The Grammar Of Ornament Collection

Arabesques painted in fresco on a partially-coloured ground from the Palazzo Ducale, Mantua
FLO4987909 Arabesques painted in fresco on a partially-coloured ground from the Palazzo Ducale, Mantua. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones The Grammar of Ornament, Quaritch, London

Arabesques painted in fresco on a white ground from the Palazzo Ducale, Mantua
FLO4987904 Arabesques painted in fresco on a white ground from the Palazzo Ducale, Mantua. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones The Grammar of Ornament, Quaritch, London

Arabesques in fresco painted by Giovanni da Udine, Perino del Vaga, Giulio Romano, Polidoro da Carravaggio
FLO4987900 Arabesques in fresco painted by Giovanni da Udine, Perino del Vaga, Giulio Romano, Polidoro da Carravaggio, Francesco Penni, Vincenzio da San Gimignano, Pellegrino da Modena

Medieval stainless-glass window designs. St. Cunibert's Cologne 12, 17, Canterbury Cathedral 15, St
FLO4987867 Medieval stainless-glass window designs. St. Cunibert's Cologne 12, 17, Canterbury Cathedral 15, St. Denis Abbey 16, 26, Bourges Cathedral 18-25, 27, 29, and Angers Cathedral 28

Varieties of Moorish spandrils of arches from the Alhambra, Granada, Spain
FLO4987799 Varieties of Moorish spandrils of arches from the Alhambra, Granada, Spain. The Centre Arch of the Court of Lions 1, entrance to the Divan, Hall of the Two Sisters 2

Medieval illuminated manuscripts from the 12th century 1-12, and 13th century 13
FLO4987883 Medieval illuminated manuscripts from the 12th century 1-12, and 13th century 13. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones The Grammar of Ornament, Quaritch, London

Ornaments from embroidered and woven fabrics, paintings on vases, exhibited at the Indian Collection, 1851
FLO4987829 Ornaments from embroidered and woven fabrics, paintings on vases, exhibited at the Indian Collection, 1851. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones The Grammar of Ornament

Mosaics and marble pavements in the Byzantine style. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones The Grammar of
FLO4987767 Mosaics and marble pavements in the Byzantine style. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones The Grammar of Ornament, Quaritch, London

Egyptian ornaments featuring the pendant lotus from cornices, tombs, sarcophagi, necklaces, and walls
FLO4987879 Egyptian ornaments featuring the pendant lotus from cornices, tombs, sarcophagi, necklaces, and walls. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones The Grammar of Ornament

Conventional leaves and flowers from an illuminated manuscript. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones The
FLO4987864 Conventional leaves and flowers from an illuminated manuscript. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones The Grammar of Ornament, Quaritch, London

Egyptian ornaments to capitals of columns showing lotus and papyrus leaves
FLO4987882 Egyptian ornaments to capitals of columns showing lotus and papyrus leaves. Capitals from the Temple at Thebes Oasis 4, 7, 10, Portico at Edfu 5, Philae Island Temple 6, 11

Medieval stained glass designs. Church at Attenberg 1, 5, 6, 8, York Cathedral 2, 4, 7, Southwell Church 3
FLO4987862 Medieval stained glass designs. Church at Attenberg 1, 5, 6, 8, York Cathedral 2, 4, 7, Southwell Church 3, Soissons Cathedral 9, 11, St

Decoration of the dome of the tomb of Soliman (Suleymaniye), Constantinople (Istanbul)
FLO4987783 Decoration of the dome of the tomb of Soliman (Suleymaniye), Constantinople (Istanbul). Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones The Grammar of Ornament, Quaritch, London

Arabesques painted in fresco on a full-coloured ground from the Palazzo del Te, Mantua, from designs by Giulio Romano
FLO4987906 Arabesques painted in fresco on a full-coloured ground from the Palazzo del Te, Mantua, from designs by Giulio Romano

Ornaments from embroidered and woven fabrics, paintings on vases, exhibited at the Indian Collection, 1851
FLO4987813 Ornaments from embroidered and woven fabrics, paintings on vases, exhibited at the Indian Collection, 1851. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones The Grammar of Ornament

Varieties of Moorish interlaced designs from the Alhambra, Granada, Spain
FLO4987806 Varieties of Moorish interlaced designs from the Alhambra, Granada, Spain. Borders on mosaic Dados, 1-5, 16, 18, plaster ornaments on the walls 6-12, 14, square stops 13, 15

Arabesques in fresco painted by Giovanni da Udine, Perino del Vaga, Giulio Romano, Polidoro da Carravaggio
FLO4987884 Arabesques in fresco painted by Giovanni da Udine, Perino del Vaga, Giulio Romano, Polidoro da Carravaggio, Francesco Penni, Vincenzio da San Gimignano, Pellegrino da Modena

