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FullColor Picture Sourcebook of Historic Ornament: All 120 Plates from 'L'Ornement Polychrome,' Series II (Dover Fine Art, Hist,Used
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The present Dover edition contains all 120 plates from Racinet's Series II, with brief new English captions that summarize the French text. The copious material, ranging from Ireland to China and from ancient Egypt to the late nineteenth century, is derived from a wide range of arts and crafts including architecture, painting, woodwork, metalwork, ceramics, and textiles. Racinet's purpose in publishing these masterpieces of decoration was the encouragement and improvement of the arts of his own day, not only the socalled fine arts but also the commercial arts involved in the designing and marketing of manufactured goods. Dover's reissue of the plates, recognizing their perennial value and appeal, naturally is meant to serve the same purpose. Racinet's breadth of insight and catholicity of taste, truly enlightened for his day, give his selection a welcome variety and a consistently high standard of excellence; while the consummate skill of his artistic workers and of his printerpublisher, the celebrated FirminDidot Company, make these plates true works of art in their own right.Racinet's color plates were prepared on the basis of existing works of art by a number of capable commercial artists, identified in the original edition at the lower lefthand corner of each plate. These artists are represented in Series II of L'Ornement Polychrome: Bauer, Benard, Brandin, Charpentier, Chataignon, Cottelot, Daumont, Debenais, Dreus, Durin, Gaulard, Gautier, Guesnu, Lemoine, Lestel, Manoury, Mathieu, Mauler, Meheux, Nordmann, Picard, Schmidt, Spiegel, Taillefer, and Waret.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Full-Color Picture Sourcebook of Historic Ornament'? A: The book features 120 color plates from Racinet's Series II, showcasing a variety of historic ornamental designs from different cultures and periods, including architecture, painting, and textiles.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Auguste Racinet, known for his extensive work in documenting historic ornamentation.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is published in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 128 pages.
- Q: When was this edition of the book published? A: This Dover edition was published on October 1, 1989.
- Q: Are there any captions or descriptions included with the plates? A: Yes, the book includes brief new English captions that summarize the original French text for each plate.
- Q: What kind of content can I expect to find in the illustrations? A: The illustrations cover a wide range of arts and crafts, including works from ancient Egypt to the late nineteenth century, depicting various forms of decoration.
- Q: Is this book suitable for art students or professionals? A: Yes, it is suitable for art students, professionals, and anyone interested in decorative arts and historical ornamentation.
- Q: Can the book be used as a reference for design projects? A: Absolutely, the book can serve as a valuable reference for design projects, providing inspiration from historic ornamental designs.
- Q: What is the significance of Racinet's work in this book? A: Racinet's work aims to encourage the improvement of the arts in his day, highlighting both fine and commercial arts, and his selections showcase a high standard of excellence.