From Nature to Ornament

This unique collection of images from the natural world offers graphic artists and Art Nouveau aficionados a treasury of versatile illustrations. Side-by-side renderings feature two appealing views of the same subject: the first in its natural, realistic form, and the second in a striking Art Nouveau interpretation. Plants and animals abound in these pages, from delicate leaves and dainty blossoms to naturalistic and fanciful wildlife. Derived from a rare German art book, published in Dresden at the turn of the twentieth century, the stylized images embody the authentic Art Nouveau style. This volume includes a bonus CD-ROM that features all 121 illustrations, offering professional and amateur designers a rich trove of distinctive royalty-free illustrations.