Classical Ornament : Of the Greco-Roman World
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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 stylesDecorative artsHistory of art
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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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