Traditional Chinese Designs

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TRADITIONAL
CHINESE DESIGNS
Edited by Stanley Appelbaum
Recognized internationally for their subtlety, delicate lines and enduring beauty,
artistic Chinese designs have long been regarded as more than simple ornamenta-
tion. The distinctive motifs represented in this superb collection of 218 copyright-
free patterns are typical of a vital art tradition that is experiencing a worldwide
renaissance in popularity.
Selected from various illustrated booklets recently published throughout the
People's Republic of China and in Hong Kong, these motifs are derived from a vast
selection of Chinese artifacts—dating from prehistoric pottery to the present day.
Many of the patterns, which come in a variety of sizes, shapes and styles, were
originally conceived for decorating textiles, ceramics, metalwork, woodcarvings,
basketry, cut paper, in addition to carved stone, tiles and other architectural
elements.
Commercial artists and graphic designers will find an abundant supply of... Tovább

Fülszöveg

TRADITIONAL
CHINESE DESIGNS
Edited by Stanley Appelbaum
Recognized internationally for their subtlety, delicate lines and enduring beauty,
artistic Chinese designs have long been regarded as more than simple ornamenta-
tion. The distinctive motifs represented in this superb collection of 218 copyright-
free patterns are typical of a vital art tradition that is experiencing a worldwide
renaissance in popularity.
Selected from various illustrated booklets recently published throughout the
People's Republic of China and in Hong Kong, these motifs are derived from a vast
selection of Chinese artifacts—dating from prehistoric pottery to the present day.
Many of the patterns, which come in a variety of sizes, shapes and styles, were
originally conceived for decorating textiles, ceramics, metalwork, woodcarvings,
basketry, cut paper, in addition to carved stone, tiles and other architectural
elements.
Commercial artists and graphic designers will find an abundant supply of useful
borders, frames and corners as well as intricate floral displays that include peonies,
lotus, chrysanthemums, pine, bamboo and plum blossoms. Also available in this
unique collection are:
Real and fabulous Chinese animals—dragons, tigers,
phoenixes, lions, butterflies, mandarin ducks and bats
Cloud and water motifs
Geometric and abstract patterns
Two frequently used Chinese ideographs
representing "double happiness" and "long life"
. . . and much more.
These patterns can be used as is, rearranged, combined, enlarged or reduced.
Illustrators, textile designers, craftspeople, anyone looking for authentic Chinese
designs, will find this rich and easily affordable collection an invaluable addition to
their working libraries.
Original Dover (1987) publication. 218 black-and-white line illustrations. Pub-
lisher's note. 48pp. 8% * 11. Paperbound. Vissza