L'Ornement Polychrome

L'Ornement Polychrome, published in two volumes between 1869 and 1888 by Albert Charles Auguste Racinet, is a landmark survey of decorative art and design from antiquity to the 19th century. Renowned for its vibrant chromolithographic plates, the work showcases ornamental motifs from a vast range of cultures and periods, including classical, medieval, Islamic, Asian, and Renaissance traditions. Racinet’s meticulous documentation and richly coloured illustrations made this an essential reference for artists, architects, and designers, and it remains one of the most influential works on the history of ornamentation.

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