The V&A Sourcebook of Pattern & Ornament Hardcover by Amelia Calver

Product Details

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson (2021-11-09)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 400 pages
• ISBN-13: 9780500480724
• Item Weight: 1899.45 grams
• Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.9 x 1.6 cm

A richly illustrated sourcebook of two-dimensional pattern and three-dimensional ornamentation, for designers everywhere and anyone interested in visual culture.

This richly illustrated, easy-to-navigate sourcebook of surface pattern and three-dimensional ornamentation presents more than one thousand historic and contemporary examples from around the world, each one succinctly identified and explained. Arranged thematically, it is unique among pattern books, as it includes examples not only of surface pattern but also three-dimensional ornamentation and embellishment, from Japanese kimono and William Morris fabrics to Chinese porcelain and contemporary furniture.

Creatives working today are as fascinated and inspired by pattern and ornament as they have always been and this expertly compiled selection will appeal to designers, artists, and illustrators from all disciplines as well as anyone interested in visual and material culture.

About the Author

Amelia Calver is Research and Development Manager for the award-winning Brand Licensing Team at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. She has worked at the V&A for more than twenty years and has an impressive familiarity with the museum’s extensive collections.