2,286 Traditional Stencil Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive)

The media could not be loaded. Great book! Most of the images are ornamental, or borders that need to be repeated for the full effect. Great to use as artistic or historical reference

This product wasn’t what I thought it was so I could not use it

2289 Traditional Stencil Designs is the reprinting of two catalogues (circa 1918 & 1920) from "Excelsior" Fresco Stencils. It is a rich resource of ornamental motifs providing an invaluable record of American decorative tastes during the first quarter of the 20th Century.Restoration and Renovation enthusiasts will find some of the anonymous English and American inspired designs representative of the Aesthetic Movement and Early Arts and Crafts Movement useful for their projects. Lyrical and expressive motifs abound, along with French inspired friezes, Neo Classical laurel wreaths, architectural elements, festoons, medallions, rosettes, drops, cartouches, damask designs, and classic acanthus, egg and dart, and anthemion variations. The professional will delight in using document colorways to great affect. Subtle elegance of tone on tone designs produced from the 1880's to the turn of the century by Wm. Morris' original wood blocks are there for the masterly to emulate.These stencil designs are not for the faint of heart. They are small and do not have instructions. Many suites of companion designs offering wall, ceiling, and frieze groupings abound, but only for the practiced eye to locate. There are no arrows pointing the way. This book may be utilized to it's best advantage by professional artists, designers, and experienced stencilers who possess both a projector and a knowledge of document design. However, one needn't be a Renzo Mongiardino to produce a satisfying result. I was slow to warm to the book due to what I feel are a good many "dated" and clumsy designs that no wizard could dazzle. If only 25% of 2286 designs are of use to me, I'm content. I now own two copies. One for the projector, and one for the resource library. The cover art typifies the best of the book's content. It is not a fluke or teaser cover. Those finding this style of motif to their liking, will also enjoy the book's content.

No CD for legal buyers that links to the designs. Yes, they are collected by someone, kudos for his work, but now they are in public domain.$9 USD for a scanned images... It's lack of respect to legal buyers. No wonder why there's so much piracy around

Really pleased with this purchase.

Awesome book , just disappointed the book came all bent up that’s why I’m giving it 3 stars

There are a LOT of patterns in this book. However, in order to squeeze them all in, be aware that the patterns are very small.

This book is ideal for artists, illustrators and craftspeople working with textiles, wallpaper and other decorative products as stated on the back cover. It also states that these masterfully executed designs are an important source of copyright-free material. The back of the title page lists restrictions. Such as no more than ten in the same publication or project. Contact information for special permission is included.As an artist who would not use more than one design in a project, this material is perfect for me.