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Treasury Of Japanese Designs And Motifs For Artists And Craftsmen (Dover Pictorial Archive)
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A Profound Sense Of The Aesthetic Beauty In All Things Pervades The Whole Of Japanese Culture, Finding Perhaps Its Clearest Expression In The Decorative, Applied, And Pictorial Arts. Characterized By A Mastery Of Line And Composition, And Noted For Lyrical Scenes Of Exquisite Beauty, The Genius Of Japanese Art Has Bequeathed To The World A Remarkable And Distinctive Design Legacy.This Exceptionally Versatile Collection Of Traditional Japanese Designs And Motifs Presents The Working Artist With A Treasury Of 360 Copyrightfree Designs. All Have Been Especially Adapted By Noted Artist Carol Belanger Grafton For Ready Use By Illustrators, Designers, And Craftspeople. Painstaking Effort Has Been Made To Preserve The Original Spirit And Subtlety Of Detail While Simultaneously Sharpening The Lines And Enhancing The Reproducibility Of The Designs And Motifs.There Are Several Lovely Ceramic And Textile Patterns. However, Most Of The Design Motifs In This Compendium Were Taken From Woodblock Prints. This Particular Medium Was Invented In China And Introduced To Japan Before 1000 A.D., Flourishing Thereafter And Reaching Its Zenith In The Ukiyoe (Floating World) School Of The 17Th, 18Th, And 19Th Centuries. Accompanying These Depictions Of People In Traditional Garb, And Accessories Such As Fans, Keys, Kites, And Umbrellas, Are Many Charmingly Decorative Family Crests Arranged In Mostly Circular Configurations. Also Included Are Fullpage Compositions Of Bold Geometric Design, Vignettes Of Ethereal Delicacy, As Well As A Generous Sampling Of Nature'S Bounty: Cherries, Radishes, Plum Blossoms, Lions, Elephants, Dogs, Cranes, Parrots, Turtles, Butterflies, Even Demons And Dragons, And Much Moreoften In Several Arrangements, Many With Reversed Images.Artists, Designers, Illustrators, Students, And Teachers Will Find This Indispensable Collection Of 360 Traditional Japanese Designs And Motifs Rendered In Clean, Crisp, Blackandwhite, Copyrightfree Illustrations To Be A Remarkably Fertile Source Of Illustrative Inspiration And Design Solutions.
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- Q: What types of designs are included in the Treasury of Japanese Designs and Motifs? A: This collection features a variety of traditional Japanese designs, including motifs from woodblock prints, ceramic and textile patterns, family crests, geometric designs, and natural elements like flowers and animals.
- Q: Are the designs copyright-free? A: Yes, all 360 designs in this collection are copyright-free, making them suitable for use in commercial and personal projects.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Carol Belanger Grafton, a noted artist recognized for her adaptations of traditional designs.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The Treasury of Japanese Designs and Motifs contains a total of 96 pages.
- Q: What is the book's binding type? A: This edition is a paperback, which makes it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The Treasury of Japanese Designs and Motifs was published on February 1, 1983.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that it is free from any wear or damage.
- Q: Who would benefit from using this book? A: Artists, designers, illustrators, students, and teachers will find this collection valuable for inspiration and design solutions.
- Q: Are the illustrations in color or black-and-white? A: The illustrations in this book are presented in clean, crisp black-and-white, making them easy to reproduce.
- Q: Can I use these designs for commercial purposes? A: Yes, since the designs are copyright-free, you can use them for both commercial and personal projects without restriction.