Persian Designs and Motifs [With CDROM]

by Ali Dowlatshahi

Embodying the sumptuous detail, rich texture, and elaborate style of Persian ornamentation, 271 glorious illustrations reflect a rich tradition of artistic symmetry, harmony, and purity of line and form. Carefully rendered from authentic Persian masterpieces found in public and private collections around the world, this treasury of motifs--spanning centuries of design--includes florals, geometrics, arabesques, mythical creatures, palmettes, scrolls,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486998754
• ISBN13: 9780486998756
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 10.8"