Analysis of Ornament. The Characteristics of of Styles. An Introduction to the Study of the History of Ornamental Art.
by WORNUM, RALPH N.:
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About This Item
Chapman & Hall, Limited. 1884 9th edition.. 10.0 x 6.5 inches. In maroon cloth covers with gilt to spine and front and blind embossed decor. Black endpapers. In very good condition. Hinge slightly cracked at half title page. Mild foxing to edges. Occasional small marks. Else a clean and tight copy. 190 pp. With b/e illustrations and line drawings. Sections on Defining ornament, Medieval styles, Ancient styles, and Modern or Renaissance styles. Each section divided into chapters, or lectures.
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- Title
- Analysis of Ornament. The Characteristics of of Styles. An Introduction to the Study of the History of Ornamental Art.
- Author
- WORNUM, RALPH N.:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Chapman & Hall, Limited. 1884 9th edition.
- Keywords
- Art ralph n. wornum, analysis, ornament, characteristics, introduction, study, history, Defining ornament, Medieval styles, Ancient styles, Modern or Renaissance styles, ninth, illustrated.
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