Authentic Turkish Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive)
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (890 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486272117 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 48 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From the Back CoverThe design tradition that is distinctively Turkish dates back a thousand years, incorporating diverse influences in its long and colorful historytraces of the cultures of China, Central Asia, Greece, and Byzantium among them. This handsome book, incorporating over 250 bold black-and-white illustrationsall permission-freeoffers graphic artists, students, and those interested in design and the decorative arts a unique opportunity to study, enjoy, and analyze characteristic elements of authentic Turkish design.
The design tradition that is distinctively Turkish dates back a thousand years, incorporating diverse influences in its long and colorful history traces of the cultures of China, Central Asia, Greece, and Byzantium among them. This handsome book, incorporating over 250 bold black-and-white illustrations all permission-free offers graphic artists, students, and those interested in design and the decorative arts a unique opportunity to study, enjoy, and analyze characteristic elements of authentic Turkish design.Plant motifs are abundant, as well as those featuring animals and birds of myth and legend, from dragons to harpies. Chain patterns, geometric and symbolic motifs, architectural forms, stylized suns and moons, rosettes and borders, calligraphic lettering, and Turkish adaptations of rococo are among other types of desig
Weekend hiker said Love these design books.. Love these design books. They are perfect inspiration for art projects. They shipped super fast. And the price was right.. Four Stars Amazon Customer I like it. Lots of Designs Authentic Turkish Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive)This book has many clear black and white illustrations of Turkish influenced designs. Many of the designs are at least 1/Lots of Designs Stephie Authentic Turkish Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive)This book has many clear black and white illustrations of Turkish influenced designs. Many of the designs are at least 1/4 of a page big and some are a whole page. All of the designs are complete and finished with samples of borders, motifs, and decorative designs that can be copied for different projects. It's a great reference bo. of a page big and some are a whole page. All of the designs are complete and finished with samples of borders, motifs, and decorative designs that can be copied for different projects. It's a great reference bo