areincapable of symmetrical design. It cannot of course be contended that all these things are works of great art: they are not intended to be. Most of them are merely objects of use, but with a qualifying factor : and 48 it is this latter which can influence our livesso profoundly, and which is… … FIG. 18.—FLOWER BASKET not necessarily the one condition. Basket-work,consoling thought, is usually very cheap, though notalways. It needs effective draperies and carpetsof pleasing colour and texture to display it togreatest advantage: but with these accompani-ments many of the forms approach…
Art · Decoration and ornament
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