1000 Patterns Book

Code: 070560124

1000 Patterns - From the designs decorating ancient Egyptian mummy cases to those on modern textiles and wallpapers, patterns have been used in virtually every culture in the world. Many of these designs, such as the ancient Greek key or the interlace patterns on Celtic carvings, are typical of their style and period; others are fascinating one-offs that extend the scope of art and design in their time. 1000 Patterns offers a key to all these designs, opening up the intriguing world and language of pattern to artists, designers and general readers alike. It shows every pattern in superb full-colour artwork indicates how and where each was used, and describes what the patterns meant to the people who used them. 1000 Patterns is arranged by period and style, so that you can see at a glance the typical patterns used in a range of periods and cultures from the ancient world to today. In addition,an introductory index lists patterns by content and motif, so that if you are not sure where a design comes from you can still find it with ease. Whether you want to find out what Gothic stiff leaf or diaper looked like, or you want to know which cultures used the egg and dart pattern, this book will come up with the answers. - ISBN 0 7136 6716 8

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