New, Unopened Deadstock Foreign Book Cosmetic Box, Hard Case Included A hardcover book exploring the beauty of decorative arts. Large format. Introducing the world of elegant patterns and decorative designs throughout history. This book integrates the contents of Auguste Racinet's "L'Ornement Polychrome" (Volumes 1 and 2, 1875-1888) and Auguste Dupont-Auberville's "L’Ornement des tissus" (1877) into one volume, showcasing a wide range of decorative designs from jewelry, tiles, stained glass, illuminated manuscripts, textiles, and ceramics. It features designs from classical, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Asian, and Middle Eastern cultures, as well as European designs from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. This book is recommended for a variety of people, from artists to designers and art historians. The World of Ornament Publisher: TASCHEN Binding: Hardcover Number of pages: 528 Size (cm): 37.2 x 24.5 x 5 Weight: Approximately 4.3kg Languages: English, German, French