Franz Sales Meyer Books

Republished unabridged from the final comprehensive edition, this work contains the largest single-volume collection of classical art motifs ever compiled. It reproduces material from Greek and Roman, medieval European, Islamic, Renaissance, baroque, and early nineteenth-century art, architecture, and design — in all, presenting artists, crafters, and students with more than 3,000 designs.Featured design elements include networks, Gothic tracery, geometric designs, akanthos leaves, lotus ornamentation, animal ornamentation, grotesque figures, fret bands, chains, interlacements, rosettes, undulations, spirals, link borders, cresting borders, finials, crockets, gargoyles, foliations, panels, repeated ornaments, and hundreds of other elements. Other plates show decorated pottery vases, religious utensils, weapons, furniture, lamps, jewelry, and other artifacts, in addition to heraldic motifs and ornamental letters.

Valued for its literary significance, this book serves as an essential resource for scholars and future generations. Presented in its original print format, it retains all marks and annotations to preserve its authentic character, ensuring that its historical context and insights remain accessible and appreciated.

The book holds significant value for scholars and academicians, serving as an important literary reference for future generations. It is presented in its original print format, intentionally preserving any marks or annotations to maintain its authentic nature. This approach ensures that the book's historical context and original insights are not lost over time.