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

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.

• | Author: Lisa Delong
• | Publisher: Wooden Books
• | Publication Date: Nov 01, 2013
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781904263883
• | ISBN-10: 1904263887