Dresser, Christopher · London : and New York [etc.] Cassell, Petter, & Galpin · leaf 94
our points, and some three. If such stars are irregularly (without order)intermixed over the ceiling, and yet are somewhat equally dispersed, a very pleasingand interesting effect will thereby be produced. This effect is in much favour withthe Japanese. The stars, however, should be smaller if… … 82 PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN. is improved by each star having1 a very fine outline of a yet darker tint of the samecolour. I should recommend those interested in the decoration of ceilings to studycarefully the Egyptian, Alhambra, and Greek Courts at the Crystal Palace,Sydenham, especially the two last…
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