A compendium of resources in the public domain.
The Smithsonian just made a public domain contribution that it’s calling “unprecedented in both depth and breadth.” Using a platform called Open Access, you will be able to search Smithsonian’s digital records, or visit the Collections Search Center for advanced filtering options. Smithsonian Open Access makes it easier than ever to download, share, and reuse
New link added to the Vector Graphics page. The images on this site were created by modifying the images of Pixabay. Very useful for designers and those looking for base images to build upon. Below is just a few quick samples of what you’ll find. Free SVG Image & Icon. All contents are released
Der Ornamentenschatz; ein Musterbuch stilvoller Ornamente aus allen Kunstepochen or (The ornamental treasure; a sample book of stylish ornaments from all periods of art) I chose this book to share because of the beautiful ornaments and Chromolithographs. Below are just 2 examples of the images you will enjoy in this book. Thanks to Archive.org Dolmetsch,
A Handbook of Ornament with three hundred plates, containing about three thousand illustrations of the elements, and the application of decoration to object. By Franz Sales Meyer, Professor at the School of Applied Art Karlsruhe The book is broken down into 3 divisions. Division 1 – The Elements of Decoration, Division 2 – Ornament applied
Sometimes, wonderful people offer beautiful things to the world under the public domain dedication. Not everything in the public domain is an antique! The following is just one of those collections I felt needed to be shared. Enjoy the PD offerings of Anthony Ross @Flickr
Just added to the Digital Collections page – The MKG Collection (Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg Steintorplatz Online). MK&G provides digital objects and collections. The collections include primarily photography and graphics collections but promise to update regularly to grow the content. Public domain items are marked and more information in regards to the sites TOS
(Alcune decorazioni di nobili sale ed altri ornamenti) Some decorations of noble rooms and other ornaments: Albertolli, Giocondo, 1742-1839 Source: Some decorations of noble rooms and other ornaments: Albertolli, Giocondo, 1742-1839: Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming: Internet Archive
