Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 · London : G. Bell · leaf 188
red parts must be governed in somemeasure by the practicable size of the repeat : butwithin certain limits great variety of proportion ispossible. A simple but essentially decorative principle isto preserve a certain equality between the figuredmasses and the ground masses. The leaf patterns(Nos. 6… … OF THE USE OF CONTRAST AND PLANES and softer effect is the result of throwing them upon a plane of half-tint expressed by horizontal lines, with a similar effect of relief to that which would be given by the warp, if the pattern were woven. For larger surfaces, greater repose and dignityin pattern…
Drawing · Decoration and ornament
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