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Handbook of Ornament Topics include such vital aspectsRepublished unabridged from the final comprehensive edition, this work contains the largest single volume collection of classical art motifs ever compiled. It reproduces material from Greek and Roman, medieval European, Islamic, Renaissance, baroque, and early nineteenth century art, architecture, and design in all, presenting artists, crafters, and students with more than 3,000 designs. Featured design elements include networks, Gothic tracery,