The Encyclopedia of Ornament "The mixture of prose

"The mixture of prose

step-by-step instructions and over 300 illustrations guide artists in accurately sketching all aspects of the human form in lively action and repose

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The Encyclopedia of Ornament "The mixture of proseFirst published in 1842, this volume made an important contribution to the nineteenth century Gothic Revival, during which English artists rediscovered decorative styles from their country's medieval past. Few published sources of the Victorian era offered information on historic designs, and The Encyclopedia of Ornament was warmly received and widely praised for the meticulous rendering of its plates. Modern day graphic artists and designers, art