The Art Of Decorative Design
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Christopher Dresser
Binding: Paperback
Published: Legare Street Press, 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This seminal work, The Art Of Decorative Design, presents a foundational treatise on aesthetic principles and their application in ornamentation. Christopher Dresser, a pivotal figure in Victorian design, instructs readers on the systematic creation of beautiful and functional forms. The text illustrates the theoretical underpinnings of decorative art, advocating for a rational approach to design that influenced generations. It argues for the integration of art into everyday objects, shaping the trajectory of modern aesthetics. This enduring volume remains a crucial resource for understanding the evolution of design thought.
Author: Christopher Dresser
Binding: Paperback
Published: Legare Street Press, 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This seminal work, The Art Of Decorative Design, presents a foundational treatise on aesthetic principles and their application in ornamentation. Christopher Dresser, a pivotal figure in Victorian design, instructs readers on the systematic creation of beautiful and functional forms. The text illustrates the theoretical underpinnings of decorative art, advocating for a rational approach to design that influenced generations. It argues for the integration of art into everyday objects, shaping the trajectory of modern aesthetics. This enduring volume remains a crucial resource for understanding the evolution of design thought.