Classic resource contains over 1,200 examples of ornamental and decorative design produced by many cultures over five millennia. Assyrian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine; European Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo; English furniture designs by Chippendale, Sheraton and Hepplewhite; French Empire; Nordic motifs; Chinese and Japanese material, much more. Royalty-free. 254 plates.

"The Table of Contents will show how Meyer has arranged the work into various divisions and sub-sections, analysing the elements of decoration into geometrical, plant, animal and human form etc, the various types of borders, panels, bands, pillars derived from these, and the applications of such, ornament to every manner of decorative object. Beautifully-drawn illustrations depicting everything from the basic elemental patterns which form the invisible skeletons of much ornamental design to hundreds of individual decorative features. Furniture, jewelry, architectural features, chandeliers and lampstands and domestic ware as bowls, cutlery, mirrors and door-knockers. There is a section on the application of ornamental ideas to calligraphy and the art of printed lettering, and one on heraldry."--BOOK JACKET.

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