Historic Ornament, Vol. 1 (of 2) : Treatise on decorative art and architectural ornament

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ward, James, 1851-1924

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"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.)

Credits:

Produced 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)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Volume 1 "treats of prehistoric art; ancient art and architecture; eastern, early Christian, Byzantine, Saracenic, Romanesque, Gothic, and renaissance architecture and ornament."

Release date is 2019-06-13