A book of studies in plant form with some suggestions for their application to design (1896)
Lilley, A. E. V, Midgeley, W., joint author · New York : Scribner · leaf 23
Fig. 7.—Columbine. Two feet high. Flowerswhite to purple. ■■ It is true that a certaia suggestion of mystery is sometimes most useful indesign ; but it must be quite evident that the designer intends it to be a mystery,and does not expect us to unravel it. B 2 STUDIES IN PLANT FORM AND DESIGN … Fig. 8.—Goatsbeard. Flowers yellow ; long green sepals 2 inches :;cros;. PRINXIPLES OF DESIGN 5 First notice its striking outline—a bold uncommon curve,full of interest and variety from the nearly straight point to thefull rounded spiral base; and yet a curve which never hesitatesabout its path,…
Decoration and ornament
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