9781330705209 - The Characteristics of Styles: An Introduction to the Study of the History of Ornamental Art (Classic Reprint) di Wornum, Ralph N. (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is an analysis of the history of ornamental art. The book introduces the reader to the two broad types of ornamental styles: symbolic and aesthetic. Symbolic styles rely on common understanding for appreciation, while aesthetic styles appeal to our feelings for ornamental appreciation. The study of ornament helps us comprehend the creative expression in different times and cultures. The author illustrates how the development of tools and techniques enabled artists and designers to create more beautiful and elaborate works of art, especially in the Renaissance period. The book will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of art, design, and culture. 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. print-on-demand item.

Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Characteristics of Styles: An Introduction to the Study of the History of Ornamental ArtThe accompanying Sketch, however, is not published as a report of the Lectures referred to: it is simply a concise ab.