uild of the whole volume is obviouslyfounded on the style Mr. Morris revived, andtherefore must be considered as an imitation.Now, there are those who think that one who takesan existing theme and works it as well, or a shadebetter, is entitled to as high praise as its modeldeserved, or possibly… … a trifle incongruous, considered as modern decora-tion to a missal. It is true that precedents stillmore discordant could be found ; but the naivetaste that employed grotesque adjuncts in connec-tion with sacred themes jars upon us to-day whenit is a conscious effort that has been employed.…
Art · Decoration and ornament
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