Medieval Ornament no. 3. Diapers from illuminated manuscripts and backgrounds of pictures 

Owen Jones created "Medieval Ornament no. 3. Diapers from illuminated manuscripts and backgrounds of pictures" to catalogue examples of medieval design. The print presents a grid of ornamental patterns, each a small study in the application of color and form. The jewel-toned palette, dominated by blues, reds, and greens, evokes the rich aesthetic of illuminated manuscripts. Jones reduces each pattern to its essential components, thus emphasizing the underlying structure and geometry that characterizes medieval design. Here, the artist is working to distill visual elements of complex patterns into a semiotic language. He is organizing and presenting them for both analysis and inspiration. Each diaper pattern is more than a decorative flourish; it's a sign, a coded expression of cultural values and artistic principles. In this collection of patterns, Jones offers us a way to decode the visual language of the Middle Ages. He is seeking a deeper understanding of how these patterns functioned within their original cultural and philosophical contexts.