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Lessons on decorative design (1888)

Jackson, Frank G · London : Chapman & Hall · leaf 66

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s of different distances, leaving spaces of anoblong form. Curves are struck within them, thecentres of which are marked. Fig. 2 shows a seriesof semicircles, emphasized so as to generate a trefoilpattern. Figs. 3 and 4 are patterns resulting from abasis of circles. Figs. 5 and 6 are developed… … Figs. 12 3 45 6 These, if abstracted, can be used as elements for theconstruction of new patterns. The above forms have been taken from Plate VIII.,and on Plate X. are shown some examples of theuse made of them in the formation of different patterns.By further analysis we can reduce these figures…

Decoration and ornament

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