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Decorative Motives of Oriental Art
Paperback
Asian ArtGeneral ArtInterior Design
ISBN13: 9781025591544
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 324
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Decorative Motives of Oriental Art is a profound and comprehensive survey of the symbolic patterns, motifs, and iconography that define the artistic traditions of Asia. Focusing on the rich visual language found in the art of China, Japan, India, and beyond, this work serves as an essential guide for understanding the spiritual and cultural narratives embedded in Eastern aesthetics.
Katherine M. Ball meticulously details the varied subjects of Oriental craftsmanship, ranging from mythical creatures like the dragon and phoenix to the symbolic representations of animals, plants, and celestial phenomena. Each entry delves into the folklore, religious beliefs, and philosophical concepts that gave rise to these enduring images. The text illuminates how these decorative elements were utilized across various mediums, including painting, sculpture, textiles, and ceramics, to convey complex meanings and auspicious wishes.
Valuable for artists, designers, and historians alike, Decorative Motives of Oriental Art preserves and explains the intricate details of a vast artistic heritage. By bridging the gap between mere decoration and profound symbolism, this book remains a vital resource for anyone seeking to decode the beautiful and complex motives that characterize the spirit of Asian art.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
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