Excellent handbook, spanning centuries and cultures, illustrates author's theory of design and ornamentation — that several primary forms (square, circle, triangle, linear, flora and fauna) appear repeatedly throughout history. Text examines symbols and their uses, evolution of design motifs and psychological significance of patterns and designs.
Big Book of Graphic Designs and Devices by Typony, Inc. Over 1,200 royalty-free designs in 21 basic subject categories, including flowers, snowflakes, butterflies, suns, ships, lions, crowns, crosses, circles, squares, borders and frames, more. Indispensable design treasury for every graphic design library.
1,100 Designs and Motifs from Historic Sources by John Leighton Beautifully rendered, royalty-free images adapted from a host of design traditions — from primitive tribal to French Renaissance. Invaluable sourcebook for artists, designers, craftworkers.
Ornamental Forms from Nature by Christian Stoll, Alan Weller Reproduced from a classic of natural history, 154 creatively stylized floral and animal images were designed with distinctive drama. The bonus CD-ROM includes individual files of all of the images in the book.
Microscopic Art Forms from the Plant World by R. Anheisser From undulating curves to complex geometrics, a world of fascinating images abound in this classic, illustrated survey of microscopic plants. Features 400 detailed illustrations of nature's minute but magnificent handiwork. The accompanying CD-ROM includes all of the images in the book.
