Persian Designs and Motifs for Artists and Craftsmen - Ali Dowlatshahi - Dover Pictorial Archive

Persian Designs and Motifs for Artists and Craftsmen by Ali Dowlatshahi brings together a substantial selection of motifs drawn from Persian tradition. This paperback volume forms part of the Dover Pictorial Archive series.

Key details

• Dover Pictorial Archive series
• Paperback format
• 110 pages
• Published by Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 28 March 2003
• ISBN: 9780486238159

Synopsis

This collection presents 400 motifs intended for use across many areas of design, showcasing the richness of Persian decorative tradition. Inside, you will find a wide range of forms, from floral designs and geometrics to arabesques, rosettes, paisley patterns, palmettes and medallions.

Border and marginal decorations sit alongside scrolls, curves, mythical creatures and hunting scenes, offering varied visual material for reference and adaptation. Categorised under art: general, it is designed for artists and craftsmen seeking Persian-inspired pattern sources.

Rackhams Reference : 56766UYLSD