This CD-ROM and book set draws upon a 5,000-year-old heritage, depicting motifs adapted from a variety of artifacts: 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 black-and-white designs. Dover Original.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
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.
Oriental Designs CD-ROM and Book by Dover Nearly 500 black-and-white illustrations of flowers, fruits, birds, pagodas, pandas, ming trees, other traditional images derived from Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cultures. Ideal for newsletters, magazine and book illustration, menus, other projects.
Chinese Folk Designs CD-ROM and Book by Dover 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.
Mehndi Designs CD-ROM and Book by Marty Noble Intricate black-and-white patterns, 166 in all, include fine line, lacy, and paisley motifs, detailed images of exotic birds and human faces, assorted floral borders, and more.
French Provincial Designs CD-ROM and Book by Marty Noble Quaint, small-scaled florals, sea creatures, birds, barnyard animals, Far Eastern figures, and pastoral scenes, among other designs, all adapted from authentic period sources. 224 black-and-white illustrations.
Islamic Design by Dover This treasury of 201 color and 12 black-and-white illustrations display all the beauty and intricacy of Islamic art, including exquisite patterns, borders, and motifs comprised of geometrics, florals, and attractive repeating patterns.
Designs and Motifs from India CD-ROM and Book by Marty Noble These 197 black-and-white illustrations are selected from ancient pottery, mosaics, and other authentic sources include details from fresco paintings, jewelry patterns, and other artifacts. The striking motifs are easily adaptable for use in a host of projects.
