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Owen Jones's The grammar of ornament: Contents
Owen Jones's "The Grammar of Ornament," free and open source. A beautifully created study of art forms throughout history, with similarity to Auguste Racinet's study by subject matter.
Styles of ornament: exhibited in designs, and arranged in historical order, with descriptive text.: Contents
Alexander Speltz's "Styles of ornament," which is a study of decorative art throughout history. Not as beautifully created as Auguste Racinet's or Owen Jones's but another good source of art inspiration.
Auguste Racient's "L'ornement polychrome"
Auguste Racient's " L'ornement polychrome," open source and free to view. This book studies decorative art throughout the ages and is a great inspiration.
Cath Kidston
Cath Kidston is a retailer from the UK that makes cute products and I find artistic inspiration from the patterns and color choices on these products.
RobotPlague: The Works of Mario Garza
This art is dark, grungy, and inspiring for making moody art.
tokidoki
Expensive designer bags and items (that are supposedly knock offs of even more expensive designer bags called LeSportSac). I highly doubt I would ever buy these products. I like the designs on hem.
3,000 Decorative Patterns of the Ancient World
Historical patterns at Dover.
1000 Ornamental Designs for Artists and Craftspeople
Ornamental designs from different eras and cultures at Dover.
Big Book of Graphic Designs and Devices
Common graphic designs for reference at Dover.
Pattern Design
Pattern designs from different eras and different cultures. At Dover.
Abstract Design and How to Create It
How to create abstract designs and patterns (something I am constantly admiring in other people's art) at Dover.
The Elements of Dynamic Symmetry
A thesis on pattern creation (dynamic symmetry) by using mathematics. At Dover.
Handbook of Designs and Devices
Common and intriguing designs within patterns from different cultures and different eras. At Dover.
Perspective Made Easy
Perspective design in art at Dover.
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