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Title:
Origin and Development of Form and Ornament in Ceramic Art.
Fourth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1882-1883, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1886, pages 437-466.
Note: Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Origin and Development of Form and Ornament in Ceramic Art" by William Henry Holmes is a scholarly publication written during the late 19th century, focusing on the evolution and characteristics of ceramic art, particularly as it pertains to form and decoration. The book examines how various influences, both natural and artificial, have shaped the craft of pottery across different cultures, particularly in pre-Columbian America. It discusses the origins of both forms of pottery and the decorative motifs that embellish them, providing insights into the artistic and functional aspects of ceramic objects. In the book, Holmes categorically explores the principles surrounding the formation and ornamentation of ceramic art. He begins with the concept that forms arise from three primary sources: adventitious suggestions, imitation of nature or other objects, and invention. He subsequently delves into how these forms are modified by various factors, including usage, material capabilities, and artistic intentions. Holmes emphasizes that ornamentation, which is derived from natural features and constructional elements, evolves alongside the pottery itself, ultimately reflecting the cultural and environmental contexts of the artisans. His analysis illustrates a complex interplay between form and ornamentation, highlighting the significance of both in understanding the historical development of ceramic art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Holmes, William Henry, 1846-1933
EBook No.: 19953
Published: Nov 28, 2006
Downloads: 103
Language: English
Subject: Pottery -- History
Subject: Decoration and ornament -- History
Subject: Indian art -- North America
LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Origin and Development of Form and Ornament in Ceramic Art.
Fourth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1882-1883, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1886, pages 437-466.
Note: Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Carlos Traverso, Verity White, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at
http:
//gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary: "Origin and Development of Form and Ornament in Ceramic Art" by William Henry Holmes is a scholarly publication written during the late 19th century, focusing on the evolution and characteristics of ceramic art, particularly as it pertains to form and decoration. The book examines how various influences, both natural and artificial, have shaped the craft of pottery across different cultures, particularly in pre-Columbian America. It discusses the origins of both forms of pottery and the decorative motifs that embellish them, providing insights into the artistic and functional aspects of ceramic objects. In the book, Holmes categorically explores the principles surrounding the formation and ornamentation of ceramic art. He begins with the concept that forms arise from three primary sources: adventitious suggestions, imitation of nature or other objects, and invention. He subsequently delves into how these forms are modified by various factors, including usage, material capabilities, and artistic intentions. Holmes emphasizes that ornamentation, which is derived from natural features and constructional elements, evolves alongside the pottery itself, ultimately reflecting the cultural and environmental contexts of the artisans. His analysis illustrates a complex interplay between form and ornamentation, highlighting the significance of both in understanding the historical development of ceramic art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Holmes, William Henry, 1846-1933
EBook No.: 19953
Published: Nov 28, 2006
Downloads: 103
Language: English
Subject: Pottery -- History
Subject: Decoration and ornament -- History
Subject: Indian art -- North America
LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.