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_aDresser, Christopher, _d1834-1904 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aPrinciples of decorative design |
| 250 | _aFourth edition. | ||
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2012-05-21 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Delphine Lettau, Matthew Wheaton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team (http://www.pgdpcanada.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org) | ||
| 520 | _a"Principles of Decorative Design" by Christopher Dresser is a comprehensive guide on the theories and applications of design written in the late 19th century. The book seeks to educate readers about the art of ornamentation as it relates to industrial manufacturing, sharing insights to help both artists and tradespeople to create beautiful and functional works. Dresser’s writing reflects a belief in the importance of beauty and its economic value, arguing that art can enhance the worth of ordinary materials. The opening of the work introduces the author's intent and foundational principles of decorative design, emphasizing the significance of art knowledge in elevating ordinary crafts to valuable creations. Dresser addresses the reader directly, instructing working men who lack formal education but wish to refine their skills and aesthetics. He discusses the interplay between art, utility, and beauty, stressing that mastery of design principles empowers individuals to distinguish and create pleasing aesthetics. Through diligent study and application of these principles, he advocates that anyone can appreciate and enhance their decorative skills, thereby improving both personal and national prosperity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aDecoration and ornament | ||
| 653 | _aDecoration and ornament -- Victorian style | ||
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