The Complete Book Of Art Nouveau Designs

A fantastic source or reference book for anyone seeking inspiration for Art Nouveau projects or ideas. With over 250 line illustrations, this book is packed with ideas that can be used to create a whole range of decorative projects. Here you will discover simple and ornate borders, stylised flowers, beautiful birds and butterflies, figures, fruit and much more. You do not need artistic skills, just photocopy or trace the motifs, pictures and patterns, then transfer them on to your project pieces. You will soon discover how easy it is to make unique designs for yourself, or friends and family. The first section of the book offers a gallery of finished pieces which show how the illustrations can be used to decorate cards, boxes, panels, a bookmark and a cushion. The techniques vary from simple colouring and layering to glass painting, parchment craft and embossing. This book uses material from the Design Source Book series, Classic Glass Painting and Art Nouveau Cards by Judy Balchin.

These 44 full-page, full-color plates display the swirling lines and muted colors typical of Art Nouveau. Various decorative elements: borders, frames, panels, cartouches, dingbats, etc.

Created during the early years of the Art Nouveau movement, these eye-catching motifs reflect the late-19th-century interest in Japanese art, as well as the fresh excitement of a blossoming style that's remained fashionable for well over a century. 66 full-color images feature luxurious patterns and ornaments designed for ceramics, furniture, textiles, walls, and ceilings.

16 boldly outlined motifs depicting florals, vines and leaves; birds, mythical creatures, more. For coloring with crayon, felt-tip pens, acrylics, other media.

Rare design portfolio by high priest of Art Nouveau. Jewelry, wallpaper, stained glass, furniture; figure studies; plant and animal motifs, much more. This complete one-volume edition features all 72 stunning plates from Documents Décoratifs in original color.

Magnificentnbsp;motifs reproduced from rare original edition: florals, foliates, female figures, pastoral landscapes, more. Ideas for craftspeople and designers.