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The sense of order

by E. H. Gombrich

Investigates the psychology of decorative design and the creation and function of formal orders concentrating on problems of decorative theory, visual perception, and the symbolism of design.

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Decoration and ornamentPsychological aspectsPsychological aspects of Decoration and ornamentArt, psychologyArt, decorativeDecorative arts

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