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Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniques

Kristina Harris, 1998

This vintage how-to manual — the first modern American sewing book — provided turn-of-the-century seamstresses with clear instructions for altering patterns, hand-sewing stitches, and creating shirt-blouses, skirts, wedding and evening gowns, coats, maternity wear, undergarments, children's clothing and other apparel. Also details lost arts like boning a bodice, creating bust enhancers, more. Подробнее

Gothic Architecture: 158 Plates from the Brandons' Treatise, 1847

Raphael Brandon, 2007

In a rich retrospective of ecclesiastical architecture through the Middle Ages, the Gothic style shines through in 158 expert illustrations. Details of church windows, moldings, doorways, piers and arches, roofs, porches, panels, hinges, and more reveal the intricate geometry of classic Gothic design. Collected from rare 19th-century sources. Подробнее

Treasury of Ornamental Ironwork: 16th to 18th Centuries

Adalbert Roeper, 2008

The enormous diversity and enduring beauty of ornamental ironwork is celebrated in this singular sourcebook. Sixty antique plates showcase metal doors, balconies, window arches, gates, corner pieces, decorative embellishments, and more, many wrought with gargoyles, human figures, and florals. An accurate and invaluable reference for art historians, architects, and designers. Подробнее

Grasset's Art Nouveau Flower and Plant Designs

Eugene Grasset, 2008

Compiled by a pioneer in Art Nouveau design, these 72 plates of lush floral images are lovingly reproduced from a hard-to-find edition of a Belle Epoque classic. Full-page images, borders, and insets include illustrations — both real and fanciful — by M. P. Verneuil and other masters of the genre. Подробнее

600 Decorative Floral Designs

F. B. Heald, 2008

Exquisitely detailed and stylistically rare, these 19th-century illustrations depict lush blossoms and plants surrounded by design elements of the most magnificent order. Perfect for enhancing greeting cards, newsletters, and websites, the 72 pages of black-and-white patterns also offer inspiration for needlework and other craft projects. Dover original selection from «A Selection of Suggestive Designs», Wheat, Brettle, & Baxter, Nottingham, 1870 edition. Подробнее

Astrology and Astronomy (+ CD-ROM)

Ernst Lehner, 2006

Signs, seals, and symbols — from the simplest drawings of heavenly bodies to the intriguing signs of the zodiac — are recorded here by two of the world's foremost experts in the field of graphic art. More than 400 black-and-white illustrations depict the planets, the Milky Way, comets, meteors, and other galactic marvels. Подробнее

414 Geometric Designs and Motifs (+ CD-ROM) Over 400 original, black-and-white, attention-getting graphics that pop, recede, and shimmer. Circles, squares, ellipses, curves, lines, and angles create unique visual effects that are at times strong and intriguing and sometimes — purely dazzling. Great for use in ornamental packaging, room decoration, and graphics, the illustrations can be cropped, enlarged, or used as is. Подробнее

Art Nouveau Illustrations (+ CD-ROM) »The Studio» magazine was the foremost source of Art Nouveau in England at the turn of the century and featured illustrations by such artists as Crane, Bradley, Robinson, and others. Here are 171 of the best graphic art specimens, including posters, cards, borders, frames, and much more. Подробнее

Beardsley Illustrations (+ CD-ROM)

Aubrey Beardsley, 2006

During his brief life span and career, Beardsley electrified the public with his exotic, sensual drawings. These 221 seductive black-and-white renderings provide graphic designers with a rich selection of subjects from his most famous illustrated books including «The Savoy» and «Salome», as well as exotic cover designs, title pages, and poster art. Подробнее

1565 Spot Illustrations and Motifs (+ CD-ROM)

Deberny Type Foundry, 2007

You'll turn to this collection of wonderfully detailed, ready-to-use spot illustrations again and again: animals, insects, birds, furniture, tools, hardware, recreational scenes, ornamental borders and devices, fruit, flora, and much more. The black-and-white illustrations — filled with quaint, old-fashioned flavor — will add nostalgic flourishes to an array of projects! Подробнее

Art Nouveau Decorative Borders and Frames (+ CD-ROM)

