The V&A Book of Western Ornament by Michael Snodin
Ornament has been central to Western culture for thousands of years, and surrounds us every day, whether on buildings, clothes and accessories, cars or corporate products. Behind this desire to decorate lies a need to give meaning to the things we make and live with: to make them distinctive and give them added value."The V&A Book of Western Ornament" tells the story of European ornament from 1450 to the present, from its decorative origins to its relevance in the consumer culture of today.
Michael Snodin is Head of the Designs Section at the V&A and Senior Curator of the V&A+RIBA Architecture Partnership. His books include (with John Styles) Design and the Decorative Arts, Britain 1500-1900 (V&A 2001) and (with Eleanor Gawne) Exploring Architecture (V&A 2004).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781851774722 |
| ISBN 10 | 1851774726 |
| Title | The V&A Book of Western Ornament |
| Author | Michael Snodin |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | V & A Publishing |
| Year published | 2006-03-28 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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