The Grammar of Ornament / Own Jones
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TextPublication details: London, Dorling Kindersley Publisher : 2001.Description: 504 Pages : pbk. 17 cmISBN: - 0751312762
- 745.4 JON
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | Govt. Graduate College Gulberg, Lahore - Central Library | 745.4 JON (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 11074 |
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The book analyzes ornament from ancient civilizations (Egyptian, Greek, Islamic, etc.) to modern times, identifying universal principles behind good design. Jones argues that ornament should be based on nature, geometry, and harmony, not imitation or excessive realism. He promotes flat pattern, clear structure, and disciplined use of color, believing ornament should enhance architecture and objects rather than dominate them. The work established design rules that strongly influenced modern design, architecture, and art education.
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