Architectural Ornament as Urban Texture: Part 3 – Heraldry and Emblems
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 Posted in Architecture | 3 Comments »When we look at architectural ornament of heraldry and emblems, we see things associated with the aristocracy. Over time the aristocracy of business and commerce subsumed that of humans. Companies and corporations commissioned heraldic crests emblazoned on shields, which were displayed on the buildings they owned and occupied.
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