A Treasury of Design for Artists and Craftsmen

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For artists, designers, craftworkers, and art students, this volume represents an invaluable investment. It offers a rich collection of bright, modern design material, carefully curated from popular historical periods and styles such as op art and Art Nouveau. All designs are copyright-free, allowing for flexible use—whether used alone or in combination, intact or altered, and repeated in patterns. The designs are presented in line format, ready to be colored for new optical effects. You'll find a variety of motifs, including floral sprigs, fruits, animals, scenic elements, ancient designs, Pennsylvania Dutch art, and folk art from Mexico, South America, and Scandinavia. The collection also features paisley patterns, op art stripes, plaids, geometrics, Art Nouveau florals, cross-stitch suggestions, antique valentines, snowflakes, and quilt patterns. This extensive material is versatile, suitable for textiles, wallpapers, commercial packaging, needlework patterns, ornamental tiles, chinaware, stencils, leatherwork, jewelry, and more. Essentially, it serves as a comprehensive resource for any project requiring illustrative material.