The ongoing exhibition, titled 'The Language of Ornament', at National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Melbourne, ends on December 24, 2016.'The Language of Ornament' explores the history of ornament in the Western design tradition, examining a series of motifs and charting their appearance and reappearance in design from antiquity through to the twenty-first century. Works in the exhibition range from eighteenth-century Wedgwood ceramics copying motifs from ancient Greek vases to a postmodern tea service by Michael Graves drawing on Classical architectural forms. The exhibition encompasses a rich selection of works from the NGV Collection including ceramics, glass, metalwork, furniture, textiles, prints and contemporary design and pop culture.The exhibition is on view at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) International, 180 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne. For details, visit, www.ngv.vic.gov.auClick on the Slideshow for a sneak peek at the exhibiton.
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