Handbook of Ornament - Franz Meyer - Dover Pictorial Archive

Spanning centuries of visual culture, Handbook of Ornament by Franz Meyer brings together a substantial archive of historic decorative design, from Greek and Roman sources through to the Victorian era. Published as part of the Dover Pictorial Archive series, this paperback edition presents a wide-ranging reference of ornament and object motifs, reproduced as black-and-white illustrations.

Across 576 pages, the collection includes 3,002 illustrations, with fine line drawings depicting chairs, thrones, crowns, heraldic emblems, altars, armour, architecture and many everyday objects. A strong choice for anyone interested in art and general ornament studies, it offers a broad survey of forms and details drawn from multiple periods and traditions.

Key features

• Paperback format
• Dover Pictorial Archive series
• 576 pages
• 3,002 black-and-white illustrations
• Historic decorative ornament from Greek and Roman cultures through the Victorian era
• Illustrations include furniture, emblems, architecture, armour and everyday objects

Specifications

• Author: Franz Meyer
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 1 February 2000
• ISBN: 9780486203027
• Dimensions: 27 x 204 x 29 mm
• Subject focus: art: general

Please note: Colours shown are as accurate as possible, though may vary slightly depending on your screen settings.

Rackhams Reference : UE5J1EPG6S