DESIGNER'S GUIDE TO FRENCH PATTERNS

Catherine Bindman

Chronicle Books, USA - 1993

128 pages

s/c approx 21cm x 15cm - no inscriptions

from d/j:

In the tradition of best-selling Designer's Guide to Color series, DESIGNER'S GUIDE TO FRENCH PATTERNS is an invaluable source of ideas for anyone looking for inspiration in designing and decorating ceramics, textiles, furniture, or working in the graphic arts. Both easy-to-use as a reference and enjoyable for its beautiful illustrations, this book is a concise but thorough guide to France's venerable history of design patterns.

Filled with 125 illustrations from religious, royal, and popular sources and organized into five sections, each focusing on the development of a new style, this volume traces the evolution of French patterns from richly illuminated medieval manuscripts to contemporary textiles and wallpaper.

DESIGNER'S GUIDE TO FRENCH PATTERNS provides an overview of the history of French design and connects the patterns to the culture and history of France. These patterns adorn china, furniture, clothing, buildings, wallpaper, and religious artifacts. This inspiring reference book is an essential addition to any designer's or Francophile's library.

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