The Language of Ornament by James Trilling

The Language of Ornament by James Trilling

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An introduction to the art of decorative patterning. Trilling analyzes the historical importance of ornament across the world, from the paleolithic age to the present. Individual styles and motifs are traced between cultures, spreading through trade, conquest and religious influences.

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The Language of Ornament by James Trilling

An introduction to the art of decorative patterning. Trilling analyzes the historical importance of ornament across the world, from the paleolithic age to the present. Individual styles and motifs are traced between cultures, spreading through trade, conquest and religious influences.
'Dazzling' - Harvard Magazine
James Trilling is a Art Historian and noted essayist.
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ISBN 13 9780500203439
ISBN 10 0500203431
Title The Language of Ornament
Author James Trilling
Series World Of Art
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published 2001-05-01
Number of pages 224
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