Description
With more than 1,500 illustrations of patterns from all ages and cultures, Pattern Design is a visual feast. This comprehensive compendium is arranged thematically according to type, with chapters on Flora, Fauna, Pictorial, Geometric and Abstract designs. These broad categories are supplemented by in-depth features highlighting the work of key designers from the rich history of pattern-making - such as William Morris, Sonia Delaunay, Charles and Ray Eames, Lucienne Day and Orla Kiely - along with sections detailing the characteristic motifs of key period styles from Baroque to Art Deco.
Over 1,500 of the world's most popular and influential patterns gathered together in a unique reference book
About the Author
Elizabeth Wilhide is the author of many books on design and interiors, including William Morris: Decor and Design, Sir Edwin Lutyens: Design in the English Tradition, The Mackintosh Style, Surface and Finish and Scandinavian Home. Most recently, she was consultant editor and contributor to Design: The Whole Story, published by Thames & Hudson.
Reviews
'Sure to inspire your next trip to the fabric store' - Sew
'Offers inspiration for your own home' - House Beautiful
'Fantastic ... every section sparks ideas' - Today's Quilter
Book Information
ISBN 9780500021484
Author Elizabeth Wilhide
Format Hardback
Page Count 672
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 2650g