Over 1200 dynamic, ethnic, decorative designs, from civilizations over
3000 years, are displayed here and on CD. Architecture, sculpture,
painting, ceramics, mosaics, textiles, bronze, lacquer, leather,
manuscripts, glass, metals, and typography were consulted from sources
in Egypt, Assyria, Greece, Rome, China, Japan, India, Persia, Arabia,
Turkey, Byzantinium, and Europe. The designs, most shown in beautiful
color and exquisite detail, display Ancient, Gothic, Renaissance, and
Classic styles. The accompanying text both describes each civilization
and gives the sources for all the images, from their ruins, churches,
museums, books, artifacts, and monuments around the world. This
important collection will become a classic reference and source for
designers of every type for years to come.