Border Design: A Treasury of 100 Decorative Designs in Color and Black and White

Large hardcover, 128 pages in very good condition, has some faint foxing on the top of the closed page edges, with near fine dustjacket, light rubbing to back of jacket. Has a remainder mark. 1st edition, 1st printing. A treasury of hundreds of decorative designs in color and black and white. The decorated border has remained an important feature of interior design for over 2,000 years. This seemingly simple, yet sophisticated art form has many fascinating applications in a variety of media, from painted borders used to adorn walls and ceilings of homes and other buildings, to brillant silverwork and Art Nouveau tableware. More than 100 of the most beautiful border designs from around the world are collected here. Filled with color illustrations.; Remainder; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.