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 37
may seem, it appears that this is theactual way in w^hich even such a simpleform as the lozenge w^as discovered inthis district. Even now, after generationsupon generations of designers carving thesame simple patterns, the lozenge is veryfrequently made by drawing a medianhorizontal line parallel… … Fig. 2. — Rubbingof the handle ofa wooden comb;one - half naturalsize. TorresStraits. In theauthors posses-sion. EVOLUTION IN ART. I5 Straight or angled lines complete the decorative attempts ofthese people. We often find that a feeling for symmetry prompts theartist to more or less design his…
Decoration and ornament · Art, Primitive
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