Intricate motifs cut freehand from paper, hua yang patterns depict traditional symbols from Chinese art and literature. This collection features exotic, hand-cut images: florals, birds, reptiles, landscapes, insects, fish, human and mythological figures, Chinese characters, and more — all striking in their classical simplicity. 220 black-and-white illustrations. Dover Original.
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Japanese Crests CD-ROM and Book by Dover These 920 traditional, graceful motifs depict mountains and thunderbolts in rectilinear configurations; circular motifs with plant, animal, and fan designs; astronomical images; and much more.
Chinese Indigo Designs CD-ROM and Book by Dover From an ancient craft practiced by generations of Chinese folk artists come more than 280 fanciful images of lush florals, Chinese ideographs, mythical beasts, and more — all set against a traditional, dark blue background.
Treasury of Chinese Designs CD-ROM and Book by Stanley Appelbaum More than 250 distinctive, black-and-white motifs offer an abundant supply of useful borders, intricate floral displays, real and fabulous animals, geometric abstract patterns, and popular Chinese ideographs.
Chinese Animal Designs CD-ROM and Book by Chen Yan Grouped chronologically according to dynastic era, these 698 finely rendered black-and-white images depict dragons, tigers, fish, and a host of other creatures. Use as spot illustrations or for adding distinctive Far Eastern accents.
Asian Tattoo Flash CD-ROM and Book by Alan Weller Fire-breathing dragons. Elegant floral bands. Exquisitely detailed Mehndi designs. This collection of 125 beautiful Asian images reflects centuries of art and culture. Includes three versions of each tattoo — in black-and-white outline, solid drawing, and full color.
Chinese Cut-Paper Designs CD-ROM and Book by Dover Authentic graphics offer a wide selection of birds, fruit, trees, flowers, butterflies, and women in traditional costumes. A valuable addition to resource libraries of commercial artists and designers. 216 black-and-white designs.
Traditional Chinese Embroidery Designs CD-ROM and Book by Dover Authentic motifs from the finest Chinese textile patterns, Buddhist murals, and other artifacts depict mythical creatures, animals, landscapes, flowers, and other subjects. 54 designs repeated in both full color and black-and-white.
Magic and Mystical Symbols CD-ROM and Book by Ernst Lehner Superb collection of signs and symbols associated with the supernatural. Includes 171 black-and-white images ranging from Egyptian representations of life, earth, and fertility to early-17th-century characterizations of the devil.
Traditional Designs from India CD-ROM and Book by Dover Decorative black-and-white designs adapted from coins and pottery from South India, Ajanta and Bagh murals, Muslim monuments, textiles from Gujarat and Punjab, as well as masks and other tribal arts. 800 images.
