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100 1 _aWard, James,
_d1851-1924
245 1 0 _aHistoric Ornament, Vol. 1 (of 2) :
_bTreatise on decorative art and architectural ornament
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aVolume 1 "treats of prehistoric art; ancient art and architecture; eastern, early Christian, Byzantine, Saracenic, Romanesque, Gothic, and renaissance architecture and ornament."
500 _aRelease date is 2019-06-13
508 _aProduced by KD Weeks, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDecoration and ornament -- History
653 _aArchitecture -- History
653 _aDecorative arts -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59746
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