Grammar of Japanese Ornament (Library of Design)

A collection in one volume a selection of the finest examples of oriental ornamentation in a range of media; lacquer, carving, metalwork, embroidery, enamel;, pottery, textiles, encrusted work painting and drawing. These were taken from the extensive work of Thomas W. Cutler and George W. Audsley. This book is an essential source for artists in any media who are interested in Japanese design. The expert examples of a technique are presented in plates on right page with a detailed explanation of the work exhibited and the techniques employed in its production on the facing page. At the end of the book are multiple pages of printed silk patterns which graphically depict the quiet and refined scale of color in which the harmonies of analogy are generally more marked than the harmonies of contrast. This book is an essential source for any artist, designer or craftsmen interested in sources of inspiration for any project whether it is Japanese or otherwise.