Analysis Of Ornament: The Characteristics Of Styles

by Ralph Nicholson Wornum

Book Overview

This seminal work on ornamentation is a must-read for anyone interested in the decorative arts. First published in 1856, it offers a comprehensive analysis of the principles and characteristics of ornament from a historical and theoretical perspective. With its scholarly rigor and beautiful illustrations, this book has inspired generations of artists and designers.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1022564692
• ISBN13: 9781022564695
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"