Classical Ornament : Of the Greco-Roman World

Name: Classical Ornament
Brand: Wooden Books
SKU: 9781907155802
Price: 1250 KES
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ISBN: 9781907155802

by Philippa Lewis

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Format Paperback / softback

Book Series Wooden Books UK Series

ISBN-10 1907155805

ISBN-13 9781907155802

Publisher Wooden Books

Imprint Wooden Books

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Oct 1st, 2026

Print length 64 Pages

Weight 100 grams

Dimensions 15.50 x 12.50 x 0.80 cms

Product Classification: History of art / art & design styles Decorative arts History of art

KSh 1,250.00

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What is egg-and-dart? Where would you find gadrooning and strigillation? In this book, Philippa Lewis unpacks the rich vocabulary of classical ornament, from the Five Orders, with their columns, capitals and entablatures, to the patterns and motifs which adorn them. An indispensable guide to the visual language which still surrounds us today.

What is egg-and-dart? Why are acanthus leaves so special? Where would you find gadrooning and strigillation? What are friezes, dentils, meanders, volutes, palmettes, and rosettes, and where will you likely find them? In this beautiful book, Philippa Lewis unpacks the rich vocabulary of classical ornament, from the Five Orders, with their columns, capitals and entablatures, to the fabulous patterns and motifs which adorn them. An indispensable guide to the visual language which still surrounds us today.

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