Lettering In Ornament An Inquiry Into The Decorative Use Of Lettering, Past, Present, And Possible (1902)

""Lettering In Ornament: An Inquiry Into The Decorative Use Of Lettering, Past, Present, And Possible"" is a book written by Lewis Foreman Day and originally published in 1902. The book explores the use of lettering in decorative art, tracing its history from ancient times to the present day. Day examines the various styles and techniques of lettering, including calligraphy, typography, and engraving, and discusses their use in ornamentation, such as in illuminated manuscripts, bookbinding, and architecture. He also discusses the potential for new forms of lettering ornamentation, considering the possibilities of new materials and technologies. The book is a comprehensive guide to the decorative use of lettering, and is a valuable resource for artists, designers, and historians interested in typography and ornamentation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.