8000 Years Of Ornament: An Illustrated Handbook Of Motifs
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Eva Wilson
Binding: Hardback
Published: BRITISH MUSEUM PRESS, 1994
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Page cut on fep.
This comprehensive art history volume, 8000 Years Of Ornament: An Illustrated Handbook Of Motifs, chronicles the rich tapestry of decorative art from ancient civilizations to modern times. Eva Wilson presents a meticulously researched collection, illustrating the enduring power and cultural significance of ornamental designs across diverse epochs and geographies. The handbook details a vast array of motifs, revealing their origins, transformations, and symbolic meanings throughout eight millennia. It serves as an invaluable resource for designers, artists, and enthusiasts, offering a profound understanding of the universal language of ornament. This authoritative work illuminates how these intricate patterns reflect human creativity and societal values across the ages.
Author: Eva Wilson
Binding: Hardback
Published: BRITISH MUSEUM PRESS, 1994
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Page cut on fep.
This comprehensive art history volume, 8000 Years Of Ornament: An Illustrated Handbook Of Motifs, chronicles the rich tapestry of decorative art from ancient civilizations to modern times. Eva Wilson presents a meticulously researched collection, illustrating the enduring power and cultural significance of ornamental designs across diverse epochs and geographies. The handbook details a vast array of motifs, revealing their origins, transformations, and symbolic meanings throughout eight millennia. It serves as an invaluable resource for designers, artists, and enthusiasts, offering a profound understanding of the universal language of ornament. This authoritative work illuminates how these intricate patterns reflect human creativity and societal values across the ages.