Outstanding collection of 400 motifs of rich Persian tradition, ready to use in many areas of design. The motifs include floral designs, geometrics, arabesques, mythical creatures, rosettes, paisley patterns, palmettes, medallions, border and marginal decorations, scrolls, curves, and hunting scenes.
Decorative Plant and Flower Studies for Artists and Craftsmen by J. Foord Treasury of 88 royalty-free drawings of 40 plants and flowers — Daffodil, Apple and other more or less familiar species — distinguished by their grace, impeccable draftsmanship, and botanical accuracy.
Racinet’s Historic Ornament in Full Color by Auguste Racinet The 19th-century French illustrator's classic reference to the decorative ornament of history's major cultures; over 2,000 royalty-free motifs in 100 beautiful full-color plates.
Ornament and Design of the Alhambra by Owen Jones An influential Victorian artist's peerless collection displays full-color plates that expertly reproduce original designs from the grand Moorish palace's windows, ceilings, wall panels, door arches, porticos, and more.
A Treasury of Design for Artists and Craftsmen by Gregory Mirow Contemporary adaptations of beautiful, traditional decoration, patterns: Art Nouveau, Paisleys, op art, plaids, stripes, geometrics, snowflakes, Mexican, Scandinavian, African, Persian, masks, more. 104 plates, 4 in color.
5000 Decorative Monograms for Artists and Craftspeople by J. O'Kane Voluminous, diversified collection of ornamental two-, three-, and four-letter combinations — all in a rich variety of styles, many incorporating crowns, coronets, and ancient and modern alphabets. 130 black-and-white plates.
