Treasury of Book Ornament and Decoration: 537 Borders, Frames, and Spot Illustrations from Early Twentieth Century Italian Sources (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)
This unique archive, the largest of its kind, carefully reproduces 537 exquisite copyright-free illustrations from one of the most inventive eras of Italian book illustration. Included are 67 designs for initials; 32 incorporating books; 12 of the zodiac; 14 related to music; 60 with animals; 114 with people; and 138 other highly usable designs including frames, labels, and cartouches.
Noted artist and illustrator Carol Belanger Grafton has painstakingly selected the illustrations with an eye toward retaining the finest works from the rare original Italian editions and providing those designs that will best serve the needs of today's artists and designers. All have been printed on high-quality stock to insure a superior image when used as camera-ready art. For ease of reference, the illustrations have been grouped into convenient categories.
Artists, illustrators, designers, anyone looking for exciting, unusual designs to enliven their arts and crafts projects will delight in this versatile, inexpensive collection of rare, copyright-free motifs featuring the most popular styles of the early 20th century--Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and more.
Noted artist and illustrator Carol Belanger Grafton has painstakingly selected the illustrations with an eye toward retaining the finest works from the rare original Italian editions and providing those designs that will best serve the needs of today's artists and designers. All have been printed on high-quality stock to insure a superior image when used as camera-ready art. For ease of reference, the illustrations have been grouped into convenient categories.
Artists, illustrators, designers, anyone looking for exciting, unusual designs to enliven their arts and crafts projects will delight in this versatile, inexpensive collection of rare, copyright-free motifs featuring the most popular styles of the early 20th century--Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and more.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0486251675
ISBN13:9780486251677
Release Date:September 1986
Publisher:Dover Publications
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 8.4" x 11.2"
Customer Reviews
1 rating
A striking classic collection
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Many of these illustrations have a "fairy tale" feel to them. It is comparable to "1,100 Designs and Motifs from Historic Sources" but with more of a modern, and sometimes art neuvou look. It has a beautiful astrological sun signs illustrations. Many of the pictures seem to be depictions of Goddesses. Much of the art is useful for Pagan publications. A good variation of styles.
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