The Apex of Good Taste (Owen Jones’ Grammar of Ornament)
“Grammar of Ornament was Owen Jones’ design masterpiece. First published in 1856, the lavish folio highlighted stunning patterns, motifs and ornaments in 112 illustrated plates.Each intricate illustration explored design principles behind the architecture, textiles, manuscripts and decorative arts of 19 diverse cultural periods, with a final chapter revelling in the glory of the natural world.Grammar of Ornament was a monumental publishing project that achieved standards of colour printing never seen before. It is still in print 150 years later, testament to its enduring design appeal.“
Sample Contents:
1. Arabian
2. Indian
3. Illuminated
4. Greek
5. Egyptian
6. Chinese
7. Celtic
8. Byzantine
9. Renaissance
10. Pompeiian