An enormous influence on hundreds of artists, designers, and architects, from William Morris to Frank Lloyd Wright, this decorative sourcebook, first published in 1856, is still widely used as a survey of decorative styles. This edition includes 112 full-color plates and dozens of black-and-white illustrations and details, taken from panels, borders, capitals, illuminated manuscripts, and ceramics from many cultures and centuries. A clear, easy-to-follow text explains the uses and development
