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This highly influential book, long a classic in its field, includes all 100 original color plates from a rare Victorian edition. Among the nearly 3,000 royalty-free designs are exquisite Greek and Roman borders and mosaics, Celtic designs taken from manuscripts, motifs from medieval paintings and stained glass, and floral patterns from Chinese porcelain.
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Reading this book was like taking a Victorian era's guided tour at a museum showcasing collections of ornamental designs from various cultures, I was particularly impressed by the remarkable level of details and the brilliant use of colors shown in the Celtic and Medieval pieces.