Greek Art. Examples of the flora of Magna Græcia. Painted antefixæ. Terra cotta ornaments. Paintings on vases. Fret-work or meanders.
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Pompeji. The Pompeian House. Roman architecture.
The Pompeian House. The Atrium. Plan and section of the house of the Pansa.
The only of the Egyptian god Ammon extant, with the Ram’s head.
This figure of the Egyptian god Ammon, being a monument of considerable importance in the history of the art
The Byzantine Ornament of Antiquity and the Middle Ages.
The Byzantine style of art. The Romanesque style. Marble mosaic work. Examples of flowing foliage. Ornamental forms of ancient Persepolis. Ornamentation of the Middle Ages.
Greek-Roman furniture. Throne chair, Bisellium, Sella castrensis.
Various seating furniture and its use from the Greek-Roman history. Suppedaneum, Throne chair, Bisellium, Klismos, Diphros, Sella castrensis
The Roman Ornament. Corinthian and Composite Capitals. The Acanthus.
the Corinthian capitals. The pilasters from the Villa Medici are as perfect specimens of Roman ornament as could be found.
The Etruscans. Culture, costumes, warriors in Etruria.
The Etruscans were an ancient people in Etruria, who lived in northern central Italy. The Etruscan culture can be traced in this area between 800 B.C. and the second half of the 1st century B.C.
Egyptian household appliances. Priestly clothing. Schenti and Kalasiris.
Egyptian household appliances. Priestly clothing. Schenti and Kalasiris. Perfume containers, mirrors, toilet boxes, vases. Egyptian harps.
Costumes of Persia and Asia Minor. Furniture. Phrygian cap.
The Phrygian cap. Armenian tiara. The weapons of the Parthians. The costumes of Persia. Armenian. Pearl embroidered mitre. Anaxyrides. Amazons. The mitre and crown. Furniture.
Assyrian and Persian Art. Examples of Decoration, Ornamentation.
Assyrian and Persian Art of Nineveh and Persepolis.
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com