Art-Studies from Nature, as Applied to Design : For the use of architects, designers, and manufacturers

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hulme, F. Edward (Frederick Edward), 1841-1909.

Contributor:

Glaisher, James, 1809-1903

Hunt, Robert, 1807-1887

Mackie, Samuel Joseph, active 1851-1872

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Art-Studies from Nature, as Applied to Design" by F. E. Hulme, J. Glaisher, S. J. Mackie, and Robert Hunt is a detailed collection of essays intended for architects, designers, and manufacturers, likely written in the late 19th century. This work explores the beauty and adaptability of natural forms in the realm of ornamental art, serving as a guide to inspire artists and designers in their creative processes. Each section delves into different aspects of nature, emphasizing how the intricate designs found in plants and natural phenomena can be applied to art and design. The opening of this collection sets the tone by emphasizing the profound relationship between nature and artistry. It introduces the idea that true beauty in art springs from understanding and appreciating the richness of the natural world, suggesting that all elements, even seemingly mundane plants like fungi or lichen, have aesthetic value that can be harnessed in design. The text outlines the importance of studying native plants' forms, colors, and arrangements as essential sources of inspiration for creating meaningful and beautiful work in architecture and decorative arts. Each subsequent paper promises to illustrate how various plant forms, marine life, and organic shapes can enhance ornamental art, encouraging designers to look beyond traditional motifs for their classifications and designs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

I. The adaptability of our native plants to the purposes of ornamental art, by F.E. Hulme

II. Sea-weeds as objects of design, by S.J. Mackie

III. The crystals of snow as applied to the purposes of design, by J. Glaisher

IV. The symmetrical and ornamental forms of organic remains, by R. Hunt.

Credits:

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 50.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-11-28