The Philosophy Of Ornament: Eight Lectures On The History Of Decorative Art (1883)

by William Gershom Collingwood

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The Philosophy of Ornament is a book written by William Gershom Collingwood and originally published in 1883. It consists of eight lectures that explore the history of decorative art, with a focus on the philosophical and aesthetic principles that underlie the creation of ornamental designs. Collingwood examines the origins of ornament in primitive cultures and traces its evolution through ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. He...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1167211049

ISBN13:9781167211041

Release Date:September 2010

Publisher:Kessinger Publishing

Length:262 Pages

Weight:0.78 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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