A revolutionary reaction to the eclectic historical styles of nineteenth-century art, the turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau movement drew much of its inspiration from nature. Applying its sinuous, curvilinear motifs to the decorative arts, graphics, architecture, sculpture, and painting, artists and crafters attempted to create a style suitable for a “modern” age. This treasury of rare Art Nouveau decorative ornaments offers an unusual selection of the genre’s most strikingly imaginative graphics. Originally published in Paris in 1899 and sold by subscription, the collection features fifty full-page plates depicting a rich profusion of everyday items rendered in the distinctive Art Nouveau style. Intricate patterns of flowers, vines, faces, and other designs decorate scores of objects made of metal, ceramic, and glass: pitchers and vases, cutlery, walking sticks, jewelry, and other objects and artifacts. A source of authentic Art Nouveau graphics, this compilation will serve as an inspiration for artists, illustrators, and designers.
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Autumn –
I bought the printed version of this book and lent it out to someone. But it was never returned. When I went to replace it, I thought I would do the Kindle version but the pictures are miniature and no use at all. Its an incredible book in printed format. But the ebook pics are 2″. So keep that in mind when shopping.
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Ronald Hicks –
Excellent book,…….
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Cathleen Boeder –
I love to incorporate art nouveau into my pottery designs. Lots of good ideas
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carpediem61 –
The Dover library of Designs has been around for a long time. I have many of their books and have used them mostly to color in. The paper is thicker than many large publishers and you can pick out a small design to color, or go for a larger one. Dover also publishes 100’s of official coloring books – just want to remind folks that these black and white designs form any area you are interested in are also a great option.
Autumn –
I bought the printed version of this book and lent it out to someone. But it was never returned. When I went to replace it, I thought I would do the Kindle version but the pictures are miniature and no use at all. Its an incredible book in printed format. But the ebook pics are 2″. So keep that in mind when shopping.
Ronald Hicks –
Excellent book,…….
Cathleen Boeder –
I love to incorporate art nouveau into my pottery designs. Lots of good ideas
carpediem61 –
The Dover library of Designs has been around for a long time. I have many of their books and have used them mostly to color in. The paper is thicker than many large publishers and you can pick out a small design to color, or go for a larger one.
Dover also publishes 100’s of official coloring books – just want to remind folks that these black and white designs form any area you are interested in are also a great option.