Roman no. 2. Roman ornaments from casts
- Artist
- Owen Jones
- Style
- Art nouveau
- Genre
- Design
"Roman no. 2. Roman ornaments from casts" showcases Owen Jones’s mastery of Design and ornament, highlighting classical motifs inspired by ancient Roman art. As a pioneering architect and influential design theorist of the nineteenth century, Jones’s work embodies the principles of Art nouveau (modern) with its emphasis on intricate patterns and harmonious decoration. His exploration of flat patterning and color theory reflects his innovative approach, which continues to influence contemporary design and ornamentation today.
Related artworks
- Roman no. 1. Roman ornaments from casts in the Crystal Palace by Owen Jones
- Pompeian no. 3. Mosaics from Pompeii and the museum at Naples by Owen Jones
- Moresque ornament from the Alhambra no. 1. Varieties of interlaced ornaments by Owen Jones
- Moresque ornament from the Alhambra no. 5. Mosaics. by Owen Jones
- Moresque ornament from the Alhambra no. 3. Lozenge diapers by Owen Jones
- Moresque ornament from the Alhambra no. 2. Spandrils of arches by Owen Jones
- Moresque ornament from the Alhambra no. 4. Square diapers by Owen Jones
- Byzantine no. 3. Mosaics by Owen Jones
- Indian Ornament no. 7. Ornaments from wooden and embroidered fabrics and painted boxes exhibited in Paris in 1855 by Owen Jones
- Indian Ornament no. 6. Specimens of painted lacquer work at the collection at the India-House by Owen Jones