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Click to enlargeHandbook of Historic Ornament

Ernst Rettelbusch
Our Price$19.95
Availability: In Stock
Format: Book
ISBN: 0486292401
Page Count: 272
Dimensions: 9 3/8 x 12 1/4
Classic resource contains over 1,200 examples of ornamental and decorative design produced by many cultures over five millennia. Assyrian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine; European Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo; English furniture designs by Chippendale, Sheraton and Hepplewhite; French Empire; Nordic motifs; Chinese and Japanese material, much more. Royalty-free. 254 plates.

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