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English
Description
Batholomeo di Crespi, a bachelor decorator in the upscale New Jersey town of Our Lady of Fatima, circa 1970. His exquisite taste in fabrics and decor have made B well respected in OLOF; he's decorated all the important houses, from his divorced older sister's Georgian manor to Aurelia Mandelbaum's mansion. Aurelia's myopic daughter Capri, still living at home at age 40, has been B's unofficial fiancee for 20 years, but this was their mothers' idea,...
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Series
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
1991.
Language
English
Description
Meticulously reproduced motifs from rare 1882 edition, with informative introduction and notes on original plates. Diaper patterns, medallions for ornamental devices, pillars and arch moldings, bands and borders, floral and foliated designs, alphabets, illuminated initials, much more. Royalty-free designs ideal for visual inspiration or immediate practical use. Introduction. Notes.
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Language
English
Description
The lovely images in this rare collection comprise one of the most comprehensive surveys of mid-19th-century Japanese art and ornamentation. Included are graceful details from landscapes, floral motifs, abstracts, illustrations of sea life, and other subjects-ideal for use in a host of art and craft projects. Over 300 figures on 65 plates.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"This lavishly illustrated volume is the first major global history of ornament from the Middle Ages to today. Crossing historical and geographical boundaries in unprecedented ways and considering the role of ornament in both art and architecture, Histories of Ornament offers a nuanced examination that integrates medieval, Renaissance, baroque, and modern Euroamerican traditions with their Islamic, Indian, Chinese, and Mesoamerican counterparts. At...
Author
Publisher
Stewart, Tabori & Chang
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
As the second decade of the 21st century begins, we're more compelled than ever to find refuge in our homes and personalize our living spaces with DIY projects that celebrate who we are and where we've been. In Crafting a Meaningful Home, Meg Mateo Ilasco shares 27 projects that tell personal stories and celebrate heritage, all easily created on a budget. Learn how to decoupage a plate with photos of a best friend; silkscreen upholstery with folk...
18) The Art nouveau style in jewelry, metalwork, glass, ceramics, textiles, architecture, and furniture
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
1977.
Language
English
Author
Language
English
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It’s the definitive washi tape craft book for adults. Washi tape—the Japanese decorative paper tape that’s easy to tear, peel, stick and re-stick—is transformative, fun, and remarkably easy to use. It’s also never been hotter.
Packed full of amazing projects and ideas, it’s the book and tape kit that shows all the ways to be creative with washi tape. The book includes techniques: precision tearing, wrapping,
