World of Ornament

Teeming with tapestries, manuscript illuminations, carpets, and tiles, this far-reaching compendium brings together the two greatest 19th-century catalogues of ornament into one indispensable reference book. Encompassing designs from medieval times through to the 19th century in styles as diverse as Egyptian, Etruscan, or Middle Eastern, this book is dedicated to decoration.

Format: Hardback
Length: 528 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2018
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

Discover a captivating realm of decorative ideas with this comprehensive compendium, showcasing the most elegant patterns and ornamental designs throughout history. Originally out of print, "The World of Ornament" reunites two renowned 19th-century encyclopedic collections: Auguste Racinets' "L'Ornement polychrome" Volumes I and II (1875–1888) and Auguste Dupont-Aubervilles' "L'Ornement des tissus" (1877). This lavish and indispensable source book presents a vast array of ornamentation, encompassing jewelry, tile, stained glass, illuminated manuscripts, textiles, and ceramics. Spanning classical, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Asian, and Middle Eastern cultures, as well as European designs from medieval times to the 19th century, this compilation offers a primary reference for artists, historians, designers, patternmakers, and anyone passionate about decorative design and its profound impact.

Weight: 4208g
Dimension: 378 x 253 x 51 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836571272