Description
Ornamentation in Frame Design: In Search of Elementals
By: William Adair
Without a solid understanding of the origins of frame design, a framer will not be able to grow intellectually. Designing a frame with an ornament that is out of proportion to the moulding or to the subject of the artwork causes the frame to be ill-conceived. However, The “Ornamentation of Frame Design” ensures that framers are prepared and well-versed in the architectural origins of ornamentation. Revealing a comprehensive look at ornament designs from ancient Babylonian arched portals and Celtic knot patterns, to the more modern art nouveau and American Impressionist styles, the historically accurate graphics and informative descriptions of “Ornamentation in Frame Design” increase framers’ credibility and recognition among peers and customers.
