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1,100 Designs And Motifs From Historic Sources (Dover Pictorial Archive)-used
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Wellknown In The Victorian Art World For His Awardwinning Ornamental Designs, John Leighton Decided To Provide Contemporary Artists And Artisans With A Rich Sourcebook Of Ideas And Inspiration To Use In Developing Their Own Designs. Entitled Suggestions In Design, The Book Featured An Enormous Array Of Designs And Motifs From Many Cultures And Times. The Present Volume Contains All 102 Plates From That Rare 19Thcentury Compilation.Included Are More Than 1,100 Motifs Painstakingly Adapted From A Host Of Design Traditions: Primitive Tribal Art And Pottery; Egyptian Sculpture And Painting; Assyrian Wall Sculptures And Carved Ivory; Greek Sculpture And Terracotta Vases; Etruscan Painting, Bronzework, And Jewelry; Pompeian Architectural Details And Mosaics; Designs From Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Persian, Moorish, French Renaissance, And Other Sources. Careful Reworkings Rather Than Exact Copies Of Original Designs, These Motifs Were Meant To Guide Users In Creating Their Own Versions Of Decorative Ornament.Reproduced From A Valuable Original Printed In 1881, This Book Includes Detailed Descriptions Of The Plates. It Represents A Highly Useful Source Of Beautifully Rendered, Copyrightfree Images That Will Be Welcomed By Artists, Illustrators, Craftworkers, And Countless Enthusiasts Of The Decorative Arts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of '1,100 Designs and Motifs from Historic Sources'? A: The book provides a rich sourcebook of ornamental designs and motifs from various cultures and historical periods, aimed at inspiring contemporary artists and artisans.
- Q: How many designs are included in the book? A: The book contains over 1,100 motifs adapted from a range of design traditions, featuring 102 plates from a rare 19th-century compilation.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of '1,100 Designs and Motifs from Historic Sources' is John Leighton, known for his award-winning ornamental designs.
- Q: What types of design traditions are represented in the motifs? A: The motifs include influences from primitive tribal art, Egyptian sculpture, Assyrian wall sculptures, Greek and Etruscan art, as well as styles from Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Persian, and Moorish sources.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in design? A: Yes, the book is suitable for beginners and experienced artists alike, as it provides inspiration and guidance for creating unique decorative ornaments.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 20, 1995.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book include descriptions of the designs? A: Yes, it includes detailed descriptions of the plates, providing context and information about the designs.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 128 pages.
- Q: Can artists use the designs featured in the book for their own work? A: Yes, the motifs are copyright-free and meant to guide users in creating their own versions of decorative ornaments.