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 136
natives of the Papuan Gulf have to straightand angled lines. (Cf. Figs. 11, 12.) Primitive spirals havebeen copied by these people, and have gradually becomeangularised into a rectilinear meander. EVOLUTION IN ART. II3 Fig. 60 is a drawing of the painted design of a largeearthen vessel from the… … Fia. 60.—Ancient Pueblo vase, province of Tusayan. The height andwidth of the vase are 14 inches ; after Holmes. is made by leaving the white colour of the pot and painting ablack background. The unit of the design, as interpretedby Mr. Holmes, is given in black in Fig. 61. Judging fromFig. 60,…
Decoration and ornament · Art, Primitive
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