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This book details the interplay of art, society, politics, and commerce that led to the invention of "fine art", the elevation of the artist above the artisan, and the establishment of "originality" as the defining characteristic of art. The rejection of the warmth, familiarity, and richness of tradtional ornamnet resulted in architecture's alienation from the middles(...)
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This book details the interplay of art, society, politics, and commerce that led to the invention of "fine art", the elevation of the artist above the artisan, and the establishment of "originality" as the defining characteristic of art. The rejection of the warmth, familiarity, and richness of tradtional ornamnet resulted in architecture's alienation from the middles(...)
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Architectural ornament : banishment & return
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This book details the interplay of art, society, politics, and commerce that led to the invention of "fine art", the elevation of the artist above the artisan, and the establishment of "originality" as the defining characteristic of art. The rejection of the warmth, familiarity, and richness of tradtional ornamnet resulted in architecture's alienation from the middles classes. In tracing the history of ornament, Brolin argues for its re-introduction into the design arts.
Architectural ornament : banishment & return
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This book details the interplay of art, society, politics, and commerce that led to the invention of "fine art", the elevation of the artist above the artisan, and the establishment of "originality" as the defining characteristic of art. The rejection of the warmth, familiarity, and richness of tradtional ornamnet resulted in architecture's alienation from the middles classes. In tracing the history of ornament, Brolin argues for its re-introduction into the design arts.
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January 1900, New York
January 1900, New York
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Ornementation
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1 page 1., XXIX plates 45 cm
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New York, Architectural Book Pub. Co., 1919.
New York, Architectural Book Pub. Co., 1919.
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Architectural and ornamental details of ancient Rome, measured and drawn by Charles Moreau, architect; first published in Paris about 1800.
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1 page 1., XXIX plates 45 cm
Architectural and ornamental details of ancient Rome, measured and drawn by Charles Moreau, architect; first published in Paris about 1800.
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New York, Architectural Book Pub. Co., 1919.
New York, Architectural Book Pub. Co., 1919.
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xxi, 260 pages frontispiece, illustrations (including plans) 30 cm
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xxi, 260 pages frontispiece, illustrations (including plans) 30 cm
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New York, Brentano's [date of publication not identified]
New York, Brentano's [date of publication not identified]
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Architecture and decorative sculpture of the high and late renaissance in Italy, by Corrado Ricci. With 340 illustrations.
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xxi, 260 pages frontispiece, illustrations (including plans) 30 cm
Architecture and decorative sculpture of the high and late renaissance in Italy, by Corrado Ricci. With 340 illustrations.
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New York, Brentano's [date of publication not identified]
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vii, xii, ix-xxxiii, 370 pages frontispiece, illustrations, plates 26 cm
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vii, xii, ix-xxxiii, 370 pages frontispiece, illustrations, plates 26 cm
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London, B.T. Batsford 1919 [1917]
London, B.T. Batsford 1919 [1917]
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English church woodwork; a study in craftsmanship during the mediaeval period A.D. 1250-1550, by F.E. Howard & F.H. Crossley.
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vii, xii, ix-xxxiii, 370 pages frontispiece, illustrations, plates 26 cm
English church woodwork; a study in craftsmanship during the mediaeval period A.D. 1250-1550, by F.E. Howard & F.H. Crossley.
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vii, xii, ix-xxxiii, 370 pages frontispiece, illustrations, plates 26 cm
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London, B.T. Batsford 1919 [1917]
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7 pages illustrations 34 cm
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7 pages illustrations 34 cm
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New York, C. Scribner's Sons, 1928.
New York, C. Scribner's Sons, 1928.
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Color schemes of Adam ceilings; lithographed from watercolor sketches by Gerald K. Geerlings and Betty F. Geerlings, reproducing the original studies by the Adam brothers now in the Sir John Soane museum, London; introductory notes by Gerald K. Geerlings.
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Color schemes of Adam ceilings; lithographed from watercolor sketches by Gerald K. Geerlings and Betty F. Geerlings, reproducing the original studies by the Adam brothers now in the Sir John Soane museum, London; introductory notes by Gerald K. Geerlings.
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7 pages illustrations 34 cm
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New York, C. Scribner's Sons, 1928.
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xxii pages, 1 leaf 192 plates on 96 leaves 35 cm
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xxii pages, 1 leaf 192 plates on 96 leaves 35 cm
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New York, Architectural Book Publishing Company, [1914?]
New York, Architectural Book Publishing Company, [1914?]
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Ceilings of the Italian renaissance from the XIV to the XVIII century by A. Colasanti.
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xxii pages, 1 leaf 192 plates on 96 leaves 35 cm
Ceilings of the Italian renaissance from the XIV to the XVIII century by A. Colasanti.
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xxii pages, 1 leaf 192 plates on 96 leaves 35 cm
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New York, Architectural Book Publishing Company, [1914?]
New York, Architectural Book Publishing Company, [1914?]
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175 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm.
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175 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm.
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Paris : Presses de la Connaissance, [©1977]
Paris : Presses de la Connaissance, [©1977]
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Boutiques du temps passé : décors peints des boulangeries, charcuteries et crémeries / Claudine Reinharez et Josselyne Chamarat.
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175 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm.
Boutiques du temps passé : décors peints des boulangeries, charcuteries et crémeries / Claudine Reinharez et Josselyne Chamarat.
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175 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm.
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Paris : Presses de la Connaissance, [©1977]
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1 portfolio ([6] pages, 64 leaves of plates) : chiefly color illustrations, plans ; 39 cm
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1 portfolio ([6] pages, 64 leaves of plates) : chiefly color illustrations, plans ; 39 cm
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Dourdan (Seine-Et-Oise) : Emile Thézard, [1910?]
Dourdan (Seine-Et-Oise) : Emile Thézard, [1910?]
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La brique moderne : recueil de documents pratiques sur les bâtiments le plus récemment construits en brique et le décor en briquetage (dessins d'ensemble et de détail) / publié sous la direction de E. Rivoalen.
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1 portfolio ([6] pages, 64 leaves of plates) : chiefly color illustrations, plans ; 39 cm
La brique moderne : recueil de documents pratiques sur les bâtiments le plus récemment construits en brique et le décor en briquetage (dessins d'ensemble et de détail) / publié sous la direction de E. Rivoalen.
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Dourdan (Seine-Et-Oise) : Emile Thézard, [1910?]
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62 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 14 cm
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62 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 14 cm
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Bruxelles : AAM éditions, [2005]
Bruxelles : AAM éditions, [2005]
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Paris : Belle époque / Maurice Culot.
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62 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 14 cm
Paris : Belle époque / Maurice Culot.
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Bruxelles : AAM éditions, [2005]
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[4], 6, [2] pages, XII leaves of plates : illustrations, plans ; 41 cm
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[4], 6, [2] pages, XII leaves of plates : illustrations, plans ; 41 cm
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Dublin : Printed by Robert Crosthwaite ..., 1793.
Dublin : Printed by Robert Crosthwaite ..., 1793.
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Useful and ornamental designs in architecture : composed in the manner of the antique, and most approved taste of the present day : the whole being peculiarly adapted for execution / by Richard Morrison ...
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[4], 6, [2] pages, XII leaves of plates : illustrations, plans ; 41 cm
Useful and ornamental designs in architecture : composed in the manner of the antique, and most approved taste of the present day : the whole being peculiarly adapted for execution / by Richard Morrison ...
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Dublin : Printed by Robert Crosthwaite ..., 1793.
Dublin : Printed by Robert Crosthwaite ..., 1793.
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