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Curves: Flowers, Foliates & Flourishes in The Formal Decorative Arts

Lisa Delong author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Wooden Books

Published:1st Nov '13

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Curves: Flowers, Foliates & Flourishes in The Formal Decorative Arts cover

Why are curves important? What are the secrets of ornamentation? How do you create an invisible repeat in a fabric or wallpaper design? Does a hidden geometry inform these free-flowing floral compositions? In this beautiful pocket book, packed with rare illustrations and helpful diagrams, artist Lisa DeLong demonstrates the time-honoured techniques behind the use of curves and plant forms in the traditional visual arts. From ironwork to illuminated manuscripts, this is an inspirational book.

ISBN: 9781904263883

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

58 pages