Decorative Flowers by William Wheeler

Decorative Flowers by William Wheeler

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The work of Maurice Pillard Verneuil brought the craft of ornamental flower decoration to prominence in France at the turn of the century. From the exotic tiger lily to the lowly bindweed, the form and decorative potential of plants fascinated him. This book looks at the artist's work.

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Decorative Flowers by William Wheeler

The work of Maurice Pillard Verneuil brought the craft of ornamental decoration to prominence in France at the turn of the century. From the exotic tiger lily to the lowly bindweed, the form and decorative potential of plants fascinated him. A student of Eugene Grasset, Verneuil's attention to detail and composition produced a range of decorative effects. Much as William Morris had done in England, Verneuil produced designs for wallpapers. He was an advocate of the importance of colour in both pleasing the eye and influencing the emotions. His arrangement of decorative elements, from the very simple to the highly elaborate, make Verneuil's work identifiable with Art Nouveau style.
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ISBN 13 9781854792938
ISBN 10 1854792938
Title Decorative Flowers
Author William Wheeler
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Year published 1998-02-06
Number of pages 174
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.