Creative & imitative art : decoration and ornamentation (1873)
J. T. L. (J. T. Lyon) · Brussels : M. Weissenbruch · leaf 102
re 15 that although the figures possessed no symmetry in themselves, yet they were orderly and symmetrical with reference to one another1. 1 The same modification of this rule of symmetry, will hold good in creative ornamental art, as we saw it did in decorative art. At pages 65-66 I wrote: — « It… … Fig. S1- Design of a china-crape. by hand, and not by mere mecha- nism. In the upper portion of this design, however, there is a clear departure from this rule by the leaf which springs nearest to the bud above the main central flower. This is a most pleasing relief to the eye from the strict…
Decoration and ornament · Glass painting and staining
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