Ornament and European Modernism: From Art Practice to Art History (Routledge Research in Art History)

The book "Ornament is Crime" offers a comprehensive exploration of the meaning of ornament in modernism, shedding light on its historical and social significance between the mid-19th century and late 20th century in England and Germany.

Through a collection of essays by renowned art historians, the book delves into the theoretical importance of ornament and its relationship with non-representational and representational art.

The contributors provide rich historical reconstruction and close readings of debates, publications, and realizations related to ornaments, offering a sophisticated understanding of this crucial period in Western art and architecture.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of modernism and its impact on contemporary art and design.