Grammar of ornament was owen jones design masterpiece first published in 1856 the lavish folio highlighted stunning patterns motifs and ornaments in 112 illustrated plates each intricate illustration explored design principles behind the architecture textiles manuscripts and decorative arts of 19 diverse cultural periods with a final chapter revelling in the glory of the natural world. The grammar of ornament all 100 color plates from the folio edition of the great victorian sourcebook of historic design dover pictorial archive series owen jones 38 von 5 sternen 26 taschenbuch 3558 eur nur noch 8 auf lager mehr ist unterwegs decorative art of russia the studio library of decorative art marina bowater gebundene ausgabe 4 angebote ab 248 eur the world of . The grammar of ornament by owen jones owen jones 1809 1874 was a london born architect and designer and one of the most influential design theorists of the nineteenth century jones was a pivotal figure in the formation of the va through his close association with henry cole the museums first director jones was also responsible for the interior decoration and layout of exhibits for the great exhibition building of 1851. The grammar of ornament statement of responsibility by owen jones illustrated by examples from various styles of ornament one hundred folio plates drawn on stone by f bedford and printed in colours by day and son