8000 Years of Ornament by Eva Wilson

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8000 Years of Ornament by Eva Wilson

Summary

This handbook records the origins of nine motifs or groups of motifs in decorative art: spiral scrolls and key patterns; animals and mythological creatures; the lotus, papyrus and lily; the palmette; leaf borders; the Indian lotus; the Celtic scroll; the rosette; and twists, plaits and interlace.

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8000 Years of Ornament by Eva Wilson

Eva Wilson demonsrates that a limited number of decorative ideas have recurred in many cultures and periods across the world, form prehistory to the present day, repeatedly reinvented in different forms. With the accumulated experience and accuracy of the archaeological illustrator, she approaches the question why some patterns and motifs become universally popular, and attempts some answers. Her drawings make this book a valuable source of reference and inspiration for designers, artists and historians.
Eva Wilson FSA studied sculpture and pottery in Stockholm and worked as a potter in Denmark after the Second World War. She later trained as an archaeological illustrator and, after moving to England, worked extensively illustrating both popular and academic publications. Married to Sir David Wilson (Director of The British Museum 1976-91), she is the author of five books in The British Museum Pattern Book series.
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ISBN 13 9780714127453
ISBN 10 0714127450
Title 8000 Years of Ornament
Author Eva Wilson
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher British Museum Press
Year published 2001-05-01
Number of pages 208
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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