The Philosophy Of Ornament: Eight Lectures On The History Of Decorative Art (1883)

by William Gershom Collingwood

Book Overview

The Philosophy of Ornament is a book written by William Gershom Collingwood and originally published in 1883. It consists of eight lectures that explore the history of decorative art, with a focus on the philosophical and aesthetic principles that underlie the creation of ornamental designs. Collingwood examines the origins of ornament in primitive cultures and traces its evolution through ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. He...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167211049
• ISBN13: 9781167211041
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"