Designs from Pre-Columbian Mexico by Jorge Enciso 300 bold, rhythmic circle designs, originally incorporated on small clay spindle weights, depicting man-like deities, animals both real and fantastic, reptiles, birds, flowers, masks, geometrical figures, wheels, foliage, maze-like patterns, and frets.
The American Revolution : A Picture Sourcebook by John Grafton This collection of more than 400 black-and-white illustrations forms a vivid view of the struggle for independence. Illustrations of every important battle are included, as well as facsimiles of major documents, portraits, and more.
New Art Deco Borders and Motifs by William Rowe Collection of 72 full-page Art Deco designs offers artists and craftspeople ready-to-use borders, frames, and motifs. Abstract geometric forms contrast with foliate and floral elements in dynamic designs.
Full-Color Treasury of Historic Ornament by Alexander Speltz This treasury offers the best and most beautiful ornaments from prehistory to the early 19th century. Arranged by period — Egyptian, Islamic, Baroque, Victorian, and other eras. Also brief identifying captions. 75 plates.
Design Motifs of Ancient Mexico by Jorge Enciso This catalog of ancient motifs contains over 760 vigorous, powerful, stark designs from pre-Columbian clay stamps made by Aztecs, Maya, Zapotecs, Toltec, Olmec, Mixtec. Depictions of serpents, gods, priests, dancers, florals, geometrics, more.
