The sense of order : a study in the psychology of decorative art / E.H. Gombrich.

Main entry:

Gombrich, E. H. (Ernst Hans), 1909-2001.

Title & Author:

The sense of order : a study in the psychology of decorative art / E.H. Gombrich.

Publication:

Ithaca, N.Y. : Cornell University Press, 1979.

Description:

xi, 411 pages, 4 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm.

Series:

The Wrightsman lectures ; v. 9

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 389) and index.
Order and purpose in nature -- Issues of taste -- Ornament as art -- The challenge of constraints -- The economy of vision -- Towards an analysis of effects -- Shapes and things -- The force of habit -- The psychology of styles -- Designs as signs -- The edge of chaos -- Some musical analogies.
Also issued online.

ISBN:

0801411432
9780801411434
0801492491
9780801492495

Subject:

Decoration and ornament Psychological aspects.
Art décoratif Aspect psychologique.
Décoration et ornement Aspect psychologique.
Decoracao.
Symbolisme (mouvement artistique)
Psychologie de l'art.
Décoration Aspect psychologique.
esthetische waarde
aesthetic value
filosofie
philosophy
kunst
arts
sport
recreatie
recreation
vertier
entertainment
plastiek
plastic arts
psychologie
psychology
Arts (General)
Kunst (algemeen)

Added entries:

Wrightsman lectures ; v. 9.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 88468
Call No.: 6188; ID:86-B17390
Status: Available

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