The Grammar of Ornament / Own Jones

By:

Jones, Own

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London, Dorling Kindersley Publisher : 2001.Description: 504 Pages : pbk. 17 cmISBN:

0751312762

Subject(s):

Fine Arts

DDC classification:

745.4 JON

Summary: 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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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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