| This comprehensive book include patterns from not only Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Celts, Islam, India, Africa, and Aboriginal lands but also the worlds of western folk, Gothic, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Art Deco.
The types of pattern provided include interlaced, basketweave, network patterns, web-like patterns, plaited, twisted, chequer, tartan, diaper, chevron, intersection patterns, Paisley and Arabesque.
This large resource of motifs is an essential resource for designers and crafters. All the images are free to be copied and used for further creative work. The detailed index at the back of the book makes search for the ideal motif quick and easy.
Book specifications: paperback, 384 pgs., 8 5/8 in. x 8 5/8 in.
Publisher: Batsford, 2006. |
