by Owen Jones · L'Aventurine · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782914199490
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«The Grammar of Ornament» is the reference work on design and ornamentation by Owen Jones, published by L'Aventurine in paperback (240 pages, in English).
Owen Jones examines here the history and principles of ornament through examples from different styles and civilisations. The book pays particular attention to architecture and the decorative arts, and relies on numerous plates to show the variety of the ornamental repertoire.
This edition includes a preface by Jean-Paul Midant and 112 plates with ornamental examples; it was published in 2007.
It will be of particular interest to art students, designers and professionals in decoration and architecture.
Owen Jones is a left-wing British newspaper columnist, commentator, journalist, author and political activist. He writes a column for The Guardian and contributes to the New Statesman, Tribune, and The National and was previously a columnist for The Independent. He has two weekly web series, The Owen Jones Show and The Owen Jones Podcast.
