Architecture; an introduction to the history and theory of the art of building (1912)
Lethaby, W. R. (William Richard), 1857-1931 · London: Williams and Norgate · leaf 20
16 ARCHITECTURE Even when wrought stone has been generally used for ceremonial architecture, wood and clay have remained in the background as valuable materials useful for secondary purposes. The decorative elements of architecture find their origin in delight in finish, colour and variety ; in… … establish the utilitarian origin of the manifestations which we group together under the name of sesthetic. This utilitarian purpose is in almost every case confused with a religious or rather with a magical purpose.'' The earliest pottery carries forward either the forms of gourds or of baskets.…
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