Ornament, 8000 Years: An Illustrated Handbook of Motifs
Ornament, 8000 Years: An Illustrated Handbook of Motifs
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Glad I finally purchased a copy of this reference Glad I finally purchased a copy of this reference. Very well arranged materials and easy to find. You won't regret this useful reference if you are in the decorative arts.
Discusses the history and symbolism associated with nine groupings of decorative motifs, including spirals, animals, plants, and geometrical constructions.
From Library Journal Ornamental motif books on specific styles, traditions, and periods abound. Only nine groups of motifs are used to represent 8000 years of decorative design. . Important, nevertheless, for large decorative arts, design, and archaeology collections.Russell T. Clement, Brigham Young Univ. While rich in detail and research, the text only partially updates Flinders Petrie's 1930 classic Decorative Patterns of the Ancient World. Lib., Provo, Ut.Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. Six hundred large and strongly contrasted black-and-white line drawings and a co