The elegance of Chinese design is based on four timeless principles: spirit, rhythm, life, and movement. This unparalleled treasury includes 313 traditional Chinese motifs, immortal embellishments rendered from genuine objets d'art found in the world's finest collections. Spanning some 3,000 years, from 1300 B.C. to the late nineteenth century, these remarkable designs taken from textiles, ceramics, bronzes, furniture, and more include
Flowers and Plants
Wave and Cloud Forms
Medallions
Animal Life
Chinese Symbols
Traditional Repeating Patterns
Fascinating Symmetrical Designs, and more!
Rich with enduring cultural beauty, each royalty-free motif will offer today's artists and designers fresh creative insight and revitalized inspiration.