About the artist
He was among the pioneering architects who studied the Alhambra and was deeply fascinated by its vibrant hues and complex geometrical designs. This profound experience led him to dedicate subsequent years to the development of chromolithography, a chemical printing method that enabled the creation of multicoloured prints, a feat unmatched by existing printing techniques of the time.
This trip to the Alhambra sparked Jones' deep appreciation of colour and his advocacy for its use in all facets of contemporary design. Amidst a 19th-century Britain heavily influenced by historical revivals, Jones sought to forge a distinctive modern style. His design guide, "The Grammar of Ornament," published in 1856, encapsulates his theories and features the finest examples of ornamentation and decoration from various cultures and eras.
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