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Discover the captivating world of design with 'Histories of Ornament,' a groundbreaking exploration of ornamental art from the Middle Ages to the present. This splendidly illustrated volume, published by Princeton University Press, brings together a wealth of knowledge on the role of ornament in both art and architecture. Perfect for art enthusiasts and historians alike, this book delves deep into the intricate connections between different cultural traditions including medieval, Renaissance, baroque, and modern Euro-American styles, as well as their Islamic, Indian, Chinese, and Mesoamerican counterparts.
In today's architecture, ornament is not just a decorative feature; it is experiencing a revival that echoes its historical significance. 'Histories of Ornament' takes readers through thematic sections that analyze the significance and influence of ornamentation across continents, showcasing its transcontinental mobility in medieval and early modern Europe and the Middle East. This book expertly addresses the historiography and theories surrounding ornament, making it an essential resource for understanding the political and cultural dialogues that define ornamental practices.
Featuring original contributions from over two dozen renowned scholars, this collection is a crucial addition to any library focused on the global narratives of design. Whether you’re studying the evolving role of ornament in contemporary architecture or tracing its historical roots, this book is your definitive guide.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691167282
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2016
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
This lavishly illustrated volume is the first major global history of ornament from the Middle Ages to today. Crossing historical and geographical boundaries in unprecedented ways and considering the role of ornament in both art and architecture, Histories of Ornament offers a nuanced examination that integrates medieval, Renaissance, baroque, and modern Euroamerican traditions with their Islamic, Indian, Chinese, and Mesoamerican counterparts. At a time when ornament has re-emerged in architectural practice and is a topic of growing interest to art and architectural historians, the book reveals how the long history of ornament illuminates its global resurgence today. Organized by thematic sections on the significance, influence, and role of ornament, the book addresses ornament's current revival in architecture, its historiography and theories, its transcontinental mobility in medieval and early modern Europe and the Middle East, and its place in the context of industrialization and modernism.
Throughout, Histories of Ornament emphasizes the portability and politics of ornament, figuration versus abstraction, cross-cultural dialogues, and the constant negotiation of local and global traditions. Featuring original essays by more than two dozen scholars from around the world, this authoritative and wide-ranging book provides an indispensable reference on the histories of ornament in a global context. Contributors include: Michele Bacci (Fribourg University); Anna Contadini (University of London); Thomas B. F. Cummins (Harvard); Chanchal Dadlani (Wake Forest); Daniela del Pesco (Universita degli Studi Roma Tre); Vittoria Di Palma (USC)
In today's architecture, ornament is not just a decorative feature; it is experiencing a revival that echoes its historical significance. 'Histories of Ornament' takes readers through thematic sections that analyze the significance and influence of ornamentation across continents, showcasing its transcontinental mobility in medieval and early modern Europe and the Middle East. This book expertly addresses the historiography and theories surrounding ornament, making it an essential resource for understanding the political and cultural dialogues that define ornamental practices.
Featuring original contributions from over two dozen renowned scholars, this collection is a crucial addition to any library focused on the global narratives of design. Whether you’re studying the evolving role of ornament in contemporary architecture or tracing its historical roots, this book is your definitive guide.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691167282
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2016
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
This lavishly illustrated volume is the first major global history of ornament from the Middle Ages to today. Crossing historical and geographical boundaries in unprecedented ways and considering the role of ornament in both art and architecture, Histories of Ornament offers a nuanced examination that integrates medieval, Renaissance, baroque, and modern Euroamerican traditions with their Islamic, Indian, Chinese, and Mesoamerican counterparts. At a time when ornament has re-emerged in architectural practice and is a topic of growing interest to art and architectural historians, the book reveals how the long history of ornament illuminates its global resurgence today. Organized by thematic sections on the significance, influence, and role of ornament, the book addresses ornament's current revival in architecture, its historiography and theories, its transcontinental mobility in medieval and early modern Europe and the Middle East, and its place in the context of industrialization and modernism.
Throughout, Histories of Ornament emphasizes the portability and politics of ornament, figuration versus abstraction, cross-cultural dialogues, and the constant negotiation of local and global traditions. Featuring original essays by more than two dozen scholars from around the world, this authoritative and wide-ranging book provides an indispensable reference on the histories of ornament in a global context. Contributors include: Michele Bacci (Fribourg University); Anna Contadini (University of London); Thomas B. F. Cummins (Harvard); Chanchal Dadlani (Wake Forest); Daniela del Pesco (Universita degli Studi Roma Tre); Vittoria Di Palma (USC)