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The Grammar of Ornament - Illustrated By Examples from Various Styles of Ornament - One Hundred and Twelve Plates

The Grammar of Ornament - Illustrated By Examples from Various Styles of Ornament - One Hundred and Twelve Plates

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The Grammar of Ornament - Illustrated By Examples from Various Styles of Ornament - One Hundred and Twelve Plates

by Jones, Owen

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London: Studio Editions/Viking, 1989. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Reprint. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 157 pages. plus 10 full-page plates. Originally published in 1856.. "Universally regarded as the classic reference book on Victorian aesthetics, as well as an important visual synopsis of the major forms of decoration... Contains over 100 colour plates which beautifully illustrate a wealth of ornamental patterns from around the world, which spans a historical heritage from the Stone Age and Ancient Egypt to nineteenth-century Europe." - from dust jacket. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Dust jacket preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A beautiful copy of this extraordinary work. Gift quality..

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Title
The Grammar of Ornament - Illustrated By Examples from Various Styles of Ornament - One Hundred and Twelve Plates
Author
Jones, Owen
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Fine
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Reprint
ISBN 10
185170048X
ISBN 13
9781851700486
Publisher
Studio Editions/Viking
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1989
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The Grammar of Ornament - Illustrated By Examples from Various Styles of Ornament - One Hundred and Twelve Plates History Ornamental Patterns Art Victorian Aesthetics Decoration Ornamental Patterns
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