The Decorative Designs of Frank Lloyd Wright

Author: David A. Hanks
Publisher: Plume Books
ISBN: 9780525474777
Category : Decoration and ornament
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
First important study of Wright's use of decorative art to create completely integrated environment. Furniture, windows, lighting fixtures, tableware, appliances, much more. Informative, insightful text with over 200 line drawings and photos.

Decorative Stained Glass Designs

Author: Louise Mehaffey
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811711447
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 98

Book Description
38 patterns for beautiful botanical and traditional designs for the homeFull-color photos show the finished panelsAll original designs by a professional craftspersonTips on creating successful designs

Decorative Flower Designs

Author: Susan Gaber
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486995607
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
Magnificent variety of lovely floral renderings — all botanically accurate. Dahlias, camellias, hyacinths, peonies, poppies, snapdragons, and other blossoms appear in small bouquets or as lovely single blossoms, with many of the compositions forming frames, repeating borders, and other motifs. 152 black-and-white illustrations.

French Decorative Designs

Author: P. Planat
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048645228X
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 66

Book Description
A new selection of images from Le style dans la peinture decorative, originally published by Dujardin & Cie.

Japanese Decorative Designs

Author: Inc Pomegranate Communications
Publisher: Pomegranate Communications
ISBN: 9780764981432
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The decorative designs featured here are timeless examples of Japanese artistry. Although little is known of their creators or the actual dates of their creation, such designs reflect Japanese artists historically deep appreciation of beauty in art and nature and have influenced tastes in everything from textiles to paper goods, furniture to fine art. Europe and North America have long been enamored of Japanese design and aesthetics, particularly since Japan opened its political and economic borders in 1868, providing the impetus for an unprecedented exchange of arts and culture with the West.The twenty-two textile designs selected for this coloring book reside in the collections of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, which include more than 13,000 textiles and costumes from traditions around the world.We ve left the last page of this book blank in case you might be inspired to draw and color your own decorative design.

Decorative Doorways Stained Glass Patterns

Author: Carolyn Relei
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486996298
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 76

Book Description
Scores of simple but elegant designs for sidelights, fanlights, and transoms. The rectangular, circular, and half-circle motifs depict a variety of subjects-from trellised roses, soaring birds, and bouquets of tulips to geometric images and abstract configurations. An excellent source of inspiration for graphic artists, this collection is ideal for workers in stained glass and other crafts. 176 illustrations (25 in color).

1000 Decorative Designs from India

Author: Devi Thapa
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486460401
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description
This sourcebook showcases 1,000 decorative black-and-white motifs plucked from India's many sumptuous handicrafts: stonework, batik, embroidered fabrics, pottery, jewelry, personal adornments, carpets, more.

Donald Deskey

Author: David A. Hanks
Publisher: Avery
ISBN:
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 230

Book Description

Decorative Alphabets Charted Designs

Author: Barbara Christopher
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486256313
Category : Alphabets
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
Charted designs for 29 distinctive alphabets. Letters on balloons, trains, more. Ideal for counted cross-stich, needlepoint. Instructions, color keys.

The Decorative Designs of Frank Lloyd Wright

Author: David A. Hanks
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486407302
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 278

Book Description
Determined to create a completely integrated environment, Wright designed not only buildings, but furnishings, fixtures, appliances, decorative items and more. Noted architectural and design authority David Hanks has provided an informative, insightful text, along with over 200 line drawings and photos. 219 black-and-white illus. 24 in full color. New preface by the author.