Analysis of ornament, characteristics of styles; an introduction to the study of the history of ornamental art (1879)
Wornum, Ralph Nicholson, 1812-1877 · London, Chapman & Hall · leaf 22
A Bell. A Cup. substitute of, the useful; it is a decoration or adornment;it can have no independent existence practically. Wecannot look upon any mere ornament without instantly c io ORNAMENT. associating it with something that it is fit, or is destined,to adorn; as a necklace or a bracelet. Even…
Decoration and ornament -- History · Architecture -- Details
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