Historic Ornament, Vol. 1 (of 2) Treatise on decorative art and architectural ornament

Name: Historic Ornament, Vol. 1 (of 2) Treatise on decorative art and architectural ornament
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Author: Ward, James, 1851-1924

Ward, James, 1851-1924

Yazar: Ward, James, 1851-1924
Tür: Mimarlık ve Tasarım
Yayın tarihi: 2019-06-13
Yayıncı: OBA Akademik ve Kültürel Yayın Platformu
Biçim: E-kitap
Fiyat: Ücretsiz
Anahtar kelimeler: Decoration and ornament -- History, Architecture -- History, Decorative arts -- History, NK: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament

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"Historic Ornament, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by James Ward is a treatise on decorative art and architectural ornament written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive work addresses the evolution of ornamental design across various historic styles, including prehistoric, ancient, Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance influences, presenting a blend of art and architecture. It aims to educate readers on the significance of these styles in the context of their respective periods, underlining the relationship between ornamentation and cultural practices. The opening of the text establishes the foundational importance of studying ornamental design and architectural styles for students of art. The author articulates how historical styles embed the cultural and symbolic meanings of their time, asserting that even seemingly simplistic designs contain deep connections to natural forms and societal beliefs. Ward emphasizes the necessity of exploring diverse historical perspectives and traditions in ornamentation, touching upon the intertwined development of styles across time and geography. With illustrations accompanying the text, the introduction sets a scholarly tone, preparing the reader for an insightful exploration of historic ornament within the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Hazırlayanlar: Produced by KD Weeks, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Kaynak: Project Gutenberg (eBook 59746). Public domain in the USA. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59746

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