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Title:
Historic Ornament, Vol. 2 (of 2)
Treatise on decorative art and architectural ornament
Note: Volume 2 treats of "pottery; enamels; ivories; metal work; furniture; textile fabrics; mosaics; glass; and book decoration."
Credits:
Produced by KD Weeks, Chris Curnow and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Historic Ornament, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by James Ward is a comprehensive treatise on decorative art and architectural ornament written in the late 19th century. This volume continues the exploration of historical ornamentation, focusing particularly on various decorative arts such as pottery, enamels, metalwork, and textiles. It aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the evolution of ornamentation across different cultures and time periods. At the start of the work, the author sets the stage by referencing the prior volume’s discussions on prehistoric pottery and the oldest civilizations. The opening chapter reviews the historical progress of ceramics, beginning from the late Middle Ages and connecting with ancient Greek pottery. It highlights the significance of Greek vases in terms of both form and decoration, detailing their various types, uses, and the artistry involved in their creation. The text emphasizes the aesthetic principles that guided Greek artists, showcasing their precision in proportions and elaborate designs, while linking their influences to subsequent artistic developments in pottery across different regions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Ward, James, 1851-1924
EBook No.: 59971
Published: Jul 23, 2019
Downloads: 220
Language: English
Subject: Decoration and ornament -- History
Subject: Architecture -- History
Subject: Decorative arts -- History
LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Historic Ornament, Vol. 2 (of 2)
Treatise on decorative art and architectural ornament
Note: Volume 2 treats of "pottery; enamels; ivories; metal work; furniture; textile fabrics; mosaics; glass; and book decoration."
Credits:
Produced by KD Weeks, Chris Curnow and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Historic Ornament, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by James Ward is a comprehensive treatise on decorative art and architectural ornament written in the late 19th century. This volume continues the exploration of historical ornamentation, focusing particularly on various decorative arts such as pottery, enamels, metalwork, and textiles. It aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the evolution of ornamentation across different cultures and time periods. At the start of the work, the author sets the stage by referencing the prior volume’s discussions on prehistoric pottery and the oldest civilizations. The opening chapter reviews the historical progress of ceramics, beginning from the late Middle Ages and connecting with ancient Greek pottery. It highlights the significance of Greek vases in terms of both form and decoration, detailing their various types, uses, and the artistry involved in their creation. The text emphasizes the aesthetic principles that guided Greek artists, showcasing their precision in proportions and elaborate designs, while linking their influences to subsequent artistic developments in pottery across different regions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Ward, James, 1851-1924
EBook No.: 59971
Published: Jul 23, 2019
Downloads: 220
Language: English
Subject: Decoration and ornament -- History
Subject: Architecture -- History
Subject: Decorative arts -- History
LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.