Art Nouveau Flowers and Floral Ornament in Full Color

Book excerpt: Reprinted from a rare German publication, this collection of 250 exquisite illustrations features a unique combination of floral arrangements. Lovely, stylized drawings of actual plants, done in the sensuous, curvilinear style of Art Nouveau and displayed in panels, borders, spot illustrations, and other configurations, are placed alongside naturalistic renderings of the same species. The side-by-side arrangements allow commercial artists, designers, and hobbyists a wide choice of realistic and fanciful images. Adaptable to a virtually unlimited number of art and craft uses, these charming motifs — ideal for enhancing advertisements, brochures, programs, and other graphic projects — will add panache to any print assignment.