The Art of Wallpaper: Color, Draw, Create
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.52 (713 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0500480206 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
35 color illustrations and 45 line drawings. The Art of Wallpaper encourages readers to explore the endless variety of this medium and provides inspiration for new designs. Thumbnails at the end of the book identify all the featured designs.Wallpaper’s ubiquity and versatility have allowed designers to innovate and experiment with color, technique, and style. The activities are divided into four sections, becoming progressively more difficult: Experiment with Color, Complete the Repeat, Fill in the Gaps, and Create Your Own. Color, complete, and create wallpaper patterns inspired by a dazzling range of historical designsThe choice of wallpaperan intricate floral motif, a complex repeat pattern, or a bold abstract designcan transform a room. The Art of Wallpaper showcases inspirational wallpapers from the V&A’s outstanding collection, from intricate hand-drawn designs to bold, woodblocked prints, and invites readers to create designs of their own.The book begins with a brief history of wallpaper manufacture and design
. The V&A is located in London, England. About the Author The Victoria and Albert Museum is a museum of the decorative arts founded in 1852 to support and encourage excellence in art and design
The Victoria and Albert Museum is a museum of the decorative arts founded in 1852 to support and encourage excellence in art and design. The V&A is located in London, England.