Name of Object:

The Grammar of Ornament

Location:

Athens, Greece

Holding Institution:

Benaki Museum

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Date of Object:

1910

Author:

Owen Jones (1809-1874)

Material(s) / Technique(s):

Printed paper

Dimensions:

34 cm

Provenance:

London

Description:

A monumental work by Owen Jones on design with 20 chapters dedicated to the traditions of different historical periods ranging from the savage tribes, the arts of the ancient world, the arts of the Middle East and the Far East to European art. The last chapter is devoted to naturalistic ornament.

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Book

Archival or Bibliographical Reference:

AK1175, J76g

Citation of this web page:

Mina Moraitou "The Grammar of Ornament" in "Sharing History", Museum With No Frontiers, 2025.
https://sharinghistory.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;AWE;gr;39;en;en

Prepared by: Mina Moraitou

MWNF Working Number: GR 039