The Elements of Design: A Practical Encyclopedia of the Decorative Arts from the Renaissance to the Present

Riley, Noel (Editor)/ Bayer, Patricia (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0743222296 / ISBN 13: 9780743222297

Published by Free Pr, 2003

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544 pages. 11.25x9.25x1.50 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Elements of Design: A Practical Encyclopedia of the Decorative Arts from the Renaissance to the Present
• Publisher: Free Pr
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0743222296
• ISBN 13: 9780743222297
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 2.18 kilograms

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Synopsis

The Elements of Design is the definitive visual reference book on design trends in the decorative arts from 1500 to 2000. Thematic chapters dealing with the Baroque, Rococo, Aesthetic Movement, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and other eras examine the decorative arts tradition in the development of ceramic, glass, silver and metalwork, textile, and furniture design. With more than 3,000 images - including prints, photographs, and line drawings - The Elements of Design is an indispensable visual dictionary for collectors, design historians, interior decorators, and designers alike.