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Principles of decorative design (1870)

Dresser, Christopher · London ; New York : Cassell Petter & Galpin · leaf 73

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Fia-. 40. Crl PRINCIPLES OK DESIGN. … Fif,. 41. FURNITURE MODES OF ENKICIIING. 63 that it is valuable; if it is lavishly employed, it appears to be comparatively worth-less. The aim of art is the production of repose. A large work of furniture whichis carved all over cannot produce the necessary sense of repose, and is…

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