The World of Ornament (Bibliotheca Universalis)

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Description

Pattern primer: The ultimate decorative resource
 
Discover a world of decorative ideas with this compendium of history’s most elegant patterns and ornamental designs.

The World of Ornament brings together the two greatest encyclopedic collections of ornament of the 19th century: Auguste Racinet’s L’Ornement polychrome Volumes I and II (1875–1888) and Auguste Dupont-Auberville’sL’Ornement des tissus (1877) to supply one lavish source book spanning jewelry, tile, stained glass, illuminated manuscript, textile and ceramic ornament.

Encompassing classical, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Asian and middle-Eastern, in addition to European designs from medieval times through the 19th century, this compilation of cultures and esthetics offers a primary reference for artists, historians, designers and patternmakers, and any person engaged in decorative design and affect.

 
About the Series:
Bibliotheca Universalis — Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe at an unbeatable, democratic price!
Since we began our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, the name TASCHEN has grow to be synonymous with accessible, open-minded publishing. Bibliotheca Universalis brings together nearly 100 of our all-time favorite titles in a neat new format so you’ll curate your individual inexpensive library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia.
Bookworm’s delight — never bore, all the time excite!
 
Text in English, French, and German

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