Curves: Flowers, Foliates & Flourishes in The Formal Decorative Arts

Delong, Lisa

Why are curves important? What are the secrets of ornamentation? How do you create an invisible repeat in a fabric or wallpaper design? Does a hidden geometry inform these free-flowing floral compositions? In this beautiful pocket book, packed with rare illustrations and helpful diagrams, artist Lisa DeLong demonstrates the time-honoured techniques behind the use of curves and plant forms in the traditional visual arts. From ironwork to illuminated manuscripts, this is an inspirational book.

EAN

9781904263883

Publisher

Wooden Books

Published

1 November 2013

Pages

58