Carefully selected from a rare 1905 French tile catalog; this splendid full-color collection of tile designs features scores of eye-catching motifs. A valuable resource for todays artists and designers; this volume of authentic images can also serve as inspiration for craftspeople working in a variety of areas. The 250 illustrations include panels and borders of all sizes; decorated with lotus blossoms; lilies-of-the-valley; irises; and other delicate florals; multicolored designs promoting meat markets; dairies; and other commercial establishments; decorative wall tiles for bathrooms; stenciled friezes with ornate floral and foliate motifs; vibrantly colored enameled squares; geometrics; and much more. Rich in Art Nouveau flavor and elegance; these versatile copyright-free designs not only constitute an invaluable archive of usable art and design inspiration but also a magnificent browsing book for lovers of the decorative arts.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. ExcellentBy J StormOkay; so this is a book you might use to fill a bookcase to make it look like you read texts...However; if you are a dungeon master; or just a writer of novels; its indispensable! This book shows you the exact construction and layout of any castle you need to build; draw out on a map for your campaign; or at least; have in your mind while writing a book!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. not what i expected; but still goodBy BrianInteresting and detailed history. I was hoping more for construction techniques and specifics because I want to build a tower and possibly more on my property but it was a good read regardless.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. ... wish some of the pictures where a tad bit better but other then that this is a great bookBy rickybobby07I wish some of the pictures where a tad bit better but other then that this is a great book. Lots of good info. Anyone who is into castles should have this book on the shelf.