Carol Belanger Grafton, 2008

This treasury of 204 authentic black-and-white border and frame designs overflows with outlines that will add instant polish to any project. Selected from vintage periodicals, these floral and figurative motifs range from dainty cartouches to elaborate, full-page compositions and from delicate and ethereal to bold and stately. Подробнее

Bookplate Designs (+ CD-ROM)

Carol Belanger Grafton, 2008

In a unique homage to bookplate art, this treasury illuminates over 320 of the finest examples of the craft in a breathtaking variety of black-and-white designs. Produced by woodcut, engraving, etching, and other methods, and collected from all over the world, each bookplate is a masterpiece in small scale. Подробнее

Treasury of Baroque and Rococo Designs (+ CD-ROM)

William Bell Scott, 2010

Drawn from a historic treasury of ornamental designs from such countries as France and Germany, among other European countries, this magnificent book and CD-ROM set overflows with 350 arresting black-and-white illustrations. This title features architectural elements, distinctive wood and metalwork, jewellery, sculpture, and other decorative arts. The images are a delight to browse and applicable to many design projects. This title is a Dover original selection from The Ornamentist, Or, Artisan's Manual of the Various Branches of Ornamental Art, A. Fullarton & Company, London, 1846. Подробнее

Rackham's Fairy Tale Illustrations

Arthur Rackham, 2002

Superb collection of 55 lovely plates, reproduced from rare, early editions, includes a rich selection of fairy tale images by one of England's leading illustrators of the early 20th century. Includes scenes from Irish Fairy Tales, English Fairy Tales, Hansel and Gretel, Snowdrop and Other Tales, Little Brother & Little Sister, and more. Подробнее

French Baroque Ornament

Jean Le Pautre, 2008

Chosen from a rare 19th-century source, these 124 black-and-white illustrations capture the lavish devices and grand sweep of European Baroque design. Use the royalty-free art in this collection — a population of elaborate architectural ornaments, decorative motifs, and border elements — to embellish a host of craft, design, and graphic projects. Подробнее

Victorian Design from the Crystal Palace Exhibition (+ CD-ROM)

Carol Belanger Grafton, 2010

London's Great Exhibition of 1851 was held in a massive glass structure called the Crystal Palace. This carefully selected gallery of more than 300 items from that colossal Victorian World's Fair includes ceramics, furniture, carriages, wallpaper, glass, textiles, and many other exhibits. This authentic treasury of 19th-century decorative and applied art includes a bonus CD-ROM of every image from the book. Подробнее

Artistry in Iron: 250 Designs (+ CD-ROM)

A. Raguenet, 2010

An inspiring compilation for historians and metalworkers, this volume features architectural details from a variety of sources and a broad range of styles. Selected from a rare French multi-volume publication, it features the finest examples of classic European ironwork. Designs include ornamented grilles, railings, panels, gates, and balconies. An accompanying CD-ROM features each image from the book. Подробнее

Medieval Knights, Armor and Weapons (+ CD-ROM)

F. Kottenkamp, 2008

Skillfully reproduced from a rare 19th-century masterpiece, this collection features 60 hand-coloured engravings of medieval knights and their weapons. Images include warriors on horseback as well as an assortment of lances, spears, mobile siege towers, muskets, and armour. Подробнее

1, 001 Decorative Vector Ornaments (+ CD-ROM)

Carol Belanger Grafton, 2009

Unlike pixel-based digital images that often distort, Vector graphics can be enlarged to any size without the loss of clarity or quality. This collection features hundreds of versatile Vector-based borders, cartouches, scrolls, and spot illustrations. Sources for these unusual, attractive graphics include Greek vases, Byzantine mosaics, German woodcarvings and ironwork, and Persian tiles. Подробнее

120 Great Paintings of Love and Romance (+ DVD)

Carol Belanger Grafton, 2010

An expressive survey of an enduringly popular theme in the history of art, this lovely collection will capture the hearts of designers and crafters. Ready-to-use images include masterworks by Jan van Eyck, J. W. Waterhouse, Gerard ter Borch, John Vanderlyn, John S. Clifton, Simon Vouet, and other noteworthy artists. Подробнее

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