Design ebook: The Victorian World and the Medieval

The Victorian World and the Medieval is one of a range of history of design and decoration books by John Hopper. This book in particular takes a look at the Victorian fascination with the medieval world, one they reinvented for themselves in art, architecture, pattern, decoration, books, music and more. The book is packed with full colour imagery from the period.

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Design ebook: Pugin the Pattern Designer

Pugin the Pattern Designer is one of a range of history of design and decoration books by John Hopper. This book in particular takes a look at the renowned Victorian gothic architect A W N Pugin, but as a pattern designer, rather than as an architect. It examines the startlingly vivid and vibrant designs Pugin created for a range of church patternwork, from vestements to interior decoration. The book comes with full colour illustrations of original Pugin designs.

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Design ebook: Islamic Decoration and Ornament

Islamic Decoration and Ornament is one of a range of history of design and decoration books by John Hopper. This book in particular sees Islamic decoration and ornament through the eyes of the Victorian Owen Jones, who produced a number of great books on the history of design, decoration and pattern in the mid 19th century. The book comes with full colour illustrations from Owen Jones, and a full and in-depth written commentary from John Hopper.

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