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Racinet's Historic Ornament in Full Color (Dover Pictorial Archive) (Paperback)

by Auguste Racinet (Author)
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This monumental work presents over 2,000 copyright-free decorative motifs expertly reprinted in full color from a rare 19th-century publication. Adapted from borders, tiles, carved wood panels, and other ornamental sources, the designs include classic Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Etruscan motifs; Chinese, Japanese, Persian and Indian patterns; samples from the Arabic and Byzantine cultures; Celtic, medieval, Renaissance and 18th century European art.


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Text: English, French (translation)

Product Details

  • Paperback: 112 pages
  • Publisher: Dover Publications; 4th edition (November 1, 1988)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0486257878
  • ISBN-13: 978-0486257877
  • 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 (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #554,110 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great inspiration, March 29, 2000
By "mashu" (Slovenia) - See all my reviews
Wonderful book! A must have for all artists and craftsmen, this book features colorful ornaments throughout history, covering most major periods and styles. As an artist I found it very inspiring and handy. All the designs are easily copied and can be reused in any project you choose. My own copy, which I own for a few years, still looks new and fresh thanks to the quality of the paper and printing. If you buy this book and find it useful, you can also get 'The grammar of ornament' by Owen Jones, which is very similar in concept, content and quality. However, Racinet's book is higher on my list.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great inspiration, March 29, 2000
By "mashu" (Slovenia) - See all my reviews
Wonderful book! A must have for all artists and craftsmen, this book features colorful ornaments throughout history, covering most major periods and styles. As an artist I found it very inspiring and handy. All the designs are easily copied and can be reused in any project you choose. My own copy, which I own for a few years, still looks new and fresh thanks to the quality of the paper and printing. If you buy this book and find it useful, you can also get 'The grammar of ornament' by Owen Jones, which is very similar in concept, content and quality. However, Racinet's book is higher on my list.
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5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic !!!!, November 24, 2007
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This book is inspirational. It has a fantastic array of visually stunning decorative images. I only wish I had bought the book with the CD option.
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