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Elementary principles of ornament (1890)

Ward, James, 1851-1927 · London, Chapman and Hall · leaf 57

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77 ornament should be of the same size or character.The Japanese and Chinese styles of decoration affordgood examples as illustrations of spotted and powderedwork (see Figs. 79, 80, and 81). … The second division is next in importance when weconsider its extensive application in ornament. TheGreeks were pre-eminent in the design and use of the PRINCIPLES OF ORNAMENT. 45 horizontal band in their decorations, both painted andsculptured. The embroidered patterns on their dressesand…

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