The Sense of Order : A Study in the Psychology of Decorative Art / E. H. Gombrich.

Identifier:REF.DP.1820

Dimensions:27 x 21 cm

Publication dates:2012

Subjects: Decoration and ornament., decorative arts, psychology

Description:Paperback. 11 color illustrations, 444 black and white illustrations. Phaidon, New York, 2012. Second Edition. First published 1979. The Sense of Order provides a comprehensive survey of the rich history and theory of decorative art. The universal human impulse to seek order and rhythm in space and time can be seen in an astonishing range of human activities: children's play, poetry, dance, music and architecture, as well as art. Its persistent prevalence in our every activity calls for a rigorous explanation of this fascinating phenomenon in terms of our biological heritage.