This is an unabridged reproduction of the latest enlarged edition of the largest collection of classical art motifs ever compiled. Reproducing material from Greek and Roman, Medieval European, Islamic, Renaissance, Baroque, early 19th century origin, it presents artists, decorators, students, craftsmen, teachers with more than 3300 designs, in 300 full plates. 180 plates show such design elements as networks, Gothic tracery, geometric elements, akanthos leaves, lotus ornamentation, animal ornamentation, grotesque figures, fret bands, chains, interlacements, rosettes, undulations, spirals, link borders, finials, crockets, gargoyles, foliations, panels, repeated ornaments, and hundreds of other design elements. 100 plates show decoration applied to such objects as Greek vases, cups, bottles, lamps, chandeliers, religious utensils, weapons, furniture, jewelry, and scores of other artifacts. 20 plates show heraldic motifs and ornamental letters. -- from back cover.