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Discover a world of decorative ideas with this compendium of history’s most elegant patterns and ornamental designs.

The World of Ornament brings together the two greatest encyclopedic collections of ornament of the 19th century: Auguste Racinet’s L’Ornement polychrome Volumes I and II (1875–1888) and Auguste Dupont-Auberville’s L’Ornement des tissus (1877) to provide one lavish source book spanning jewelry, tile, stained glass, illuminated manuscript, textile, and ceramic ornament.

Encompassing classical, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Asian and Middle Eastern, as well as European designs from medieval times through the 19th century, this compilation of cultures and aesthetics offers a primary reference for artists, historians, designers, and patternmakers, and anyone engaged in decorative design and impact.



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“…a magnificent encyclopedia of adornment.” * The Wall Street Journal *
“…an invaluable source book that presents beautiful patterns dating from antiquity to the 19th century.” * Elle Decoration *

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      Publisher Taschen GmbH
      Published 10 March 2015
      ISBN-13 9783836556255
      978-3836556255
      ISBN-10 3836556251
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Discover a world of decorative ideas with this compendium of history’s most elegant patterns and ornamental designs.

      The World of Ornament brings together the two greatest encyclopedic collections of ornament of the 19th century: Auguste Racinet’s L’Ornement polychrome Volumes I and II (1875–1888) and Auguste Dupont-Auberville’s L’Ornement des tissus (1877) to provide one lavish source book spanning jewelry, tile, stained glass, illuminated manuscript, textile, and ceramic ornament.

      Encompassing classical, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Asian and Middle Eastern, as well as European designs from medieval times through the 19th century, this compilation of cultures and aesthetics offers a primary reference for artists, historians, designers, and patternmakers, and anyone engaged in decorative design and impact.



      Trade Review
      “…a magnificent encyclopedia of adornment.” * The Wall Street Journal *
      “…an invaluable source book that presents beautiful patterns dating from antiquity to the 19th century.” * Elle Decoration *

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