The grammar of ornament

Owen Jones First published 1856

About this book

This highly influential book, long a classic in its field, includes all 100 original color plates from a rare Victorian edition. Among the nearly 3,000 royalty-free designs are exquisite Greek and Roman borders and mosaics, Celtic designs taken from manuscripts, motifs from medieval paintings and stained glass, and floral patterns from Chinese porcelain.

Subjects

aesthetics
architectural decoration and ornament
decoration and ornament
decoration and ornament, victorian style
decorative arts
design, decorative
handbooks, manuals
history
pictorial works
themes, motives
victorian style