Piggott, Francis Taylor, Sir, 1852-1925 · London : B.T. Batsford · leaf 82
STUDIES IN THE DECORATIVE ART OF JAPAN 64 tries. In this case a child playing with a pair of compasses, as those of us whohave done it know, would inevitably hit upon this Chinese figure. Althoughits construction makes the dividing tone a mechanical curve, yet the method isso simple and natural…
Decoration and ornament · Design
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