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Lettering In Ornament: An Inquiry Into The Decorative Use Of Lettering, Past, Present, And Possible (1902)

Lettering In Ornament: An Inquiry Into The Decorative Use Of Lettering, Past, Present, And Possible (1902)

Day, Lewis Foreman

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ISBN10: 1164886983
ISBN13: 9781164886983
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 242
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Lettering in Ornament is a book written by Lewis Foreman Day in 1902, which explores the decorative use of lettering in various contexts, including past, present, and possible future applications. The author delves into the history of lettering in ornament, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the contemporary era. He examines the different styles and techniques used by designers and artists to incorporate lettering into ornamental designs, such as calligraphy, typography, and engraving. The book also discusses the role of lettering in various art forms, including bookbinding, ceramics, and metalwork. Additionally, Day explores the potential for lettering in ornament to evolve and adapt to new technologies, such as printing and photography. Overall, Lettering in Ornament is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the decorative use of lettering, providing a valuable resource for artists, designers, and historians interested in this fascinating aspect of visual culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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