Overview

Curves enhance our enjoyment of the visual arts, bringing life into otherwise dull compositions. Stylized plant forms have been used as a key component of decorative ornament for thousands of years. In this beautiful little book, using both rare antique engravings and original graphics, Dr. Lisa DeLong introduces us to many of the secret techniques long used to employ curves in the traditional arts. From arabesques to wallpaper designs, iron railings to penned flourishes, tiles to arches, this book will be an essential companion to any designer.

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9781620402580

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A slim book packed with stunning black-and-white illustrations, it's flush with harmony and rhythm...It is music to the eye. - The New York Times

A slim book packed with stunning black-and-white illustrations, it's flush with harmony and rhythm It is music to the eye. The New York Times

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Lisa DeLong has a Ph.D. in the use of geometry in art. A native of Utah, she works in London and around the world promoting excellence in the traditional arts.

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