This treasury of 657 black-and-white images spans many design traditions — from primitive tribal and Egyptian to Chinese and French Renaissance, with motifs derived from Pompeiian mosaics, metalwork, terra cotta vases jewelry, and much more. Dover Original.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
1500 Decorative Ornaments CD-ROM and Book by Dover Hundreds of attractive black-and-white designs from all periods and styles — from Renaissance and Baroque to Art Deco and Geometric. Miniature flowers and leaves, everyday objects, holiday, and other decorative elements.
Viking Designs CD-ROM and Book by Dover Bold, fanciful designs include interwoven motifs reminiscent of Celtic art, real and mythological creatures, and dragon-slaying heroes on horseback, among others. 187 black-and-white illustrations.
Historic Costume CD-ROM and Book: From Ancient Times to the Renaissance by Tom Tierney From primitive wraps of the Ice Age to elegant attire of the Renaissance, 200 black-and-white illustrations depict clothes and accessories worn by royalty, peasants, and warriors. Notes on periods and costumes.
Treasury of Historic Design CD-ROM and Book by Michael Estrin Spanning subjects from prehistory to modern times, nearly 1,000 black-and-white illustrations depict fashions, florals, silhouettes, animals, mythological figures, architectural details, human forms, and much more.
476 Decorative Designs CD-ROM and Book by John Leighton Reproduced from Leighton's monumental Suggestions in Design — more than 450 black-and-white selections from a rare original sourcebook depict decorative images of ornamental ironwork and blazonry, florals, and human and mythical figures.
Ornamental Scrolls and Cartouches CD-ROM and Book by Syracuse Ornamental Company Fine selection of plates from rare catalog depict wood carvings, mouldings, and furniture trimmings. Includes 538 black-and-white illustrations of borders, garlands, and other decorative elements, ideal for use by artists, designers, woodworkers, and craftspeople.
Empire Designs CD-ROM and Book by Joseph Beunat Taken from a rare, late-18th-century sourcebook of designs, here are 526 repeatable linear patterns, mythological figures and scenes, vine and leaf forms, real and legendary beasts, and more.
Hope's Greek and Roman Designs CD-ROM and Book by Thomas Hope World-famous series of neoclassical illustrations depicts everything from headdresses and sandals to a warrior's armor and a priestess' robes. Clothing styles as well as helmets, chariots, musical instruments, and other objects. 380 black-and-white illustrations.
Traditional Turkish Designs CD-ROM and Book by Azade Akar Stunning collection of authentic motifs from Iznik pottery. Images of plants, animals, ships, suns, moons, and many other enchanting motifs will be of value to commercial artists and designers. 341 black-and-white designs.
Baroque Ornament CD-ROM and Book by Jacques Stella Choose from a lush array of individual decorations, rosettes, and borders. Reproduced from rare sources, these 188 black-and-white engravings feature florals and foliates, fruit, birds, shells, and other dazzling images.
