Heraldry and floral forms as used in decoration; (1922)
Cole, Herbert · London & Toronto, J. M. Dent & Sons ltd.; New York, E. P. Dutton & co. · leaf 137
Jiataratfirms - / ^ ■ 5 ^ Rose^ peony and tulip forms 126 FLORAL FORMS forms are neither fitting nor desirable in ornamental art. Therefore,we find some floral forms common to the decorative arts of nearlyevery country and period, and it is mainly of these I propose tospeak and illustrate. There… … scheme. This involves limitations; repetitions have to be made inorder to bring about unity of motive and harmony with the buildingconceived as a whole. This precludes an absolutely separate treat-ment for each individual item of decoration. Thus close imitation isruled out, and a pattern or symbol…
Decoration and ornament · Heraldry · Decoration and ornament -- Plant forms
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