A Theory of
Illumination

Next the minor
branches are added
to cover the space
evenly, and then the
flowers, fruit, and buds
—made up of com¬
binations of the
“leaves,” circles, &c.
—are more or less
evenly disposed in the
spaces formed by the
large, round curves
at the ends of the
branches (fig. 123).

The “leaves” are
placed all over, wher¬
ever there is con¬
venient room for them
(just as the leaves of a
real plant are). Then
the stalks of the leaves
are added, and, lastly,
the interspaces are
filled with “tendrils,”
which greatly con¬
tribute to the pleasant
intricacy of the design
(fig. 124).

Fig. 114.

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