| 100 Japanese Stencil Designs Contributor(s): Deneken, Friedrich (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0486447243 ISBN-13: 9780486447247 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2006 Annotation: The natural Japanese affinity for decorative art is apparent in this striking collection of 104 exquisite stencil designs, reproduced from a rare 19th-century publication. Motifs depict -- among other subjects -- lush florals, bamboo branches, birds on the wing, and rustic country homes. Captions identify the patterns. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | Asian - General - Design | Decorative Arts |
| Dewey: 745.73 |
| LCCN: 2005056920 |
| Series: Dover Pictorial Archives |
| Physical Information: 0.26" H x 8.38" W x 10.94" (0.62 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Japanese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The natural Japanese affinity for decorative art is apparent in this striking collection of exquisite stencil designs. A centuries-old tradition of capturing nature in striking floral and wildlife motifs is reflected in the graceful shapes and lovely lines of more than 100 illustrations. Lush blossoms, bamboo branches, butterflies, birds on the wing, and rustic country homes, among other subjects long associated with Japanese art, are boldly printed in black and white. Ready for use as patterns for wallpaper, textiles, graphics, and needlework, these delicate royalty-free images are ideal for a host of modern decorative and graphic needs. |