Bibliograph

Dresser's Victorian ornamentation:, 150 designs, Christopher Dresser

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Label

Dresser's Victorian ornamentation:, 150 designs, Christopher Dresser

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Dresser's Victorian ornamentation:

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Christopher Dresser

Series statement

The Dover pictorial archive series

Sub title

150 designs

Summary

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

Target audience

adult

resource.variantTitle

Victorian ornamentation

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