The World of Ornament

Discover a world of decorative ideas with this compendium of historys most elegant patterns and ornamental designs. The World of Ornament brings together the two greatest encyclopedic collections of ornament of the 19th century: Auguste Racinets LOrnement polychrome Volumes I and II (18751888) and Auguste Dupont-Aubervilles LOrnement des tissus (1877) to provide 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, as well as European designs from medieval times through the 19th century, this compilation of cultures and aesthetics offers a primary reference for artists, historians, designers, and patternmakers, and anyone engaged in decorative design and impact. About the series Bibliotheca Universalis Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe!