Another take on this book from the V&A: https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/owen-jones-and-the-grammar-of-ornament https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/owen-jones-and-the

Another take on this book from the V&A: https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/owen-jones-and-the-grammar-of-ornament https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/owen-jones-and-the-grammar-of... Including some details such as: > Henry Cole, another key figure in design reform, had helped Jones publish The Grammar of Ornament, and in his capacity as first director of the South Kensington Museum, asked Jones to design a series of galleries known as the 'Oriental Courts'. The Oriental Courts comprised of two galleries: an Indian Court and a Chinese and Japanese Court, which showcased the museum's growing collection of objects from these countries. > The Oriental Courts had closed to the public by the end of the 19th century and unfortunately Jones's designs were later painted over. Then "The rooms were used as the kitchens for the V&A restaurant for many years. "!