Treasury of Book Ornament and Decoration: 537 Borders, Frames, and Spot Illustrations from Early Twentieth Century Italian...
Treasury of Book Ornament and Decoration: 537 Borders, Frames, and Spot Illustrations from Early Twentieth Century Italian... Treasury of Book Ornament and Decoration: 537 Borders, Frames, and Spot Illustrations from Early Twentieth Century Italian... OTHER ARTICLES This unique archive, the largest of its kind, carefully reproduces 537 exquisite copyright-free illustrations from one of the most inventive eras of Italian book illustration. Included are 67 designs for initials 32 incorporating books 12 of the zodiac 14 related to music 60 with animals 114 with people and 138 other highly usable designs including frames, labels, and cartouches. Noted artist and illustrator Carol Belanger Grafton has painstakingly selected the illustrations with an eye toward retaining the finest works from the rare original Italian editions and providing those designs that will best serve the needs of today's artists and designers. All have been printed on high-quality stock to insure a superior ima...