1000 Ornamental Designs for Artists and Craftspeople
Author | : Claude Humbert |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 238 |
Release | : 2000-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780486409450 |
ISBN-13 | : 0486409457 |
Rating | : 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Download or read book 1000 Ornamental Designs for Artists and Craftspeople written by Claude Humbert and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excellent handbook, spanning centuries and cultures, illustrates author's theory of design and ornamentation ? that several primary forms (square, circle, triangle, linear, flora and fauna) appear repeatedly throughout history. Text examines symbols and their uses, evolution of design motifs and psychological significance of patterns and designs.