Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 · London : G. Bell · leaf 51
start with a general sketch of itsappearance as before, but we should find that weshould want to understand it in its detail; the lawof its growth and construction ; we should wantto dwell upon its typical character and form, thecontrolling lines of its masses, rather than on itsaccidental aspects,… … much art as to make a clever graphic sketch,perhaps more ; but it is certainly not so easily 32 THE ORNAMENTAL PURPOSEunderstood and appreciated, as a rule. Pattern-work is taken so much for granted, except by
Drawing · Decoration and ornament
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