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Creative & imitative art : decoration and ornamentation (1873)

J. T. L. (J. T. Lyon) · Brussels : M. Weissenbruch · leaf 89

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ART IN ORNAMENTATION 79 is so constantly confused with the principles of pictorial art. Figure 26 appears to be a design in especial favour as it may often be seen painted on the wall of the « painter … should appear to stand out from the Fig. 26. surface upon which it is painted. It is drawn in per- spective, possesses light and shade, and a cast shadow; a direct copy of a real scroll fastened to a surface, but wanting the indication of a background which a real scroll seen in this position must…

Decoration and ornament · Glass painting and staining

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