Dresser's Victorian Ornamentation

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Dresser's Victorian Ornamentation

History of art Design, Industrial and commercial arts, illustration

Author: Christopher Dresser

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Collection: Dover Pictorial Archive

Language: English

Published by: Dover Publications

Published on: 30th January 2013

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 27 Mb

ISBN: 9780486154145


Unique Sourcebook of Ornamental Designs

Borders in the style of medieval manuscripts, patterns based on Greek and Persian pottery, designs adapted from Venetian lace—this unique sourcebook abounds in splendid original ornaments. Its gorgeous black-and-white drawings include such diverse influences as German Gothic, Japanese, Arabic, Indian, Celtic, and ancient Roman art.

About Christopher Dresser

A pioneer of modern design, Christopher Dresser (1834–1904) was one of the Victorian era's most important and influential stylists, whose works are eagerly sought by artists and craftspeople. A botanist by training, Dresser was particularly skilled in the execution of floral motifs. This versatile collection of his designs can be easily adapted to art and craft projects, textiles, interior decoration, wall hangings, lacework, carvings, and much more.

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