Art-studies from nature, as applied to design : for the use of architects, designers, and manufacturers (1872)
Hulme, F. Edward (Frederick Edward), 1841-1909, Glaisher, James, 1809-1903, Mackie, Samuel Joseph, Hunt, Robert, 1807-1887 · London, Virtue & co. · leaf 173
Fig. 40. constitute the archeus of the figure, we are impressed with aconviction of their truth and conformity to the natural principlesof beauty. The impulse created in their favour is thus subsequently con-firmed on rational and acknowledged grounds of admiration. 158 ART-STUDIES FROM NATURE.… … Fig. 41. at our disposal for arriving at a conclusion, that they are analogousin many respects to the numerous specimens of angular composi-tion which belong to the mediaeval period of Byzantine art. It may not be altogether foreign to the subject briefly toconsider the united power of geometric…
Decoration and ornament · Nature (Aesthetics)
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