Among the world's great decorative art traditions, Islamic design has inspired the arts and crafts of many cultures. High-quality, royalty-free illustrations — reproduced from a wealth of rare sources — include exquisite patterns, borders, and motifs displaying all the beauty and intricacy of Islamic art. 201 color illustrations, 12 in black-and-white.
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Traditional Designs from India CD-ROM and Book by Dover Decorative black-and-white designs adapted from coins and pottery from South India, Ajanta and Bagh murals, Muslim monuments, textiles from Gujarat and Punjab, as well as masks and other tribal arts. 800 images.
Egyptian Designs CD-ROM and Book by Dover This comprehensive collection contains over 370 striking black-and-white motifs, including gods and pharaohs (all identified), plants and animals, half-human figures, mythical creatures, hieroglyphic inscriptions, and much more.
