This beautifully illustrated work from 1882 offers a detailed introduction to Japanese architecture and decorative arts, showcasing the expertise of a prominent British authority on the subject. The book highlights the intricate designs and cultural significance of various artistic elements, providing readers with a rich understanding of Japan's artistic heritage.
This book is an exploration of unity in variety as it pertains to the vegetable kingdom. It examines the habits, mode of growth, and principle of construction of all plants, and argues that they share a common underlying structure. The book is both informative and thought-provoking.
With an Appendix, Giving the Hours of the Day at Which Flowers Open (the Floral Clock)...
Focusing on decorative design, this book offers insights into the artistic principles of the 19th century. It features an appendix detailing the "Floral Clock," which indicates the times at which various flowers open throughout the day, blending natural beauty with design aesthetics. This high-quality reprint preserves the original content from 1862, providing readers with a historical perspective on floral design and its significance in art.
Recognized for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. Scholars have deemed it important, highlighting its relevance and impact on understanding historical and societal contexts.
The book offers a reprint of a classic work first published in 1873, preserving its original content and style. It provides readers with a glimpse into the historical context and literary conventions of the time, making it a valuable resource for those interested in 19th-century literature. This edition allows contemporary audiences to explore themes and narratives that have shaped literary traditions.
The book is a reprint of a historical work published by Anatiposi, a publishing house dedicated to preserving and making older texts accessible. While these reprints may have missing pages or lower quality due to their age, the initiative focuses on ensuring that important historical literature remains available to the public, preventing these works from being lost to time.
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.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.
Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) was arguably the first British industrial designer, working in a variety of media, and this 1862 work was his most influential book. Highly illustrated, it describes how to incorporate ornament into design, and encouraged the rising middle classes to decorate their homes themselves.