Colour Decoration of Architecture by James Ward

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Author Ward, James, 1851-1924
Title Colour Decoration of Architecture
Note Reading ease score: 46.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Colour Decoration of Architecture" by James Ward is a comprehensive treatise on the use of color and decoration in architecture, written in the early 20th century. The work aims to serve decorators, students, and craftsmen by providing insights into interior and exterior color applications, enriched with historical references from various European artistic traditions. It seeks to encourage a renewed appreciation for color in both public and private architecture, challenging the prevalent drabness of modern buildings. At the start of the book, the author establishes the importance of color in architecture, referencing John Ruskin's view that true architecture cannot be perfect without it. Ward elaborates on historical trends that once embraced vibrant decor, contrasting these with contemporary hesitance towards color, attributing this shift to cultural factors including Puritanism and the influence of architects like Palladio, who deemed color undesirable. Through the opening chapters, he highlights the relationship between nature and color, emphasizing the need for a harmonious and thoughtful application of color to enhance architectural beauty, functionality, and emotional resonance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class ND: Fine Arts: Painting
LoC Class NK: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Subject Interior decoration
Subject Decoration and ornament
Subject Mural painting and decoration
Subject Polychromy
Category Text
EBook-No. 58840
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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