Chinese Motifs and Designs CD-ROM and Book (Dover Electronic Clip Art)

About this book

Recapture the Splendor and Grace of Chinas Artistic Traditions The elegance of Chinese design is based on four timeless principles: spirit rhythm life and movement. This unparalleled treasury includes 313 traditional Chinese motifs immortal embellishments rendered from genuine objets dart found in the worlds finest collections. Spanning some 3 000 years from 1300 B.C. to the late nineteenth century these remarkable designs taken from textiles ceramics bronzes furniture and more include Flowers and Plants Wave and Cloud Forms Medallions Animal Life Chinese Symbols Traditional Repeating Patterns Fascinating Symmetrical Designs and more! Rich with enduring cultural beauty each royalty-free motif will offer todays artists and designers fresh creative insight and revitalized inspiration.