Design
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Charles H. Howard
Binding: Hardback
Published: JOHN LANE THE BODLEY HEAD LIMITED, 1926
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Design presents a rigorous and visually rich manual in the applied arts genre, instructing readers in the foundational principles of abstract design. Across 20 profusely illustrated chapters, Howard argues for the primacy of pattern, proportion, and profile as the essential vocabulary of effective composition. He illustrates how these elements govern both aesthetic harmony and functional clarity, offering practical guidance for artists, teachers, and students engaged in decorative and industrial design. The work details structural techniques with precision, emphasizing disciplined creativity over ornamental excess.
Author: Charles H. Howard
Binding: Hardback
Published: JOHN LANE THE BODLEY HEAD LIMITED, 1926
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Design presents a rigorous and visually rich manual in the applied arts genre, instructing readers in the foundational principles of abstract design. Across 20 profusely illustrated chapters, Howard argues for the primacy of pattern, proportion, and profile as the essential vocabulary of effective composition. He illustrates how these elements govern both aesthetic harmony and functional clarity, offering practical guidance for artists, teachers, and students engaged in decorative and industrial design. The work details structural techniques with precision, emphasizing disciplined creativity over ornamental excess.