Adapted from jewelry, textiles, hardware, ceramic, inlays, carvings, and more, 852 full-color designs spotlight decorative ornament from every major culture — from ancient Egypt and Asia to 18th-century France.
Adapted from jewelry, textiles, hardware, ceramic, inlays, carvings, and more, 852 full-color designs, collected by famed French artist Racinet, offer decorative ornamentation from every major culture of the world. Highlighting the achievements of artisans from ancient Egypt to 18th-century France, this treasury of historic motifs is an unparalleled source of beauty and inspiration.
