Artists in Ancient Times, July 9, 2009

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Jerry D. Dennis "shaman skypilot" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Full-Color Picture Sourcebook of Historic Ornament: All 120 Plates from "L'Ornement Polychrome," Series II (Dover Fine Art, History of Art) (Paperback)

In reflecting on the many, many images of this wonderful book, I found that it stimulated my mind and spirit with a new appreciation of the works of men and women now nothing but dust. Their architecture outlived their bodies, but remained in the minds of others even until this day. I was very impressed with this tome in its great color and graphic presentation and would recommend it to others as an example of detail imagery and reflection.