The Pattern Sourcebook: A Century of Surface Design

Drusilla Cole

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1856696219 ISBN 13: 9781856696210

Publisher: Laurence King, 2009

This book is aimed at anyone with an interest in surface design and pattern whether they are students, hobbyists or professionals. 400 images from the last 100 years or so are presented with informative captions and ordered aesthetically. The images will be drawn from a wide variety of styles, art movements and countries of origin to give an overview of pattern design from the beginning of the last century to the present day. Images include fabric designs and wallpaper patterns primarily, plus some ceramic and other decorative patterns where appropriate. The patterns are chosen from a number of sources, including the archives of colleges, museums and private collections. An opening introduction discusses the predominant key themes that are relevant to the subject of pattern design.

About the Author:

Drusilla Cole is a Senior Lecturer, specializing in textile and surface pattern design at Central St Martins College, part of the University of the Arts, London. She is a practicing artist, specializing in natural dyes in particular and textiles in general. She is the author of Textiles Now and Patterns: New Surface Design (also published by Laurence King) and 1000 Patterns (A&C Black).

From the Inside Flap:

This book is aimed at anyone with an interest in surface design and pattern, whether they are students, hobbyists or professionals. Over 350 images from the last 100 years are presented with informative captions, ordered aesthetically to create a pleasing visual impression whereby contemporary images are displayed next to historical images. The images are drawn from a wide variety of styles, art movements and countries of origin to give an overview of pattern design from the beginning of the last century to the present day. Images include fabric designs and wallpaper patterns primarily, plus some ceramic and other decorative patterns where appropriate. Patterns are chosen from a number of sources, including the archives of colleges, museums and private collections. International fashion houses and notable British designers such as Celia Birtwell and Zandra Rhodes have contributed images. An introduction discusses the predominant key themes that are relevant to the subject of pattern design.