Dresser's Victorian Ornamentation

by Christopher Dresser

Borders in the style of medieval manuscripts, patterns based on Greek and Persian pottery, designs adapted from Venetian lace — this unique sourcebook abounds in splendid original ornaments. Its gorgeous black-and-white drawings include such diverse influences as German Gothic, Japanese, Arabic, Indian, Celtic, and ancient Roman art.
A pioneer of modern design, Christopher Dresser (1834–1904) was one of the Victorian era's most important and influential stylists, whose works are eagerly sought by artists and craftspeople. A botanist by training, Dresser was particularly skilled in the execution of floral motifs. This versatile collection of his designs can be easily adapted to art and craft projects, textiles, interior decoration, wall hangings, lacework, carvings, and much more.

64 pages, Paperback

First published March 14, 2008

Reviews

[Eva Matijevic · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dresser's Victorian Ornamentation sat on my TBR Scribd file for quite some time, and all that time I was mentally preparing (and trying to find some free time) to both read and really learn about the subject from this book (needless to say, this is my first book of this kind). Imagine my disappointment when I discovered there is no text in it, just a bunch of repetitive designs, one or two per page.

You'll do well to skip this book, even if you are just looking for some references to improve your own drawing skills.