Treasury of Book Ornament and Decoration: 537 Borders, Frames and Spot Illustrations from Early 20th Century... (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)

Name: Treasury of Book Ornament and Decoration: 537 Borders, Frames and Spot Illustrations from Early 20th Century... (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)
Brand: Dover Publications Inc.
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By Crafton, Carol Belanger

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New York, Dover 1986, cm.22x30, pp.122, ill.bn. brossura copertina figurata a colori. This unique archive, the largest of its kind, carefully reproduces 537 exquisite copyright-free illustrations from one of the most inventive eras of Italian book illustration. Included are 67 designs for initials; 32 incorporating books; 12 of the zodiac; 14 related to music; 60 with animals; 114 with people; and 138 other highly usable designs including frames, labels, and cartouches.Noted artist and illustrator Carol Belanger Grafton has painstakingly selected the illustrations with an eye toward retaining the finest works from the rare original Italian editions and providing those designs that will best serve the needs of today's artists and designers. All have been printed on high-quality stock to insure a superior image when used as camera-ready art. For ease of reference, the illustrations have been grouped into convenient categories.Artists, illustrators, designers, anyone looking for exciting, unusual designs to enliven their arts and crafts projects will delight in this versatile, inexpensive collection of rare, copyright-free motifs featuring the most popular styles of the early 20th century—Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and more.

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Binding:: Paperback
Languages:: Published: English , Original: English
Number of Pages:: 128
Age Recommendation:: 5 – 100 years
Publisher:: Dover Publications Inc.
Publication Date:: 1986-09-01
Weight:: 386 g

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