An edition of The grammar of ornament (1856)

The grammar of ornament

the victorian masterpiece on oriental, primitive, classical, mediaeval and Renaissance design and decorative art

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The grammar of ornament
Owen Jones
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An edition of The grammar of ornament (1856)

The grammar of ornament

the victorian masterpiece on oriental, primitive, classical, mediaeval and Renaissance design and decorative art

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This highly influential book, long a classic in its field, includes all 100 original color plates from a rare Victorian edition. Among the nearly 3,000 royalty-free designs are exquisite Greek and Roman borders and mosaics, Celtic designs taken from manuscripts, motifs from medieval paintings and stained glass, and floral patterns from Chinese porcelain.

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Portland House
Language
English
Pages
157

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Subjects
Aesthetics, Decoration and ornament, History, Victorian style, Themes, motives, Decorative arts, Pictorial works, Handbooks, manuals, Decoration and ornament, victorian style, Design, decorative
People
Owen Jones (1809-1874)
Times
1856, Victorian

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Cover of: The Grammar of Ornament
The Grammar of Ornament
April 18, 2001, DK ADULT
Paperback in English
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The grammar of ornament: illustrated by examples from various styles of ornament
2001, Dorling Kindersley Pub.
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The grammar of ornament: the victorian masterpiece on oriental, primitive, classical, mediaeval and Renaissance design and decorative art
1986, Portland House
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The grammar of ornament: illustrated by examples from various styles of ornament
1986, Studio Editions
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The grammar of ornament
1986, Studio Editions
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The grammar of ornament
1868, Bernard Quaritch
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The grammar of ornament
1856, Day and son
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New York, N.Y

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Reprint. Originally published: London : Day and Son, 1856.

Includes bibliography.

The Physical Object

Pagination
157 p., [112] leaves of plates :
Number of pages
157

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OL23239354M
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0517624869
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35320
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