Publisher's Synopsis
""Outlines of Ornament in the Leading Styles"" is a comprehensive guidebook for artists, architects, sculptors, and painters seeking inspiration and reference for their work. Written by W. Audsley, the book features a curated selection of ornamentation from executed ancient and modern works, providing a diverse range of styles and designs. The book is organized by style, with chapters dedicated to Gothic, Renaissance, Rococo, and other leading styles. Each chapter includes detailed illustrations and descriptions of the ornamentation, as well as historical context and design principles. ""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.