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An illustrated dictionary of words used in art and archaeology. Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c., with their derivations (1883)

Mollett, John W. (John William) · London, S. Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington · leaf 188

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ndprinciples of Indian Art is indispensaljle to anappreciation of the true principles of ornamentaldesign in general. The excellence of Indianmanufactures is due to the system of Guildsrigidly adhered to for ages, which has resultedin the production of a race of hereditary crafts-men unequalled for… … Fig. 397. Printed Calico (Indian) illustratingthe treatment of flowers. antedates the Institutes of Manu, and is lost inantiquity. Indian gold and metal work is sup-posed by Dr. Birdwood to owe its origin to Greekinfluence, but has acquired in its development apurely Oriental character. The Hindoos…

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