Be Inspired - Decorative Delights
Decorative art has a beautiful balance of both function and fashion, inspiring pieces that were more than simply aesthetic appearance. The Arts and Crafts movement which blossomed between the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, saw a turn towards traditional craftsmanship, frequently featuring simple but embellished styled from folk art such as Indian miniatures, to more medieval or romantic styles, like the artwork on tarot cards.
These pretty prints display the best features of decorative art, modernised for today, a kind of maximalism on a small scale, keeping it bold but balanced, ornamental but not overwhelming. Featuring ornate ornithology, almost botanical floral illustrations, posed portraiture and more, this varied collection all share an elegance in their ornamentation. Full of rich textures and intricate patterns, delve into the detail of these adorned artworks.