Islamic Designs for Artists and Craftspeople (Dover Pictorial Archive)
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Book Overview
Based on actual designs dating back as far as the ninth century, the 280 royalty-free designs in this volume constitute a rich and varied archive of authentic Islamic motifs. Embodying Chinese floral... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:048625819X
ISBN13:9780486258195
Release Date:December 1988
Publisher:Dover Publications
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.83 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 8.4" x 11.2"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Nice designs
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
This book has great designs, many are difficult though but they inspire me for my ceramic designs. Nice book with a great variety of designs.
Good, well-documented resource
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is a good resource. The sources of the designs are generally given (or at the very least, there's an indication of when/where the design came from).
nice collection
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This is an interesting collection but I don't find it too useful for goldwork embroidery. Some of the designs would work if enlarged and simplified.
Nice collection
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
As a person involved in art and design, I found this book to be helpful. I love the intricate designs and the explanation at the beginning of the book. I have recently implemented them in my artwork and designs. I think any artist or craftsperson would find this a helpful tool.
An excellant source for Arabic designs!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Ms. Wilson presents various elements of Arabic designs drawn mostly in black and white. She includes instruction for reproducing the designs and commentary on time periods and original colors used. The only thing that would have made this book better would have been pictures of the artifacts she refers to in her extensive documentation. A must have for anyone doing Islamic or Arabic arts!
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