Specimens of painted lacquer-work from the Collection at the India House. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen
FLO4987845 Specimens of painted lacquer-work from the Collection at the India House. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones The Grammar of Ornament, Quaritch, London

Specimens of the interlaced style in Celtic ornament. Ribbons from illuminated manuscripts, gospels, Bibles, etc
FLO4987842 Specimens of the interlaced style in Celtic ornament. Ribbons from illuminated manuscripts, gospels, Bibles, etc

Painted lacquer-work from the Collection at the India House. Vase with bouquet of flowers inside a floral border
FLO4987837 Painted lacquer-work from the Collection at the India House. Vase with bouquet of flowers inside a floral border

Varieties of Moorish square diapers from the Alhambra, Granada, Spain. Frieze over columns in the Court of the Lions 1
FLO4987823 Varieties of Moorish square diapers from the Alhambra, Granada, Spain. Frieze over columns in the Court of the Lions 1, and panelling in windows. Hall of the Ambassadors 2

Floral patterns from a Persian manuscript, South Kensington Museum. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones
FLO4987805 Floral patterns from a Persian manuscript, South Kensington Museum. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones The Grammar of Ornament, Quaritch, London

Mosaics from walls and pavements of houses in Cairo. Arabian design. In black and white marble with red tile
FLO4987774 Mosaics from walls and pavements of houses in Cairo. Arabian design. In black and white marble with red tile. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones The Grammar of Ornament

Painted Byzantine ornaments. From C6th mosaics and marble pavements in Sta
FLO4987765 Painted Byzantine ornaments. From C6th mosaics and marble pavements in Sta. Sofia, Constantinople 1-6, 8-9, 10-11, marble pavement in Agios Pantokrator 7

Specimens of the spiral, diagonal and zoomorphic designs in Celtic ornament, and later Anglo-Saxon ornament
FLO4987850 Specimens of the spiral, diagonal and zoomorphic designs in Celtic ornament, and later Anglo-Saxon ornament. Initials, ribbons and animals from illuminated manuscripts

Conventional rendering of flowers and fruit painted on porcelain, China. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen
FLO4987848 Conventional rendering of flowers and fruit painted on porcelain, China. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones The Grammar of Ornament, Quaritch, London

Collection of decorative borders from edifices in Pompeii (from Wilhelm Zahn's Pompeii)
FLO4637832 Collection of decorative borders from edifices in Pompeii (from Wilhelm Zahn's Pompeii). Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones The Grammar of Ornament, Quaritch, London

Collection of decorative pilasters and friezes from edifices in Pompeii from Wilhelm Zahn's Pompeii
FLO4637835 Collection of decorative pilasters and friezes from edifices in Pompeii from Wilhelm Zahn's Pompeii. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones The Grammar of Ornament

Egyptian decorations featuring feather, palm leaf, and lotus designs. Fan made of feathers 1
FLO4987817 Egyptian decorations featuring feather, palm leaf, and lotus designs. Fan made of feathers 1, feather horse headdress 2, 3, leaf fans 4-6, royal headdress 7, 8, lotus design 9, 10

Ornaments from embroidered and woven fabrics, paintings on vases, exhibited at the Indian Collection, 1851
FLO4987822 Ornaments from embroidered and woven fabrics, paintings on vases, exhibited at the Indian Collection, 1851. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones The Grammar of Ornament

Egyptian ornaments to capitals of columns showing papyrus and palm leaves
FLO4987847 Egyptian ornaments to capitals of columns showing papyrus and palm leaves. Papyrus capitals from the Temple of Luxor 1, 3, from the Memnonium 2, from the Philae Island Temple 11, 13, 14

Medieval illuminated manuscripts from the 13th century 13, 14, 14th century 1, 3-6, 8-11, and 15th century 2, 7, 12
FLO4987881 Medieval illuminated manuscripts from the 13th century 13, 14, 14th century 1, 3-6, 8-11, and 15th century 2, 7, 12, 15

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"The Grammar of Ornament" is a seminal work by Owen Jones, exploring the principles and patterns of decorative arts from various cultures around the world. This influential book showcases the beauty and diversity of ornamentation, highlighting how design elements can be used to create harmony and visual interest. By studying these intricate details, designers and artists can gain a deeper understanding of how to effectively incorporate ornament into their own work. From Islamic arabesques to Greek key motifs, "The Grammar of Ornament" serves as a rich resource for inspiration and education in the realm of decorative arts. Its timeless insights continue to inform contemporary design practices, reminding us that ornamentation plays a crucial role in shaping our visual environment. Dive into this treasure trove of ornamental wisdom and discover the endless possibilities for creative expression.