A Grammar of Japanese Ornament and Design

The lovely images in this rare collection comprise one of the most comprehensive surveys of mid-nineteenth-century Japanese art and ornamentation. Included are graceful details from landscapes, floral motifs, abstracts, illustratons of sea life, and other subjects-ideal for use in a host of art and craft projects, modern textiles and graphics among them. A delight for anyone interested in Japanese art and culture, this volume will be an invaluable source of permission-free graphics for designers and decorators in search of new subjects with an authentic Japanese flavor. Over 300 figures on 65 plates.