Ornament
Michael Snodin
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Ornament
by Michael Snodin, Maurice Howard
Published
March 27, 1996
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pages
232
ISBN-13
9780300064551
ISBN-10
0300064551
Description
In a wide-ranging and richly illustrated book, the authors begin by tracing the ways ornament has been used over the last five centuries, the rules of decorum and etiquette associated with it, and the social, moral and spiritual values it has represented. They examine how architecture set the agenda for ornament in the Renaissance, and how printed images carried a common vocabulary of ornament throughout the Western world. They survey the personal side of ornament, both in dress and in the domestic interior - a private expression of the self and a public statement of social and cultural status. They look at ornament in the public domain - from the lavish decoration and symbolism of a town pageant to the logos of today's corporate industry - and show how the ever-evolving role of ornament is to invent and embody the collective spirit of communities at work and at leisure. They conclude by discussing how the Western tradition of ornament has responded to and absorbed 'exotic' African and Asian motifs: Moresque motifs of the Near East and such familiar designs as the 'Paisley' and Willow" patterns.
Subjects
New York Interiors
1000 Chairs
New creative home decorating
Interiors book of hotels & motor hotels
The book of furniture and decoration: period and modern
A system of architectural ornament according with a philosophy of man's powers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Ornament?
This edition of Ornament has approximately 232 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Ornament?
For most readers, Ornament typically takes between 4h 50m and 3h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 58,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 58,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Ornament?
The estimated word count for Ornament is approximately 58,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Ornament?
Ornament was written by Michael Snodin, Maurice Howard.
When was Ornament published?
The publication date for this specific edition is March 27, 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.