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Handbook of Ornament: Dover Pictorial Archive

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The Handbook of Ornament is a comprehensive pictorial archive of decorative motifs from around the world. It is a valuable resource for artists, designers, and anyone else interested in the history and development of ornament.

The Handbook was first published in 1856 by Franz Sales Meyer. It has since been revised and expanded several times, and the current edition contains over 3,000 illustrations.

Handbook of Ornament (Dover Pictorial Archive)

by Franz Sales Meyer

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	90136 KB
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Print length	:	576 pages
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Organization

The Handbook is organized into three main sections:

Ancient Ornament: This section contains motifs from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and other cultures.
Medieval Ornament: This section contains motifs from the Middle Ages, including Romanesque, Gothic, and Islamic art.
Renaissance and Later Ornament: This section contains motifs from the Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical periods.

Each section is further divided into subsections by style and subject matter. For example, the Ancient Ornament section includes subsections on architectural ornament, furniture ornament, and jewelry ornament.

Illustrations

The illustrations in the Handbook are all high-quality black-and-white drawings. They are clear and detailed, and they provide a comprehensive overview of the different types of ornament that have been used throughout history.

Many of the illustrations are full-page, and they provide a valuable resource for artists and designers who want to use ornament in their own work.

Uses

The Handbook of Ornament can be used for a variety of purposes, including:

Inspiration: The Handbook can be a source of inspiration for artists and designers who are looking for new ideas.
Research: The Handbook can be used as a research tool for scholars who are studying the history of ornament.
Education: The Handbook can be used as a teaching tool for students who are learning about the different types of ornament.

The Handbook of Ornament is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in the history and development of ornament. It is a comprehensive pictorial archive of decorative motifs from around the world, and it provides a wealth of inspiration, research, and educational material.