Dressers Victorian Ornamentation

Author : Christopher Dresser
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486154149
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dresser's Victorian Ornamentation written by Christopher Dresser and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-01-30 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Borders in the style of medieval manuscripts, patterns based on Greek and Persian pottery, designs adapted from Venetian lace—this unique sourcebook abounds in splendid original ornaments. Its gorgeous black-and-white drawings include such diverse influences as German Gothic, Japanese, Arabic, Indian, Celtic, and ancient Roman art. A pioneer of modern design, Christopher Dresser (1834–1904) was one of the Victorian era's most important and influential stylists, whose works are eagerly sought by artists and craftspeople. A botanist by training, Dresser was particularly skilled in the execution of floral motifs. This versatile collection of his designs can be easily adapted to art and craft projects, textiles, interior decoration, wall hangings, lacework, carvings, and much more.

Author : Owen Jones
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 618 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Grammar of Ornament written by Owen Jones and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Christopher Dresser
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781108080408
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Decorative Design written by Christopher Dresser and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-02-28 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) was arguably the first British industrial designer, and this 1862 work was his most influential book. He worked in a variety of media, from wallpaper and textile design to metalwork and ceramics, but was also a botanist, and his two professorial roles in fine and ornamental arts, at the South Kensington Museum and the Crystal Palace, included the teaching of botany. Unlike William Morris, Dresser believed that good design could and should be mass-produced by industrial methods, so that it became affordable to all classes. He describes here how decorative ornament should be used in design, the importance of taking inspiration from natural (usually plant) models, and issues of proportion, balance and gradation. The book, which encouraged the rising middle classes to decorate their homes themselves, is highly illustrated: the colour plates can be viewed online at www.cambridge.org/9781108080408, by clicking on the 'Resources' button.

Author : Clive Edwards
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Victorian Furniture written by Clive Edwards and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a concise analysis of the many influences on furniture design in the Victorian period both in Britain and the US. Edwards investigates the development of new and traditional materials and innovative techniques and machinery, to show how these changed the face of furniture design and production. The history of furniture has until recently been mostly concerned with individual designers, the aesthetic appreciation of their products and the assumption that furniture is solely a decorative art. Victorian furniture challenges these notions and brings techniques and materials to the forefront of the debate about how design decisions were made. In this clear and concise analysis of the many influences on furniture design in Britain and the United States in the Victorian period the author covers mechanical decoration, veneering, decorative finishes, manufacturing, and patents. The many new techniques and materials developed in this period, such as bentwood, papier mache, metal, upholstery springs, and wicker, are discussed along with the design possibilities they opened up.

Author : Christopher Dresser
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 048615856X
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Principles of Victorian Decorative Design written by Christopher Dresser and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classic by noted Victorian designer offers rich, illuminating discussions of historic styles, utility, design of furniture, carpets, textiles, much more. Over 180 handsome illustrations.

Author : Christopher Dresser
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Principles of Decorative Design written by Christopher Dresser and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Kende Galleries at Gimbel Brothers
Publisher : Hassell Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781019350317
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Victorian Furniture and Decorations written by Kende Galleries at Gimbel Brothers and published by Hassell Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This stunning volume showcases the exquisite furniture and decorative arts of the Victorian era. With over 200 color photographs of rare and unique pieces, this book is an indispensable resource for collectors, dealers, and anyone interested in the history of interior design. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Robert W. Swedberg
Publisher : Wallace-Homestead Book Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Victorian Furniture written by Robert W. Swedberg and published by Wallace-Homestead Book Company. This book was released on 1983 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides illustrations, background information, and current auction prices for mirrors, chairs, bookcases, tables, beds, and cabinets produced in the late nineteenth century.

Author : Christopher Dresser
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780810966604
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shock of the Old written by Christopher Dresser and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Charles L. Eastlake
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 048613671X
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hints on Household Taste written by Charles L. Eastlake and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-01-24 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Primary authority on what was proper, beautiful, efficient in all aspects of mid-19th-century interior design. Originally published in 1868. Over 100 illustrations.