The artwork “Medieval Ornament no. 1. Conventional leaves and flowers from illuminated manuscript” was created by Owen Jones, an artist affiliated with the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement. This piece belongs to the design genre and is part of the series “The Grammar of Ornament,” which was published in 1856.
The artwork showcases a harmonious pattern of stylized leaves and flowers, emblematic of medieval illuminated manuscripts. The design consists of an interwoven combination of florals and foliage rendered in a complementary color scheme of blues and reds on a neutral background. The intricacy and symmetry exemplify Jones’s meticulous attention to detail and reflect the principles of repetition and variation that are characteristic of his work and the Art Nouveau movement.
