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The Grammar of Ornament
Hardcover
Art HistoryGeneral ArchitectureInterior Design
ISBN13: 9781025428666
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 390
Weight: 1.59
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Grammar of Ornament is a seminal work in the history of design and decorative arts, formulated by the influential architect and designer Owen Jones. This comprehensive volume serves as a visual encyclopedia of design patterns and decorative motifs collected from across the globe and throughout human history. Jones meticulously explores and illustrates the aesthetic principles of diverse civilizations, ranging from the intricate geometric patterns of the Alhambra to the refined motifs of ancient Greece, Egypt, and China.
Beyond being a mere collection of illustrations, the work presents a series of propositions that outline the fundamental principles of design. Jones argues for a universal language of ornament based on the laws of nature and geometry, advocating for a return to purposeful and harmonious decoration in an increasingly industrial world. The text explores how color, form, and proportion intersect to create beauty in both architecture and the decorative arts. As a cornerstone of design theory, The Grammar of Ornament remains an essential resource for artists, architects, and historians, offering a timeless exploration of the evolution of pattern and the enduring pursuit of aesthetic excellence.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
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