Publisher's Synopsis
""Outlines of Ornament in the Leading Styles"" is a comprehensive reference book for architects, sculptors, decorative artists, and practical painters. Written by W. Audsley, the book features a collection of ornamental designs and motifs selected from executed ancient and modern works. The designs are organized by style, including Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, and many others. The book provides detailed outlines of the elements that make up each style, including the use of color, line, and form. It also includes practical advice on how to incorporate these designs into architectural and decorative projects. With its extensive collection of ornamental designs and its focus on practical application, ""Outlines of Ornament in the Leading Styles"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of decorative arts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
