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4000 Flower & Plant Motifs: A Sourcebook [Paperback]

Graham Leslie McCallum (Author)

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Publication Date: Mar 1 2005 | Series: 4000 Design Motifs
Artists, designers, craftspeople, and embroiderers will find endless inspiration in this rich sourcebook, filled with 4,000 beautiful images of flowers and plants in a range of styles and from a variety of historical periods. All the high-quality, beautifully drafted pictures can easily be enlarged and photocopied, and the organization makes it easy to find just what's wanted. The choice is simply astounding. Pore through Egyptian, Greek, Romanesque, Byzantine, Folk, Medieval, Islamic, Chinese, Japanese, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco motifs, blossoming in profusion on the pages. In addition to floral favorites, such as lilies, roses, and tulips, other featured plants include vegetables, a cornucopia of fruits, and trees, from firs to palms. An introductory design class helps readers make the most of this bounty.

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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Batsford (Mar 1 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 071348909X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0713489095
  • Product Dimensions: 22 x 2.4 x 22 cm
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 Kg
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #420,887 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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About the Author

Graham McCallum is an artist, designer and craftsperson. He is the author of 4000 Flower and Plant Motifs, 4000 Animal, Bird and Fish Motifs and 4000 Alphabet and Letter Motifs as well as Pattern Motifs. He teaches and writes on design and lives in Durban, South Africa.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference book! Jun 18 2007
By Mary R. Schirmer - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
I have a collection of books on designs and historical motifs. This is one of the most useful. I'm using it to create designs for decorating pottery.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous for Quilters Mar 3 2008
By Kristen Willard - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love this book for the quilting designs it inspires. If you're stuck for ideas, open McCallum's book and start drawing.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars First prize. Jan 27 2005
By E Gordeen - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
This book has found a permanent spot in my home, namely, on my desk, where I do all my hobbies. It has loads of great ideas that I've already used. Can't wait for the author's next book --apparantly its a sourcebook on animal designs.

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