The V&a Book of Western Ornament

Snodin, Michael

ISBN 10: 1851774726 / ISBN 13: 9781851774722

Published by V&A Publishing, 2006

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Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP23679374

Bibliographic Details

Title: The V&a Book of Western Ornament

Publisher: V&A Publishing

Publication Date: 2006

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis:

Ornament has been central to Western culture for thousands of years, and surrounds us every day, whether on buildings, clothes and accessories, cars or corporate products. Behind this desire to decorate lies a need to give meaning to the things we make and live with: to make them distinctive and give them added value."The V&A Book of Western Ornament" tells the story of European ornament from 1450 to the present, from its decorative origins to its relevance in the consumer culture of today.

About the Author:

Michael Snodin is Head of the Designs Section at the V&A and Senior Curator of the V&A+RIBA Architecture Partnership. His books include (with John Styles) Design and the Decorative Arts, Britain 1500-1900 (V&A 2001) and (with Eleanor Gawne) Exploring Architecture (V&A 2004).