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 203
ts of the arch of the shell, by which a very charming thoughsimple character is obtained. iS8 ART-STUDIES FROM NATURE. The Ammonites muticus (Fig. 4), found in great abundance inthe marls of the Lias, is remarkable for the very curious arrange-ment of tubercles or spines, which are formed by the… … Fig. 4. arranged upon a uniform system. The radiating effect of thesetubercles ranged around the involutions of the shell is verypleasing. The Ammonites Grenouilloxi (Fig. 5) offers another variety,which shows the folds gradually being elevated, as these approachthe mouth of the shell, into bosses,…
Decoration and ornament · Nature (Aesthetics)
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