A theory of pure design : harmony, balance, rhythm by Denman Waldo Ross
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| Author | Ross, Denman Waldo, 1853-1935 |
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| LoC No. | 07015335 |
| Title | A theory of pure design : harmony, balance, rhythm |
| Original Publication | United States: Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1907. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Summary | "A Theory of Pure Design: Harmony, Balance, Rhythm" by Denman Waldo Ross is a scholarly treatise on the principles underlying design in fine arts, written in the early 20th century. Ross, an educator at Harvard University, seeks to clarify and articulate the often intangible concepts of art through definitions and classifications, aiming to bridge artistic expression with scientific understanding. The work is focused on elucidating how elements such as harmony, balance, and rhythm contribute to the overall structure of works of art, and how these principles can be understood and applied. The opening of the text sets the stage for Ross's theoretical approach to design, emphasizing the need to define the terms and principles that govern artistic practice. He differentiates between "Pure Design," which focuses on achieving order and beauty for their own sake, and "Representation," which serves to express meanings and truths through art. Ross introduces the foundational concepts of order in design, noting that harmony, balance, and rhythm are essential for creating appealing aesthetic experiences. The introduction reinforces that while art may seem purely subjective, it is indeed built upon recognizable and definable patterns that can be analyzed, understood, and discussed within a scientific framework. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration |
| Subject | Drawing |
| Subject | Painting |
| Subject | Design |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 74765 |
| Release Date | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 246 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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