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Lessons on decorative design (1888)

Jackson, Frank G · London : Chapman & Hall · leaf 24

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ay in which leaves are attached, the directionof stems and their articulation with one another, thedifference between upper and lower leaves, the order METHOD OF STUDY. 9 of their veining, and other important facts. Theannexed drawing of the sunflower will best illustratewhat is required. Fig. i is… … Hence it is seen that the imitative artist is mostly-engaged with appearances, while the decorative artistdeals principally with realities. It has been said that Decorative Art is based uponadaptation, and that there are limitations imposed in IO INTRODUCTORY. the one case which are altogether…

Decoration and ornament

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