Inspired by a 17th-century Italian book binding, Viola showcases a floral pattern and rosette motif. Book bindings from this period are characterized by the ornamental richness of the cover’s central area. Featuring sweeping tendrils in a centralized diamond shape, this is a classic example of the era’s bookbinding style.
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About This Design Original Art: Prayer book with tondo illustrations Era: 1620 Region: Italy Viola - Design Inspiration -
Inspired by an Italian book binding dating to 1620, our magenta Viola design showcases a floral pattern and rosette motif. With filigreed fronds twirling in knots, this Diamond Rosette design resembles an elaborate rose window.
The original book contained a series of illustrations in the “tondo” form, a Renaissance style of circular art. Similar in concept to a musical rondo, the term derives from the Italian “rotondo,” meaning round. Once a popular art form in ancient Greece, tondo experienced a brief revitalization by Italian artists during the 15th and 16th centuries.
Book bindings from the 17th century are characterized by the ornamental richness of the cover’s central area. These designs were in direct contrast to the Renaissance frame style, which left the centre largely unadorned. Featuring sweeping tendrils in a centralized diamond shape, this cover is a classic example of the era’s bookbinding style.
VIOLA Item no. 9781439781173 Diamond Rosette
Inspired by a 17th-century Italian book binding, Viola showcases a floral pattern and rosette motif. Book bindings from this period are characterized by the ornamental richness of the cover’s central area. Featuring sweeping tendrils in a centralized diamond shape, this is a classic example of the era’s bookbinding style.
MORE FEATURES 100% recycled binder boards Decorative printed cover paper FSC-certified text paper Threaded stitching and glue, as needed Acid-free sustainable forest paper
About This Design Original Art: Prayer book with tondo illustrations Era: 1620 Region: Italy Viola - Design Inspiration -
Inspired by an Italian book binding dating to 1620, our magenta Viola design showcases a floral pattern and rosette motif. With filigreed fronds twirling in knots, this Diamond Rosette design resembles an elaborate rose window.
The original book contained a series of illustrations in the “tondo” form, a Renaissance style of circular art. Similar in concept to a musical rondo, the term derives from the Italian “rotondo,” meaning round. Once a popular art form in ancient Greece, tondo experienced a brief revitalization by Italian artists during the 15th and 16th centuries.
Book bindings from the 17th century are characterized by the ornamental richness of the cover’s central area. These designs were in direct contrast to the Renaissance frame style, which left the centre largely unadorned. Featuring sweeping tendrils in a centralized diamond shape, this cover is a classic example of the era’s bookbinding style.
