Design and Tradition A short account of the principles and historic development of architecture and the applied arts

"Design and Tradition" by Amor Fenn is an exploration of how historical design impacts modern artistic practices. It shows how art, culture, and what society is like all work together. The goal is to give artists and designers useful advice and knowledge about design rules. The book starts by telling us that good design takes ideas from the past instead of only trying to be new. Fenn says that our imaginations grow from what we see and learn, meaning that even new creations are based on designs and thoughts from long ago. The author also talks about giving designers the right kind of education, explaining that it's important to study the history of design and learn about different materials and how things are made. This prepares readers for looking at different styles and methods throughout history in later parts of the book.