Article: Isis and the Virgin Mary: a masterly survey traces the influence of Egyptian art and architecture from ancient times to Saarinen.(The Egyptian Revival: Ancient Egypt as the Inspiration for Design Motifs in the West)(Book review)

Article: Giant papyrus has inspired design motifs of temples ...
Chicago Sun-Times;  August 17, 2003 ;     700+ words ... ... are still an important staple in the Sudan. The form of giant papyrus, Cyperus papyrus is unmistakable, and has inspired design motifs of temples and lavish royal tombs to modern art. From the roots rise rod-like stalks topped with a puff or mop head of ...

Article: REMEMBERING ORGANIC FORMS AS DESIGN MOTIFS
United Press International;  October 17, 2001 ;     700+ words ...United Press International 10-17-2001 Remembering Organic Forms as Design Motifs NEW YORK, Oct 17, 2001 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- From 1940 to 1960, organic forms ranging from amoebas to ...

Article: Book chronicles Harley's messages Shows how much ads reflected ...
Chicago Sun-Times;  April 18, 2003 ;     700+ words ... ... remarkably clear aesthetic from the beginning. What is also evident is how much the advertising reflected the prevailing design motifs of the era in which it was created: Ads from the 1930s, for instance, have a marked Art Deco feel, while the work from ...

Article: Roses in home design. (design motifs)
Country Living;  April 1, 1997 ;     700+ words ...For centuries, architects and decorators have picked the flower of romance as a design motif. The rose has long numbered among the most popular floral elements in architectural decoration. Though widely regarded today as a symbol of love and romance, roses have had many other meanings throughout

Article: Photo frames will display variety of design motifs ...
HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network;  October 22, 2007 ;     700+ words ...NEW YORK -- Photo frame buyers will have an opportunity to examine the latest in frames at the New York fall tabletop show next week, where new products will be on display from traditional tabletop retailers as well as dedicated frame vendors. In some instances, this will be a back-to-basics show,

Article: Fruity little numbers Fruit is everywhere this summer. In the ...
Evening Standard - London;  August 9, 2000 ;     700+ words ...THIS summer, there's a glorious abundance of fresh produce, cascading from market stalls, cramming the greengrocers' racks and packing supermarket shelves. To the year-round staples of oranges, apples and bananas, nature adds a bounty of berries: strawberries, raspberries and currants. Jams and

Article: Egyptian Revival Jewelry and Design.(Brief ...
Internet Bookwatch;  February 1, 2007 ;     535 words ...Egyptian Revival Jewelry & Design Dale Reeves ... 95 www.schifferbooks.com "Egyptian Revival Jewelry & Design" is the ... Manufacturers'; 'Collecting Egyptian Revival'; and 'A Brief Overview of Ancient ...