The History of Ornaments and Motifs from Asia and Middle East

Across the Eurasian continent, the Silk Road stretched from the ancient Chinese capital of Cháng'ān to Rome in the far west, various countries with unique cultures, including China, Persia, India, and the Islamic world, have had profound influence on world culture while influencing one another at the same time. This book offers a visual introduction to the beauty of ornamental culture as it changed throughout the long history of Asia and the Middle East. We hope you will enjoy the decorative culture of each region in comparison with those introduced in earlier titles "Traditional Japanese Decorations and Patterns "and "The History of European Ornaments and Motifs."