The Chronology of Pattern: Pattern in Art from Lotus Flower to Flower Power
Author(s): Diana Newall, Christina Unwin
The Chronology of Pattern is a glorious, highly illustrated look at the history of pattern from ancient times up to the present. The book draws the patterns from the worlds of textiles, paintings, manuscripts and architecture. The book is divided into chapters each covering separate centuries. The result is not only a visual delight but an excellent sourcebook that will be useful for all artists who use patterns in their work. This book should be a must on the reference shelves of all those working in the visual arts.
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A fascinating history of the evolution of pattern ... a delightful treasure-trove of information and ideas, both for the serious student of textiles and anyone seeking inspiration - Workshop on the Web A sumptuous book ... both looks and feels marvelous - Artbookreview.net
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- : A & C Black Publishers Ltd
- : A & C Black Publishers Ltd
- : 31 December 2011
- : 01 January 2012
- : books
Special Fields
- : Diana Newall, Christina Unwin
- : 448