Over 200 copyright-free motifs: dragons, peonies, plum blossoms, tigers, clouds, geometrics, other favorites.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
Japanese Floral Patterns and Motifs by Madeleine Orban-Szontagh Archive of 45 designs adapted from kimonos, Noh costumes and screens: stripes, allover patterns, nature scenes, sprays of flowers and branches, much more, convey subtle elegance. Captions.
Russian Folk Motifs by Peter Linenthal This treasury of 226 designs, all meticulously rendered from authentic Russian art and artifacts — motifs from Moldovian carpets, Ukrainian Easter eggs, stove tiles, more. Depictions of Matryoshka dolls, ceramic toys, woodcuts of folkloric characters.
Polynesian and Oceanian Designs by Gregory Mirow A rich selection of original designs adapted from authentic folk art of New Zealand, the Solomon Islands, New Guinea, the Hawaiian Islands, and Australia. 225 royalty-free illustrations.
Chinese Kites Stained Glass Coloring Book by Marty Noble The designs in this unusual coloring book reflect traditional imagery from China, where kites originated more than 2,000 years ago. Most of these enchanting flowers and animals bear timeless, symbolic meanings.
Chinese Cut-Paper Animal Designs by Dover This bold assortment features an original selection of 125 rare black-and-white cuts of animal motifs, with unusual renderings of fish, dragons, butterflies, horses, cranes, and other creatures.
Chinese Animal Designs by Chen Yan Superb archive of more than 1,100 illustrations, grouped chronologically according to dynastic era, depicts dragons, tigers, fish, birds, horses, butterflies, waterfowl, and a host of other creatures — real and mythical.
Tattoo Art by Alan Weller How far will people go to decorate their bodies? This dazzling array of tattoos provides 200 high-quality illustrations that showcase the ornamental art form and represent authentic styles — from Japanese and Polynesian to Tribal and Mehndi.
Chinese Zodiac Stickers by Marty Noble Astrology lovers will be charmed by this collection of 12 stickers representing the Chinese Zodiac symbols. Each animal is depicted in elegant detail with the Chinese character for each.
Chinese Zodiac Stained Glass Coloring Book by Marty Noble Colorists with an interest in astrology will be charmed by this gorgeous collection of 16 illustrations based on the Chinese Zodiac symbols — the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, and more.
