Pattern Design - A Book for Students Treating in a Practical Way of the Anatomy, Planning and Evolution of Repeated Ornament

Day, Lewis F.

ISBN 10: 1406743917 / ISBN 13: 9781406743913

Verlag: Wolfenden Press, 2014

Beschreibung

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers I-9781406743913

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Pattern Design - A Book for Students Treating in a Practical Way of the Anatomy, Planning and Evolution of Repeated Ornament
• Verlag: Wolfenden Press
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2014
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1406743917
• ISBN-13: 9781406743913
• Einband: Softcover
• Zustand: New

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Inhaltsangabe

This book provides a classic guide to pattern deisgn for the beginner in repeat design. Using simple language and many illustrations, it covers most of the design principles and approaches and provides a wealth of information on the construction of the repeat. This is a must have for the refernce library of any pattern designer or textile designer. Originally published in 1903 we are here republishing this improtant works with a new introductory biography of the author. Lewis Foreman Day was a designer and decorative artist, he was also one of the major design reformers of the later nineteenth century – central in promoting the newly propagated Arts and Crafts movement.

Reseña del editor

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on pattern design, being a practical book for students concerning the anatomy, planning, and evolution of repeated ornament. Complete with interesting information, valuable tips, and a plethora of useful diagrams and examples, this book will greatly appeal to anyone with a keen interest in design. It would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Practical Pattern Planning', 'The 'Drop' Repeat', 'Smaller Repeats', 'Sundry Scaffolding', 'The Turnover', etcetera. This text is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.