Racinet's Historic Ornament in Full Color

Racinet's Historic Ornament in Full ColorThough he himself was a distinguished painter and illustrator, Albert Charles August Racinet (18251893) is best remembered for two monumental color plate publications he edited: Le Costume historique (Historic Costume) and L'Ornement polychrome (Color Ornament). L'Ornement polychrome, a visual record in color of ornament and decorative arts from all over the world and throughout history to the end of the 18th century, eventually included 220 plates.

encompassing measurements of belief

Exercises form an integral part of the text

Stained glass workers can apply these designs to window panels

with 22 essays that employ a minimum of mathematics

as well as theoretical development of the subject

here is an authentic gallery of Civil War-era clothing patterns for women

advanced study of mathematics

Well over 700 examples

and education

engineering education

Sixty-six full-color images feature luxurious patterns and ornaments designed for ceramics

His book gives a better picture than most works of non-fiction of what immigrant life was like at the turn of the century