Dresser, Christopher · London ; New York : Cassell Petter & Galpin · leaf 139
Fig. 115. Fig. 117. with convenience (see page 14^0). A word must now be said respecting the decorationof earthen vessels, but on this subject o ir remarks must be brief. The object to which the decoration is applied must deternune the natuie of the 126 PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN. … ornament to be employed. In the case of a vessel which is to be in part hiddenwhen in use, great simplicity of treatment should be adojjted, and the ornament maywth advantag-e consist of repeated parts. In the case of a plate, little or noornament should be placed in the centre; but if there is a…
Decoration and ornament
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