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 163
Fig. 76.—Pattern fromthe ceiling of a tomb,Necropolis of Thel)es,Eighteenth Dynasty ;from Coffey, after Prisse dAvennes.elements of which had been elaborated elsewhere. I40 EVOLUTION IN ART. … Fig. 77. —Pattern from theceiling of a tomb, Necro-polis of Thebes, Eighteenthto Nineteenth Dynasties;from Coffey, after PrissedAvennes. In Fig. 76 we have a ceiling design in which the lotus isvery apparent both in flower and bud; the rosettes, like spiders webs, may possibly re-present the leaves…
Decoration and ornament · Art, Primitive
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