Theory and Practice of Design: An Advanced Text-Book on Decorative Art

Frank G. Jackson

ISBN 10: 1330621611 / ISBN 13: 9781330621615

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the fundamental principles and practical applications of decorative design, guiding readers through a comprehensive exploration of ornamental elements and their arrangement. Tracing the evolution of lines and figures used in ornament from historical and natural sources, the author establishes a framework for understanding the underlying principles of design. From simple methods like diapering and chequering to more complex arrangements like spotting and powdering, the book offers a systematic approach to creating visually pleasing patterns. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of considering the intended purpose and surface when applying ornament, highlighting the distinct characteristics of walls and textiles, for example. Practical considerations for designing wallpapers, friezes, borders, and other decorative elements are also discussed, providing valuable insights for designers and artists alike. Ultimately, this book underscores the enduring significance of constructive order and the harmonious interplay between form and function in the creation of timeless and captivating decorative designs. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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• Titolo: Theory and Practice of Design: An Advanced Text-Book on Decorative Art
• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2017
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1330621611
• ISBN 13: 9781330621615
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Tipo di libro: print-on-demand item
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
  • Art

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Excerpt from Theory and Practice of Design: An Advanced Text-Book on Decorative Art

The kind way in which a former book of mine, "Lessons on Decorative Design," was received by critics, teachers, and students, has led me to yield to a widely expressed desire that I should write a more advanced work on the same subject. Hence the present volume, which, I trust, may be of service to those for whom it is specially designed. Like the previous volume, it does not pretend to be a book of designs, but a book on design - not a picture book, but a school text-book.

The illustrations and diagrams have been selected and designed with the view of explaining principles and directing practice. Many of them are reproductions of impromptu sketches drawn on the blackboard while lecturing to my classes. Throughout the work I have insisted on the observance of principles, regard for construction, and the law of development.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.