Medieval Tile Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive)
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (547 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00A735A3M |
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| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Abraded by time and use, stolen by collectors, or covered by new flooring, these handsome ornamental paving stones (also known as "encaustic tiles") have become rarities. This practical, inexpensive, and comprehensive archive—originally published in the mid-19th century—has preserved many of those ancient designs for future generations. From the Back CoverLittle remains of the decorative ceramic tiles that once paved the floors of medieval churches and cathedrals. It represents an invaluable source of design inspiration for permission-free use by today's artists and craftspeople.Adapted largely from tile motifs that once adorned English
Awesome, awesome, awesome. Auriel Great work - jammed with ideas for my illustration work. Wonderful Repeat Designs There are lots of bold black/white designs in this book. The designs are heavy on animals, griffins, fleur-de-lis, and heraldic motifs, but all are nice. Some designs are very simple and bold, and others have lots of detail. My favorites are the repeat designs.
Abraded by time and use, stolen by collectors, or covered by new flooring, these handsome ornamental paving stones (also known as "encaustic tiles") have become rarities. This practical, inexpensive, and comprehensive archive — originally published in the mid-19th century — has preserved many of those ancient designs for future generations. It represents an invaluable source of design inspiration for permission-free use by today's artists and craftspeople. Adapted largely from tile motifs that once adorned English churches in Winchester, St. These rich and evocative designs can be used to enhance a host of art and craft projects: wood burning, leathercraft, and stained glass work; fabric painting, ceramics, enameling, stencili