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 204
the shell itself. FORMS OF ORGANIC REMAINS. 189 The Ammonites contrarius (Fig. 6) presents many distinguishingcharacteristics, which are important to the naturalist as distinctivemarkings, and furnish the artist with a variety of simple elegancewhich deserves his study. The peculiar arrangement of… … Fig. 5- The general principle, remarks Dr. Buckland, ol dividingand subdividing the ribs, in order to multiply supports as thevault enlarges, is conducted nearly on the same plan, and for thesame purpose, as the divisions and subdivisions of the ribs beneaththe groin work in the flat vaulted roofs…
Decoration and ornament · Nature (Aesthetics)
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