This collection of 251 distinctive, black-and-white motifs, culled from a vast selection of rare Chinese artifacts, features an abundant supply of useful borders, frames, and corners, as well as intricate floral displays, real and fabulous animals, geometric and abstract patterns, and two frequently used Chinese symbols for "double happiness" and "long life." Dover Original.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
Chinese Designs CD-ROM and Book by Dover Mythic figures, intricate floral sprays, pandas resting among bamboo leaves, a tiger stalking its prey, dragons, butterflies, and other flora and fauna make up these 351 exquisite black-and-white Chinese motifs.
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.
Traditional Chinese Motifs CD-ROM and Book by Marty Noble Dragons, fish, flowers, peacocks, cranes, demons, lanterns, fans and other evocative images, portrayed in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. 261 black-and-white illustrations.
Chinese Vector Designs by Alan Weller This superb treasury of 208 stylized Chinese motifs includes fierce dragons and lions, elegant cranes and peacocks, cherry blossom branches, flower-bearing maidens, ancient symbols, and other Vector-based designs.
Tattoo Art by Alan Weller How far will people go to decorate their bodies? This dazzling array of tattoos provides 200 high-quality illustrations that showcase the ornamental art form and represent authentic styles — from Japanese and Polynesian to Tribal and Mehndi.
Chinese Zodiac Stickers by Marty Noble Astrology lovers will be charmed by this collection of 12 stickers representing the Chinese Zodiac symbols. Each animal is depicted in elegant detail with the Chinese character for each.
Chinese Zodiac Stained Glass Coloring Book by Marty Noble Colorists with an interest in astrology will be charmed by this gorgeous collection of 16 illustrations based on the Chinese Zodiac symbols — the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, and more.
Full-Color Chinese Kazak Designs CD-ROM and Book by Dover Found throughout Central Asia, the Kazaks are fiercely independent people with a long tradition of colorful and expressive folk art. This one-of-a-kind collection offers designers over 280 vivid images: clothing, embroidery, filigrees, saddles, lace and lacquer motifs, 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.
