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 201
f Ammonites—the ancient Nautilus—have been found.In the Oolite, the Lias, and the Chalk, varieties of these elegantshells are constantly discovered, and nearly three hundredspecies have been named. From these we select a few, whichwill, we think, show that they are well adapted for… … Fig, i. stone rocks of Caen, so well known in this country from the greatquantity employed in our architectural ornaments. This exampleis remarkable for the perfection of the spiral lines and thebeautiful disposition of the ribs or elevated portions, which serveto strengthen the delicate chambered…
Decoration and ornament · Nature (Aesthetics)
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