Evolution in art : as illustrated by the life-histories of designs (1902)
Haddon, Alfred C. (Alfred Cort), 1855-1940 · London : W. Scott ; New York : C. Scribner's · leaf 134
ular substance. (2.) The forms of decorated objects exercise a stronginfluence upon the decorative designs employed. An orna-ment, as Mr. Holmes remarks, applied originally to a vesselof a given form, accommodates itself to that form prettymuch as a costume becomes adjusted to the individual.When…
Decoration and ornament · Art, Primitive
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