Banners, Ribbons and Scrolls

Elegant, refined, artful, imaginative . . . these draped decorative element s be they banners, ribbons, or scrolls run the gamut from the most extravagant confections of swirling delight to staid and conservative comme rcial illustrations. Perched patriotic eagles, medieval ladies-in-waiting a nd knights in armor, sailing ships, dollar signs, calligraphic doves in fli ght nearly every conceivable motif is represented. They come in a varie ty of sizes with open or narrow spaces suitable for graphic messages and ar e ready to be adapted to the purposes of any artist, designer, or advertise r. Artist Carol Belanger Grafton has selected all 503 of these beautifully drawn banners, ribbons, and scrolls from authentic nineteenth-century sources: Cassell's Magazine, Century Magazine, Illustrated London News, and other popular periodicals as well as various catalogues, copybooks, and book plates. Sumptuous Victorian designs reflect the glorious styles of the past: Egyptian, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque--and prefigure the styles of the future -- Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Each and every design is handsome, affordable, and royalty free.

Product Info

ISBN: 0486244431

ISBN-13: 9780486244433

Publisher: Dover Publications

Year: 1983

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

Seller Info

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Country: Japan