Brown, Harold Haven, 1869-1932 · Chicago, Atkinson, Mentzer & company · leaf 133
out 1150, perfected itself by 1250 and spread into othercountries. Some of the ornament is very naturalistic. Many ofthe most famous cathedrals are in this style. In the 14th century a rebirth of learning, called the Renais-sance, occurred in Italy. Interest in everything connected withancient Rome… … IN THE METAL WORK OF THE MEDIEVAL CRAFTSMANWE FIND SOME OF THE BEST EXAMPLES OF THE RIGHTUSE OF ORNAMENT. 124 MEDIAEVAL IRONWORK 125 Iron work in early mediaeval times offered an extensive fieldto the blacksmith when strongest barriers were needed on everyhand. It would seem that hinges with their…
Drawing · Decoration and ornament
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