Turn-Of-The-Century Tile Designs in Full Color - Brossura

Faienceries De Sarreguemines, Digoin Et Vitry-Le-Francois; Francois, L.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0486415252 ISBN 13: 9780486415253

Casa editrice: Dover Pubns, 2001

Riassunto

Carefully selected from a rare 1905 French tile catalog, this splendid full-color collection of tile designs features scores of eye-catching motifs. A valuable resource for today's artists and designers, this volume of authentic images can also serve as inspiration for craftspeople working in a variety of areas.
The 250 illustrations include panels and borders of all sizes, decorated with lotus blossoms, lilies-of-the-valley, irises, and other delicate florals; multicolored designs promoting meat markets, dairies, and other commercial establishments; decorative wall tiles for bathrooms; stenciled friezes with ornate floral and foliate motifs; vibrantly colored enameled squares; geometrics; and much more.
Rich in Art Nouveau flavor and elegance, these versatile copyright-free designs not only constitute an invaluable archive of usable art and design inspiration but also a magnificent browsing book for lovers of the decorative arts.

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Product Description

250 lovely designs from a rare early-20th-century tile catalog include beautiful floral and foliate motifs on wall tiles for bathrooms, multicolored stenciled friezes, decorative panels of all sizes, plus eye-catching signs for meat markets, food shops, and other establishments. Brimming with Art Nouveau flavor, this inexpensive collection will serve as a splendid resource.

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• Editore: Dover Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0486415252
• ISBN 13: 9780486415253
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 43