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Title: The Principles of Ornament
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Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Summary: "The Principles of Ornament" by James Ward is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a comprehensive guide to the study of ornamental art, detailing the principles, methods, and historical context of various decorative styles. It explores the significance of ornamentation in architecture and design, emphasizing beauty and functionality within artistic expression. At the start of the book, the author and editor outline the purpose and importance of studying ornamental art, even for those not pursuing a career as artists. Ward discusses the benefits of understanding plant forms and their beauty as a foundation for creating effective ornamentation. He emphasizes that true ornament should enhance the shapes and characteristics of the objects it decorates, rather than conceal them. The opening chapters introduce foundational concepts pertaining to ornament and its classification, establishing a framework for understanding the relationship between natural forms and their artistic representation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Ward, James, 1851-1924
Editor: Aitchison, George, 1825-1910
EBook No.: 60034
Published: Aug 1, 2019
Downloads: 172
Language: English
Subject: Decoration and ornament
LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Principles of Ornament
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Principles of Ornament" by James Ward is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a comprehensive guide to the study of ornamental art, detailing the principles, methods, and historical context of various decorative styles. It explores the significance of ornamentation in architecture and design, emphasizing beauty and functionality within artistic expression. At the start of the book, the author and editor outline the purpose and importance of studying ornamental art, even for those not pursuing a career as artists. Ward discusses the benefits of understanding plant forms and their beauty as a foundation for creating effective ornamentation. He emphasizes that true ornament should enhance the shapes and characteristics of the objects it decorates, rather than conceal them. The opening chapters introduce foundational concepts pertaining to ornament and its classification, establishing a framework for understanding the relationship between natural forms and their artistic representation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Ward, James, 1851-1924
Editor: Aitchison, George, 1825-1910
EBook No.: 60034
Published: Aug 1, 2019
Downloads: 172
Language: English
Subject: Decoration and ornament
LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.