It takes the average reader 2 hours and 5 minutes to read Elementary Design by Richard Hatton
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This elegantly written guide provides basic instruction in decorative art. You will learn how to properly incorporate ornamentation to art, architecture, and furniture design. Hatton explains how to think about a design problem, and gives a structure for approaching a new project; he describes the basic principles decorative artists have followed for centuries, and the pros and cons of various styles, from classical to Renaissance to gothic to rococo. Hatton explains in great detail how to incorporate flowers and foliage to pleasing effect, then builds on those concepts to introduce decoration using geometric and other forms. How to handle borders, weight and density within a designated space, use of line and mass, repeating patterns: these and many more topics are covered, providing a thorough explanation for any beginning student of design and decorative art. This edition is a facsimile reproduction of the original 1894 classic text, and includes over 150 original illustrations.
Elementary Design by Richard Hatton is 124 pages long, and a total of 31,496 words.
This makes it 42% the length of the average book. It also has 38% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 52 minutes to read Elementary Design aloud.
Elementary Design is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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